07 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1978
Page
1
A brief note lists an Iowa appearance by Billy Carter with no pie throwing at the event. The item appears on Page 11A and is drawn from a local page summary.
After a lengthy trek across landscapes, Craig Hlas reflects on the journey and its meaning as readers turn to page 7A for full coverage.
A page 4A notice announces a program that helps eligible individuals cover medical services costs. The initiative provides financial aid to reduce outstanding bills and ensure access to care for low income or uninsured residents.
Nation weighs a dispute about a suspected staged fight as ABC-TV news chief Roone Arledge orders steps. Page 9B notes a 14 year tobacco industry funded study on smoking effects results. Page 9B.
Dr. Scott Carnes seized the lead in the Men s City Amateur golf tournament as the final rounds approach at Veterans Stadium. John Mahaffey reflects on a long road back to the top, signaling a dramatic completion to the comeback story.
Weather brief notes mild tonight with lows in the 60s and a partly cloudy Tuesday ahead with highs in the 80s. Light variable winds and a casual tone accompany the page’s scattered section references.
FTC official says shoppers are kept in the dark about true costs causing wide price differences and potential losses. He cites a 25 year old could save about 2500 over 20 years with low cost policy versus a high cost one. he notes returns on whole life savings are often only 2 to 3 percent.
The Vatican began the ritual to name Paul VI's successor after his death at age 80 from a heart attack. Speculation centers on Italian candidates including Giovanni Benelli and Sebastiano Baggio. Castel Gandolfo opened to the public while body lies in state awaiting burial in St. Peter's Basilica.
In Tulsa Oklahoma thousands of blood sucking ticks swarm the Hubbard property covering the garage and siding. The family dogs died and two Hubbard children were potentially exposed. Officials lack a tick control program and advise grass cutting and private exterminators for relief.
Gordon Wayman an 18 year old from Benton Illinois and Kent Alsebrooks 17 drove 2000 miles to Nixon's San Clemente home after five years of fundraising and letter writing. They met Nixon in his study and received a tour of Casa Pacifica before a side trip to Yorba Linda. Wayman, named Illinois Republican Teenager of the year, says he plans to run for Congress after graduation.
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