06 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1977
Page
1
Reporters cite leaks about murder suspect David Berkowitz as Brooklyn officials push to stop a proposed venue change for his trial through court appeal and public statements.
Rain floods threaten Mar shalltown and Chel sea residents consider solutions as floods persist. The report notes historical patterns and community efforts to reduce rising waters and protect homes and streets.
Tonight remains mostly clear and very cold with lows between ten and fifteen. Wednesday brings a small chance of snow with highs around five above and a fifty percent likelihood of measurable accumulation.
A humorous yet pointed remark suggests devices like washing machines and air conditioners show fatigue through failures. The author treats technology as capable of emotion, framing breakdowns as expressive signals of strain.
A severe cold snap and heavy snow closed more than 40 area schools as wind chills hit 35 to 55 below zero. Cedar Rapids reported 7 inches of snow this week with higher totals in surrounding counties, while roads remained treacherous and farmers faced up to one million acres of unharvested crops buried in snow.
A midday blaze at 1017 Ninth St SE injured no one reported and forced evacuation of Margaret Griffin and Edgar Wright families. Griffin’s daughter was found safe at a relative’s home. Officials investigate cause as Red Cross aids Griffin and Wright households.
Five Eastern Iowans died over yesterday and today due to the storm and related activities. Two shoveling deaths occurred in Cedar Rapids, two snowmobile fatalities near Solon and Marengo, and one tractor overturn while removing snow.
Bill Stanton, a seven child father and electrician, trapped a skunk in his Chicago South Side garage on Nov 22. He faces charges for trapping without a state license and for keeping a skunk, while a deodorizer firm donates a bottle. He vows to challenge the citation with his lawyer.
The United Mine Workers strike shuts down about half of U S coal production with 130 000 miners affected while utilities stockpile months of coal. Iowa power companies report three month reserves and adjusted winter precautions amid anticipated outages.
Mr and Mrs Robert Sage of rural Arlington bought the former Wadena school building and six adjoining lots at auction for 24000 dollars. They plan an accredited Christian Education ACE school for kindergarten through 12 with an accredited program. The site will initially use the gymnasiums and two 1940s classrooms, with the older section available as needed.
The Supreme Court ruled that employers may deny pregnancy sick pay but must grant seniority benefits during maternity leave. Justices distinguished benefits from burdens and sent back two cases to lower courts, Tennessee and California, for further consideration. Four justices questioned whether the Tennessee plaintiff proved initial discrimination.
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