10 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1977
Page
1
A large portion of the article argues that calling foods gourmet raises prices for consumers. It notes two words including gourmet as drivers of higher costs and links this trend to broader food pricing dynamics. The piece also cites a consumer warning about branding effects on shopping prices.
The College Community board defers approval of a day care bus plan near the district, risking a new impasse unless the state relaxes transportation standards. A county supervisor warns counties may abandon road building without changes, while U.S. Senator Dick Clark tours Iowa, meeting a 4-year-old who asked him to save the whales.
Iowa farmers become a talking point as a ceramic whisky decanter design highlighting their story gains attention. Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland promises a full probe into wholesale meat pricing in the industry.
A note on Page 10C reports that some of the senate's most powerful figures have had serious involvement with South Korea.
Officials from HEW issued the strongest official statement condemning the controversial drug Laetrile on Tuesday. The piece notes broader beliefs in mystic phenomena and related claims as dangerous and ineffective.
Weather forecast calls for clear and cooler conditions tonight with lows in the lower 50s. Thursday will be partly cloudy and mild with highs in the mid 70s.
Iowa Atty General Rich ard Turner ruled the state conservation commission overstepped its authority in creating a mourning dove hunting season. Commission head Fred Priewert vows to proceed with the Sept. 3 opener unless reversed. Legal action, likely an injunction, could force a court ruling on whether Iowa joins 33 states permitting a dove season.
British troops and Catholic extremists clashed in Belfast as Queen Elizabeth II began a Northern Ireland visit. Fifteen injured. a bomb exploded on the march route and two seriously hurt as crowds at Falls Road demanded a rally near city hall. Police and troops barred access as 32 000 security personnel guarded downtown Belfast.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said wide gaps remain between Arabs and Israel but progress toward a settlement is possible with Middle East foreign ministers meeting in New York next month. He floated including the PLO if it accepts Israel and U.N. Security Council resolutions. He noted increased Arab flexibility and united U.S.-Israel aims for a comprehensive peace including diplomatic ties.
The Linn county committee narrowed 56 nominees to eight for interviews to fill the board of supervisors vacancy. Finalists include Kathleen Chapman Cedar Rapids attorney Joseph Damian Cedar Rapids teacher Rita Huber former Democratic chair Joanne Karns Cedar Rapids fabrics operator B Joseph Rinas Marion state representative Kenneth Schriner Wilson Foods worker and P 3 union vice president Margaret Smith former League of Women Voters president Anita Terpstra deputy county auditor. Committee members are Democrats E F Pat Kane county recorder Auditor Merle Kopel and Clerk of Court Kenneth Perry Jr.
Ugandan President Idi Amin told Air Force pilots at Entebbe to prepare for an "impossible death by own action mission" following the arrival of new Soviet Mig fighters. The confidential plan, tied to allied aviation support, signals a rare public mention of a death by own action unit in Uganda's air force.
Panama City reports a last minute dispute over defense terms and labor benefits delaying a new canal treaty. Panamanian chief negotiator Romulo Escobar Bethancourt said disagreement over U.S. troop withdrawal rates and job security for Panamanian workers kept the pact from finalizing as talks continued into Wednesday.
The Federal Energy Administration plans to lift federal price controls on gasoline this fall stating ample supply through 1979 and no adverse effects from decontrol. Public hearings will precede a decontrol proposal to Congress, while Transportation Secretary Brock Adams warned prices could reach a dollar per gallon due to tax aspects of the Carter energy plan.
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