Amana Colony students learn German at local visit
A veteran teacher explains why Amana Colonists travel to the area to study German. The piece notes a broader interest in language and cultural exchange among residents and visitors.
27 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1978
Page
1
A veteran teacher explains why Amana Colonists travel to the area to study German. The piece notes a broader interest in language and cultural exchange among residents and visitors.
The excerpt notes recent items including a Colorado plane crash killing two Iowa State University track stars and three others from Iowa, details and page 8 coverage of attorney general wisdoms, the Equal Rights Amendment public hearing in Des Moines, a Nixon estate tour with 7,800 bused visitors, and remarks on United Mine Workers optimism, plus Israel settlements and a cautious American negotiator.
The Harris survey results show that scientific research and technological development are viewed as a mixed blessing for the American people. The report notes potential benefits and concerns, with pages detailing public attitudes and implications for policy.
Review of last week's state wrestling tournament results highlights Eastern Iowa athletes. Weather notes forecast light snow tonight with lows near 12 and partial sun Tuesday. A reflective line about aging and family closes the snippet.
Experts prepared to neutralize a deadly chlorine gas leak from a ruptured railroad tank car near Youngstown Florida. Civil Defense officials evacuated about 3,500 residents while Bay County reported 150 treated or hospitalized and eight deaths.
Supreme Court refused to review Kentucky Governor Carroll’s challenge to three federal laws barring use of HEW funds for court ordered desegregation busing in Louisville. The decision leaves current desegregation funding bans in place and affects districts nationwide.
Mexican make believe trip entertains Edgewood Colesburg Elementary students in Colesburg. Six year olds Stephen Richards and Shelly Thein model items at the exhibit during the pretend journey escaping Iowa weather for a few hours Friday.
Public Works officials warn of a wave of potholes as freezing and thawing conditions keep surfacing new holes. Crews apply temporary cold patches on oil and pavement while plans for permanent hot repairs await suitable weather and budget funds.
The Labor Department reports consumer prices up 0.8 percent in January driven by food and housing costs. Real spendable earnings fall 3 percent since December as taxes and wages shift.
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