14 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1978
Page
1
Mayor Canney critiques a broken situation saying there is no sense in worsening it as the Cedar Rapids Police Department again pushes to raise its authorized strength. The College Community School District debates continue with lengthy arguments.
Snow lingers yet drought lingers in Iowa while the Senate weighs a mourning dove season. Chicago industry disaster leaves seven dead. EPA to revise mileage ratings. A prominent trial lawyer speaks on incompetence. First-aid guidance for heart stoppage. Dr Block on respect for children. Amana hosts a food myths meeting. Girls basketball title clash between metro rivals. Red Peppers dominates. Regina and Regis polling well. Opera funding questions in Cedar Rapids. IFS reports and funeral home acquisition prospects. Turner Microphone parent releases CB division concerns. Weather outlook mostly cloudy with light snow flurries. cold night near five degrees. Valentine gift idea: a five-pound box of money.
One hundred students 54 girls and 46 boys in Des Moines ran a mock Iowa House session. They passed a bottle deposit bill 93 3 and approved marijuana possession penalties, sex discrimination ban, and other measures while debating abortion funding, nuclear plant moratorium, smoking limits, and capital punishment.
New York AP reports the Road Information Program estimates 116.4 million potholes will appear on 1.8 million miles of roads and streets due to repeated freezes. The average pothole measures 16 inches by 5 inches, requiring 6.4 million tons of asphalt and a $320 million fill cost.
The 71 day coal strike triggers power cutbacks and possible shutdowns at Chrysler and Jeep production. Detroit reports a Chrysler official warning of full plant closure by March 1 risking 160000 jobs. American Motors notes Ohio power cuts may halt Toledo Jeep output. Talks stall as Carter declines Taft Hartley action and Marshall pursues renewed talks with UMW leaders.
President Carter announced a U S arms package to Egypt Saudi Arabia and Israel totaling 75 F 15 and F 16 fighters for Israel 50 F 5E fighters for Egypt and 60 F 15s for Saudi Arabia The plan aims to avoid upsetting regional balance while drawing Israeli ire and prompting congressional review.
United Press International notes that Valentine’s Day links to birds and love tokens, tracing origins to medieval legends and Chaucer. It recaps St Valentine’s martyrdom under Claudius II and mentions modern celebrations such as Doris Pfiester in Loveland, Ohio overwhelmed by Valentine mail.
A diary style reminiscence recalls a 9 or 10 year old farm boy who owned two Holstein calves, named Valentine and another, showed one at the county fair, and faced a choice in the final drive while learning about judgment and parental guidance.
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