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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1976
Page
8
Washington report says the Navy posted its highest desertion rate on record in fiscal 1976 and formed a special study group to identify causes and propose cures. The Army saw best overall performance in 10 years, the Marine Corps still highest among services, while the Air Force faced virtually no desertion issue.
A Census Bureau report shows unemployment and general economic conditions for Hispanic Americans are worse than whites but slightly better than blacks. Median income in 1978 for Hispanic families was 9 551 dollars, vs 14 268 whites and 8 779 blacks, with about 11.1 million Hispanics in the United States.
The General Assembly votes to resume Geneva peace talks by end of March with Palestinian participation. Resolution asks Waldheim to contact all parties and report to the Security Council. A second measure supports PLO involvement and condemns Israel's occupation with 91 votes to 1.
Melvin V. Neil of La Porte City Iowa died in a two vehicle crash five miles north of Lyons Nebraska at the US 77 and Nebraska 2 highway intersection. The state patrol said Neil 2 collided when his truck struck a truck driven by Alan Watter 20 of Hector Minnesota.
Jerome Hall was reelected chairman of the business-consumer committee of the Cedar Rapids Marl on Area Chamber of Commerce. Charles Moel was reelected vice chairman from The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Three-year terms were given to Wayne Collins Dr Fredrick Lenman Judi McCoy Lloyd Saller Jerry Sherwood and Doug Kelpar on the executive committee.
In Grants Pass Oregon police report burglars broke into the Snak and Yak Cafe on Thursday and stole only the kitchen sink. The incident leaves owners puzzled and authorities investigating possible motives.
Gary Gilmore, on a three week hunger strike, asks Salt Lake Tribune to relay a message to Nicole Barreil and vows to continue until he can speak by phone. He says he misses her and accuses officials of denying contact despite health risks.
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