Weather and power outages hit several states and regions
Heavy snow and ice paralyzed Kentucky and parts of Illinois and Ohio with salt and plows in use. Cincinnati logged over 11 inches of snow while Missouri and Indiana faced utility strains as Long Island endured days of outages.
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Public polls show Carter confidence at new low
A nationwide NYT CBS poll of 1599 adults finds 81 percent doubt Carter can curb inflation, 74 percent doubt he can balance the budget, and 54 percent doubt he can reduce unemployment. Job approval falls from 66 percent at inauguration to 51 percent now.
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New York
Carter
New York Times
CBS News
Congress
Births and marriages notice from Cedar Rapids area
Births listed for Mercy, St Luke's and local families with names and addresses. Marriage licenses include multiple couples from Cedar Rapids. Fire calls reported as alarms and resuscitation events with locations and times.
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Steven L. Stoecker
Theresa C. Gier
Frank C. Novak
Florence M. Baker
Cedar Rapids
Humphrey may be asked to fill Senate seat interim
Washington reports say Muriel Humphrey could be asked by Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich to serve as interim U S senator until a special election. The suggestion may come after a brief waiting period, with no firm decision yet made public.
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UPI
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Senate
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Rudy Perpich
Humphrey
Government eases hospital standards easing rural closures
The U S government withdrew two proposed national hospital standards seen as threats to small rural and community hospitals and maternity wards. Health Secretary Joseph Califano released revised national health planning guidelines to improve care and cut costs. The guidelines relax occupancy rules and exempt rural facilities from a 2000 baby per year obstetrics requirement.
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Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
United States
Weekend Weather Outlook With Snow Chance
The forecast calls for fair and cold conditions Friday then warmer with a chance of snow on Saturday and Sunday. Highs start in the 5 to 15 degree range below Friday, rising to the 20s by Sunday, with lows from 5 to 15 below Friday to 5 to 15 above by Sunday. Other regions show high temperatures Tuesday and overnight lows with precipitation amounts.
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U S Personal Income Hits Postwar High in 1977
The Commerce Department reports personal income rose 11.1 percent in 1977, the largest annual gain since 1973, aided by farm payments under the 1977 Food and Agriculture Act. December income rose 1.1 percent, weighed down by the coal strike.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette details and rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1863, lists address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and notes subscription pricing for various regions, with carrier and Sunday editions. It specifies no male subscriptions in carrier areas and notes AP exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
Life expectancy reaches 72.5 years in 1975
Washington report to Congress notes Americans live longer and spend more on health care. Life expectancy for a child born in 1975 rose to 72.5 years, a 1.6 year gain, while the 1975 death rate fell to 8.9 per 1,000, the Health, Education and Welfare Department said.
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United States
Income advances outpace rising college costs says CBO
The Congressional Budget Office reports family income has grown faster than college costs in recent years and outlines alternatives to a tuition tax credit. Options include guaranteed student loans, guaranteed parent loans, expanded aid for low to middle income students, a cheaper tax credit, and tax deferral on education expenses.
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