16 Dec 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1978
Page
1
The edition notes wills as acts of love and planning benefits for survivors. A bridge player earns about 300 dollars a day. Wild turkeys will have a season in parts of Johnson and Benton counties next spring. A landmark ruling is praised for writers of letters to the editor.
A Cedar Rapids woman rarely uses hello or goodbye in phone chats. Feature notes from O'Hare airport coverage mark the Gazette as the source on page 7A while a 12 year old pages through the Illinois General Assembly explaining his voting record on page 11A.
A compilation of prep basketball results across districts and conferences. Teams such as B-C.R. Kennedy J.C.West Linn-Mar Benton Dubuque Hempstead C.R. Wash C.R. Prairie Overbeckman Springville East Buchanan Starmont Solon Clear Creek Durant Oelwein Decorah and others posted wins and losses with numerous close margins and high scoring bouts.
Weather predicts clear to partly cloudy skies and a cooler day with highs around 30 to 35 degrees. Tonight will be cooler with lows 10 to 15. Sunny Sunday highs will be in the mid 30s.
President Carter announced the United States will establish full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China as of January 1 and end the mutual defense treaty with Taiwan by late 1979. Ambassadors will exchange March 1. Taiwan will have cultural and commercial ties only. Teng Te-pao ping will visit Washington late January. Taiwan reacts with bitterness, accusing the move of undermining free nations and U.S. assurances.
Santa helpers in Cedar Rapids bring joy to children during the holiday season. Tom Pausche, 26, of Cedar Rapids, a CBS Real Estate salesman, greets kids today and Sunday, distributing about 5,000 candy canes. He travels in a decorated cart or sleigh courtesy of Ben Halberg.
Farmers face higher financial stakes and volatility with investments often over one million dollars. Experts note increased anxiety, irritability, sleep loss, and health issues as rural life absorbs urban pressures. Seminars and counseling are rising but many farmers still avoid seeking help.
Cleveland failed to meet a midnight deadline set by three banks for 15.5 million in short term notes. Mayor Dennis Kucinich and City Council debated a payment plan but could not avert default, risking bankruptcy for the 17th largest U.S. city. Officials warned of payroll layoffs and service cuts if funds run out.
In New Jersey a judge ordered Thomas Jenkins of Clifton to refrain from fraudulent practices after Rosemary Sammarco of Bogota paid $30 to remove a squirrel that refused to leave. Sammarco signed a contract but Jenkins allegedly charged before attempting removal. The case seeks $1,682 restitution and possible permanent bar from exterminating work.
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