29 Aug 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1978
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board considers the cost of graduation ceremonies and decides to delay the bond issue while funding a separate study. The decision shifts focus to inside costs and future planning.
Voters will elect Linn County's next supervisor, replacing the county board as the selection body. The change shifts responsibility from officials to the electorate, altering local governance dynamics.
A collage of notes mentions August in Iowa studies on allergies by an unnamed scientist, Abby’s advice, and children’s fears. It also notes Alex Cord’s life, hospital rate review, GOP Gov Ray versus Jerome Fitzgerald debates, the Big Four Fair winners, and the Iowa farm beef checkoff vote results.
The People Column notes Peter Falk takes a new role while Viktor Korchnoi faces familiar chess problems. It mentions another celebrity item and a Picture Page by Bob Hersom about learning to dribble. It also references upcoming film tryouts on Page 10A and a dramatic line about Alfonso and Clinton on Page 1B.
Picture Page showcases an unusual garage sale with a vivid quote and a photo spread detailing items and the scene. The feature highlights curiosity attracts shoppers and the seller’s colorful commentary enhances the local color.
Forecast calls for a clear cool night with lower readings in the 50s and a bright sunny day Wednesday with near 80 degrees. The schedule lists sections including comics, movies, crosswords and various local features.
A three year old girl, Trisha Isaacs, wedged her head between second floor railing bars at a San Bruno shopping center. Rescue workers worked for about thirty minutes to free her as she sobbed.
Government data show consumer prices rising 0.5 percent in July, led by declines in grocery and clothing costs, a sign of easing inflation. The Commerce Department reported a July trade deficit near 3 billion dollars, with exports down and imports up, sending the dollar lower and markets volatile. Parties cite mixed signals for policy as analysts warn the year may still exceed last year’s record trade deficit.
The Postal Service and three unions reach a 15 day bargaining accord under a federal mediator to avoid a strike. Postmaster General Bolger says uninterrupted mail service is assured as both sides concede and arbitration will settle unresolved issues. Morris Biller calls the move a ploy and criticizes the process.
A Linn District Court jury found Dale Marti, 34, guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 16 February death of his girlfriend Gloria Hoover at their 317 G Ave NW home. The verdict, reached after under three hours, leaves a potential sentence of up to two years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both.
U S federal safety officials warn about potential deadly Ford automatic transmission failures in 1970 to 1978 models. About 9 million Ford cars face possible recall as 777 accidents 23 deaths and 259 injuries are linked to gear shifting from park to reverse. GSA removes 300 Pintos from federal pool amid fire hazard reports.
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