26 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1977
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids ceremony marked the dedication of a new $4 million plant tied to a large, lesser known parent company. Its president attended as the firm vies for stronger national presence. The article notes other local matters including insurance costs, budget cuts, and potential post office consolidations awaiting public input.
All-Iowa fair dairy winner keeps Iowa State fair tradition alive as Neal Smith family of Stanwood gathers trophies. Cedar Rapids Falcons face Delavan Red Devils in a pivotal semi-pro opener with season implications. Kennedy high school aims for a strong football year after 11 years.
A reader notes that an heir to Groucho Marx who challenges the will may receive only one dollar if he proceeds with legal action. The item hints at a contested estate matter and potential minimum payout pending court or settlement.
Gazette Staffer Mike Deupree outlines what earning a pilot license entails including training steps and typical costs. The feature explains eligibility, required flight hours, examinations, and the financial considerations for aspiring aviators.
Scattered showers expected tonight and Saturday with a chance of locally heavy rainfall. Lows near 70 tonight, highs in the upper 80s on Saturday. The quote about prosperity closes the brief.
State Geologist Stanley Grant cites rain improving Iowa surface water but warns a dry winter may follow. Severe storms dumped up to nine inches in central Iowa with flash flood warnings in Polk Dallas Madison Clark and Lucas counties. Reservoirs Coralville Saylorville Red Rock show gains while corps maintains outflows to build reserves despite ongoing dry wells.
President Carter urged ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment at a White House ceremony and tied ERA to human rights. He announced federal agency reviews to root out discrimination while noting 3,000 laws still contain biased concepts. A Cedar Rapids Iowa Women’s Equality Day event planned with speakers and awards accompanied the national push.
Bert Lance pledged stock dividends as collateral for a 2.625 million loan from Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co and again for a separate bank loan. Officials say he violated the loan terms by using the same dividends for both loans, though no federal law violation is seen. Banks did not call in the loans. Dietsch says contracts were breached but notes were not pursued.
FBI director-designate Frank Johnson underwent an abdominal aneurysm repair by Dr. Michael DeBakey in Houston. The operation replaced a ballooning stomach blood vessel with a Dacron graft and officials expect a full recovery. Johnson had previously signaled he might withdraw if health problems dictated.
Kenneth A. Schriner, vice-president of the local meat cutters union, was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Linn county board of supervisors. His term begins at 5 p.m. September 5 after the resignation of Stanley Ginsberg becomes effective. Schriner, 52, resides at 5315 Harrier avenue NW.
An Iowa state adjudicator ruled Marion High School must reinstate Anthony Pantini as head girls basketball coach, faulting the district for improper procedures in his firing on April 4. The decision comes as John Allen has already been hired to replace him, with school and union groups weighing next steps.
In Damascus the PLO central council rejected U S mediation and denounced Zionist and American plots to liquidate the Palestinian cause. The communique countered reports the PLO would accept UN Security Council Resolution 242 in exchange for U S recognition, risking renewed deadlock.
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