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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1977
Page
1
A reader argues Paris fashion is not for everyone while a teen writes Dear Abby about parental bigotry and how Abby responds. The editorial page surveys Carter energy policy and coal strings, plus local sports notes from Benton county fair beef heifer winner and Iowa Open Tennis double victors.
In Cedar Rapids readers ask what causes hay fever and other allergies as itchy skin watery eyes and sneezing surge in Iowa. Page 4 discusses common allergens and preventive steps.
A Benton county jail inmate who escaped and was recaptured Sunday allegedly set a fire in his cell. Gov. Rays says Iowa energy plan may miss the Oct 1 deadline due to a late federal start. An illegal gambling machine found at the Benton county fair led to charges.
Report cites a bloody confrontation between government foes and anti nuclear activists in southeast France last weekend as U S officials reportedly weigh undisclosed suggestions for Middle East peace talks. Secretary Vance to start talks with Arab and Israeli leaders Monday. A prominent German banker is shot dead by his goddaughter and two colleagues who entered his home with red roses.
A forecast indicates showers tonight and Tuesday with a low near 60 and highs in the low 80s. The advisory suggests not worrying about unknown answers as not all questions may be asked. Copyright notice included.
A Bruskin Associates survey of 2,531 Americans projects 1987 life with smaller cars faster planes new TV shows and varied fashion. Respondents foresee inflation affecting autos fuels air travel costs and potential space trips with mixed views on sex violence and program quality.
Picketers representing more than 14,000 steelworkers in five states shut down two-thirds of the nation’s iron ore production in the first industry strike in 18 years. Union officials say the walkout targets local issues, while industry spokesmen cite a no-strike clause violation. Major plants in Mountain Iron and Silver Bay Minnesota halted ore processing, with 700 Worcester workers striking at U S Steel’s electrical cable division and two smaller firms. Negotiations collapsed Sunday night over incentive pay and a 1972 emergency wage provision.
The killer calling himself Son of Sam struck his 12th and 13th victims, Stacy Moskowitz and Robert Violante, both 22, in Brooklyn. They were back from a date and now in critical condition, with Moskowitz given only a 50-50 chance to live and Violante possibly blinded. A special task force reported about 2,000 cops were out searching.
A Tama boy and a rural Monticello boy were killed in separate weekend car crashes. Eric Scott Titcomb, 11, died delivering papers after riding into traffic on a Tama street. Patrick H Burlage, 8, died crossing Jones County D-62 near Castle Grove after a softball game.
The Secret Service reviews a security breach after a young man entered the White House area and went to President Carter's study asking for directions. Officials say he did not reach Carter's office. sources say the man may have accessed the veranda and Oval Office.
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