20 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1979
Page
1
University reports Lute Olson seen in Southern California as Iowa Hawkeyes rise in the basketball scene. Observers note possible recruiting or scouting activity while Olson remains associated with college hoops.
Patricia Hearst's fiancé notes an April wedding date would carry special meaning amid ongoing public attention. The Picture Page column reports the remark as part of entertainment notes.
A Cedar Rapids man holds a patent for a computerized security system he predicts will revolutionize the field. The article notes the novelty and potential impact on security technology and mentions page placement for further details.
A fantasy comedy and a corrosive post Vietnam War drama tied for top honors in the annual competition page 4B notes. The event highlighted bold storytelling and standout performances across genres.
Reviewer Les Zacheis applauds an iridescent canopy of notes that enveloped the Hancher stage in a vivid, immersive performance. The description appears on page 10A with high praise for the show's sonic tapestry.
The Linn County Conservation Board breaks with tradition by picking a new president. The event signals a shift in leadership style for the agency.
Cedar Rapids based agency aims to extend open meetings law beyond current scope. Page 5A.
Readers weigh in on farming and world hunger, private ownership of scenic preserves, and an idea to enable the less affluent to enjoy Five Seasons events in letters to the editor.
The forecast warns of light rain possibly mixed with snow tonight with temperatures around 30 for low and mid-30s for Wednesday. An old fashioned husband proclaims no wife will work, urging chores and domestic routines.
President Carter declares a major milestone toward a sound verifiable SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union offering equal strategic weapons for both powers. He warns Senate rejection risks a dangerous arms race while outlining suspension of linkage to Iran Southeast Asia issues and a public blueprint on major provisions. He also signals new military aid to Asian allies and cautions Brezhnev on Iran meddling.
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Gareth Clift age 56 has submitted his resignation to Public Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen. The resignation takes effect June 29 after 31 years with the department. Bergen will refer the resignation to the Civil Service Commission to advertise for a replacement and set up a test.
Hanoi Radio describes heavy ground and air fighting on a 250 mile front with China reinforcing to replace exhausted units. China signals troop pullout claims disputed by DPA. Kyodo notes defense alerts on border provinces Sinkiang Lianoning Heilungkiang amid possible Soviet reaction.
Cedar Rapids oldest private school Immaculate Conception will shut down at the end of the current year due to falling enrollment. The Du buque Archdiocese is expected to approve soon. Founded 1874 and housed at 830 Fourth Ave SE since 1928, it serves grades 1 through 8. Students will be transferred to St Matthew and All Saints Catholic schools.
Fire departments from Ely Fairfax Swisher and Solon fought a blaze that destroyed a barn farrowing house and nursery on the Larry Statler farm south of Shueyville. The fire started about 1 45 p m and Statler said a new furnace may have overheated or exploded. He evacuated 16 sows and 100 feeder pigs with some survivors sold or moved to other farms while a new facility is sought. No value estimate is available for the building.
Texas financier H Ross Perot says he sought help from the U S government before sending a 15 man team to Iran to rescue two EDS engineers jailed over alleged corruption. He details paying revolutionaries and a five day border crossing to Turkey and a return to Dallas.
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