16 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1977
Page
1
Gazette staff writer outlines spring home maintenance against winter damage in Eastern Iowa. Housing expert Fred Roth from Iowa State Extension urges owners to inspect foundations exterior walls cracks and loose joints, decaying wood paint and caulking and hardware. A spring check saves money energy and headaches next winter.
Historical gift of twelve large photographic prints depicting Amana colony history has been given to Kirkwood Community College. A selection of the photos is reproduced in today’s Gazette on page 4A.
Today's zodiac guidance moves to page 11A away from the want ads. Financial news runs on pages 12A and 5B with legals also on 12A.
In Lahore supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Bhutto clashed with guns and acid while police fired on demonstrators. Government and hospital sources report at least eight killed and over 100 injured. In a separate dispatch, UPI notes US Vietnam talks set for May 3 in Paris aimed at normalizing relations and addressing missing servicemen.
Partly cloudy conditions with a slight chance of a thunder shower developing tonight or Sunday. Temperatures expected to reach the 70s by day and around 50 at night.
Vice president Mondale arrived in Ames to endorse Sen. Dick Clark in his re election bid. He praised Clark for reform efforts and public financing of campaigns, noting Iowa supporters and a large crowd at Hilton Coliseum. The event raised an estimated 75 000 to 80 000 dollars and followed a 100 per person reception at the Sherman building.
Tim Horn of 303 Highland Drive NW rides a flat run with his dog Henrietta pulling him along. The canine trained to pull while the rider steers, showing both enjoy the outing on a hillless day.
Ambassador Andrew Young faced criticism as the State Department disputed his remark denying the legitimacy of the South African government. Secretary Vance said Young misrepresented policy, though he was not reprimanded. Carter defended open debate and said formal policy remained unchanged.
Boston AP The justice department charged Captain Aleksandr Gopalov of the Russian trawler Taras Shevchenko with violating the 200 mile limit and sought forfeiture of the 275 foot vessel. Civil charges followed criminal counts, with arraignment in U.S. district court. May 5 hearing set.
Tax time crowds flood the Cedar Rapids post office on April 15 as rushers race to finish and seal their returns before the deadline. Reynold Brown, a floor supervisor, describes the scene as a Broadway finale with visitors relieved to meet the postmark deadline.
An EPA official told grain dealers and elevator operators in Des Moines that proposed dust control rules for grain facilities are unclear and must be rewritten. The rules target new elevators and major remodels, not existing facilities, and aim for zero dust from terminal and large processing plants.
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