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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1977

Page

3

Carter Tax Plan Moves Toward Action In Congress

Chairman Al Ullman said the House Ways and Means Committee will begin immediate action on the Carter tax plan with full support. Senate Finance Chairman Russell Long predicted action within six weeks as Carter outlines a package aimed at boosting jobs and economy. ONeill and Byrd endorsed the plan, while Byrd urged a larger jobs program and cautioned against a small tax cut. ONeill, after hospital treatment for kidney pain, said he will seek further care upon returning to Washington.

al Ullman House Ways and Means Committee Russell Long Senate Finance Committee Schultze House Thomas Tip” O’neill Senate Robert Byrd Congress Byrd O'Neill Carter Albany Washington Aliman D-Ore Atlanta Bert Lance Office of Management and Budget Lance

Paycheck harassment claim roils county sheriff race

County auditor raised pay issues as sheriff denied Ferris harassment claims regarding overtime. Workman recalled Kelchen telling Ferris that Larry Kelchen spoke to him Friday. Former Captain Dennis Blome reportedly arranged repayment of about 200 in overtime. Kopel said he knew nothing, with ongoing county attorney review.

Ferris Workman Larry Kelchen Kelchen Dennis Blome Blome Kopel

Central YMCA Offers Expanded Hatha Yoga Program

A yoga information line provides details on the Hatha yoga program at the Central YMCA. Mrs. Sue Butler, instructor, will answer questions at 363 2485. Classes open next week for beginners Monday 7 30 p m and Tuesday 10 a m. Continuing classes Wednesday 7 30 p m and Thursday 10 a m with no advance registration required.

Central Ymca Sue Butler Butler

Combat Ready Sparrow III Missile Declared Combat-Effective

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told Congress the Sparrow III air-to-air AIM-7F missile is combat-ready and meets mission requirements despite missing some criteria. He cited the military chiefs’ judgment that it is combat-effective for Navy and Air Force use.

Washington Donald Rumsfeld Congress Service Air Force Rumsfeld House Senate Armed Services Committees

Winter Derby Opens Scout Program Across Four Districts

Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council launches 1977 winter program for about 3,000 Scouts across seven counties with Klondike Derbies today at Camp Waubeek for North Star and a January 15 Search and Survival for Temaque. events run regardless of weather and involve sledges, map reading, fire building, and simulated rescues.

Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council Camp Waubeek Klondike Temaque Washington Counties South Cedar South Iowa Wapsiketa Jones County North Linn County Marion

Heidi the Skunk Returns Home After Theft

Heidi the nine month old skunk gifted to Shelly Rule was stolen December 27 from a locked cage in the Rule home at 2424 Reynolds Avenue SW. On Friday afternoon several teenage boys returned the pet in the Cedar Hills area. they dropped Heidi when questioned by another group of youths. Mrs Rule praises the return and seeks to thank the helpers and their parents.

Heidi Shelly Rule Geneva Reynolds Avenue Rule Gazette

Iowa Commission Recommends 50 Percent Pay Hike for Lawmakers

The Iowa Compensation Commission urged a 50 percent pay rise for legislators and a 15 000 dollar raise for Governor Ray. The panel also backed higher salaries for Chief Justice Moore and associate justices, plus a 11 000 dollar bump for Attorney General Turner. Raises would take effect July 1 if approved. lawmakers would not vote on their own raises until 1979.

Des Moines UPI Robert D. Ray Iowa Compensation Commission Ray C. Edwin Moore Commission Hugh Clark Richard C. Turner Turner

City Briefs and Advertisements Highlight Local Incidents

Crime notices report stolen items including a $50 camera from John Wallenbach's home and a $325 hunting rifle from Norman Johnston. Other items taken include a $50 cash billfold, a camper topper, and a color television with stereo gear. Various ads list events at Pierson's Greenhouse, Charter Coaches trips, and store openings.

Norman Johnston Day Street

Flower silk badge workshops registration opens

Pre registration begins today for a three day YWCA workshop on creating China silk flowers. Sessions include lecture demonstration making flowers and arrangements with two daily classes from 1 to 8 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Fee is 10 dollars for all three sessions.

YWCA

Coming of Age With FDR in a Private View

James Roosevelt, 68, oldest son of Franklin D Roosevelt, previews his book My Parents A Differing View in which he reveals the private life of the former president. He writes about his father’s romances, his mother’s secretive romance, and Sara Roosevelt who led the family with authority. He lives in California with his fourth wife and their daughter.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt James James Roosevelt Sara Roosevelt California

Ford rules out blanket amnesty for deserters

President Ford rejected a general amnesty for military deserters and draft evaders. White House officials say he will consider relief for a few limited Vietnam era offenders. The inquiry arose after a request from the widow of Senator Philip Hart.

