21 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1978
Page
1
David Brockway of Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids has paused teaching and coaching for a year to pursue a new career amid public skepticism and misconceptions. The Cedar Rapids area showed interest in a record-setting polar flight over the weekend, noted on page 8A.
The report notes the anticipated bus driver shortage is resolved for the fall. It also mentions staffing is back to normal with crews resuming repairs at the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo, indicating work is proceeding as planned.
A brief note reports the Carter family setting off on a rafting vacation as part of a page 12A item. The reference to Kenneth Jernigan controversy and lie detector results appears as a cross-reference from page 7A.
A concise market brief notes favorable overseas dollar sentiment with trading gains reported across major currencies. Analysts cite stronger global demand and expected policy signals as drivers.
The sharp fall in the dollar's value on foreign markets has drawn public attention, according to the Harris Survey. The finding highlights concern over currency shifts and potential economic impact.
Sunday action turned the world chess championship around from a lethargic stance to fast and furious momentum. The scene appears in a Picture Page style feature highlighting the dramatic shift.
Actress Valerie Harper known for Rhoda acknowledges to a judge she lied in divorce proceedings. The disclosure comes as the page 11A column notes also mentions Abby advising on a grandmother who is a stronger TV watcher than babysitter on page 10A.
The Agriculture Department appears bullish on the growing farm real estate market as discussed on page 9A, signaling rising interest among growers and investors.
Rick Doss comes to bat for the Cedar Rapids Giants with the bases loaded as fireworks explode in the crowd. Weather section notes a slight chance of showers tonight and Tuesday with a low in the mid 60s and highs in the upper 80s. 20 percent shower risk.
A sharp focus on the price tags of fresh car models stirs discomfort among shoppers. Experts warn high costs may deter buyers and shift interest to older or cheaper options as dealers report mixed demand.
Iran reports 377 killed in Abadan cinema blaze with 10 injured and 20 to 40 escape. police cite anti reform radicals using gasoline outside Cinema Rex. authorities accuse provocative elements opposed to the shah's reforms. Officials note 430 death toll in an unconfirmed report.
Israeli planes hit two Palestinian bases in Lebanon at dawn in retaliation for the El Al bus shooting in London. Eyewitnesses reported several casualties at Burj el Barajneh refugee camp and Damour. A London attack left one Israeli stewardess dead and several wounded as gunmen fired outside the Europa Hotel.
Val Silva and her five year old son Danny endure long checkout lines in Norco California as inexperienced substitute workers handle the tills after striking associates quit Sunday morning. The incident delays shoppers and disrupts normal store operations.
Two years after his stepdaughter's murder case, Texas millionaire T Cullen Davis is accused of masterminding a hit list and hiring a hit man to kill District Judge Joe Eidson. He faces solicitation of capital murder and weapon charges as prosecutors seek to hold him without bond.
John O'Donnell and Steve Stone lead an eight member writing group turned greeting card venture. They create sugar free insult cards that vent irritation with sharp headlines and witty punchlines. The project began to fund a Midwest writers anthology and now draws demand.
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