Kissinger in South Africa Amid Riots and Talks
U S Secretary of State Henry Kissinger visits South Africa amid Soweto killings and arson as he aims to mediate between black nationalists and the white minority government. He meets Rhodesian and South African officials and plans talks with Vorster and SWAPO while facing potential protests at a rugby match.
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South Africa
U.S
Henry Kissinger
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Joshua Nkomo
Vorster
African National Council
Rhodesia
Kenneth Kaunda
South-West Africa
Kaunda
South-West Africa People’s Organization
SWAPO
Namibia
Smith
Rhodesia Front Party
John Vorster
New Zealand
All Blacks
Issinger
LaPeters trial set on wrongful dismissal claim
Trial for Wallace La Peters regarding his removal as Cedar Rapids police chief is scheduled for October 7 at 10am in Linn district court before an unspecified judge. He seeks a declaratory judgment affirming wrongful dismissal and reinstatement as chief after being fired by Safety Commissioner Ed Colton in late August following a heated discussion. The city is beginning the process to hire two new chiefs.
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Wallace LaPeters
Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
LaPeters
Ed Colton
Weather Forecast Warns Against Fence Surrounding Orchard
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with low temperatures in the low 50s and highs in the mid 70s. A fence surrounding an apple orchard carries a grim admonition: May God help those who help themselves.
NEA backs Carter in historic endorsement for president
The National Education Association endorsed Jimmy Carter, the first time the 1.8 million member group backed a presidential candidate. Carter highlighted plans for universal literacy and sending his daughter Amy to public school, while Ford trailed with 19 percent. Carter campaigned in Mississippi with Eastland and Stennis and spoke at the Arkansas Democratic convention.
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Jimmy Carter
National Education Assn
Association of
Carter
Amy
Washington
Ford
Mississippi
James Eastland
John Stennis
Arkansas
Hot Springs
City polices balls and leaves raise pay debate
Police officer explains yearly six to eight week leaves for the annual ball cost no net manpower as officers donate days off. Negotiations with the city and Teamsters block paid time off this year, threatening the ball and its charitable fundraising. Safety Commissioner Colton says no promise was made and notes a court ruling exempted police from overtime laws.
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Policemen’s Protective Assn
Donald Sawyer
Sawyer
Police Widows and Orphans Fund
Police Association
Good Health
Ed Colton
Colton
Association
Navy Eyes Way To Recover F-14 As Soviets Wait
The Navy plans a recovery of an F-14 Tomcat off Scotland after it rolled from the USS John F Kennedy. Soviet cruisers linger nearby while the Post reports sensitive Phoenix missiles and other secret systems aboard the plane. The Tomcat, lost when one engine failed, carried a $14 million price tag and a crew of two ejected safely.
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Washington
Scotland
Washington Post
Post
John F.kennedy
U.S
Japan
United States
Oceana Naval Air Station
Virginia Beach
Quaker Oats Announces Five Share Stock Bonus
Quaker Oats Co. will grant five shares to employees with five or more years of service as of June 30, with distribution planned for November. About 6,600 workers qualify including 826 at the Cedar Rapids plant, representing 54 percent of that facility's staff. The plan awaits shareholder approval at the November 10 annual meeting.
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Quaker Oats Co
Quaker
Quaker Common
Cedar Rapids
Robert D. Stuart, Jr
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