28 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1978
Page
1
Brief notice reports a Linn County high school girl losing her part-time job at a Marion gasoline station due to her sex. The item illustrates local employment discrimination concerns and reflects era attitudes.
A brief note hints at a secluded retreat in Norway as a retreat option. The text contrasts urban Cedar Rapids downtown with a distinct tempo, suggesting a shift in pace. The reference to a sequence of pages implies a moving narrative across the issue.
Readers are asked if they remain curious about Richard Nixon Bob Dylan and John Mitchell as a feature on page 22 examines their connections and public personas. The item invites reader engagement and reflection on political cultural figures.
A brief discussion on bacon processed without added nitrites or nitrates explores definition and safety implications, noting consumer labels and traditional curing methods. It weighs flavor, preservation, and health considerations while referencing standard deli practices.
The report notes a local Iowa County resident gearing up for a street run in Des Moines. Drake Relays featured world record holders competing in page 19 coverage.
Government turns attention to junk food amid public health worries. The brief notes a broad debate on nutritional standards and potential regulatory steps without detailing specific policies or dates.
Superstar model Cheryl Tiegs starts work for ABC TV as an interviewer and weekly Good Morning America contributor. She signs a five year $2 000 a day deal with ABC and will debut on air tomorrow interviewing celebrities at the Alan King Tennis Classic in Las Vegas. Tiegs is tutored by Frank Magid in Cedar Rapids to sharpen on air technique and copy writing.
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner reversed his two day old opinion that points may not be charged on home loans. He now says points can be charged without limits on consumer loans secured by a first dwelling lien, and that the 35 000 cap does not apply. He retains limits for non residential cases.
Rising food and housing costs pushed consumer prices up 0.8 percent in March, the Labor Department said. The March rise suggests an annual inflation rate near ten percent if the trend continues, though economists caution about broader timing and components.
United Airlines will alter flights in Cedar Rapids starting June 9, with new Chicago and Kansas City connections and 20 percent lower fares on an 11 p.m. Chicago coach. The changes drop Denver via Omaha and Des Moines Los Angeles, while West Coast connections continue via other flights.
The Iowa Senate approved raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 19 by 32 to 14 after a malfunctioning electronic voting issue led to a second roll call. A Redmond amendment survived the initial tally, triggering heated exchanges as lawmakers complained of shenanigans and shouted across the chamber.
The article notes this Sunday marks the start of daylight saving time at 2 a.m. with clocks moved forward. It traces the history from World War I to the 1966 Uniform Time Act and later year round DST briefly in 1974 75, ending with the six month schedule. It also mentions tax deadlines in Iowa and a lighthearted cows reminder.
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