20 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1977
Page
1
A holiday travel note advises passengers how to handle perishable or fragile gifts in carry on or checked baggage. The article outlines practical safety and packing suggestions for smooth holiday journeys.
The Kansas City Chiefs, owned by Lamar Hunt, dismiss their head coach and begin a search for a new leader after a disappointing season.
A weather alert notes cloudy and windy conditions with occasional light snow and blowing snow. Lows near 10 tonight and highs 15 to 20 on Wednesday as northwest winds reach 15 to 30 mph.
A provocative remark warns that the transplant industry may move beyond organs to include ribs, signaling ethical and practical debates about extending life-saving procedures to anatomical parts. The copyright note closes the fragment.
President Carter signed a law raising Social Security taxes by 227 billion over ten years to rescue the system serving 33 million retirees. The measure increases taxes for 107 million workers and their employers while promising later income tax cuts. By 1987 a typical worker earning 18,600 would pay about 1,330 in Social Security taxes, up from 585 in 1977, with the net effect a weekly increase of about 2.50.
A 57 foot fishing boat named Razer overturned in the St. Lucie Inlet near Stuart Florida with about 40 000 pounds of mackerel aboard. Crewmen were thrown into the water and one was briefly trapped under the hull as rescuers worked to reach all on board.
Three inches of snow blanketed Cedar Rapids with more falling across the state. The National Weather Service warned cold temps could keep the slick conditions through the weekend, closing Interstate 280 in Scott County and causing multiple ditchings as state and local agencies issue travel advisories.
In Cairo secret talks near Alexandria, Israeli Defense Minister Ezer Weizman and Egyptian War Minister Gamassy discussed withdrawal lines from Sinai and security guarantees. The meeting precedes Sadat Begin summit and aims to advance bilateral issues amid stalled Cairo talks.
A strong earthquake struck 430 miles south of Tehran at 3 36 a m local time demolishing villages Babtangal Gisk Sarasiyah Bag and neighboring areas. Iran’s Red Cross reports 300 dead and at least 500 injured with rescue tents and blankets flown in by military planes.
The Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure Commission plans steps to ensure all local candidates comply with state law. Commission director Richard Connolly says sanctions should come after sheriff summons, criticizing earlier noncompliance in Cedar Rapids and other towns where candidates missed filing deadlines.
C M Basile and W T Rissi agreed to purchase Highway Equipment Co from C H Jordan, chairman and principal stockholder. Basile serves as company president, Rissi as executive vice president. The Cedar Rapids firm makes sand salt lime and fertilizer spreaders and will stay locally owned. Jordan noted strong buyer interest over years.
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