14 Sep 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1980
Page
1
Marion Independent Schools appoint Robert E. Hale of Stillwater Oklahoma as the district’s new superintendent. Freshmen face crowded university residence halls, while Common Cause adapts a decade after reforms became law. Iowa negotiators brace for tough collective bargaining sessions with two labor unions.
In the national Amateur Softball Association championship, Midwest Gallery of Cedar Rapids lost to Seattle 2-1 after 14 innings. The game, decided in extra frames, showcased a tense pitchers duel and late scoring swing.
Sue Knutson at Kirkwood Community College argues few firms recognize writing flaws in finance. The program highlights practical improvements to reduce errors and boost clarity in corporate communications.
The Gazette notes growing family ties while tensions rise, with a feature on Page 1C. Meanwhile Page 2C reports American doctors reducing prescriptions for sedatives tranquilizers painkillers and other psychoactive drugs amid shifting medical practices.
Construction of the Witwer Senior Citizens Center remains on track with completion expected by early December. An update is available on page 8C.
Want ads offer over 100 classified listings serving Eastern Iowans. Explore pages 1 18D for goods services jobs and personal notices. Each section highlights available items and opportunities with brief descriptions and contact details.
Practical guide notes early steps to winterize homes for lower energy costs. Highlights include sealing drafts, improving insulation, checking heating systems, and budgeting for upgrades. Emphasizes phased planning and cost-saving outcomes.
Reagan indicated the United States should grant three of Iran’s four demands for the release of American hostages. He said frozen assets should be freed while all claims against them be dropped and noninterference in Iran’s domestic affairs be agreed to, with due process guiding the return of the shah’s wealth. Carter offered no comment.
Wayne Watson of Cedar Rapids adjusts a 2 percent horsepower Associated gasoline engine Saturday at the 2nd annual Antique Gas Engine Show. The Waterloo made engine dates from about 60 years ago. Steam and gas engine demos and an antique flea market run today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Village in Seminole Valley Park.
A representative of the Algerian government delivered a letter from American hostage families to Iran's parliament speaker Hajatt Oleslam Hashemi Rafsanjani. Louisa Kennedy confirmed the delivery, saying families had a say, via the Family Liaison Action Group. Iran conditions cited by former Foreign Minister Ghotbza deh were noted as easing the hostage crisis.
Coast Guard teams recovered 16 bodies from the Gulf Stream after a Bahamas bound DC-3 crashed near Freeport during a violent thunderstorm. Officials said there were 34 aboard and no chance of survivors as search operations were called off. Names of crew and most passengers released. among them were Capt. Bill Selva and Ed Dowd Sr. and Jr. The plane had engine trouble on initial takeoff from West Palm Beach before returning and attempting a second departure.
A three judge federal panel appointed Gerald J. Gallinghouse as special prosecutor under the Ethics in Government Act to probe Tim Kraft's alleged cocaine use during a New Orleans visit two or three years ago. Kraft denies the charges while FBI inquiries continue, with his Washington attorney Thomas C. Green noting Kraft was questioned earlier last month. The appointment stems from a preliminary inquiry suggesting the matter could trigger a formal investigation unless deemed frivolous.
Ottawa reports Canada’s six day conference among Prime Minister Trudeau and the 10 premiers ends without any provincial federal consensus. Trudeau warns of acting unilaterally to patriate the constitution by replacing the 1867 act, seeking a change by Canadians with British approval still required.
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