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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1977

Page

8

Looking for Mr Goodbar film review in The Gazette

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reviews Looking for Mr. Goodbar starring Diane Keaton. Keaton's Therese Dunn dominates with a complex performance amid Brooks direction and explicit scenes. Katherine and Theresa's lives unfold through love, sex, and identity in a frank, moody portrait.

The Cedar Rapids Mr. Goodbar Diane Keaton Freddie Fields Paramount Pictures Eastown II Tuesday Weld Keaton Theresa Dunn Riley Weld Katherine Richard Brooks Brooks Theresa Judith Rossner

News wrap up for 1977 and local ads brief Cedar Rapids

Kiwanis leaders from KCRG WMT and Gazette staff to present A News Wrap-up for 1977 at Roosevelt Royale Wednesday noon. Red Pagoda Chinese Restaurant opens weekend. Laborers Local 43 Christmas party delayed to January 6 with IBEW Hall at 7:00 p.m. Tickets deadline December 30. Numerous local ads note discounts, events, and store hours across Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and nearby areas, including holiday specials, restaurant buffets, and service listings.

Kiwanis Larry Highthew KCRG Dave Shay WMT Dale Kueter Frank Nye The Gazette Roosevelt Royale Laborers Local Ibew Hall

Interstate Power rate hike delayed to mid 1978

Interstate Power Co designated a 12.8 percent electric rate increase to take effect January 1 1978 and postponed it to mid 1978 after a review of actual data. The Dubuque based utility serves eastern Iowa from Clinton to the Minnesota border including Dubuque Mason City Oelwein and parts of Illinois and Minnesota. A separate 7.1 percent increase already took effect August 28.

DES Moines UPI Interstate Power Co Iowa Commerce Commission Dubuque Terry Harmon Clinton Harmon Minnesota Mason City Oelwein Iowa Illinois

Marquette approves sewer revenue bonds for plant

Marquette City Council approved issuing 186000 in sewer revenue bonds to fund the citys share of a new sewage plant. The bonds will be covered by the Farmers Home Administration. Construction, funded by federal and state sources, totals 630000 and is to begin after the first of the year with completion expected by December 1978.

Marquette Farmers Home Administration

Cross ruff prospects in Reese's bridge hand analysis

Reese explains that with West leading clubs and continuing, South can ruff and count to 12 if he can separate declarer and dummy trumps. He plans to cash spade ace king and heart ace to enable a cross ruff and claim once all trumps are high. If West opens a trump cross ruff fails and South needs a heart finesse to reach slam.

Terence Reese West South

Junker Wants Five Live Iowa Legislature Hours On IPBN

Des Moines Rep. Willis Junker proposes requiring the Iowa Public Broadcasting Network to televise at least five hours weekly of legislative activity live. He argues coverage is crucial for public understanding, citing past limited media exposure to Iowa's 1976 criminal code debate and noting a salary increase for lawmakers. IPBN questions feasibility given funding.

Des Moines UPI Willis Junker Iowa Public Broadcasting Network Junker Sioux City Republican IPBN Iowa Michael LaBonia LaBonia Boston Symphony

Pass Allowed But Forcing Bid Risks Partner Trust

A Louisiana reader learns there is no law forbidding a pass at any time. However, passing a forcing bid often puts you in trouble with your partner.

Louisiana

Coggon Man Hurt In Snowmobile Crash Near Manchester

A 30 year old Coggon man was injured when his snowmobile overturned near Manchester early today. Thomas Knott was taken to a Manchester hospital and then transferred to Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids. He was reported in fair condition today.

Manchester Thomas Knott Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Orthodox bishop dies at 60 in Chicago

Bishop Timo theos, spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Church in a six state area, died Wednesday at age 60. He had led the 2nd Archdiocese since 1967, governing Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Missouri and part of Indiana.

Chicago Timotheos Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Missouri Indiana

Managua Earthquake Toll Reaches Ten Thousand

On this date in 1972 a Managua Nicaragua earthquake was reported to have killed up to 10 000 people in a catastrophic disaster with widespread destruction and loss of life across the capital.

Managua Nicaragua

Panama Rejection of Canal Defense Proposals Sparks Dismay

Thirty years ago Panama rejected U.S. canal defense proposals triggering expressions of dismay and anger across political and public circles. The move reshaped security talks and underscored Panama's push for greater sovereignty over the canal zone.

Panama U.S. Canal

Christmas recital by Mrs Rohr piano students in her home

Christmas program featured Susan Osborn Lisa Epp Nicole Else Leah Hingt gen Sherry Bushaw and Mrs Rohr at 1645 C Ave NE. The event showcased holiday piano pieces in a domestic setting. On this date in 1962 the Bay of Pigs airlift began bringing prisoners to Miami after ransom payment.

Theresa Richard Kiley Katherine Weld Stephen P. Rohr Ave Susan Osborn Lisa Epp Nicole Else Leah Hingtgen Sherry Bushaw Rohr Cuba Miami

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