Chrysler Leads U S Firms in 1980 Fuel Economy Top 10
EPA lists Chrysler as the only American automaker with two models in the 1980 Top 10 for fuel efficiency. Volkswagen leads with two German diesels, while Mitsubishi builds the best Japanese option. The Dodge Colt and Plymouth Champ tie for 37 mpg, with several other entries at 35-36 mpg.
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Chrysler
U.S
Washington
Chrysler Corp
Environmental Protection Agency
Germany
EPA
Japan
Mitsubishi Co
Lifeline electricity rates debated at public hearing
Cedar Rapids discussed whether low usage customers should pay lower rates in a lifeline rate hearing. A police officer wounded in a Feb 4 shooting testified in court today. The Cedar Rapids Giants will affiliate with the Cincinnati Reds. Columnist Mike Chapman defends Hayden Fry amid criticism.
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Cedar Rapids Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Mike Chapman
Iowa
Hayden Fry
Iowa Transportation Commission Backs Rock Island Railroad Liquidation
The Iowa Transportation Commission joins the effort to liquidate the financially strapped Rock Island Railroad as part of a broader state response to the rail line's distress.
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Iowa Transportation Commission
Rock Island Railroad
Great Tummyache War At Home Sparks School Fears
A child’s fear of attending school manifests as the Great Tummyache War at home. The page notes reflect humor and observations on generations, with a nod to a chuckle feature and the index.
Papal visit plans include buses and walks to Living History Farms
Des Moines diocese announced Pope John Paul II will land at the airport at 1 p.m. then travel by helicopter to St. Patrick's Church near Cumming before visiting Living History Farms. An estimated 250 000 to 400 000 people are expected. I 35 80 will close at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 with shuttle buses from multiple parking sites.
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Des Moines
Living History Farms
John Paul II
State Department of Transportation
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Cumming
St. Patrick’s
State Fairground
Adventureland Park
Merle Hay Road
I-80
Maurice Dingman
Dingman
Pope
Cedar Rapids Home Saved Pieces Moved to Dayton
Fran Lubens of Dayton traveled to Cedar Rapids to rescue keepsakes from her childhood house at 824 Fourth Ave SE before demolition for a medical complex. Over two days in June 1978 she, with her son, dismantled and moved sliding oak doors a fireplace and the stairwell to Dayton.
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Fran Lubens
Dayton
Ohio
Cedar Rapids
Fourth Ave
the Gazette
Frances Lubens
Air Canada DC-9 loses tail section over Atlantic
Passengers aboard a DC-9 report a 10 foot tail cone separation caused by a suspected stress crack in the rear bulkhead. Air Canada orders immediate bulkhead inspections on all DC-9s and will reinforce the area, while a second DC-9 is withdrawn for cracking. Plane diverted to Boston with minor injuries to one crew member.
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New York
Air Canada
North Atlantic
Boston
Ellen John
Taunton
Mass
Mike Ciccarelli
Federal Aviation Administration
Bolshoi Dancers Koslovs Seek Political Asylum
Two Bolshoi Ballet principal dancers Leonid Koslov and Valentina Koslova fled after a U S tour performance and obtained political asylum in the United States. They were in federal custody as other company members returned to Moscow. The defection follows a string of Russian dancers seeking Western refuge.
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Los Angeles
Bolshoi Ballet
Russia
Leonid Koslov
Valentina Koslova
Moscow
New York
Koslovs
Alexander Godunov
Bolshoi
Verne Jervis
U.S
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Volkswagen
Colt
Erik Estrada
Gazette
McDonnell Douglas Corp
Chicago
Ray Deffry
McDonnell Douglas
Steven Pisne
G. Gill
Toronto
Atlantic
Yarmouth
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Ciccarelli
Asylum
Sue Pittman
U.S. State Department
Los Angeles International Airport
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