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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1977
Page
2
Grant Wood chapter of the Red Cross, with 104 volunteers, explains its role during fires and disasters. Officials emphasize preparedness, exit plans, and meeting points while detailing aid scope, funding, and the need for proper insurance coverage.
A 23 year old Burlington man, Larry G. Hines, was killed on U.S. 61 four miles south of Mediapolis after climbing onto the hood of a car driven by Edna C. Matson. The vehicle that struck him was driven by Janice Rechkemmer, 19, of Mediapolis. Authorities say Matson may face no charge.
Top advisers urged President Carter to adopt five urban policy goals centered on cutting city unemployment and meeting emergency needs. The 11 page memo signed by Patricia Harris calls for fiscal aid and expanded jobs, private business growth in cities, and reducing urban suburban disparities.
President Carter celebrated a traditional Christmas at his Plains, Georgia home with breakfast at his mother's house and dinner at Rosalynn Carter's mother’s. He praised the Middle East peace talks and said his gifts included an Irish tweed jacket, binoculars, books, records and shirts.
Assistant Secretary of State Patricia Derian said the Wilmington 10 case remains a serious problem amid U S efforts to press human rights worldwide. She argued a miscarriage of justice occurred and denied any retreat in human rights pressure, noting the case involving alleged 1971 Wilmington racial disturbances is still before courts.
Fire officials say the cause of the Owen Dietrich home blaze at 1281 34th St NE remains under investigation. The family room suffered heavy smoke heat and water damage after the 11 p.m. Saturday fire and rekindled around 7 a.m. Sunday. Red Cross reports efforts to contact the family, who are staying with relatives.
Riot police quelled a Christmas Eve uprising by Basauri Prison inmates outside Bilbao. Officials said order was restored about 1 a m Sunday after inmates demanded freedom and pardons. Few details were available.
Ernest W. Tollefson aged 60 of 112 Second Ave. Hiawatha was charged with drunk driving after a Saturday arrest at 4 35 p m in the 100 block of Sixth Avenue Hiawatha.
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