25 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1978
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids resident reports a perplexing encounter with an unfamiliar man on the northeast side. The report highlights street-level crime anxiety and community concern.
Readers are told Linn County voters may get a chance to decide whether additional space will be provided for county offices. The note appears in Page 10 and is part of a wider paper that mentions animal cruelties in Linn County and a rising price war on Page 2 and Page 4.
A special training program helps prepare ambulance personnel for emergency care. Education for health professionals in this area may soon become better coordinated.
Page 4 highlights Cedar Rapids area debate as parents and district officials react to a school plan. The piece notes superintendent Marvin Maire and administrators would be pleased with the school board decision, reflecting local school governance dynamics.
Road Superintendent Leroy Soukup said Linn County roads are in the worst condition in at least 20 years, with heavy traffic routes near Marion and Cedar Rapids hardest hit. He cited last week’s rains and deep frost as causing a pumping action that breaks up surfaces. Board of Supervisors convened to discuss fixes.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that pension plans forcing women to contribute more than men violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The decision, upholding a Los Angeles case, holds such bases discriminatory despite life expectancy differences. Justice Stevens noted mortality influences and warned such schemes conflict with equality law.
Cedar Rapids set to end 50 cent overtime exemption for parking tickets. If approved, first five days incur a $1 fine, then $5 after. public safety officials discuss moving the $5 penalty to after 24 hours to curb late payments and administrative issues.
An ANSA report says anonymous calls claiming former Premier Aldo Moro was executed were hoaxes. Calls spread after government and party rejected a Red Brigades ultimatum to free 13 jailed terrorists. Moros kidnapping location and anniversary observed in Rome amid police scrutiny.
The FTC, in a 2 1 decision, found Coca-Cola and Pepsico violated antitrust law by restricting bottlers to specific territories since 1900 and 1930s respectively. The ruling may drive lower prices though appeals will delay effect. Coca-Cola and Pepsico defend contracts as efficient and deny harming competition.
A special committee reported to the City Council that top priorities remain the Kenwood Ditch and Vinton Ditch storm sewers funded with federal and local dollars, plus a Mercy Hospital flood‑control project deemed essential. Other areas received priority ratings and cost‑effective flood protection, with emphasis on retention basins and prudent development control.
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