Snowstorm alters commute and halts New York offices
The nation faces a major snowstorm blanketing New York City, forcing an office worker to an unorthodox commute. wire service article on this page notes storm impact, with a photo on the Picture Page. An additional stock list delay shifts business news to page 17. A grain elevator explosion kills one. spontaneous combustion is suspected.
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New York City
Manhattan
Wire Service
Extra Business News
Revisions in federal health planning rules
The article discusses possible changes to federal health planning rules to reflect regional health needs. It notes critical views of Democratic leadership and mentions state speed limit law revisions advocated by Rep. Wally Horn. It also reports city land use for 72 housing units in Oak Hill and a spike in robberies in the southeast quadrant.
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Wally Horn
Oak Hill
Weekend Getaways and Church News Mix in Local Pages
Travel agencies push sunny weekend trips while hotels offer local vacation packages. At St Paul Lutheran Church Postville a member’s death is noted as listeners hear details. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity observed despite ecumenical setback notes. Weather: cloudy with light snow tonight and Saturday. low 5 to 10 below, Saturday high in the mid teens.
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Postville
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Question to Doctor: live with or live without
A middle aged man asks his doctor whether his current ailment is something he must endure or remove from his life. The exchange frames the dilemma between chronic condition management and potential cure.
Iowa ERA backers weigh replacement language
Backers in Des Moines consider dropping national ERA wording for Iowa style amendment aimed at equal rights. The substitute, backed by Sen. Minnette Doderer and other Democrats, promises similar impact while addressing opponents' fears. Critics warn it could affect national ERA momentum.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Carter
Shimanek
House
New York Buried by Major Snowstorm Across Region
A powerful Atlantic storm blanketed the East with heavy snow. New York City faced a state of emergency as more than a foot fell, closing airports LaGuardia Kennedy and Newark, and stalling traffic. Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Tennessee reported closures, with governors and officials urging cleanup.
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Atlantic Coast
New York City
New York
LaGuardia
Kennedy
Newark
Manhattan
New York and
American Stock Exchanges
New Jersey Turnpike
Turnpike
Long Island Expressway
Long Island
Washington
Dulles
Philadelphia
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Harrisburg
Louisiana
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
Carter pushes economy focus with 25 billion tax cut plan
President Carter frames the nations recovery as sound while pressing Congress for a 25 billion tax cut to combat unemployment inflation and the trade deficit. He seeks bipartisan backing, notes no bold new programs, and urges energy driven gains with tempered applause from the House.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Congress
Iowans Enjoy State of the Union Celebration
President and Mrs. Carter hosted about 700 Iowa guests at the White House after his State of the Union address. Despite severe weather, more than 100 Hawkeye celebrants traveled to Capitol Hill by morning for a coffee gathering with Danish rolls, showcasing Iowa affection.
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Washington
Carter
Iowa
White House
Georgia
Hawkeye State
Capitol Hill
Carter proposes $25 billion tax cut to curb inflation
President Carter unveils an economic plan pairing a $25 billion tax cut this year with a voluntary anti inflation program relying on business and labor restraint. He says 96 percent of taxpayers would receive tax relief, with a typical family of four earning $15 000 gaining about 258 dollars. The plan aims to cut unemployment to between 6.1 and 5.5 percent by year end 1979 and keeps potential additional tax cuts under review.
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Washington
Carter
U.S
Congress
Flu Bug Hits Cedar Rapids Schools Absentees Surge
Cedar Rapids schools report a flu surge with absentee rates three times normal. Wilson Junior High records 150 absent, McKinley 160 last Monday and 109 today, Franklin 125 today, Roosevelt about 50 absent, Harding near average rise, Taft above normal. Charles Beusch cites middle junior high as indicator of a high flu season.
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Cedar Rapids
Wilson
McKinley Junior High
Franklin Junior High
Roosevelt
Harding
Taft Junior High School
Charles Beusch
Year’s rise in prices at 6.8 percent
The Labor Department reported consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in December and 6.8 percent for 1977. The rise matched Carter administration expectations, up from 4.8 percent in 1976, with higher food prices and severe winter weather blamed for the acceleration.
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Washington
Labor Department
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