19 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1978
Page
1
Recreation professionals and amateur golfers applaud the scenery and challenging hazards at a two year old Illinois golf course. The article notes the muffler sounds pleasing a Cedar Rapids family. Bicyclists report relief from aches after two major bike events.
An African hunting safari proved a dream come true for a Cedar Rapids sportsman who is already planning his next expedition. The feature notes his enthusiasm and future trip plans as he shares experiences from the hunt.
A Cedar Rapids woman jogs along a city path accompanied by her loyal dog. The moment captures a routine outdoor workout and the companionship between runner and pet in a casual park setting.
Page summaries mention Norm Crosby hosting a television comedy show and tease upcoming items. The page notes a Des Moines robbery conviction with an odd motive, a denial by Agriculture secretary Bergland about a hit list, Wheaton Illinois called the Vatican of Evangelicals, and other national stories on economics, strikes, diplomacy, and culture.
The piece discusses public access to cable television and questions whether service is functioning and sufficient. It also asks how violence on television relates to trials it has fostered. Weather reports forecast sun, clearing today with upper 70s, cooler tonight mid 50s, and a sunny Sunday.
An optimist can always see the bright side of the other fellow s misfortune. Copyright.
A 21 year old Marine, Cpl Jerry Rousseau of Farmington New Mexico, was ordered to face a general court martial in Quantico Virginia on murder and rape counts in the death of Dorothy Layton a 38 year old former Cedar Rapids woman and teacher at the American School in Rabat Morocco. If convicted on murder the death penalty or life imprisonment is possible though Layton says he expects life. He ran a resort in Steelville Missouri and learned of the decision from The Gazette.
The new Coalition for Social Action, backed by churches, faces pushback on its effort to rezoning northeast side neighborhoods. George Peterson and Darlene Cole joined within months, as the group broadens from First Christian Church discussions into broader community organizing against established influence.
British policeman Eist testified Ray boasted he killed Martin Luther King Jr and was proud of it in jailhouse talks. Lane challenged Eist credibility while Ray and Lane contested alibi witnesses and read a damaging statement to the record.
Scientists in Cedar Rapids observe a large swarm of dragonflies north of the city while birds hunt insects. Entomologist Charles Haman notes dragonflies eat a mosquito diet equivalent to their weight daily, and recent rains have boosted insect habitats. The piece hints at ongoing ecological activity around Cedar Rapids.
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