18 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1978
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids woman was shot and killed, and investigators continue probing the case. The report notes ongoing inquiry into the circumstances and potential leads as police pursue information from the public.
A feature outlines Ann B Davis, known as Silver Streak, highlighting her Porsche, CB radio, and unusual traits uncovered after a visit to St. Miles Episcopal Church. The piece weaves in mentions of Milwaukee Railroad troubles, island real estate demand, Bert Lance’s lawsuit, and the Boyle retrial with page references for further reading.
Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan says the United States intends a maximum effort to pull Jordan's King Hussein into the Israeli Egyptian peace negotiations. The remark signals Washington's push to widen discussion beyond Egypt and Israel.
C R Jefferson 70 Bettendorf 67 in OT. Clinton 60 C R Kennedy 50. Dub Hempstead 65 C R Wash 62. C R Regis 87 Newton 80. Iowa City Regina 84 C R Prairie 52. Linn-Mar 69 Springville 62. West Delaware 81 Marion 60. Monticello 42 Maquoketa 39. Tipton 61 Independence 49 in 4 OT. Iowa City 66 Muscatine 64. Anamosa 80 Vinton 69. Maquoketa Valley 78 Ed-Co 75 in OT. M-F-L 62 Mar-Mac 54. Waukon 78 Oelwein 60. Olin 52 Lincoln 46. West Central 76 Garnaville 57. Dysart-Geneseo 58 LaPorte City 47. Cedar Fails 74 Mason City 60. Ankeny 94 South Tama 63. Ames 83 Waterloo West 5. Marshalltown 91 Waterloo Central 60.
Weather today shows clear skies with highs in the teens and tonight's lows around 5 below zero. Sunday warms to the low 20s with lighter winds and partly cloudy skies. A neighbor remark notes a husband saying he does not need his wife's permission, illustrating domestic humor.
A Friday night bombing at a Belfast restaurant left at least fourteen dead and about twenty five injured as fire and panic swept through the packed venue. Police warned the death toll could rise as a second blast occurred in the parking lot. The attack is linked to the Provisional IRA amid Ulster’s sectarian conflict. Witnesses described a scene of an inferno with patrons leaping from windows and clothing on fire.
The Iowa Supreme Court issued a 32 page directive requiring ads by lawyers to be dignified and objective. Ads may not use terms like cut rate or special and must avoid electronic media and fee advertising as a lure. Chief Justice Moore notes few Iowa lawyers may advertise but ambiguity remains.
The Carter administration drafted plans for a temporary federal takeover of the coal mines as a possible endgame if negotiations fail in the 74 day strike. The option would require congressional action and would set wages and benefits for miners. The paper also considered binding arbitration and invoking Taft Hartley provisions.
An August 1969 lunch in Washington featured KGB agent Boris Davydov questioning American diplomat William Stearman about how the United States would respond if the Soviet Union launched a pre emptive nuclear strike on China. Stearman’s account supports parts of H R Haldeman’s story in The Ends of Power, while denying Nixon aides proposed joint Sino Soviet action.
Linn County Attorney Eugene Kopecky announces the grand jury report on the police brutality complaint by Demirios Hadjis concludes no indictable offense occurred. Hadjis, 26, faces a trespass trial and a resisting arrest charge, while federal authorities review the matter for civil rights concerns.
Ice cream shops resume season amid heavy snowfall as Pat Pisney and partners anticipate brisk business. Local operators note winter sales dip but seek take-home orders and evolving demand for frozen treats despite frigid weather.
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