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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1977
Page
2
Reports from Beirut describe heavy artillery mortars machine guns and ground to ground missiles exchanged Friday between Christian militiamen and Palestinian guerrillas near Marjayoun Klein and Khiam Ebel es Saqi. Casualties not immediately reported.
Cedar Rapids plans to invite bids for 20 new small Cedar Rapids buses in May after a court ruled UMTA bus design bids legal. With GM and Flxible offering advanced 35 foot buses, delivery could occur by late next spring if invitations proceed promptly.
Des Moines reports that the ban the can bill requiring deposits on most beverage containers will be debated in the town house next Wednesday. State Rep. Mary O Halloran notes high public interest with daily calls asking when it will be aired. John Biggs argues litter taxes cover all litter and cost impacts are avoided.
Washington officials note Carter request for plain language caused confusion at ACDA. A communication announces streamlining that separates Verification and Analysis bureau from operations and economics divisions, creating a gap between SALT and MBFA verification work and negotiations relying on verifiers.
Singer Andy Williams visited his ex wife Claudine Longet at Pitkin County jail in Aspen with two of their three children. A sheriff's spokesman said the specific two children visiting were not known, occurring on the fourth day of her 30 day sentence.
Direction and wind speeds noted. Forecast fair Sunday through Tuesday with highs in the 70s and lows upper to low 50s. River stages listed for several sites show rises and falls, including LaCrosse Lansing Dam 9 McGregor cen Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and Cedar at C.R. levels with small changes.
Thai military sources say Gen Chalard Hiranyasiri former deputy commander of the army was executed without trial for allegedly masterminding a coup attempt. Four officers named as accomplices received life sentences by executive decree under constitutional article 21.
United Press International reports that the first Eskimo Bible was printed in Copenhagen in 1744, marking a notable milestone in missionary and linguistic history. The event highlights early translation efforts and the spread of printed scripture among Arctic peoples.
On this date in 1908 actor Eddie Albert was born. Debtors include Robert Treanor at 1627 Fifth Avenue SE with debts 7850.34 and assets 330, 300 exempt. Michelle er route one Solon debts 10987.45 assets 200 exempt. David Perrin 711 Second Street SW debts 5910 assets 450. Garden Co 715 First Avenue SW debts 121632.68 assets 21000 none exempt. Raymond and Cynthia Franks 2004 Avenue NW debts 10000 assets 700. James Dircks 50 Leisure Boulevard NE debts 105493.64 assets 12200 with 7500 exempt. Lawrence and Gail Kamerling Lisbon debts 8161.52 assets 300 with 50 exempt. Gary Rolf 824 North Liberty doing business as Rolf debts 251000? assets 79 none exempt. Sally Curtis 4420 Bowling Street SW debts 6928.19 assets 1027 with 300 exempt. Adolph and Sini Taber 3924 Fourteenth Avenue SE debts 7695.68 assets 34560 with 2350 exempt.
Birth announcements from Mercy and St Luke's hospitals include multiple couples in Atkins Marion and Van Horne with a mix of sons and daughters. Out-of-town births note several families from Cedar Rapids Marion Grand Mound and River Side with dates and parental details. Local incidents mention burnt toast wiring and smoke odor at specific addresses.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 lists editions and pricing for subscriptions including carrier rates of $1.05 per week and 7 issues a week for $4.29 per four weeks, $46 per 52 weeks, and $70 per 52 weeks for other regions. notices that no mail subscriptions are accepted in Gazette carrier areas and AP holds exclusive republication rights.
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