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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1977

Page

19

Housewife Elected To NOW Top Post

Eleanora Curti Smeal, 37, of Pittsburgh, elected NOW president, pledges focus on social security for homemakers and ERA passage. Smeal vows economic security for all homemakers and aims for constitutional equality with a national reproductive health program. Martha Buck elected executive vice president. Arlie Scott named action vice president.

Eleanor Curti Smeal Pittsburgh Charles Smeal National Organization For Women (Now Detroit Eleanora Curti Smeal National Organization For Women Florida Valarie Adams Cobo Hall Shelley Fernandez San Francisco Karen DeCrow Smear Duke University University of Florida Martha Buck Morrow Ohio Arlie Scott Cambridge Mass Action Sandy Roth Morgantown W. Va Eve Norman Los Angeles

Cedar Rapids Briefs Highlights Community Activities

Linn county mental health board meets at Mercy hospital room 1105 at noon Wednesday. Story hour for preschoolers offered at downtown library and Kenwood branch. Czech Group meeting at St. Wenceslaus Church Basements. Travel ads and local services listed include Blooming Violas, Sandy’s Beauty, and Pierson's Greenhouse. Senior club talk at Central YMCA and local accident prevention meeting at Cedar View country club.

Linn County Mental Health Board Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Accident Prevention Assn Cedar View Country Club Joe Klinsky Kirkwood Community College

Government Reclaims Mutshatsha in Zaire Offensive

Zairean and Moroccan forces recaptured Mutshatsha, the former army headquarters in Mutshatsha, 70 miles west of Kolwezi. The AZAP report noted mopping up and offensives in other rebel-held areas as Mobutu visited the front and warplanes bombed in napalm missions.

Kinshasa Zaire UPI Mutshatsha AZAP Katanga Soviet Union Kolwezi Shaba Raymond Wilkinson Lubudi Mobutu Sese Seko Mobutu Kayembe

United Airlines Marks 30th Cedar Rapids Service Anniversary

United Airlines observes 30 years of Cedar Rapids service with a civic luncheon at the Sheraton Motor Inn. Mel Volz, United regional vice-president, will present a 2000 check for Five Seasons community center planter funds. Attendees include Five Seasons commission members, city representatives, Chamber of Commerce, and airport commission. United began service on April 27, 1947.

United Airlines Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Community Center Sheraton Motor Inn Mel Volz United Chicago Five Seasons Center Volz Five Seasons Civic Center Commission City Chamber of Commerce and Airport Commission

No Fast Action On Oil Blowout

Phillips Petroleum official says no cap attempt will occur before Tuesday on the offshore rig spewing mud and oil into the North Sea. The 4 million tons per day spill threatens Norway and Denmark as a 100 square mile slick spreads while gas release remains a concern.

Stavanger Norway UPI Phillips Petroleum Co North Sea Charles Lane Phillips Denmark Europe Lane

High Cost Seen In New Iowa Feticide Law

Des Moines report notes physician Dr. Herman Hein warns an Iowa feticide bill requiring life support for fetuses likely to die would be costly and burdensome. He foresees perpetual litigation and huge bills for families, while limited benefit to babies. The law takes effect Jan 1 1978 and follows a 1976 Supreme Court ruling.

Des Moines UPI University of Iowa Iowa Herman Hein Hein Gene Glenn D-Ottumwa Senate Judiciary Committee U.S. Supreme Court High Court Planned Parenthood of Central Missouri Danforth

Bhutto Roundup Jails Second Echelon Leaders

ISLAMABAD AP Bhutto police jailed 48 more opposition figures as Pakistan National Alliance leaders face detentions. The PNA names Pir Pagaro acting head and calls a march to the National Assembly in Islamabad next Saturday to demand Bhutto's resignation and new elections.

Islamabad Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto National Assembly Bhutto Pakistan National Alliance PNA Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan Pir Pagaro

Haack Named President of New York Stock Exchange

On this date in 1967 Robert Haack was appointed president of the New York Stock Exchange marking a pivotal leadership change at the helm of the famous trading floor. He succeeds prior leadership and begins guiding policies for the exchange’s ongoing modernization.

Robert Haack New York Stock Exchange

Condemnation Notice Dominates Cedar Rapids Park Plan

Cedar Rapids to condemn Lot 1 Auditor's Plat No 229 Linn County Iowa for park purposes. Public hearing for damages set May 19 1977 9:30 a.m. at Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Also notices of found property bids and school district procurement closing May 9 1977.

Cedar Rapids Iowas Ber Park Auditor's Plat Linn County Iowa Ely Auditor's Sixth Judicial District State of Harold D. Vietor Lincoln Way Linn County Court House Solon

GESCO INC Incorporation Notice and Bid Invitation

Notice states GESCO INC is incorporated under Iowa law with February 23 1977 start, perpetual duration, 10000 shares par value 1, registered office 2118 Blake Boulevard SE Cedar Rapids IA, incorporator Geraldine Evelyn Shepard. Also declares a bid invitation by College Community School District for lockers and installation with May 6 1977 deadline and preference for state grown products.

Around Inc Gesco, Inc Iowa Business Corporation Act Iowa Business Corporation Charengie Blake Geraldine Evelyn Shepard Blake Baevene S.E Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Yuligm Es Y Hiviledor Cids College Community School District 76Th Avenue Pe Ees College Community School State of Jews College Community Glenn E. Selzer

Public Becker Fund report available for inspection

The annual Report of The Becker Fund is available at its principal office 230 Guaranty Ridge Cedar Rapids Iowa for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen within 180 days after publication. The Trustees are Harold M Becker and Arlene G Becker.

Becker Fund Guaranty Ridg Cedar Rapids Iowa Harold M. Becker Arlene G. Becker

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Gazette Cedar Rapids Briefs Ambassador Lounge East Marion Adv al Baresh Third Avenue SE Kenwood First Avenue SE Federation of Czech Groups St. Wenceslaus Church Boddicker School of Music Roger's TV Ave Pierson Ellis Blvd Sandy Taylor Waddell Sandy Clifton Ellerbeck Kenwood Park GGG Nashville Gwen Oliver GGG Travel Williamsburg Call Buck Grange Trinity Lutheran Church Pella Temple Judah Lindsay Lane Bever Ave 32Nd St Paulette Upton Harriet Avenue NW Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Angola Weap United Bucks Civic Center New Richard R. Davis Beverly Davis E Avenue N.W Richard D. Hutchins Ruth J. Hutchins Johnson Avenue Board of Supervisors Mary O. Hutchins Fingerhut Corp Interstate Collection Bureau, Inc 3Rd Avenue S.W Nevea Starts. Inc. Rank Bisks Ferry Rd ING. GO Lynda E. Thomson Linn State of Iowa Second Avenue Board of Directors
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