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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1978
Page
29
AMC bucked a 4.9 percent drop in overall U S auto sales for August 11-20 posting an 8.4 percent rise in daily sales while GM Ford and Chrysler fell. GM and Ford slipped about 3 percent daily pace. Chrysler down 16.5 percent.
The dollar fell versus European and Tokyo markets while gold climbed. The dollar closed in Tokyo at 191.65 yen after opening near 192.60 and peaking at 193. Western European rates eased with the marks, francs, lire, and guilders slipping from prior levels. London pound and the gold market showed minimal movements as trading began.
Washington reports a 5.5 percent drop in July durable goods orders, the largest in three years, driven by reduced demand for aircraft missiles and parts. Demand for autos ships home appliances and other long lasting products has eased in recent months. The decrease mirrors the 8.6 percent plunge seen during the December 1974 recession.
Gazette caption misidentified Audrey Carney as Audrey Churan while correctly naming Charlie Churan in a photo from a United Way Agency story. The notice also lists community events including a Cedar Rapids Jaycees Craft market and a Muscatine library board meeting open to the public.
In Washington AP report House leaders face pressure to back the popular home insulation and solar energy tax credits as the Senate votes to detach them from the broader energy plan. The split aims to revive support for Carter's energy tax proposals.
Senators attach insulation, storm window, wood stove and solar energy credits to a tax bill, signaling support for Carter's energy plan. The credits, up to 400 dollars for home improvements and 2,200 for solar gear, apply to purchases after April 20, 1977, with the House to decide whether to keep or split the package when it returns from recess.
Fort Worth Texas witnesses recount recordings and a videotape showing T Cullen Davis and informant David McCrory discussing a plot to kill the judge Joe Eidson and other targets. Davis jailed on capital murder solicitation charges while awaiting trial for the shooting spree and stepdaughter’s death.
Navy scientists report high energy lasers destroyed small high speed anti-tank missiles in tests the Defense Department says were not weapons. The tests, conducted earlier this year, targeted fast drones and were for experience with tracking and aiming devices, not deployment.
A combined legal notice announces public access to records and forms with references to a Merchants National Bank and a mayor, Joseph Burkart, plus a zoning ordinance hearing. It specifies a 1 day review period during normal business hours and outlines the opportunity for proponents and opponents to review the proposed amendment at designated locations.
Amtrak will cut round trip fares by up to 40 percent through next spring to boost ridership as most trains lose money. The new excursion round trip rules apply to trips of 250 miles or more with fixed return prices from five to twenty dollars. Rail Pass prices also drop, and Family Plan discounts shrink for spouses and children while the head of household pays full fare.
Public notice states that on the eighth day of August a will is to be probated and Wilholz appointed executor. Creditors and interested parties must file claims with the district clerk within six months of publication or be barred. The notice appears in the county court jurisdiction and names the executor as part of probate proceedings.
City of Cedar Rapids invites bids for public works to be opened at the City Clerk’s office. Bids must be on bid forms with a bid bond or certified funds equal to 5 percent of the bid. Bids opened August 24, 1978, with right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
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