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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1978
Page
5
A diary style reminiscence details a winter of disorder and obsession with cold. The narrator laments messy habits, bitter weather, and a car that refuses to start without long idle time. Humorous reflections contrast December chaos with hopeful signs of spring amid midwinter gloom.
The two month old United Mine Workers strike caused little disruption in Cedar Rapids as coal substitutes and stockpiles kept supplies flowing. Ives Frana Fuel's Frank Jiruska reported no shipments since the strike began but Briquettes priced higher at about 25 dollars per ton helped maintain business. School district authorities and utilities reporters noted adequate coal reserves and stockpiles with no widespread shortages through mid April barring extreme cold.
A basement fire at the Bernard Stempfle residence on Bernard Street, southeast of Maynard, destroyed the house after a telephone line was cut before the couple could summon help. Fire officials confirmed the blaze was already too late upon arrival. the family lost all contents except a small file cabinet. The Stempfles’ two children were at school. Oelwein Fire Department assisted.
The office area of the Cedar Johnson County Farm Services building in North Liberty suffered extensive damage after a fire started Friday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Ronald Tinnes said investigators were searching for a cause. Smoke filled the building, with Swisher and Coralville departments assisting. The facility sits at the west end of Cherry Street.
A free pre caucus workshop invite welcomes anyone curious about Democratic precinct caucus operations. Held at IBEW 1362 Hall 370 Blairs Ferry Road NE, the session trains future caucus facilitators and explains how a caucus functions before precinct meetings Monday at 8 p.m.
Washington Rep. Frank Annunzio introduces a mortgage bill claiming it would raise home ownership by up to five percent, potentially adding 2.5 million households to ownership. The proposal aims to expand access to mortgages and reduce barriers for buyers.
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