05 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1978
Page
1
The article highlights efforts to address alcohol and chemical abuse among seniors in In dependence, noting community actions and challenges. It mentions related features on White House events, a hospital encounter theme, and political notes, with further items on a farm’s repeated honors.
The Family Focus notes announced performers for the upcoming Community Concerts season and references local Chinese New Year customs. Additional items include Eastern Iowa recipes and a joint educational program by Grant Wood Area Education Agency and Mercy Hospital.
Agriculture Secretary Bergland to unveil a 10 percent set aside for corn sorghum and barley to curb 1978 surplus. The draft ties to a wider program including farmer controlled reserve and requires idle land to qualify for loans and income support if prices fall.
Joe Bertrode 43 Indianola Republican formally announced his bid for the U S Senate criticizing incumbent Sen Dick Clark D Marion. Bertrode vows to cut government spending and expose Clark as the most liberal senator while urging Iowans to judge Clark’s record at the polls.
President Carter and Egyptian leader Sadat met at Camp David with U S officials saying the United States will not impose a settlement on Israel and will seek a mechanism for Palestinian participation. Brzezinski said progress will be slow and flexible diplomacy is needed. Begin warned against surrender to two demands on 1967 lands and a Palestinian state.
Three prisoners who held hostages for a week freed their captives and surrendered. Two women, Heather Hoon and Betsy Wood, were arrested and charged with aiding the escape plot and attempted murder. Inmates Hall Wright and Bruce surrendered. Bruce faces life for a nightclub dancer killing. Authorities disclosed limited ties among hostages and inmates.
GOP chairman Bill Brock urged Attorney General Griffin Bell to resign or be fired by President Carter over the Marston firing. Brock accused Bell of politicizing the Justice Department and cited Bell’s Portland news conference remarks.
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