25 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1977
Page
1
A reader asks if there are any reindeer on Iowa farms provoking discussion across the farm pages. The issue appears in a context of local agriculture and education coverage.
A painter and writer from Decorah collaborate to introduce fine arts at four Northeast Iowa county care facilities under a program funded by the Iowa Arts Council. The piece notes other local features such as Christmas gifts for veterans and an antique decorations display at the Cedar Rapids Art Center.
Governor Jay Hammond flew his Cessna to the Iliamna area after a light plane carrying seven passengers and an infant crashed in a snowstorm 35 miles south of Iliamna. Two people suffered back injuries and one minor cuts. Hammond airlifted the two injured and the infant to Iliamna.
Vietnamese authorities in Saigon say they will release three American citizens, Cornelia Anne Dellenbaugh, Charles Affelt, and Leland Dickerman, who were aboard the yacht Brillig when seized for entering Vietnam’s territorial waters. The timing and exit arrangements remain unknown.
A Cedar Rapids version of Santa Claus appears as a woman, volunteers, Scouts, and a discreet donor who helps families in need through various channels. Stories highlight anonymous gifts to fuel oil, medical bills, and local organizations, with gratitude from recipients and a nod to the traditional St Nicholas.
U S officials expect Egypt's Anwar Sadat and Israel's Menachem Begin to push momentum for Mideast peace at Ismailia. A broader plan may bring Jordan into talks on West Bank and Jerusalem, with King Hussein pressured to join Cairo proceedings. Carter plans to meet Hussein during Iran visit.
A young woman about 16 was found dead on a Pasadena hillside near the Rose Bowl and may be the 12th Hillside Strangler victim. Police cautioned she had not yet been identified and that authorities were studying the cause of death and sexual assault indicators. Two men in the area were detained for questioning.
A humorous quip notes a wife requesting a practical present and then criticizing the husband for giving an outboard motor, highlighting a paradoxical holiday gift reaction.
Farmers resumed interstate picketing on Saturday to press for better market prices. Audubon and Lenox farmers joined actions with placards and CB radios while a few communities hosted talks and meals to discuss the strike. A parade of about 20 farm vehicles moved along U.S. 34 near Osceola led by Jack Fehring.
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