26 Oct 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1980
Page
1
A University of Iowa anthropologist works to debunk the myth of Atlantis in a study highlighted on page 25A. The piece contrasts ancient legends with scientific analysis, exploring historical claims and scholarly methods.
The Gazette examines whether families have relinquished major roles to bureaucracies in a feature spanning pages 6B and 12B. The piece notes a statewide letter writing campaign on behalf of the elderly and urges governors and state legislators to monitor mailboxes in the coming weeks.
University of Iowa basketball and wrestling look to defend their NCAA success with previews on page 8C outlining goals, key players, and schedule prospects for another strong season.
A prominent Chicago author and playwright who served as a priest in Ireland for 18 years and a speech writer to the late Chicago Mayor Daley has relocated to Cedar Rapids to devote himself to full time writing. Travel notes warn of delays overpricing and overbookings in China yet improvements are noted, with hazards identified for elderly travelers.
Classifieds offer over 100 classifications across Pages 1 through 17G of The Gazette. Readers are invited to browse for items and services across the Eastern Iowa area.
A lighthearted bumper sticker quip plays on tennis terms with a pun about honking and a racquet. The line invites a smile through wordplay contrasting loving tennis with an awkward sound and a playful spelling twist. Copyright notice appears appended.
Iran's parliament prepared to debate the fate of 52 U.S. hostages with Ayatollah Khomeini confirming that demands for release will be laid out. A Tehran Majlis spokesman said the 8 am local session would include the hostage case and possible new conditions. Reports suggest a high chance of partial releases by midweek, with conditions unclear and one Marine to be released if parliament frees the others.
President Carter criticized Republican mismanagement of agriculture and faulted Ronald Reagan for lacking a grasp of the farm economy. He spoke at a 500 acre family farm in Waterville Township, calling his farm program stance a reversal of eight years of GOP policy and urging parity and dairy supports.
Afghan delegate Akhtar Mohammed Paktiawal denounced the Soviet invasion during a UNESCO general conference in Belgrade and then sought asylum in Frankfurt. He said he would return home for his wife and children but chose asylum after warning of possible danger. UNESCO's Mbow sought protection for him.
A powerful earthquake in Huajuapan de Leon Mexico toppled a downtown church and damaged a vacant street. Rescue teams said 300 villages were destroyed or damaged and at least 6,000 people were made homeless. The death toll stood at 65.
Gary Peterson reports that widespread weight postings on aging Iowa bridges alarm trucking leaders. Charles Ingersoll of the Iowa Motor Truck Association says the move could slow fall harvest logistics and hurt commerce, prompting a Friday meeting with IDOT officials in Ames to seek clarifications.
The Gazette unveils a redesigned Sunday edition with added pages and sections. It expands coverage from local to international news, relocates health and lifestyle features to Focus: Family, consolidates advice and popular features on Focus: Advice, and reorganizes sections for easier reading across Metro, education, sports, finances, home, arts, and classifieds.
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