07 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1978
Page
1
Reports from today’s caucuses show Republicans and Democrats selecting delegates and committee members. Democratic calls emphasize preserving early caucuses while Republicans argue over the Panama Canal issue.
The page notes ongoing concerns about child labor in farming and its poor enforcement across the sector. It highlights calls for stronger protections and stricter oversight of agricultural employers.
The Grant Wood Area Education Agency cites dropping student numbers as a potential problem for the district. The item appears on page 5 of the edition.
A reader notes that blaming a child’s obesity on glands or “baby fat” hides the true factors. The column asks what a mother should do if Willie is beating up Johnny. Kirkwood Community College surveys health care facilities to plan expanded offerings.
Partly cloudy conditions persist. Lows tonight range from 0 to 5 above and Wednesday highs reach the mid teens.
Former presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy won a federal ruling that part of Iowa election law granting free voter registration lists to the two leading parties is unconstitutional. The decision cited equal protection concerns and alleged subsidization of major parties.
Diane Baker struggles to get a Siberian husky to pull a wagon loaded with 800 pounds of sandbags at a Milwaukee dog fair contest. The scene captures a humorous and challenging display of canine strength.
A ferocious winter storm paralyzed the Northeast with record snowfalls from Chicago to New England. Governors declared emergencies as Army and National Guard units mobilized. outages hit Boston and roads were blocked by drifts, with at least 21 deaths attributed to weather.
Arnold Miller briefs the United Mine Workers bargaining council on a three year deal promising about a 37 percent wage and fringe benefit rise. details remain undisclosed but include a $2.35 hourly increase and restored health and pension benefits for 81,000 pensioners amid a 64 day strike halving coal output. ratification could take about 10 days, with delays to return coal to the supply line.
The City Council received a FACT memo showing adding 30 officers would require layoffs in other departments. The document outlines possible cuts across fire, printing, information services, city offices, planning, city attorney, parks, and streets to fund the police request.
Linn County Attorney Eugene Kopecky announced no indictable offense by jailers after a Cedar Rapids man alleged mistreatment following a drunk driving arrest. Dave Kneeland testified before a grand jury examining booking and stripping procedures, with sheriff’s deputies also expected to testify.
London artist Dante Leonelli is building a ice and blue neon sculpture mid the University of Iowa pond with plans for a 260 foot version if funds and weather permit. The project features 20 foot tall ice columns linked by neon lights, described as a bridge ski jump hybrid. Completion expected in about a week with colder weather speeding progress.
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