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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1977
Page
4
A family recounts repeated auto problems from a new car including failed door locks and improper headliners. Insulation stashed under seats, misaligned doors, sun visors left loose, paint defects, rusting body grooves, chipped paint, and a vibrating steering wheel are cited. The owners urge action with the attorney general’s Consumer Protection Bureau.
The Eastons describe a string of ongoing defects in their new Chrysler from Handler's, including steering misalignment, vibration at 55 mph, inoperative heater, leaking bumper shock, faulty window washers, defroster, and a hard starting issue. They report repeated repairs over four months with little lasting fix and consider seeking a replacement car or repair resolution as Cedar Rapids Dodge takes over. Chrysler officials will review the complaints and contact the dealer and the owners.
Marion Fire Chief James Ford urges residents to buy fresh trees by checking sap at the base and keep water available. He recommends smaller lights, Underwriters Laboratory labeled strings, and discarding trees soon after Christmas. He warns against lights on metal trees and suggests smoke detectors as gifts while urging furnace and chimney checks.
Mrs. Georgia Windenburg of Hutton's Tropical Fish was elected chairperson of the Marion Division Chamber of Commerce Retail Bureau for 1978. She succeeds Roger Legrand of Queen and Teen Dress Shop. Tom Newbanks, owner of Marion Hardware, was named vice chairman. The bureau comprises about 30 Marion merchants and business people.
Marion police say many cars left on city streets too long hindering snow removal. Vehicles older than 48 hours will be ticketed and towed at owner expense. YMCA Marion activity schedule listed with multiple classes and times. Santa Riley notable.
The Vinton City Council met in closed session to discuss union negotiations with city negotiators Bernie Nielson and Fred Braker. They approved final payment to Allied Construction for the 1977 street project and two purchases inclusing heaters for the west well building.
A Sunday blaze at the Loran Radloff farm dairy barn west of Monona caused over $40,000 in damage. Hay, milking equipment, and two calves perished, but 45 milk cows were saved as firefighters from Luana and Monona contained the fire.
Robert C Amrine of Iowa City earned Soldier of the Year at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and a paid six day Waikiki vacation. IC Reid A Miller of Norway named Outstanding Airman of the Month at Vandenberg AFB California. Penny J Suddendorf assigned to Dyess AFB Texas after Keesler radio operator course. Larry C Lang received Master Technician Award at Offutt AFB Nebraska. Dean Hosch of Rowley serves with 54th Weather Recon Squadron at Andersen AFB Guam and is air crew standardization officer at Keesler AFB Mississippi. SC Scott D Fifield assigned to Elmendorf AFP Alaska from Laughlin AFB Texas. David Lester assigned to Ellsworth AFB South Carolina after air traffic control course in Mississippi.
Linn County Psychiatric Clinic asks the Board of Supervisors to approve a budget increase and a move from the Health Center to the former JCPenney building at Second Avenue and Fifth Street SE. Staff describe crowded offices and shortages for visiting consultants and part time workers, with plans for seven extra offices and a 11,500 square foot expansion.
On this date in 1944 Tokyo faced a partial evacuation as American firebombing targeted the city. The air campaign pressured residents to flee and assess safety, marking a key moment in wartime Tokyo.
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