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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1977
Page
7
Maxine DeGarmo recalls train whistles and their meanings through memories from Postville. C. C. Searls, a 63 year railroad veteran, explains the 23 signals and how they varied by engine, crossing, and era. He praises women operators and shares vivid anecdotes from depot life. The column closes noting Alfred Hitchcock’s 78th birthday.
An 8080 computer named George built by Howard Garrison in Marion showcases talky hobbies and games. Hobby computer clubs expand nationally with rising memberships and plans for fall mass production of microcomputers.
President Carter formally endorsed the new Panama Canal agreement and said the nation will work with Panama on studies for a sea level route and possible improvements to the canal. He promised operating control and the right to defend the canal through the end of the century and a separate neutrality treaty to ensure permanent canal neutrality.
Listing provides phone lines for News Sports Bookkeeping and offices. Call for circulation subscription 398 8211, display advertising 398 8333, Marion Office 398 8430, Iowa City Office 338 8731. Hours listed: Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday until noon.
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