Nuclear winter study warns of global famine from US Soviet war
An international team of 300 scientists reports that a U S Soviet nuclear exchange could trigger a nuclear winter causing widespread crop failure. Indirect effects may kill 1 to 4 billion people, surpassing direct blast casualties, with India at greatest risk. The study draws on data from 10 nations and experts from 30 countries.
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FTC weighs allowing rain checks for advertised groceries
The Federal Trade Commission is urged to let grocers issue rain checks and substitute items when ads run out, relaxing a 1971 rule that fines stores up to 10000 dollars if they cannot supply advertised items. A separate proposal would permit limited quantity sale ads with clear notes of scarcity.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Police raid 12 El Salvador guerrilla safe houses in search of president’s kidnapped daughter
El Salvador police raided twelve guerrilla safe houses finding weapons and documents but no trace of Ines Guadalupe Duarte Duran, 35, daughter of President Jose Napoleon Duarte, or her friend Ana Cecilia Velleda, 23, with a bodyguard killed and another wounded. Spokesman Lt Col Aviles expected the kidnappers to reveal themselves.
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Ines Guadalupe Duarte Duran
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Christian factions clash in East Beirut killing two militiamen
Christian groups in East Beirut fought for two hours on Thursday leaving at least two militiamen dead. The clash marked the first Christian militia violence in six months.
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Court Denies Blocking Test of U S Anti Satellite Weapon
A federal judge rejected a request from four Democrats and the Union of Concerned Scientists to halt Friday’s scheduled U S anti-satellite test. Judge Norma Holloway Johnson ruled the dispute a political question not for the court.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
U.S
Norma Holloway Johnson
Survey Finds Teachers Value Teaching Best
A telephone survey of 1,847 public school teachers shows their love of teaching as the main driver of their professional satisfaction.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company and printed daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Postmaster address changes to The Gazette Company P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates include carrier and mail options with varying 4 week and 52 week terms.
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Christo to wrap Pont Neuf in 430000 square feet cloth
American artist Christo has begun preparing to wrap Paris oldest bridge Pont Neuf with 430000 square feet of sandstone colored fabric. The project costs about 2 million dollars and wrapping will commence September 21 lasting about three days with the structure wrapped for roughly two weeks.
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Charity reallocation taints child wish charity findings
Hartford Attorney General says The Genie Project raised 237000 last year to grant dying wishes but spent only 10000 on children. The rest funded salaries, fundraising and luxuries, including a videotape player and an X rated film. Investigators found only five children benefited.
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Genie Project
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