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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1978
Page
2
The Supreme Court, crowded beyond capacity, might relocate from its 1935 Capitol Hill home. Planners say expansion would ruin the Parthenon style structure, and a Capitol architect report preliminarily leans toward moving the court.
Storm left thousands without electricity as crews worked to restore power after a weekend snow and ice event. Long Island Lighting Co. reported about 133,000 suburban New York customers were still without power and warned full restoration may take until Tuesday night.
Tass reports Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Oleg Makarov landed safely after completing planned research on the Salyut 6 complex during the Soyuz 26 and Soyuz 27 linkup. Yuri Romanenko and Georgi Grechko remain aboard the orbital station continuing experiments and operations.
Premier Giulio Andreotti submitted the 17 month old government’s resignation as he seeks to form a new cabinet with Communist support but without Communist members.
Government ownership dominates exempt property while private groups like religious and educational bodies grow as the largest private category. Cities such as New York face rising exemptions, with 40 percent of NYC property untaxed and a potential $2.25 billion annual loss. officials crack down on hospitals, clubs, and universities, yet courts and legislatures resist limits, complicating reform efforts.
Police report few clues in the Florida State University killings. An intruder entered through an unlocked side door at the Chi Omega house and murdered coeds Margaret Bowman and Lisa Levy, raping one victim, while two other women were beaten, one critically. A separate assault occurred two hours later at a nearby duplex.
An AP NBC News poll shows 57 percent of Americans rate Jimmy Carters overall job performance as only fair or poor, with 41 percent rating it excellent or good. The nine day seven nation trip offered a small foreign policy boost, though.
The forecast calls for unseasonably sunny weather with a high near 10 and a low around 38. A brisk start to Monday yields a low near 38, with a cold week on the way and highs in the teens to low 20s.
Four people treated for eye irritation at St. Luke's Hospital after a tear gas canister was thrown on the dance floor at Jon's Lounge located at 3223 16th Ave SW. A jacket and Janet Bendall's purse were stolen during the confusion. the items were later recovered. Fire Department cleared the tavern and police report notes no suspects.
Birth announcements from St. Luke’s list on January 14 and 15 multiple families welcoming a daughter or son. Include Mr. and Mrs. Pitcher 1632 Park Towne Road NE and others at 1110 24th St SE 2437 Wisconsin St SW 1410 25th St NW 2421 D Ave NE 2452 Deborah Drive SW 1500 E Ave NE Route 2 Marion.
The chief U S interroga tor said Park plans to depart Seoul on Tuesday as the Capitol Hill pay off probe continues. Acting Deputy Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti praised Park as providing valuable first hand information. The five team members will continue questioning on the third day of the inquiry.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription pricing for mail and carrier delivery, notes weekday and Sunday editions, and provides regional pricing for other states and U.S. territories. It states exclusive AP republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
On this date in 1974 the White House rejected claims that President Nixon personally erased any portions of the Watergate tapes, defending the administration's stance and prompting continued questions about the recording controversy.
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