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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1977
Page
2
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare announced that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase 5.9 percent starting with July 1 checks. The rise is automatic, tied to the cost of living.
A European designed satellite mission failed when the Delta rocket put the craft into an incorrect orbit. NASA noted the rocket had 29 flawless prior flights over three years before this setback. The incident followed a string of space program repairs and revised safety checks.
Marion group Linnhaven Inc launches a private non profit group home at 1199 Blairs Ferry road for eight residents with plans to enroll Linn county adults currently in state institutions. Beavers lead staff with strong qualifications and a goal of independent living with 60 day trials and a $20 daily cost.
Iowa City police arrested Dale Eakes Raymond Spears and Christopher Speckman all of Iowa City after a burglar alarm at the Moose Lodge sounded shortly after 1 am They were found inside the building with a broken window and charged with breaking and entering Bond was set at 1500 each with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 4.
Hazleton city council named Buck Kjar to replace resigning Mayor Howard James. The action announces a leadership change in the local government.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription rates by carrier at $1.05 per week and by mail for Afternoon Edition plus weekend issues at $4.29 per four weeks or $46.00 per 52 weeks. It notes mail restrictions and AP news exclusive rights for local reports.
Wind NW at 16 mph at 10am. Sunrise Friday 5 16. extended forecast fair Sat Mon with highs in 60s and lows in 40s. Mississippi River stages: Dubuque 8 4 rising 0 3. Cedar Rapids 3 13 rising 0 3. LaCrosse 5 5 rising 0 1. Missing data noted for several gauges.
The Senate agriculture committee voted to raise wheat target prices from 2.47 to 2.90 for 1977 and to 3.10 for 1978, amid warnings a veto could follow. A motion to keep 1977 at 2.47 and 1978 at 2.91 failed 8 to 6. The measure would boost loan rates to 2.47 for 1978. Also notes the 1893 birth of former Secretary of State Dean Acheson.
A period column records births at Mercy St Luke's and other hospitals with family details. Marriages dissolved include Anderson Crandall and Duane Candler. New arrivals noted at Ames and Des Moines families with names and addresses. Fire and emergency calls logged with locations and times.
A lightning bolt hit the Russell Penn residence at 337 Twenty-sixth Street NW at 6 34 p m Wednesday. Mrs Penn said her husband jumped two feet and a loud blast followed. Smoke odor traced to the television set. minor damage reported. A repairman visited Thursday morning.
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