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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1976
Page
3
Members of a square dancing club are pictured promenading and swinging partners at a recent Marion dance event. Several participants wore costumes depicting popular song titles, adding a playful theme to the gathering.
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday unanimously granted permission to caption television programs for deaf viewers using decoders. The ruling comes on a Public Broadcasting Service request and also opens room for weather news releases and other programs across networks and stations.
A deadly chlorine gas leak from a large chemical plant tank near Baton Rouge forced about 10 000 residents along the Mississippi to flee. Authorities suggested 3 006 inmates may need removal from the state penitentiary. No injuries were reported as several highways closed and ships stayed off a 10 mile river stretch.
Britain eyes Kissinger for breakthrough in Geneva negotiations on Rhodesia transition. Foreign Secretary Anthony Crosland, after meeting Kissinger at the foreign office, said no decision yet on how to break the deadlock.
Air service request filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board by Southwest Airlines proposes low cost, high frequency flights from Chicago Midway to thirteen major cities including Des Moines Omaha Minneapolis St Louis Kansas City Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Columbus Louisville Memphis Las Vegas and more. The plan targets increased competition and connections with Ay subsidiary operations.
Local employers describe Santa as a public relations asset and set of demanding traits. The role requires outgoing humor, patience, quick wit, and a ready smile even when his beard slips. At Lindale Plaza, a second Santa was hired to meet holiday crowds and keep up with 10 hour shifts.
Cedar Rapids city council allocated 2.306 million dollars in revenue sharing funds to various needs including the Kenwood ditch storm sewer project at 750000, asphalt resurfacing 150000, city hall elevators 135000, library 105000, tennis courts 40600, and police cars 60000 plus radios 48300. Aimed for October spending, the plan awaits a Monday breakdown and next week's intent resolution.
Washington reports the 1976 77 wheat crop reached a record 2.15 billion bushels, slightly above last year, with winter wheat near completion and other crops revised upward. Corn projections for 1977 will be released next month as total U S production nears record levels amid rising surpluses and export concerns.
President elect Carter stated at a news conference that jobs programs are the initial priority if the economy needs help next year. He suggested public service jobs and public works along with federal funding, and noted tax cuts could shape the overall stimulus. He spoke after briefing Pentagon rooms with Vice President elect Mondale on defense and atomic war plans.
Washington AP report cites White House spokesman Ron Nessen noting Ford publicly backs a 10 billion tax cut but may consider a larger reduction in response to slow economy. Carter’s team has a 15 billion proposal and will amend Ford’s budget after Jan 20.
A Linn district court jury awarded Vincent F. Russo a symbolic one dollar against Kenneth R. Willman after Russo sued for malicious prosecution following a dismissed assault charge. Willman had a $15,000 counterclaim alleging Russo started the fight over a property line dispute between their lots. The eight women and four men deliberated about five hours before returning the verdict.
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