15 Dec 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1978
Page
1
The Marion girls basketball team secured a narrow victory over Linn-Mar with celebration dampened by the close score. Page 3B reports feel of relief mixed with caution as the season begins.
The report notes a pause in the rise of farmland prices in Iowa during last year. The article mentions related pages 18A and 8B covering a Linn-Mar school board discussion on vandalism and a University of Iowa law professor being considered for a federal position, with details on page references 8B and 13A.
A reflection on fishing ends with a remark that sometimes waking up early would have been better. A psychiatrist offers an observation that many bank robberies are not driven by money, also noted on Page 8A.
Uganda President Idi Amin calls on married women to refrain from tempting government officials. The appeal, reported from Page 10A, frames the issue as a matter of national integrity and discipline.
The text describes a performer whose speaking voice resembles Janis Joplin and Bonnie Tyler, but her singing voice sounds distinct. Page 17A notes this contrast.
The Religion Page advises planning a peaceful end and making a will as acts of love. Santa is seen visiting neighborhoods on pre Christmas rounds as the Gazette notes. Weather forecasts call for cloudy periods with a low near 20 and a cooler Saturday with highs in the low 30s.
A13 page column reports on a community bridge competition across Local A and B divisions with mixed results. Organizers cite fair play while participants note challenges in scheduling and scoring.
A breezy shopper note argues frugal principle with a catchy line. It presents a humorous take on saving through careful spending and practical choices. No specific persons or organizations are named.
Israel's Cabinet rejected Egypt's new peace demands after a 44 hour session. Prime Minister Begin accused the United States of a one sided attitude while praising American mediation efforts under Cyrus Vance. Egypt proposed conditions on Palestinian self rule and a timetable for settlements that Israel rejected. Ariel Sharon signaled new settlements along the Jordan River Gaza and Golan Heights.
Banks holding 15.5 million in short term notes demand payment by midnight, threatening near bankruptcy for Cleveland. Mayor Kucinich seeks a 0.5 percent city income tax hike as talks continue with City Council. Cleveland Trust plans to present notes for payment by the deadline, signaling possible new proposals if offered.
Three women visited the Cedar Rapids Country Club to view a 7 foot high poinsettia display in the lobby. Created by Mark Vavra assistant golf course superintendent with help from Steve Anderson of Bezdek's Florists, the piece used 130 plants around a central pole. Observers included Mrs. Frank Sebetka Mrs. Robert Jackson and Mrs. Robert Selk.
The Federal Reserve data show steady growth across most sectors with auto production boosting consumer goods by 0.5 percent. Home goods output fell for the second straight month as appliance and furniture production declined. The index stands at 149.5, up 7.3 percent from November 1977, while firms hold $139 in inventories for every $100 in sales in October.
The Agriculture Department withdraws its April plan to ban candy sodas frozen desserts and chewing gum in schools until the last lunch period saying public comments and meetings will shape a new proposal. Assistant Secretary Carol Tucker Foreman cites 2100 comments and schedules public meetings in Nashville Detroit and Seattle on January 30 February 6 and February 13.
Cedar Rapids waterbed shop Strawberry Starship Ltd. owner Daryl Popkes says phones in his Town and Country shopping center store rang five times daily with East Coast children seeking Santa. They dialed a number shown in a TV ad, mistaking the line for a recording from Santa at the North Pole.
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