13 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1978
Page
1
Today a selection process for Kirkwood College’s next superintendent unfolds offering chances for all college segments. The campus community awaits page 5 for details and candidate profiles.
A Cedar Rapids physician warns Linn County faces a doctor shortage while a new directory to aid access is released. Pages 6 and 16.
A man with terminal cancer updates his will while keeping his life insurance unchanged, highlighting the persistence of policy as the illness progresses. The note appears in Page 24 and 15 excerpts, reflecting private financial planning amid illness.
Iowa State University Extension expert explains recent consumer legislation on page 16. The brief notes weather forecast on page 16 calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with lows in the mid to upper 30s and Friday highs in the low 60s. Legacy copyright line appears at the end.
The Grant Wood Area Education Agency approved a 128000 land offer for 2.23 acres south of its Sixth Street offices amid legal doubt over its power to buy property. No purchase agreement exists with owner John Griser’s agent Bob Gardner as lawmakers consider needed legislation.
Iowa Democrats Neal Smith and Tom Harkin urged a Foley approach to raise target prices for corn and wheat while idling land. The House defeated the emergency farm aid bill 268 150, with critics warning of export harm and inflation. Smith and Harkin pressed for White House action to aid farmers.
Harry Cain, 40, a Health Resources Administration official earning 42000 a year, resigns after years of frustration with the civil service system. Cain cites inability to hire or fire and speaks of draining the bureaucratic swamp as he leaves for personal reasons. Henry Foley reads Cain’s remarks and endorses reform efforts.
At a White House welcome for Romania's Nicolae Ceausescu, the U.S. Marine Band performed We Praise Thee Fatherland Romania, the old anthem replaced last fall by Three Colors. Romanians reported the change. U.S. officials said many attendees did not notice. Carter reportedly found the snafu regrettable.
Roses and cheers greeted the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in New York as fans handed out flowers after the group finished a performance they feared would be their last. A midnight announcement saved the landmark from closing, provoking strong reactions from attendees including Rockettes member Phyllis Wujko.
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