10 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1978
Page
1
A Dubuque man expresses clear dissatisfaction with his treatment at a Chicago White Sox game last summer. The report notes his grievance and the context of the event as described.
A veteran reflects on the 1963 loss of the USS Thresher and asserts he could have saved 129 crewmen. The remark appears in a Page 2 feature tied to the anniversary of the tragedy. The piece notes broader questions about fault and rescue readiness.
The March Harris poll reports how recent Middle East events shift American views on the Arab and Israeli conflicts. Researchers summarize public sentiment, noting changes in attitudes toward policy and foreign involvement.
A Des Moines based company introduces a Madison Avenue style approach to boar marketing as described on page 11.
The South African golfer Gary Player voices irritation at being labeled a fading star highlighting his enduring career. John Havlicek played his 1270th NBA regular season game Sunday moving from superstar to legend.
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with occasional rain tonight and low temperatures in the upper 30s. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with highs in the low 50s. A new mother tells her husband that six hundred dollars is a lot for a baby, but emphasizes its long-term value.
The Senate passed a multi billion dollar emergency farm aid bill 49 to 41 but lacking the two thirds to override President Carter's promised veto. House action expected midweek as critics warn of inflationary impact and uncertain costs. Iowa senators Clark and Culver opposed. Critics urge a conference and stronger protections for livestock and price supports.
A giant pair of legs hangs from the roof of the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York. The installation titled The Great American Leg Show is by Ann Slavit, a faculty member at the Boston Museum's School of Fine Arts, on view this week.
President Carter's panel calls for raising the retirement eligibility to 30 years and reshaping military pay to save about 10 billion dollars annually once fully phased in. The 207 page report, handed to Carter, projects higher near term spending before long term savings and broader benefits to keep skilled personnel in uniform.
Walter Mondale earns $75,000 as vice president, while 39 retired generals and other officers supplement pensions with civilian government jobs. A House Civil Service subcommittee report shows 141,000 retirees drawing $958 million in pensions also hold federal positions, with Defense Department employing over half. The report urges reform, noting a 26 percent rise in such retirees from 1972 to 1975 and limited reach of the Dual Compensation Act of 1964.
A UPI report outlines a 2000 outlook where life expectancy reaches 90, mercy killing gains acceptance, and older adults shift careers. It envisions space colonies for over 70s, right to die centers, neoparts, and minimal estate taxes as families adjust to longer lifespans.
Gardners Joyce Hurley of 916 N St. SW rented two plots as city garden sign-up began at the Armory. Up to 50 lined up during the morning rush as Beverly area sign-up is set for Tuesday and Squaw Creek Thursday and Friday. Hours are 8 to 5, cost four dollars per plot, with a May 1 deadline.
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