03 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1978
Page
1
Observer notes indicate two social service groups plan a merger but the new board’s composition is unresolved. Other pages cover labor influence concerns, endurance feats, a restaurant lawsuit over picketing, prison remodeling, a blames microwave deaths claim, a Maytag heir’s death in Canada, and a University of Oregon study on surgery.
A note from page 8B reports no draw in the world chess championship contest. Other items reference a former Hughes aide and a Republican critic of Linn County Democratic policy on pages 8B and 4A.
The article notes Cedar Rapids earning a place in the top ten cities nationwide as reported on page 15A. It highlights the ranking without detailing the criteria or other contenders.
Business writer Syl via Porter highlights coins plates and statuary as sought after collectibles. The note appears on Page 12A guiding readers on market interest and value trends for antique items.
Wall Street trading shows some records as currency market rallies spark cautious optimism for the American dollar. Traders note gains amid evolving monetary signals and global market tensions.
A beauty show drew more viewers than any other program last week, according to page 14A listings.
Four Cedar Rapids players are honored for their high school baseball skill as the page 4B feature highlights standout performers. Mary Adams is noted in a separate item on page 13A.
Mostly clear and unseasonably cool through Friday. Near record low possible tonight with temperatures near 50. High Friday expected from 75 to 80 degrees.
A Caribbean island gift shop signs a blunt policy on credit. The message repeats lines about asking for credit and failing to pay, ending with a terse warning and a declaration of understanding that the customer is angry.
Israeli warplanes struck a Palestinian guerrilla base near the Zaharani River in southern Lebanon in retaliation for a Tel Aviv market bombing that injured about 49 people. In Paris, gunmen attacked the PLO office, killing the PLO chief representative and another employee. Police detained several Arab suspects as officials warned of rising violence in the region.
In Salt Lake City a mother and six of her seven children died after leaping from an 11 story hotel balcony. a 15 year old survived in critical condition. Authorities said the father had killed himself two days earlier and led a small religious sect.
South Korea pledged immediate disclosure of new concrete facts on a former ambassador's dealings with congressmen after Leon Jaworski stepped aside as special counsel. House Ethics Committee said the Korean government would provide details following Jaworski's withdrawal.
Cuban government says the CIA killed President Kennedy and attempted to blame Cuba. Testimony offered no proof and focused on alleged Oswald travel to Mexico City on Sept 27, 1963 as Cuban officials dispute the claim. Eusebio Azcue Lopez said a man identifying as Oswald was not the same person.
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