09 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1978
Page
1
The article notes a grand jury is examining Linn County Jail booking and strip search procedures with announcements expected soon. It also mentions probes into alleged police brutality and questions about road rerouting near Cedar Rapids airport.
A relaxed comfortable atmosphere marks the Amalga restaurant featuring Spirit and Provision Company offerings. Page 17.
A narrative on a moving company bungling a woman’s cross country relocation is presented as a featured item on page 11. The piece outlines delays, misplacements, and customer service friction impacting travel plans and belongings.
A Chicago clothing store offers a unique service and prices drop on a time saving kitchen innovation. The piece notes whether to use fluorescent or incandescent lighting and includes guidance on coping with trauma from hard brown sugar.
Iowa State coach Lynn Nance denounces two basketball officials as totally incompetent in a page 21 report. The piece notes reaction from the Cyclones and provides context for the refereeing controversy. Coe College also names a new athletic director on page 21.
Los Angeles police traced a phone call to Ned York a 37 year old actor who was babbling and exhausted and arrested him on suspicion of murder in the Hillside Strangler case. Detectives questioned him after he passed out and a police spokesman cautioned against assuming guilt.
In Cedar Rapids and Marion, teachers approved proposed 1978 79 contracts. Cedar Rapids pact gives 6.98 percent salary increase with a 1 510 200 package for 1 313 staff. Marion pact runs two years to 1979 80 with an average 7.53 percent raise and total 8.13 percent with fringe benefits. CREA representative Dennis Ricca cited about 95 percent voting in favor and a fair turnout.
Center Point Con solidated School faces a March 14 vote on a $750,000 bond to add classroom space. The school board unanimously declined to endorse the proposal, citing concerns over the expenditure. The board will provide information to the public, and pledges to secure the best possible building if the measure passes. Enrollment growth has driven demand for space after three failed prior plans exceeding $1 million.
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department faces a $570 OSHA fine after a first inspection of the Central Fire Station at 427 First St SE over safety violations. Firefighters contend OSHA faulted them for a hole near the dormitory slide pole, a point disputed by officials.
Central Iowa Power Cooperative of Marion announced the purchase of the Lake Panorama recreational development in Guthrie County for 1.9 million dollars. CIPCO now owns the 1400 acre lake and dam plus undeveloped land, while other assets including a marina and an 18 hole golf course went to the Lake Panorama Association for 1.1 million under a 10 year deal. The water resource will be used as makeup water for cooling towers in future generation plans.
The House defeated the consumer protection agency proposal 227 to 189, ending a long push by consumer groups. Sponsor Benjamin Rosenthal warned this may be the last effort for now, noting no clear path to recovery without a health or safety scandal. Major business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, opposed the bill as lawmakers weighed consumer powers versus industry concerns.
Des Moines reports state liquor stores open until 10 p.m. six days a week since last Sept 1 may close earlier in March unless the legislature provides 25 600 dollars soon. Director Rolland Gallagher cites budget needs while Rep. Wally Horn notes political hurdles and public pressure as options to maintain late hours.
At the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis three quarters of midshipmen reported sick with a pattern matching Russian flu. Washington area residents show similar symptoms and tests are awaited to confirm the outbreak as Russian flu, with authorities noting the age group and symptoms fit the pattern.
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