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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1978
Page
16
A reader seeks strength to end a three year, emotionally draining relationship. Abby advises breaking up, staying busy, and avoiding marriage pressure. In a separate note, a high school student asks about cosmetics theft. Abby suggests proving the girlfriend stole items or confessing to protect a friend.
Los Angeles detectives say there was no sign of forced entry or struggle at Cindy Hudspeths Glendale apartment where the 20 year old Hillside Strangler victim lived. The 13th victim this year was found nude in the Angeles National Forest, with her body later discovered in the trunk of her car along Angeles Crest Highway.
New York magazine reports part of former President Nixon's forthcoming autobiography has leaked, opening with the line I was born in the house my father built. The piece compares Nixon's opening to Eisenhower and Truman and notes Nixon's birth in 1913 Yorba Linda California.
Fred Fielding told the Philadelphia Bulletin he did not hide as Deep Throat despite Haldeman’s claim. The Bulletin notes Fielding’s five day Latin America assignment starting January 23 1974 and Haldeman’s assertion Nixon believed Fielding was Deep Throat. Washington Post reports a January 24 1974 meeting with Deep Throat confirming Mitchell and Colson’s involvement.
Jim and Oswald discuss ARCH bidding signals and how declarer can judge the play from passes and bids. They analyze heart and club sequences, defender holdings, and the impact of a review of bidding on the contract outcome.
A Canadian reader asks about rebidding after partner opens with club. We do not always respond. We pass with a balanced hand and fewer than six high card points and may even pass with six if the hand is unattractive.
Akron police say George Loveless a 38 year old gun dealer opened fire at a family home injuring two relatives and killing Adolf Teckautz 31 a guest. Loveless was shot to death by his son James 18 after the teen used a shotgun to shoot his father. Nancy Loveless and Jill 13 escaped unharmed while Susan Epling was wounded. James released after questioning.
Edward Jay Epstein's Legend argues Oswald could have given the Soviet Union secret U-2 information aiding the downing of Francis Gary Powers in 1960. The book also contends the FBI relied on a Russian defector to argue Oswald acted alone in Kennedy's assassination. Epstein notes Oswald’s Atsugi radar role and possible timing of data transfer.
In Quincy Massachusetts an elderly recluse named Mary Regina Connor armed and trained as a marksman kept police from entering her home for the 11th day. The standoff began February 8 after a neighbor group complained she had threatened to shoot their two sons over snow shoveling fees. Police have guarded the house daily while attempting negotiations.
Mid-Continent Industries Inc of Des Moines and subsidiaries posted 1977 net sales and other income of 36.611 million, up 6 percent from 1976, with net income at 2.232 million, up 5 percent. Fully diluted earnings per share rose to 1.44, while fourth quarter sales reached 9.68 million and net income 563 thousand. The firm cites higher selling prices and costs pressure as factors. A W Root Beer replaces Frostie and Mason brands in its markets as merger talks with Universal Foods proceed pending shareholder and IRS approvals. Cedar Rapids bottling plant operates for the company.
The dollar slid to record lows against the yen and other currencies in London trading as U.S. coal strikes spurred selling and gold prices climbed. Dealers cited yen intervention doubts and a weak global trade outlook while the pound edged higher. The report blends currency moves with livestock market notes from Omaha Sioux City and Joliet.
The Cedar Rapids hog market fell 25 to 50 cents on butcher hogs while sows held steady. Bulk delivered butchers 200 to 230 lbs brought 46.50 to 47.25 dollars, while 300 lb packers along with weight-based discounts were listed. Sheep markets showed lambs at 58 to 62 dollars and shorn lambs at 62 to 65 dollars, with heavier lambs discounted.
Des Moines Iowa UPI reports Monday hog market activity with demand light to moderate and prices mostly steady. No 1 3 200-230 lb hogs sold around 47.00 to 49.00 while heavier 270-300 lb and sow classes showed declines to 37.75 to 42.50, estimated receipts about 75 000.
In Tokyo a fruit parlor is built on the most expensive land in Japan, the National Tax Administration Agency reports. The agency estimated the land value at about 1 057 dollars per square foot.
The New York and American Stock Exchanges along with most markets and commodity exchanges nationwide are closed today for the holiday.
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