Hurricane David Hammers Hispaniola Raking Santo Domingo
Hurricane David slammed the south coast of Haiti and the Dominican Republic with 150 mph winds and towering waves. In Santo Domingo rooftops and trees lay wrecked as authorities sought aid from the OAS and the U.S. Defense Department prepared relief. At least 25 dead and hundreds missing, with millions in damage reported.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
UPI
David
Haiti
Dominican
Rafael Herrera
Listin Diario
Ephone
Caribbean
Hispaniola
OAS
Alejandro Orfilla
Dominica
Washington
Carter Administration
Defense Department
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Cuba
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Weather Bureau
Florida
Lesser Antilles
Hurricane Center
Radio Clarin
Outdoor sailors plan big weekend at Lake Macbride
Weather dependent plans for a weekend at Lake Macbride include fishing and boating activities by local outdoor clubs. State hunting seasons for pheasant quail and waterfowl are announced on page 9A with dates and regulations.
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Lake Macbride
Olivet Mission blends faith with action in community service
The Olivet Neighborhood Mission applies Christian theory to practical work beyond worship. A congressman warns of war if farm dust rules pass. An Iowa nursing dean is named acting director. Egypt calls on the PLO to end attacks. Jewelry theft in Cedar Rapids lacks clues. A 100 mile pedal test invites Bever Park participants before 8 a.m. Sunday.
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Washington
Farm prices fall 4 percent in August report
Washington based Agriculture Department data shows prices paid to farmers for crops and livestock dropping 4 percent in August. Beef and pork pricing shifts, grain price moderation, and higher consumer costs are noted as marketing costs climb. Prices remain 11 percent above year earlier levels despite the decline.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Clowns at Ringling Circus Enter Cedar Rapids Run
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus brings color and humor to Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Center. Opening night drew crowds with shows at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm today and 2 pm and 6 pm Sunday and Monday. This is the first Cedar Rapids visit in 25 years and the only Iowa appearance this year.
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Cedar Rapids
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Five Seasons Center
Ringling Circus
Iowa
Carter rejects Arab oil blackmail in interview
President Carter tells Florida editors in Tampa that he will not bow to Arab pressure over oil or the Palestinian issue. He says Arab leaders publicly back a Palestinian state but privately show a more cautious tone. He remarks on Saudi oil production and denies any link between Middle East policy and oil. The remarks were released by the White House during a Labor Day weekend trip.
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Plains
Carter
United States
Middle East
White House
Americus
Fahd
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Tampa
Fla
Atlanta
Florida
IRS study estimates $26 billion yearly tax losses
The IRS reports annual unreported income and unpaid taxes totaling up to $26 billion in 1976, with $13 to $17 billion from legal sources and $6 to $9 billion from criminal activity. Projections warn of more than $33 billion in lost revenue if noncompliance persists, highlighting self employed as a major group of scofflaws.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
US Treasury
Carter Administration
Treasury
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Dallas Green
International Telephone and Teletype Building
Antonio Guzman
Organization of American States
Herrera
Olivet Neighborhood Mission
Metro
Postal Department
University of Iowa’s
College of Nursing
United Nations
Egypt
PLO
Israel
Bever Park
Observer
Cision
Iran
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