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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1976
Page
2
USDA projects a possible record grain surplus as wheat may reach about 2.1 billion bushels in 1975-76, with 1976 wheat near two billion and corn near 6.4 billion. Exports could hit 1.2 billion for 1975-76. corn carryover may reach 964 million if 1977 crops are large, while foreign demand remains uncertain.
The weather continues with flood water today and possible thunderstorms likely through tonight. Highs in the 60s and lows in the upper 40s. Partly cloudy and cool Sunday.
Fragmented copy notes earthworms aerating soil and public works, mentions Jowa governor battles with legislature and Lone City house open to the public. Also references Rimrock Rider action in early spring and horse show season start. Includes scattered quotes and page references.
A review notes Cedar Rapids public library holds around R76 how-to volumes from How To Act to How To Write Without Knowing Nothing. The piece comments on shelves crammed with instructional guides, including homemaking, crafts, and hobby titles, plus surprising entries on building and games, with playful critique of the flood of such books.
New York reports suggest ABCs Barbara Walters may sign a five year one million dollar per year deal for news specials and anchoring duties. The talk has sparked discussion on female anchors breaking into a traditionally male area and compares Walters to rivals such as Reasoner Chancellor and Cronkite. NBC reportedly balked at bidding after publicized negotiations.
London AP report says Britain develops a top secret hydrogen weapon at Burghfield nuclear plant. Two Hungarian diplomats were detained after photographs were taken near the perimeter fence. security forces review the film and MPs call for expulsion. The Daily Mail cites defense correspondents, while the United States is said to know little of the project.
Washington The Supreme Court denied seven presidential contenders permission to file a friend of the court brief in their bid to revive the matching funds subsidies. The order gave no explanation, but suggested routes may remain for relief in the U S Court of Appeals. Contenders listed include Linday Carter Fred Morris Henry Jackson Frank Church Ronald Reagan Morris Udall and George Wallace.
Washington reports six months of daylight saving time debated by Congress. The plan extends daylight hours for two months, shifting clocks forward one hour at 2 am Sunday. Supporters push for eight months of daylight while opponents fear effects on work schedules and safety.
East Lowa residents recall Desh Gono Moulton’s dramatic 46 minute river rescue after plunging into the Maquoketa. The 82 year old Hick Creek man, aided by his retriever Champagne and a community of family and friends, survived by clinging to a river ridge until help arrived.
A battered summary alleges Edgar Kover, late FBI director, ordered confidential memos for news orgs. The New York Times reports a May 4 document never published. FBI lawyers provided it via former National Security aide Masta Halperin. The piece references CIA ties, press access, and alleged government manipulation of information during 1969 to 1971.
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