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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1975
Page
2
Washington AP reports July personal income fell from June with private sector growth continuing at a slower pace. Analysts cite one time June boosts and a July cost of living adjustment as factors. excluding these, income trends show moderate but decelerating growth.
Egyptian officials denounce Israeli disclosures of a tentative three year Sinai disengagement pact as incomplete and distorted while U S pressure sparks protests in Jerusalem near Prime Minister Rabin s home Demonstrators demand elections and warn over use of American technicians in Sinai Kissinger travels with armored limousines as Egypt hopes to conclude an interim accord after his Jerusalem Alexandria shuttle Navon outlines U S aid totaling about 2 billion and oil guarantees with Israel recovering Abu Rudeis oilfield.
San Francisco police workers defied a back to work ultimatum from Mayor Joseph Alioto while pickets march outside stations. The mayor warned of possible suspension and the National Guard could be called if officers do not return by 8 am PDT. A bomb damaged the mayor's home, windows shattered and no injuries reported. Vandalism includes stolen cars, torn tires, and store window damage. Four masked gunmen robbed three restaurants and a hotel. one suspect wounded, another arrested.
A Czech airliner crashed near Damascus during landing in the Willy desert region, killing 126 aboard and injuring many others. Survivors include a two year old girl and a one year old Czech boy, with 17 Arabs and Europeans among the dead. Authorities cited an engine failure during approach and investigations continue.
Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze that heavily damaged four units in the Oakland Gardens complex at 1300 Oakland Road NE. Two residents were treated at Mercy hospital for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion after an explosion in the basement preceded the fire.
DES MOINES The state executive council quickly upheld the dismissal of Francis W. Bud Sueppel a state vice agent. He was fired for refusing a transfer from Iona City to Fort Dodge and continued to draw salary while not working during the appeal period. The council ruled the original firing lawful and retroactive to December 23, 1974.
New York stocks fell sharply on Wednesday in heavy selling, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average under 800 for the first time since spring. The Dow stood at 797.48, down 11.03 points by 2 p.m. Local traders warned of continued volatility amid concerns about economic signals.
Belle Plaine authorities and the Benton County sheriff deputies probe a shooting at the Kerkman home that killed an 11 year old woman. The incident occurred after 3 PM and investigators believe a possible homicide. An autopsy was planned in Cedar Rapids to determine bullet caliber. A weapon was recovered, though not confirmed as the one used.
In Galveston Texas under a federal court order longshoremen resumed loading wheat bound for the Soviet Union Wednesday aboard the Yugoslav freighter Bosanka. Judge James Noel granted a temporary injunction allowing work to proceed while a hearing on a permanent injunction was set.
In a surprise development the state recalled its first witness to rebut a key defense assertion after the defense rested. Ronald Brewer, 36, serves a life term at Anamosa for a 63 slaying and faces murder charges in Linn County for the Edwards killings. Greg Holub, recalling the Edwards scene, testified Hoovers’ earlier account differed, noting a lamp and no view through the window.
A parenting piece compares guiding child development to drafting a blueprint, emphasizing clear limits and boundaries. It discusses practical strategies for balancing autonomy with structure to foster responsibility and growth.
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