14 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
1
COVERAGE notes Teen pregnancy discussion and warnings about syphilis and its effect on unborn children. Also mentions infant sudden death syndrome, prescription cost assistance for seniors, city vehicle regulations, teen driving risks, Lindquist Center debate, CLEP college credit, and retirement savings guidance with future value cautions.
Market observers call the price level a benchmark but a shaky one as cash soybeans top ten dollars per bushel at Cedar Rapids area elevators. A warm dry breeze reduces soil moisture on farms as well. Jack Mull’s C.R. Giants open Friday against Wassau. he previews his first season as Midwest League manager.
The all nations energy conference voices opposition to President Carter's nuclear plan as many countries view nuclear power as the sole path to energy independence. Cedar Rapids forecasts show a cloudy day with 63 degrees and rain chances through Friday, with highs near 70 and lows in the 50s.
President Carter scrapped a $50 tax rebate proposal for 200 million Americans arguing the economy would improve without the stimulus. The White House also withdrew a $2 billion investment tax credit for industry as Treasury and Budget officials urged caution citing stronger indicators.
News conference coverage set for Friday at 9 a.m. Iowa time as Carter backs rebates amid a Senate split. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall defends rebates while economists note consumer spending and broader growth. Senate action follows Easter recess with uncertainty over passage and Republican opposition favoring a permanent tax cut. Jobless rates stood at 7.3 percent in March with 4 percent growth seen as a threshold to reduce unemployment.
The FDA will ban saccharin in foods drugs and cosmetics but permit temporary nonprescription sale for home use. Manufacturers have six months after the ban to prove safety and efficacy. failure could remove all saccharin forms. Public comment and hearings planned before final regulations.
President Carter presents a three point plan stressing human rights, non intervention and economic cooperation for Latin America. He seeks a new Panama Canal treaty and hints at renewing relations with Cuba on a measured basis. He urges OAS members to help curb nuclear weapons spread and limit conventional arms growth.
Iowa Senate approved a bill 42 to 2 to halt further land acquisition at Lake Macbride state park pending a feasibility study. The measure, backed by Sen. Lowell Jenkins, would study shifting recreation traffic to Squaw Creek park in Linn county, with a report due next year and possible funding of 1.5 million dollars for a Volga River lake in Fayette county if deemed in the state’s best interest.
Two women in Cedar Rapids received threatening prank calls, one voicing Helter Skelter and death, prompting police and Northwestern Bell to pursue follow ups. Detective Chief James Barnes outlined active investigations while Bell officials described actions from changing numbers to operator checks.
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