23 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1978
Page
1
City Hall Notes by Mike Deupree outlines the Cedar Rapids Police Department’s reorganized helicopter operations. The column notes the rationale, changes, and expected impacts for aerial policing and public safety.
A Lone Tree woman travels her town sharing wisdom and guidance, shaping community dialogue and daily life in Eastern Iowa. Her message resonates with neighbors as she travels to events and gatherings in the small city.
The article analyzes how the 1960s counterculture shaped American life. It references Los Alamos New Mexico as a guiltless Middle American town linked to a pivotal discovery. It also highlights Dolph Leytze’s 90 year old Independence home featuring cherry oak and butternut woodwork.
The paper highlights toys and games for children, new and old, plus recipes from an Eastern Iowa cook. It notes the Cedar Rapids Youth Symphony and Junior Orchestra, a spring football scrimmage where Iowa’s varsity beat the Hawkeye reserves 28 to 0, and lists features across Arts Food Travel Sports and more sections.
The Republican National Committee gave 5000 dollars to Maurice Van Nostrand to back his bid for the GOP nomination against Joe Bertrode and Roger Jepsen for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Dick Clark. Bertrode demanded the money be returned, while Jepsen confirmed seeking support but was turned down.
Parents from Eisenhower Elementary filed an appeal with the state Department of Public Instruction opposing the Cedar Rapids School Board decision to close the kindergarten through sixth grade campus. They claim the board lacked equal consideration, cite reliance on questionable district data, and seek more time to study Metro High School space needs. A May 8 disposition recommendation is expected. a board work session and meeting are planned, with parents planning to speak.
The death of 17 year old David Miller last Tuesday on Center Point Road highlights the high accident rate in the northern Cedar Rapids business district. Police and officials cite speeding, lack of turning lanes, and many driveway entry points as factors. Local traffic counts show heavy daily volumes, with mid block crashes common.
Survivors say a South Korean jetliner was downed on a frozen lake by Soviet interceptor fire killing two passengers. Pan Am brought 106 survivors to Helsinki with the Korean pilot and navigator detained in Russia. Two bodies were aboard. officials say the plane was forced down over northwest Russia on Thursday.
A weather sportscaster proclaims the start of baseball season during a wedding ceremony, signaling an unusual broadcast interrupt. The moment blends sports coverage with personal milestone as the countdown to spring training begins.
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