Destructive Hurricane David Downgraded to Tropical Storm
Savannah residents woke to downed oaks and power lines as David weakened through South Carolina. Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach faced fires from lines. damage neared $3.5 million in Myrtle Beach, with at least three deaths. Power outages affected 90 percent of Savannah as crews worked overnight.
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Cedar Rapids zoning request approved with conditions
A Cedar Rapids man wins zoning approval but dislikes the attached conditions. The Iowa attorney general contrasts chain letter legality with differing states. An amendment to Cedar Rapids language on profane terms is filed for public inspection. The State Energy Policy Council must reveal fuel recipients in most cases. A pioneer near spine replacement reports improvement and ongoing complaints. House Senate conferees plan a standby gas line rationing bill. A Texas rancher rises as a noted wood carver. Celebrity services grow, columnist Bob Green finds a tale. A wife details divorce and reconciliation in Dear Abby.
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Royalty bids farewell to Mountbatten in Westminster Abbey
Britain gathered kings queens and statesmen at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma 79 slain by an IRA bomb. The service drew 2000 dignitaries and a global royal procession touched by military pomp and reverent crowds.
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Cuba troops in Cuba strain SALT II talks
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said the United States would not be satisfied with the status quo regarding Soviet combat troops in Cuba. He outlined potential effects on SALT II and urged continued Senate ratification hearings while seeking Soviet discussion via Anatoly Dobrynin. Senate leaders varied in view on treaty impact.
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Early Moon Eclipse Sets Viewers Up Before Dawn
Eastern Iowans must rise before 4 a.m. Thursday to catch the total lunar eclipse visible until about 5:30 a.m. The moon will glow dark and reddened, with a chip-like feature at the top around 4:30. Naked eye viewing is possible, while binoculars or a telescope improve the view. For photos use a 35 mm camera with telephoto lens and fast film. Adjust shutter speeds and F stops as brightness changes.
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