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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1976
Page
3
The Agriculture Department notes 1976 farm profits are up with livestock output expanding and net farm income near 25 billion dollars, while retail food prices grow only about half as fast as 1975. Outlook for 1977 projects modest price gains 3 to 4 percent, depending on crops and world markets.
In Linn district court three burglary and burglary tools charges against Stephen C. Prior were dismissed on county attorney motion after the principal witness left the area. Walter J. Sankey was placed on probation with restitution and required drug treatment for uttering a forged instrument. Trial for Willie R. Williams on assault with intent to commit robbery set for Oct. 6.
Collins Plant workers in Cedar Rapids, part of Rockwell Corp, are asked to write Congressmen in support of the B-1 bomber program. The fate of the B-52 replacement, to be built by Rockwell, rests with a House Senate conference committee.
Lyndon Johnson's son in law Charles Robb but plans to work for Democrats this fall and decide on a Virginia lieutenant governor bid in 1977. Robb, 37, is a lawyer who married Lynda Johnson in 1967 and says he has not started a campaign or solicited support.
First Lady Betty Ford, suffering neck and shoulder arthritis, improves with added therapy including massage and heat packs. She enjoys sun by the pool and hosted 14 guests at dinner while continuing a nine day working vacation with the President in Vail Colorado.
Three Arab hijackers confessed that Libyan leader Khadafy promised $250000 if they forced the pilot to fly to Libya. Egyptian Prime Minister Mamdouh Salem said the mission was ordered by Khadafy and involved demands for Libyan and Arab prisoners release. No passengers or crew were harmed as paratroopers overpowered two hijackers and the third surrendered in Luxor.
In Rodney Indiana deputies report a 15 year old Decatur county youth damaged a bedroom screen door of Becky Kuntz while leaving a romantic note. Police estimate door repair costs at about 10 dollars. The assailant's name was withheld.
Two burglars stole Antonio Mola's false teeth from his Turin home after he claimed no money. The 73-year-old farmer valued the dentures at about 600 dollars, police said.
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