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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1977
Page
10
A young colt stands in a field near the West Post road and Highway 30 intersection Friday, unable to free itself from a rope entanglement as a photographer captures the moment. The scene centers on the animal's struggle to untangle the rope and regain freedom.
Two Wisconsin traveling salesmen from LaCrosse were arraigned in Cedar Rapids federal court on three counts alleging obscene or profane language on a Citizens Band radio network. Paul Larson and Thomas Davenport pled innocent and face trial May 16. Also scheduled for May 16 are Gary Lekin, William Cage, Jr., and Robert Unger in separate firearm and kidnapping cases.
LaVern Mitchell 37 of the Mesquakie settlement near Tama was bound over to a federal grand jury on charges of assault with intent to commit murder. A fight with Gene Morgan 31 near Mitchells residence left Morgan with a five inch facial cut. Mitchell was treated for knife wounds. He was released to his father Rev Louis Mitchell with a no contact condition toward Morgan and bond set at 20000. The grand jury is expected to convene again next month.
Washington officials asked Congress for a 100 million contribution to a proposed Zimbabwe Development Fund aimed at guiding Rhodesia toward a negotiated, peaceful transition to black rule. The plan fits into a larger 1.9 billion foreign aid request, with critics seeking details on fund purpose and use.
Des Moines Iowa officials discuss county loan help for Squaw Creek park development with a proposed $1 million revolving fund. Fred Priewert says aid should be statewide and emergency based, noting timing may miss this session while confirming BOR flows. He favors bailing out counties in distress if needed.
Rep. Tom Bevill said his House Subcommittee on public works will recommend continued funding for President Carter’s water projects with minor reservations. The panel plans to fund the programs despite Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus urging cuts citing environmental, cost, or safety concerns. Bevill added the committee cannot halt a project every time its cost-benefit ratio worsens.
The Cedar Valley Collie and Shetland Sheepdog club hosts its Second Annual Kids Dog Show at the national guard armory near the Cedar Rapids airport. Registration starts 11 am, judging at noon for ages four to fourteen. Dogs over six months enter seven classes plus Best of Show with first three prizes per class. No entry fee. donations go to Linn County Humane Society. Sponsored by National Recreation and Park Association, Ken-L-Tation, and the Cedar Valley club.
Nan Waterman of Muscatine is chosen to be Common Cause chairwoman, serving part time, with confirmation by the governing board expected. John Gardner steps down as chairman after founding the group in 1970, remaining on the board as founding chairman and lobbyist.
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