17 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1978
Page
1
Today the course You and Your Community returns for a second run as a cooperative effort of three local institutions. Scattered thunderstorm chances and warm upper 80s highs frame a day of community education and local engagement.
A motorist stranded on the freeway arranged flares around his car as traffic passed for two hours. Drivers who slowed down sang Happy Birthday to You, creating an improvised roadside moment.
James Earl Ray testified before the House Assassinations Committee that he would have wiped prints from the murder weapon if he believed it would be used in a serious crime. He said Raoul could have used Band-Aids to avoid leaving prints, and he confessed inconsistencies in earlier statements.
In Chicago two Croatian terrorists armed with guns and explosives seize eight hostages at the German Consulate on Michigan Avenue. One hostage is released and authorities pursue negotiations as the attackers demand freedom for Croatian leader Stjepan Bilandzic, who faces extradition.
President Carter's adviser Lynn Daft said the White House will use all power to shore up corn prices after a forecast of a 6.5 billion bushel crop. Measures include expanding exports, credit terms, foreign offices, and possible government grain reserves or direct purchases, with caution on wheat reserve success and Midwest skepticism.
U.S. Attorney Jim Reynolds says federal funding could be cut to Cedar Rapids if city officials and minority groups fail to implement a 10 point plan to improve police community relations. He cited Fort Dodge precedents where grants were suspended then reinstated to press civil rights commitments. Reynolds notes complaints in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids and vows a carrot and stick approach to enforce agreements.
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