06 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1978
Page
1
Readers glimpse concerns from workers at a major Cedar Rapids employer about a possible job related health risk. The article notes worry about future workplace safety and potential impacts on staff. This item appears in the page five section.
The article notes studies evaluating the proposed crude oil import tax and its potential effects. It mentions the Agriculture Department releasing new farmland value figures, with pages 28 and 14 cited respectively.
A compact summary notes Velvet Feed Bag as more than a cute name, with features across sections on astronomy and weather. The issue highlights reassessment of black hole theories by astronomers and a weather forecast of cool nights and mild days.
Tourists flock to Washington D C treating the capital as a zoo with misdirected guidance and sharp political missteps. The piece satirizes visitors and officials for misreading policy and leadership.
Wholesale prices rose 0.6 percent in March signaling a possible annual inflation rate just over 7 percent if the trend continues. The Labor Department notes March food prices up 0.8 percent after January gains and February spikes, while the wage and price panel cautions corrective actions are needed to avoid stagnation.
An Iowa State expert notes shoppers should not be surprised by a milk price jump this week as wholesale prices edged higher in March while some items declined. The report cites mixed trends in pork, sugar, eggs, and beef with continued inflation risks and critiques Carter's anti inflation plan.
President Carter signed a measure barring mandatory retirement before age 70 for most workers and eliminating it for federal employees. The law phases in from Sept 30 1978 with various exceptions for high policy executives and certain institutions, aiming to curb age discrimination in employment while preserving some retirement options.
Cedar Rapids Community School District officials warn 25 of 27 teachers may lose jobs next year due to declining enrollments. Only two resignations occurred since contract notices, with two temporarily certified staff recalled after full certification. District anticipates enrollment drop to 21,490, creating potential staff reductions and possible administrator cuts.
In Santa Ana a one year old, unnamed infant testified by presence in the William Waddill Jr. murder trial. Prosecutors seek to prove saline abortion survivors can grow healthy, while defense argues the infant’s condition reflects premature birth and not the abortion method. The courtroom was moved by the child in her mother’s arms as jurors weighed the evidence.
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