Washington Nyt Ford White House Philip Hart Michigan

Investigation Reopens On Missing C R Girls

Florida investigators reopened the 1973 Cedar Rapids girls disappearance after remains found in a St. Lucie county wooded area. Collette Goodenough and Barbara Wilcox, both 19, vanished after a Biloxi stop on January 8 1973. Gerald Schaefer, jailed for Fort Lauderdale murders, is linked to the case through seized belongings and a related manuscript. Identification of the remains was not yet announced.

Cedar Rapids Florida St. Lucie County Collette Marie Goodenough Barbara Ann Wilcox South Biloxi Miss Gerald Schaefer Fort Lauderdale Schaefer Raiford State Prison Palm Beach Post Asst Vernon Sidaway Martin County Fla Miss Wilcox Kennedy High School Marion Miss Goodenough Mississippi Quaker Oats Co Ray Wilcox Lee Street Goodenough

Weather and Birth Notices From Daily Record

At 10 p.m. wind southeast at 17 mph, fair and very cold with little daily variation. Sunday sunrise 7 34, sunset 4 53. Births listed for Mercy Mackey Ely Irvin Younsbesr 1913 Tenth Ave SW a daughter and others in local households. Tracr notes Gerald Voss birth a son with Voss family connections.

and Mire See Mackey Ely Irvin Younsbesr Tenth Avenue SW Jerry Jones Twenty-ninth Street Drive

Cuban exile leader slain amid Bay of Pigs ties in Miami

Juan Peruyero, 50, former head of the Bay of Pigs Veterans Assn., was fatally shot as he approached his pickup near his Miami home. The killing follows a history of exile assassinations since 1974, with Bay of Pigs leaders accusing Castro agents. An FBI probe tied later to a Soviet diplomat's alleged espionage plot, while another man, Isaac Pledge, 43, was arrested for drunken driving in Cedar Rapids.

Miami UPI Bay of Pigs Veterans Assn Juan Peruyero Peruyero

Adams signals review of air bag rules for cars

Rep Brock Adams, selected as secretary of transportation by president elect Jimmy Carter, said on Friday he may overturn the decision not to require air bags in new passenger cars. He told the Senate commerce committee he planned to review that decision.

Washington Brock Adams Jimmy Carter Adams Senate Commerce Committee

Dubuque Robbery Suspect Arrested by Cedar Rapids Police

Gene Edward Dryer aged 29 was arrested around 10 15 am Friday in the 2900 block of First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids on a Dubuque warrant charging robbery with aggravation.

Dubuque Cedar Rapids Gene Edward Dryer First Avenue

Linn County appoints Deputy Fulton as detective

Sheriff Orlie Workman announced Friday that Deputy Robert B. Fulton was named detective after a review board interviewed ten applicants. Fulton, 29, of Cedar Rapids, has six years in the department, most as a patrol deputy.

Linn Orlie Workman Robert B. Fulton Workman Fulton Cedar Rapids

Robber Reported At Cedar Rapids Massage Parlor

Cedar Rapids police searched Friday night for a man who robbed the Sultan's Palace massage parlor at knife point on Center Point road NE. Officers were alerted at 9 57 p m. No further details were available.

Cedar Rapids Sultan's Palace Center Point Road

Gazette Company imprint and subscription details from Cedar Rapids listing

The notice lists The Gazette Co established 1883 and details subscription rates by carrier and mail, area restrictions, and postal information. It references the Afternoon Edition and Saturday issues, carrier routes, and AP republication rights.

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Hubert Humphrey Plains Humphrey Yeas Derby Pierson Ellis Bivd Skunk John Wallenbach Medford Lane Ellis Blvd Jack Shepherd & Assoc Ernest B. Ludvicek Ernie Conoco Sixth Street Wallace Cooper Fifth Avenue SE Chicago D.J Grand Ole Opry Adv Colorado Mt. Vernon Rd Southview Orr. Marion Carriage House Jerome’s SE Tower George Fellows Seventh Avenue SW Fdr John E. Lapes C.R C.R. Weather Daily Record St. Luke's Charles W. Webb Arrowhead Lane David F. Kralik Cedar Drive Kevin Kahl London Tracr Gerald Voss Voss J. W. Bowker Thirtieth Street Eldo Voss Viola Voss Watkins FBI Defense Department Soviet Union United Nations Clarence Kelley Ivan Rogalsky Yevgeniy Petrovich Karpov Karpov U.S Westside Isaac Pledge Fifth Street Eighth Avenue The Gazette Coroll Lowe Ceder Rapids Associated Press Wef Iowa John B. Turner Turner East Second Avenue S.E Turner West First Avenue West
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