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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1978
Page
9
City officials announce two informational budget meetings for 1978 79 in Cedar Rapids. The first on February 14 at Noelridge Park greenhouse and the second on February 16 at Taylor Elementary School library both start at 7 p.m. Citizens can learn how the budget is created and ask questions about financial policies.
Phi Delta Kappa launches a seven grant education scholarship for high school seniors pursuing teaching. Six awards of 500 dollars and one 1000 dollar prize based on essays answering the value of free public education for democracy. Deadlines March 1 with one 1000-dollar winner among finalists.
H Donald Gabriel owner of Midas Muffler Shop 3230 First Ave NE participates in the 1978 National Easter Seals drive. Midas part of IC Industries plans to raise funds through March with a goal and a televised telethon on April 12 1978. Customers contributing $1 or more receive a free muffler scarf.
Government officials say higher emission standards may raise car prices but will save money through better fuel economy and lower maintenance costs. Joan Claybrook of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes the 1981 84 model year standards could save about 590000 barrels of oil per day in 1985 and 1.2 million barrels daily by 1995 with 22 24 26 and 27 mpg targets.
Poet educator and black rights advocate Haki R. Madhubuti will headline Cornell College Black Awareness Week February 5 to 11. He will speak February 11 at 1 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. Events include a church service, film screenings, a soul meal, and an evening of Black Arts showcasing dance music and poetry. Madhubuti, founder of Third World Press, has edited Black Books Bulletin and led positive education initiatives in Chicago.
Parade article warns readers about credit reports and credit scoring. It outlines what data lenders access and how inaccuracies can affect creditworthiness. It advises regularly reviewing reports from major bureaus and correcting errors promptly.
Cedar Rapids police will crack down on speeding and running stop signs in weeks ahead. Safety Commissioner Bergen says accidents rose 17 percent in 1977, cites radar monitoring on Friday and Saturday nights, and tests a two-car patrol shift after midnight. He blames weather for over driving and notes the plan is probationary for a couple weeks.
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