03 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1978
Page
1
The item notes a memory lane stroll on the F Avenue bridge in downtown Cedar Rapids and directs readers to Page 3 for details. It mentions a Sunday morning siren event and prompts on questions about local private schools.
Review praises the Guarneri String Quartet for technical prowess and adds a note on their other appeal. The piece, appearing on page 16, hints at broader talents beyond musical skill.
Vanessa Shelton reports on the Aug 12 1974 Ryan tornado that damaged 16 homes and caused 2 million dollars in destruction. No serious injuries were recorded as residents sheltered in basements during the funnels. Meteorologist Carl Weinberecht notes tornadoes can occur any time, though peak season runs April through October.
United States Steel Corp and rivals rolled back their planned price increases after White House urging and competitive pressures. U.S. Steel trimmed its $10.50 per ton rise to a $5.50 move, with other majors following to align with the industry average amid coal contract costs.
UPI reports that during his four nation swing Carter urged African nations toward majority rule and warned South Africa over apartheid. He cited Namibia and Rhodesia settlement talks, noted oil price moves by Venezuela and Nigeria, and was greeted by tumultuous Liberian crowds as he concluded his tour.
In public testimony before the House Ethics Committee, Park listed about 1 million dollars in payments to over 30 U.S. lawmakers, including John Rooney, Don Lukens, Edward Patten, Charles Wilson, Nick Galifianakis, Otto Passman, Richard Hanna, and Cornelius Gallagher, while denying a conspiracy to buy influence for South Korea.
The Supreme Court unanimously held that courts may not heavily intervene in NRC safety policy. The ruling in Vermont Yankee case confirms Congress and federal agencies, not the judiciary, should address nuclear waste and safety concerns, limiting appeals court authority over NRC actions and energy conservation considerations.
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