15 Apr 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1979
Page
1
Woman readers learn the county sheriff’s office response voice is not deep. The note appears on page 5B while page 7B references Darrell Shirbroun and a TV brand dispute involving Mrs. Olson.
A reader asks if salary is the top consideration in choosing a job. The page reviews other factors and offers guidance on aligning work values with compensation and growth opportunities.
An Eastern Iowa group of 123 members crafts an unusual wool and silk project for the Paramount Theatre. The item represents a spring musical tradition carried on for its 81st year at an Eastern Iowa college.
In Cedar Rapids, the energy squeeze forces households to cut essentials. An elderly woman postponed prescribed heart medicine to pay fuel bills, while an 80s man faced months without electricity as heating oil and power costs climbed. Gas prices rise, and local utility rates spiked since 1969, doubling annual bills.
Industry sources warn pump calculators cap at 99.9 cents. Conversion costs range from 180 to 225 dollars per pump, potentially over 222 million nationwide. Florida officials note price precision issues and consider a metric switch as a cheaper alternative at about 50 dollars per pump.
The article reflects on Easter as enduring good news proclaimed by Christians worldwide. It recounts Acts 26:26 and Matthew 28:11 noting authorities learned of Jesus' tomb being empty and officials discussed a cover up. The piece highlights surprise and doubt among Jesus followers before belief solidified.
A Senate subcommittee warns Saudi Arabia will fall well short of world oil demand by the late 1980s, risking major political and economic strife among buyers. The study, citing Arab reserves and subpoenaed records from Standard Oil of California and Exxon, urges a revision of U.S. energy policy to avoid adverse global consequences.
A 39-year-old Iowa City man Ady Jensen was shot to death after a confrontation with an intruder at the Ferdinand Jensen farm north of West Branch. The suspect fled in a 1978 gold Ford, later found near the Highlander Inn. Police investigate a possible bomb in Jensen’s car as a motive remains unclear. Olga and Ferdinand Jensen were tied up the night before the shooting.
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