17 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1978
Page
1
A 21-year-old University of Iowa student remains upbeat after a serious injury as campus life continues with resilience. The Iowa National Guard moves to reform its internal affairs. A would be robber fails in a home invasion, escaping with injuries.
Opinion question posed by Harris Survey on page 6 asks if the United States should engage militarily in the Horn of Africa and invites reader stance on potential intervention.
Picture Page notes an unusual display at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in New York. The exhibit centers on a modest part of the body, drawing attention for its unconventional focus and public intrigue.
In the Sylvia Porter column on page nine, the first of five articles warns small business owners about swindlers. The piece notes a continuing stock market surge and references a farm leader’s take on an Interstate Commerce Commission boxcar order creating a new problem.
A brief roundup mentions Shirley Temple Black and her stance on U.S. foreign policy. It also highlights two Cedar Rapids teachers who discuss growing up as a process of surviving and getting away from it all. In addition a Cedar Rapids family uncovers an unusual finding while removing a tree stump in their backyard.
The reviewer notes The Boys in Company C mirrors tone of older John Wayne movies from decades past. Barbershoppers performed on deck at the Harmony Queen aboard the Paramount Theatre on Sunday.
Cedar Rapids Giants manager Jack Mull says if things don’t change, it’s going to be a helluva long year. Weather forecast calls for occasional rain with a few thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Low tonight in the low 40s. high Tuesday in the mid-40s. winds east to southeast 15 to 30 mph.
A brisk note describes a family scene as ten-year-old children invade the home, energizing daily life and reshaping routines with their restless activity and curiosity.
The first barge of the year appeared on the Cedar River during the weekend. Fritz Tuchel of 1007 30th St. NE piloted a 20 horsepower boat that pushed the dock of Pat Sedlacek of 590 Penn Ave. NW as the dock, stored over winter at a boat harbor, was moved upstream.
Investigators will inspect the two tram cars after a cable snapped in high winds at Emigrant Mountain. Four people died and about 30 were injured as rescuers battled subfreezing weather to reach the stranded passengers.
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if states may suspend licenses of drivers who refuse breath tests. The case centers on Massachusetts law deemed unconstitutional for lacking pre suspension hearings, a issue mirrored by 11 other states. The matter traces to Donald Montrym after a 1976 Acton crash and follows prior Supreme Court rulings on hearings and suspensions.
Tractors began breaking ground for Nebi Salah a new Jewish outpost 16 miles northwest of Jerusalem after a five week freeze. 40 families to live there 25 acres seized by administrative order none owned by Arab landlords. Karnei Shomron opening invited reporters amid cabinet rift over West Bank withdrawal. Waldheim seeks wider UN peacekeeping support in Lebanon and Jerusalem visit.
A confidential $1 million HUD probe in 40 cities shows blacks face discrimination in housing despite the Fair Housing Act. The investigation, led by Assistant Secretary Donna Shalala, reports 75 percent of four rental searches meet discrimination and 62 percent of four buyers encounter bias, signaling strong enforcement needs.
Sioux City chief dogcatcher Bob Flieder says he enforces the bash law strictly and admits impounding his wife and his dog Sorrowful for running loose. Rebecca Flieder pleaded innocent but was found guilty after his testimony, while Flieder defends animal welfare and blames owners for stray dogs.
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