24 Jan 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1979
Page
1
A noted performer known for his upbeat stage persona expands his reach abroad, signaling plans to perform in China and connect with new audiences. Local press notes his current touring schedule and upcoming appearances.
Neighborhood demonstrations failed to stop a proposed 66 unit apartment building for the elderly and handicapped. Police warned of potential trouble in southeast Cedar Rapids where two people were wounded on Tuesday, indicating rising tensions near the site.
Linn County cites economy and efficiency in merging two mental health related departments. A separate Iowa Supreme Court ruling states a felon need not admit to certain facts in at least one case. The Midwest faces snow while Florida and Louisiana contend with different weather woes. Cesar Chavez overturns a union negotiators decision. A fact finders recommendations win broad support at College Community Education Association. Slim Gourmet features a pasta dish at 145 calories per serving.
Thursday columnist Smith Hemp argues the situation in Iran will deteriorate before improving, asserting a grim near-term trajectory. He cites regional tensions and internal pressures to forecast deeper turmoil and greater instability.
A simple local shop offers linen tablecloths and napkins along with paper placemats bearing ads for nearby businesses. The rest of the note hints at weather and a general remark on computers doing more work than people because they never stop to answer the phone.
Storms push Cedar Rapids to about 42 inches this winter with DeWitt at 65 inches. Road crews struggle with drifting and equipment shortages while Linn County roads remain largely blocked. Interstate 80 and regional highways face closures amid eight foot drifts and canopy and dairy roof collapses add to damage.
December CPI up 0.6 percent helped by lower California property taxes after Prop 13 but food costs rose 0.8 percent. Annual CPI rose 9 percent for 1978, the largest in four years, with housing up 9.9 percent and medical care 8.8 percent.
In Des Moines the Iowa House considers delaying the nickel deposit law on most beverage containers for one year. Sponsor Arlin Danker cites costs of switching and impact on border counties as key concerns. Rep. Johnson backs delay to study consumer costs and border-state relief.
President Carter calls for inflation fighting through austerity with Congress and asks business labor and lawmakers to unite. Leaders express support but split on defense cuts and priorities while SALT II moves forward with verifiable oversight.
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