30 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1978
Page
1
The feature notes a talented Marion pair converting a church into a space suited for music recitals. The project marks a shift from sacred use to cultural performance, highlighting community arts impact.
Washington High senior Kevin Grendler pitched a no hitter Saturday leading the Warriors to a 14-0 victory over Moline High. Iowa State's Cyclones also scrimmaged in spring drills as coverage highlights in Section E.
Convicted spy Robert G. Thompson to be released today from Lewisburg federal penitentiary in exchange for Alan Van Norman held by East Germany. Thompson, 42, with a 13 year sentence, will be flown to Berlin after release to complete a three nation prisoner exchange.
Carter energy nominee Lynn Coleman, nominated to be chief counsel at the Energy Department, advances in committee but faces questions over a $725 contribution to his law firm’s political action fund. Coleman says the gift was automatic and not timed, while critics cite potential conflicts of interest as Common Cause presses for scrutiny.
The forecast calls for showers today then clearing this evening with sunny conditions by Monday. Temperatures reach the mid 50s for today and Monday, with lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Navigator Lee Eun shik and pilot Kim Chang kyu spoke in Copenhagen after release from the Soviet Union about the Boeing 707 that strayed about 1000 miles due to a directional gyro defect. They praised Soviet authorities for freeing passengers and crew and described the emergency landing on a frozen lake following an interceptor warning.
Dennis Price 18 of 624 Fifth St SW tangled with Cedar Rapids police Friday morning. He was ticketed by Officers Lalla Slezak Jaeger and Lewis Jones for eluding, license, registration, speeding and stop sign violations. A later crash tied to a hit and run led to more tickets. Genevieve Gillam described a rear end collision on 15th Street SE near First Avenue.
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