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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
2
The nine European Common Market countries issued a hands off Africa statement aimed at the Soviet Union without naming it. After a four hour meeting, their foreign ministers affirmed rejection of any action by any state to establish a sphere of influence in Africa, signaling tension with Moscow.
The Soviet Union expelled American lawyer Arnold Silvers and his wife Florence of Narberth Pennsylvania after baggage contained anti-Soviet Zionist leaflets. They were detained on arrival and departed the next day. Tass noted they were linked to the United Jewish Appeal and the Council on Soviet Jewry.
A British government study finds the supersonic Concorde caused excessive noise on 72 percent of takeoffs from Heathrow over eight months and says significant noise reduction is unlikely. The report by the noise advisory council urges banning night takeoffs and landings.
In scattered municipal polls Sunday and official results released Tuesday the Christian Democrats and Socialists gained while the Communists fell. About 400,000 Italians voted in 85 towns and cities. The Christian Democrats won 39.2 percent, up 1.3 points from June. Communists dropped from 37.7 to 28.8 percent.
Mayor Don Canney said the state transportation regulation board may delay a decision on Cedar Rapids rail crossing limits until after the legislature adjourns. The dispute centers on a city ordinance stricter than a state law, with the TRB seeking legal briefs by May 18.
Cedar Rapids police reported a rape of a 17 year old girl at a northwest service station restroom around 2 a.m. The suspect, white, about five foot eight, thin build. An attempted rape of a 17 year old Marion girl near the 1600 block of First Avenue East occurred about 2 a.m. by a man about 22, six feet tall and 200 pounds.
Jackie L. Baych, 25, of Marion, was arrested at 2 10 a.m. after a crash near Cottage Grove lane and East Post road SE. Bradley N. Switzer, 24, of Cedar Rapids area, was arrested at 10 26 p.m. on Highway 84 two miles west of the airport. a passenger, Mary Kim Dodson, 22, of Germantown Tennessee, faced a possession charge for what was believed to be marijuana.
McKinley junior high students present a concert in the school gym at 8 p.m. as part of an ethnic day observance. The orchestra band and choir perform ethnic selections with dancing. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Coffee and doughnuts will follow. A display of ethnic projects runs 7 to 8 p.m. in the small gym.
One hundred fifty senior Girl Scouts were honored at a tea for graduating seniors. Mary Beth Wheeler of Cedar Rapids and Candy Figily of Wheatland received Outstanding Girl Scout awards at the First Congregational church in Moline IN.
Wind direction and velocity at 10 a.m. was calm to east at 13 mph. Extended forecast calls for shower chances Thursday, then mostly clear Friday and Saturday with highs in the 50s and 40s, 30s by Saturday. River stages show rising levels at several towns along the Mississippi with specific readings and increments noted.
A Cedar Rapids youth, K C Maring, 16, is charged with two hit and run counts after his car struck William Skelton and his son at Ninth Street and H Avenue NW. Skelton was treated and released, his son remains in fair condition. Maring also faces registration, control, and permit violations. A second hit and run occurred about 30 minutes later, striking Chuck McGowan’s vehicle.
Acting Chief Gareth Clift told councilmen three wheel police motorcycles will be replaced with used Postal Service Jeeps. The 10 year old cycles are out of production and traffic control outside the loop will use right hand drive Jeeps bought for about 800 to 900 dollars each. If successful, the three wheelers and spare parts will be sold.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates by carrier and mail vary by edition and region with specific weekly and yearly prices listed. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Harley Clefisch, 59, of Guttenberg, died Monday when his pickup left Highway 52 about a mile south of town. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a Guttenberg hospital. It was the fourth Clayton county traffic fatality this year. Services are pending at Tuecke-Allenstein Funeral Home in Guttenberg.
Iowa Department of Transportation commissioners approve a measure to legalize 102 inch buses for intra city use and all state roads twenty feet or wider. Chairman Robert Rigler opposes narrow road use while vice chair Stephen Garst presses ahead noting concerns over the bill. The proposal awaits House subcommittee action amid fears of policy battles like past truck disputes.
Births and marriages from Mercy St Luke's Iowa City Waterloo Mason City and Cedar Rapids list multiple couples and locations. Notable entries include births at Mercy and St Luke's with named parents, and several marriage licenses across Cedar Rapids Central City and Marion. Additional notices cover alarms incidents and a gas with fire at local addresses.
The city council agreed to support an energy conservation program proposed by the Indian Creek Nature Center. Director Curt Abdoudi sought a $500 grant under the federal community betterment program to establish an energy conservation education program for youth, needing council approval to proceed.
Chicago beltone announces a free non-operating model of the smallest Beltone aid to those who hear but do not understand words. The tiny ear level unit weighs under a third of an ounce and requires no cost or obligation. Write Dept. 2544 Beltone Electronics Chicago IL 60646 to receive the aid.
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