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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1977
Page
2
The government accuses 20 multinational oil firms of inflating prices by 336 million dollars in intra company sales between foreign subsidiaries and U.S. parent companies. The Federal Energy Administration seeks price roll back and refunds to consumers and has set a 10 day reply deadline.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission bans asbestos containing spackling compounds wall patching mixtures and imitation logs and ash used in gas fireplaces. It opens questions on refunds and orders staff to study additional products from modeling clay to vinyl floor tile for possible action. Secret Service seizes over 500000 in counterfeit food stamps and arrests three in Atlanta as part of a nationwide crackdown.
Police used shotguns and tear gas to disperse about 2 000 students protesting rent in Soweto. Three were wounded and admitted to a black only hospital. A man and a woman were arrested as curfew tension eased.
In Norfolk Virginia the Navy grants an honorable discharge to former Ensign Vernon E Berg III who says he is homosexual. Berg, 26, son of a navy chaplain and a 1974 Naval Academy graduate, says he is overwhelmed and plans a federal suit next month to return to active duty.
Firefighters described two large Wisconsin fires as contained after burning more than 20 000 acres near Black River Falls in the west central region and about 7 000 acres near Wisconsin Rapids in central Wisconsin on Wednesday and overnight to Thursday.
Officials in Linn County warn that a proposed revision to juvenile justice laws would hamper interrogation and identification of youth criminals. Capt. Ralph Myers and Gary Boisen urge safeguarding youth rights but say current practices and court safeguards are essential. The bill faces House debate next week and Senate committee on the path to potential passage.
Johann Ashenbrenner, 38, of 1013 D avenue NW, was listed in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital after a motorcycle crash at Tenth street and D avenue NW. He was turning from D onto Tenth when he struck a can, losing control and was charged with failure to have a vehicle under control and license restriction violations.
Flood stage readings listed for LaCrosse Lansing Dam 9 McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Cedar at C.R. with the river levels in feet and changes for each site. Coralville Lake is noted as part of the forecast.
Cedar Rapids police arrested six people on charges including assault on a 17 year old girl, larceny of a motor vehicle, absence without leave from the Marine Corps, resisting arrest, larceny and forgery, and injury or tampering with a motor vehicle. A helicopter crew aided in locating two 16 year olds fleeing the stolen car.
Vital Statistics reports births at Mercy and St. Luke's on April 27 for multiple families in Marion Shellsburg Anamosa and Cedar Rapids and includes marriage licenses for Robert A Havel Sara R Schmidt and Paul W Malatek Patricia J Tickal. Dissolutions listed for several couples. Police and emergency calls noted with times and locations around Cedar Rapids including river search debris alarms and accident standby.
Iowa cities and counties may levy a hotel motel tax up to 7 percent under a Senate passed bill, now heading to the House. The flexible local option replaces a mandatory 5 percent state tax and would depend on each city or county’s choice, with Cedar Rapids estimates shown for 1 to 7 percent rates.
The Wolper Organization and Warner Bros. sign a two year contract with Stan Margulies producer of the 12 hour Roots television event in Los Angeles. Margulies continues overseeing Roots production and related projects for the companies.
A total of 1,426,932 bushels of 1956 corn was placed under support in Linn County.
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