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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1979
Page
1
The Iowa Air Quality Commission could oppose the EPA, risking costs for Cedar Rapids. Linn County service-contract backers claim broader mental health coverage at a lower price if adopted. A Vernon Middle School test shows adults scoring lower than children.
A student has been named the newest member of the Kirkwood Community College board of directors, expanding campus governance with student perspective and leadership. The appointment reflects ongoing efforts to include student voices in district education decisions.
Gus Schrader notes a Kentucky Derby horse pick for bridge players. Page 1B.
The Gazette Picture Page features a fun Dear Abby column alongside Scrabble and bridge content. Readers are invited to enjoy light human interest and classic word and card game features in the same page.
A child explains his report card to his father saying he is not an underachiever but that his teacher is an overexpector. The humorous remark turns on the play on words regarding expectations.
Elementary students under Carla Chapman rehearse a stage recital at Clarence-Lowden Community School gym for next Thursday. Proceeds from the 7:30 p.m. program by Mrs Chapman's private students go to the school's music department. Pictured are Shelly Fitzgerald Eric Hasselbusch Danny Chapman Gina Sawyer and Greg Bachman.
Iowa officials say the personal property tax law is unconstitutional because it yields inconsistent valuations across jurisdictions. The opinion, signed by AAGs Sandra L. Ludwigson and Harry Griger, notes local assessors must enforce the law as written, but a court would likely find it unconstitutional. Representative Norman Jesse requested the ruling as the Legislature debates resuming the phase-out.
An officer and a federal agent exchange gunfire with three men outside a saloon in San Rafael. Two officers are wounded in the legs one man suffers an eye injury while a third suffers a head injury. Accounts conflict as investigators piece together what happened. Blood tests will determine intoxication levels and no charges have been filed yet.
President Carter wins Senate Energy Committee backing for a standby gas rationing plan aimed at equity across regions. The proposal ties coupons to cars owned and adds a 10 percent federal reserve allocation to offset regional imbalances. Critics remain and House action is uncertain as energy shortages loom.
President Carter's news conference is scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. Iowa time and will be carried live by CBS NBC and ABC. Associated Press Radio will provide live coverage to its radio affiliates as announced by the networks.
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