12 Sep 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1980
Page
1
A mainly cloudy forecast shows a chance of thunderstorms tonight through Saturday morning. Lows near the mid 60s and highs in the low 80s. South to southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph. Weather details on page 2A.
Harold Hughes argues the Christian New Right pushes morality laws from a hypocritical stance. The piece reflects state politics and religious influence on policy debates.
In a Friday page 3B update, Midwest Gallery and Framing suffers a setback, bumped from the winner’s bracket in the competition. The result disrupts earlier momentum as teams press toward the finals.
A crossbred barrow owned by a Walker man was chosen grand champion at the National Barrow Show. Page 2C. The article notes new interest in Kirkwood campus northwest corner on Page 5A. Sheriff Orlie Workman and County Attorney Eugene Kopecky defend the use of juveniles in alcohol bug investigations. Page IC.
Two of the nation’s largest banks hike their prime lending rate signaling tighter credit. The item notes the action by the financial leaders and implies wider market impact, with page references to Page 4C for details. The brief also mentions Walter Matthau to receive a formal apology from the Screen Actors Guild, with a page reference to Page 13A.
A humorous quip on a crowded bus has a driver politely instructing riders to “kindly shove each other to the rear of the bus, please.” The exchange appears in a lighthearted World Today’s Chuckle feature.
FBI detained Joseph Scalise and Arthur Rachel at O'Hare after a $3.4 million Knightsbridge jewel raid tied to the Marlborough Diamond. London police may seek extradition while Graff warns the stone remains virtually unsellable and highly recognizable.
Foreign cars dominate the EPA top ten mileage list for 1981. The Volkswagen Rabbit leads with 42 mpg in city driving, followed by the Toyota Starlet at 39 mpg and the diesel Rabbit at 38 mpg. U.S. makers struggle but show progress with the Escort tying top domestic at 30 mpg.
Omega 7 claims responsibility for the shooting death of Cuban attache Felix Garcia Rodriguez near Queens Boulevard in New York as police investigate. The slaying marked the first Omega 7 killing of a UN corps member in the city since the United Nations began 35 years ago, drawing condemnation from Secretary of State Muskie and prompting U.S. condolences to Cuba.
Gen Kenan Evren announced Turkey's military coup to seize control, declare martial law in 67 provinces, dissolve parties, and place political leaders in custody. He pledged to restore order, maintain NATO commitments, and curb terrorism amid a divided nation.
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