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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1978
Page
4
The actress known for ads with James Garner creates special message T shirts for herself and her daughter Justine to avoid mistaken identity as Mrs James Garner. The move follows frequent misidentifications due to her noted on screen collaborations.
Cedar Rapids police report three arrests in the Martin Oil station armed robbery of Nov. 27. Kenneth A. Roper, 18, of 1317 Parkwood Drive SE, was charged with armed robbery and second degree burglary and held on $25,000 bond. Also charged were two juveniles, Lorenzo Williams, 17, and Gentry Clayton, 17, in connection with the same robbery. A Marion couple was arrested for obtaining prescription drugs under false pretenses, James W. Buress, 28, and Linda L. Buress, 29, with Buress facing seven counts. Additional arrests include Willie Hodges Jr. for assault, and six others for drunk driving and related offenses in Linn County.
The piece traces rising costs from Brooks Brothers silk ties to new car prices and home values, noting inflation, wage changes, and consumer fears. It cites the CPI base of 1967 and October 2009 as indicators, with quotes from officials and shoppers about the leaner holidays and efforts to cut spending. It also highlights debt growth, tax effects, and the emotional impact on families planning gifts and budgets.
Hundreds of Hasidic protesters stormed the 66th Precinct station in Borough Park after a predawn street robbery killed Irving Sussman. The melee left at least 70 injured, including 62 police officers, as crowds demanded more protection and police investigated the fatal stabbing near a synagogue.
President Carter starts work on the proposed 1980 defense budget with tentative plans for large increases in NATO tank forces and ammunition. He avoids pledging 3 percent real growth, seeks spending cuts elsewhere, and signals real-dollar rises for XM-1 tanks and theater ammunition for Europe.
City notice lists bus service for seniors and disabled residents in Cedar Rapids with contact number 363-8244 for route information and eligibility details.
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