27 Oct 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1980
Page
1
Jury selection begins in the trial of a man accused of bank burglary larceny and the killings of Dan and Dawn Kriegel. The case unfolds as prosecutors lay out charges and the defense prepares its strategy.
On page 10A a mini page asks which option trick or treaters would choose between inexpensive colored pencils or expensive candy. It notes a TV dog comparison by referencing Benji and Sandy and mentions discovery in a dog pound.
The article highlights retired women who became mentors to Mentzer students enriching the school program. Page 4A describes their role and impact in the community. Page 7B notes the parent firm of LeFebvre Nissen and Ertl of Dyersville reporting strong sales earnings and earnings per share.
The note praises Ferrante and Teicher and describes the film It's My Turn, noting how the score and pacing differ from typical movies, with remarks about theater acoustics and page references.
Linn County reports a record number of registered voters as detailed on page 9A. The surge reflects increased turnout readiness ahead of upcoming elections. Local officials credit outreach efforts and population growth for the registration spike.
A salesman learns quickly that antagonizing people defeats persuasion and erodes influence. The quote emphasizes restraint and empathy in sales and negotiation, warning that hostility undermines goals. Copyright notice remains attached to the aphorism.
Tehran's 228 member Majlis extended debate on 52 American hostages amid Iran Iraq war pressures. Optimism from US rumored to influence talks while battlefield losses and looming US elections shape the timing. A Wednesday session is planned as officials hedge on a decision.
Polls show the Carter Reagan contest still too close to call as debate looms in Cleveland. Carter arrives from Huntington and Reagan awaits briefing at his Virginia estate before traveling to Ohio. Anderson campaigns in Wisconsin ahead of Tuesday's League of Women Voters moderated event.
The state reports its first significant snowfall of 1980 81 with western and central Iowa seeing 1 to 2 inches and Sioux City tallying 2 inches by 10 30 am. Snow mixed with rain and sleet is possible later as brisk northeasterly winds whip the state. Travel advisories and chilly highs in the 30s accompany the storm system moving from the southern Rockies toward the Midwest. The Sioux City amount marks the snowiest October since 1970s 5 2 inch fall on October 9 1970.
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