24 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1978
Page
1
City officials debate a possible surtax on hotel and motel rooms to raise revenue for local programs. This page item outlines early discussions and potential impacts on tourism and visitors.
Linn County reports rising demand for mental health services prompting space expansion and a move by a Cedar Rapids area agency. The bulletin lists related items on pages 4A and 7A noting a civil suit, a potential precedent setting settlement, and a Veterans Memorial Coliseum remodeling proposal.
A trio of Iowans testify at a United States Senate committee hearing as Democratic candidate Jerome Fitzgerald debates strategy for campaign coverage. The page indicates ongoing campaign coverage and regional reaction.
Page 9A notes a renowned photographer seeking a fresh start amid personal or career challenges. Page 9B mentions House leaders under pressure to approve two popular measures, signaling looming legislative action.
The paper lists Hugh Hefner Teddy Jack Eddy Kate Jackson and Abbie Hoffman in a People column on page 13A. Other items mention 100 year swimwear exhibits in California and a Czech food feature at Olde Towne Inn on page 15A.
Iowa Electric Light and Power customers face higher August bills due to a jump in the energy cost adjustment, or ECA, from .0057 to .0124 dollars per kilowatt hour. The plant shutdown contributes only a small part. the ECA reflects fuel costs and power purchases passed to consumers under Commerce Commission rules.
Louise Joy Brown the first test tube baby is shown shortly after birth at Oldham General Hospital near Manchester on July 25 1978. She was conceived by outside womb fertilization with pioneers Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards guiding the procedure. The mother reports Louise weighs 7 pounds 9 ounces after gaining 1 pound 13 ounces since birth.
The final edition of a prominent Eastern Iowa daily announces its 20 cent price and position as the region’s leading newspaper with continued local coverage.
Leftist guerrillas who seized the National Palace received a hero's welcome at Managua airport and flew out with political prisoners exchanged for hostages. Authorities said 83 prisoners were turned over and a $5 million ransom was reportedly agreed. The group plans to depart on multiple planes to Venezuela and Panama with hostages including churchmen and diplomats.
Producers offer free tickets to a crowd scene for a Cedar Rapids movie featuring a pro girls basketball team facing an Army team. Cast includes Pete Maravich and Rick Wannamaker with filming at Regis High School gym. Fans urged to report at 6:30 p.m. for Sunday Tuesday and Wednesday shoots at Cedar Rapids venues.
Solo explorer Naomi Uemura finishes a 1,640 mile solo dog sled traverse from Morris Jessup Point to the southern tip of Greenland. Tokyo office confirms he is the first to complete the crossing alone, accomplished in 103 days.
In Uganda allegations of a talking tortoise near Kampala stir concern as Idi Amin vows action against rumor spreaders. Officials report crisis meetings, government ridicule, and arrests threats while internal shakeups unsettled the army and security forces.
U S Attorney Jim Reynolds pledged no intent to use federal power to affect funding or pressure Cedar Rapids negotiations with a minority citizens group. He met with city officials and police leaders to clarify remarks made last week about potential action if the talks fail.
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