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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1977
Page
1
The sixth annual Biggy Bank bike races were held Sunday with first place winners listed on the picture page. A separate item notes Cedar Rapids Republican fundraiser judged a success as the Gazette’s reporter praised its class.
At 79, the subject of a new book. she joined the Peace Corps 12 years ago. Her daughter compiled letters covering wide human emotions. Also noted Cedar Rapids will field two teams in the State American Legion baseball tournament August 19-21.
The Federal Trade Commission has published its newest table of cigarette ratings detailing tar and nicotine values. The page 17 notice outlines the updated measurements for several brands and product lines, reflecting changes in labeling and consumer information.
A weather note forecasts showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday with a low around the mid to upper 60s and a high near 80. The page also carries a light humor item about executives moving between air conditioned spaces to a steam bath.
Special grand jury indicts David Berkowitz on murder attempted murder felonious assault and weapon charges for the July 31 slaying of Stacy Moskowitz and wounding of Robert Violante. He awaits arraignment in a hospital mental ward as police seek a mystery companion linked to the killings.
Prime Minister Menahem Begin defended Israel's cabinet decision to extend public services to West Bank and Gaza inhabitants as humanitarian and not an annexation step. The move drew opposition from Labor and sparked Palestinian and Lebanese warnings of possible new tensions and attacks.
President Carter voiced confidence in Bert Lance while acknowledging ongoing probes into his finances. He said Lance would resign or step aside if any improprieties are proven and noted the investigation is broadening with additional loans being reviewed by the comptroller's office.
Still Burning Still Burning crews contain a fire that has scorched over 300000 acres on Alaska's Seward peninsula. California crews backfire near Big Sur to curb the Marble Cone fire, now above 122000 acres, with eight miles of Carmel valley homes at risk but not expected to spread. Contingency evacuations prepared.
Former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski arrives to lead the House ethics committee inquiry into alleged South Korean influence buying. He urges caution, vows thoroughness over haste, and says public hearings are possible with some testimony in closed sessions to protect the innocent. Associates hope to finish by early next year.
A 12-year-old girl detained a 5-year-old boy for almost 72 hours demanding a new dress and $17 for shoes. An adult and two other youths were arrested for related involvement while the boy was found unharmed on a subway platform.
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