11 Jan 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1979
Page
1
ISU football coach Earle Bruce informed players last night he will depart for Ohio State. Public TV program on child abuse tonight will avoid focusing on children.
Report notes that Helen Reddy and the Kansas State Fair board have reportedly patched up their differences. The section references page 7B and mentions a job warning about heroes and card players on page 5A.
A local Iowa legislator accuses Governor Robert Ray of overlooking a crucial issue in the Condition of the State message. The note references coverage on the state page 10A. Reports also mention one local band reacting calmly to the disco surge on page 14A.
A bank teller is killed by a resident released from a mental hospital. The story questions whether the widow can sue the hospital. Weather forecasts warn of a snowy night with a cold, fluctuating Friday. Budget talk criticizes wasteful federal spending.
December wholesale prices up 0.8 percent as gasoline and food costs climb. For 1978 overall, prices rose 9.1 percent, the largest jump since 1974. Food, energy, and machinery costs push the index. eggs fall 4 percent. Industrial input components also show mixed signals amid inflation policy debates.
Two state lawmakers claim 99 dependents to reduce federal tax withholding on their pay. Senate clerk Mary Ann Abbott opposes the plan, while House clerk Billie Walling says it is legal and has been tried before. Rep. Patchett and Rep. Brandt are named, with Rep. Hanson also seeking extra dependents.
Teresa Cardina answered a 911 call from Emily Kimberly who could not speak after throat surgery. Through tapping signals and an alphabet method, Cardina located Melbourne Court and alerted police. Two patrolmen found Kimberly at 12 10 a.m. in distress and she was taken to Buffalo General Hospital in fair to good condition.
Surgeon General Julius Richmond releases a 1200 page review linking cigarette smoking to cancer heart disease bronchitis emphysema and other illnesses. Health Secretary Joseph Califano says findings reinforce 1964 judgments and call for stronger warnings and expanded education while critics call it rehash.
Severe ice storms leave Portland in darkness with up to 75 000 customers without power. A large tree crushed a parked pickup in downtown while thousands lose electricity affecting airports and services.
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