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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1979
Page
1
Irwin Renfer known as Mr. Irwin has been a downtown Marion fixture for 30 years as a new radio station plans to cater to rolling crowds rather than rock listeners.
Critics described him as intractable and uncompromising. The report notes his ascension to the number two position in Iowa government, contrasted with Virginia Striegel described as a house wife, mother, farm master.
A columnist notes unique trends in widowhood in contemporary America. A Center Point couple, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Roseberry, reflect on 78 years of marriage, illustrating lasting bonds amid social change. The piece points readers to related features on aging and family life.
The brief note asks about the Jaycee Ettes and their activities, referencing a page 2D item. A separate item notes the film Chick, Chick, Chick has been shown several times recently at the Cedar Rapids Art Center on page 18D.
Two pages of major league baseball previews outline team outlooks and key players for the coming season. Managers, rosters, projected lineups, and early standings themes are summarized with emphasis on batting orders and pitching strengths.
For fixing things around the house, nothing beats a man who's handy with a checkbook. Copyright
Federal officials clash on timing as hydrogen in the reactor dome nears flammable levels. Officials warn tens of thousands could be evacuated if an attempt to remove the bubble triggers a melt down and radioactive release while President Carter plans an inspection visit.
Iowa Governor Ray grilled the state Commission for the Blind and top staff last Tuesday over recommendations for reform. He named a second three member committee to work with the commission on implementing the first panel's proposals as he pressed for clear policies in several operations.
Iowa trucking executives and Teamsters oppose blanket deregulation arguing it would trigger chaos, price discrimination, and potential nationalization. CRST Inc. chair Herald Smith says regulation prevents abuses and protects small towns while critics praise deregulation seen in airlines, though Iowa ICC officials forecast risk and urge caution.
Iraq reports eight Arab nations and the PLO agreed to a total boycott of Egypt over peace with Israel. The sanctions include stopping economic aid and technical assistance, recalling ambassadors, suspending Egypt from the Arab League, and transferring headquarters to Tunis. Sudan and Oman abstain.
The Teamsters union announced selective strikes against parts of the trucking industry after failed talks on a new labor contract. President Frank E. Fitzsimmons did not say how many of the about 300000 workers covered would join the walkout.
Travelers scramble as United Airlines suspends operations on a nationwide strike by machinists. Cedar Rapids accounts for about 70 percent of daily flights with 20 United departures halted. Negotiations resume in Washington while other carriers struggle to absorb displaced passengers.
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