08 Sep 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1979
Page
1
Todal Governor Ray warns that protecting farmland matters to everyone as he faces threats including rocks thrown at his home and firebomb threats. The paper notes a dairy removed from the National Cattle Congress and reports Farmers Union chief vowing to sue the federal government if grain exports are blocked.
A humorous note about a fellow who drives for a living and for fun, cautioning him not to confuse two vehicles. The caption nods to a lighthearted scene on the Picture Page.
Salem United Methodist Church prepares for a hundredth anniversary marking its long history. The brief notes suggest midcentury reflections and local celebration plans.
The Gazette highlights scuba diving swimming classes ski trips a horse show and bike rides across pages 9A 14A and 16A. It notes high school football began around Eastern Iowa last night with colleges set to start today across pages 1-4B.
President Carter says no panic over 2000 to 3000 Soviet troops in Cuba and stresses firm diplomacy. Brzezinski calls Castro a Soviet puppet while noting Moscow's military support exceeds Cuba's needs. U S intelligence says the unit includes tanks but poses no direct threat. Senate debate over SALT II linked to Cuba stay. The White House briefed Senate leaders on the issue.
Diocesan officials warn figures on Pope John Paul II attendance may be inflated. Officials cite 200000 to 250000 expected at Living History Farms while some reports claim up to 3 million statewide. Housing and parking plans include hotel rooms, camping, and shuttle service to the site.
One entry for Sunday's Cedar River Raft Race worries sponsors as weather may draw more boats. Officials from the Cedar Rapids Jaycees and Czech Village Association stress safety measures and Coast Guard sanctioning while warning spectators and bystanders to stay clear of the river. Fire and sheriff departments caution against playing near treacherous currents and deep holes, hoping organizers have strict controls to prevent accidents. The event starts at 1 30 p m on Sunday and runs from First Avenue to 16th Avenue.
Three Lebanese gunmen hijacked an Alitalia DC-8 with 175 aboard over the Mediterranean and, after releasing most passengers, took off for Tehran in protest over Imam Musa Sadr s disappearance. They cited Libyan leader Khadafy and demanded Cuba or Iran as their destination.
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