15 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1978
Page
1
The city council reviews proposals for a new care center costing several million dollars. Details on site, funding, and timelines are discussed as officials weigh community needs against budget constraints. A separate report notes a northeast side homeowner facing complications from a new garage project.
Local authorities in an Eastern Iowa town report a series of possible arson fires spanning multiple sites. Residents fear escalating danger as investigators probe suspect circumstances and motives.
Cedar Rapids Community schools consider budget cuts and efficiency measures to address financial pressures. The plan aims to protect classroom programs while reducing administrative spending and postponing nonessential projects.
Agriculture Department reports good news for consumers from cattle feedlots while several pages highlight market activity. The day’s notes also mention July growth signals and notable figures in sports and entertainment featured in the page sections.
Bianca Jagger discusses personal achievement and success in a feature. The piece frames her career and public role with concise quotes and context about her influence and work.
In response to reader correspondence, Dr Walter Block states that he does not identify as male chauvinist. The page 10A item presents his denial amid letters discussing his views and public reception.
A 60 percent chance of thunderstorms is forecast for tonight with the potential for severe storms. Lows will be in the lower 60s. Wednesday looks partly cloudy with a high in the lower 80s.
A 14 year old boy Andrew Paul Alden of rural Walker and 16 year old Cheryl Ann Stallman of Toddville died when a motorcycle ran a stop sign and was struck by an eastbound pickup near Center Point. The pickup driver Arthur V. Bina 35 of rural Cresco and his family were uninjured. No charges filed.
NRC officials estimate the Duane Arnold Nuclear Energy Center may not resume operation until December after a June 17 leak in the nozzle assembly of a 10 inch riser pipe. repairs were initially expected by October 1 as fuel was removed and materials delivered to the site.
In Haifa the same two families swapped their infant girls for a fourth time after a hospital mishap left each with the other baby since mid June. Blood tests and other evidence underpinned the hospital committee findings.
A pathologist for the House Assassinations Committee said the King killer’s shot could have originated from a brushy yard area of the rooming house or from a bathroom window across the street in Memphis. The autopsy evidence fits either site, and witnesses saw a man fleeing with a bundle seconds after the murder. James Earl Ray remains in prison, while new tests and eyewitness accounts may clarify the firing location at hearings.
Filming begins with C R George Mooradian of Los Angeles first assistant camera man checking to remove dust from his camera before shooting the movie Dribble at City Hall. Intermedia Artists Film Corp of Hollywood produces the three hour session in the mayor's office with lights and cameras set. Many scenes scheduled for Cedar Rapids.
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