Special event notes and page references in Gazette Iowa
Gazette highlights include a Drug charges page 10A with police and persons named, legislative preview by Roger Munns on pages 1C and IC with two Democratic senators letter to the Republican governor, elder care bill quote, University of Iowa counseling ratings puzzle for faculty on page 8A, Cedar Rapids no cut athletics talk by Tom Ecker on page 9A, and American Agriculture Movement board purge on page 7B.
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Frustrated Giants Aim at Iowas Batters in Memorial Stadium
A sports note from Memorial Stadium describes the Cedar Rapids Giants hoping to unsettle Midwest League opponents with a tough home game strategy. The report hints at team mood and fan atmosphere during the season.
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Dollar traders await an announcement of latest U.S. trade
Dollar traders await the release of the newest U.S. trade figures due later this week. Analysts anticipate data on exports imports and the trade balance to influence market pricing and currency flows.
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Cedar Rapids Teens Clash With National Carter Poll
Cedar Rapids youths respond to a nationwide survey about President Jimmy Carter revealing regional differences in attitudes. The article contrasts local opinions with broader national trends and highlights youth perspectives on leadership and politics.
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Gambling scholars and sociologists analyze the topic
Page 6C notes economists and sociologists study gambling patterns and social impact. The rest of the page lists sections and weather notes with brief column labels and topics, including music and local notices, as part of the day's newspaper.
Trade deficit narrows as oil imports fall in March
The Commerce Department reports the U S trade deficit with foreign nations dropped to 2 78 billion in March, down nearly 2 billion from February due to a sharp drop in oil imports. The year to date deficit stands at 9 68 billion for the first three months, compared with 6 21 billion a year earlier.
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Carter shirts under strain spark mock concerns
Washington gossip links President Carter to tight collar shirts before a Cedar Rapids speech by Jack Anderson. Anderson likens Carter to a patient with recurring bulging eyes headaches and convulsions and cites comments from Eastern Iowa Executives Club remarks.
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Cedar Rapids
Final Edition 20 Cents Eastern Iowa's Leading Daily
Daily newspaper edition highlights regional news and updates from Eastern Iowa with focus on local events, economy, and community notices as part of the final edition.
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Iowa Senate approves 43 percent gas tax hike
The Iowa Senate voted 26 to 21 to raise gasoline and diesel taxes by 3 to 3.5 cents with a 12 month phase in. The bill returns to the House which passed a different form last year. The plan would generate about 57 million annually for the Road Use Tax Fund to fix roads amid ongoing maintenance gaps.
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Points Said Illegal on Some Loans
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner said lenders may charge points only on loans tied to owner occupied houses and not exceeding 35000 dollars. He urged the Legislature to raise the 9 percent usury limit to broaden mortgage money availability, noting out of state funds often fund higher rates.
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Tenacious 12 year old saves infant from fire
Twelve year old Danny Walker crawled through a blaze filled with smoke to reach infant Stephen Meyers Jr. His casted leg did not stop him from rescuing the child from the burning family home this afternoon.
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Zodiac Killer resurfaces with taunting San Francisco letter
The Zodiac Killer, linked to six murders and a claimed 37 victims, reappeared in a four year gap with a letter to the San Francisco Chronicle taunting police and asking who will play him in a film. Toschi maxims and notes he has spoken to thousands in the case.
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Zodiac Letters Tie Slayings to Exorcist Era Motive
Police link the Zodiac killer to six confirmed slayings and two wounded, citing 1969 to 1974 letters and cryptograms that claim 37 victims with chilling phrases. Deputy Chief De Amicis warns that any new message from the Zodiac remains a threat to the public.
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