02 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1978
Page
1
City Hall Report notes local officials consider building a ground transportation center in Cedar Rapids. An Outlooks piece from Cornell College faculty member urges legislation directing Iowa resources to cultural preservation.
Iowa exporters hear officials discuss national export policies aimed at reducing the trade deficit. The College Community schools seek direction under their new superintendent, with the outlook revealed in the report card on page 12A.
Eastern Iowa residents face multiple fairs this summer with guides published across pages 1B and 7B. The feature highlights a nostalgic chimney sweep in formal attire along with weekend getaway ideas by lakes or rivers.
The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act draws nationwide controversy, while Linn County reports little dispute as the program proceeds. A Fourth of July reminder highlights the endangered American Eagle.
A historic home built in 1915 near Monticello remains inhabited by the same family. Dorothy Sapp writes about a Cedar Rapids cherry orchard in her gardening column on pages 11C and 14C respectively.
Residents of local care centers and nursing homes give back by volunteering, sharing time and support with others in the community. Their efforts highlight civic engagement and intergenerational connections across Marion and surrounding areas.
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp warns Congress that 1.3 million workers could lose benefits as private pension plans face solvency problems within a decade. If 160 multi employer plans fail, the federal insurance system would bear billions in unpaid benefits, prompting calls to raise premiums and revise regulation.
DES MOINES The Iowa Senate rejected a take it or leave it plan on the 9 percent home loan interest cap and voted to return in two weeks to start from scratch on the issue. Leaders warned patience may wear thin as lawmakers head into a July reconvening with signals of limited progress.
A governor's advisory panel reviews a proposal to have Iowa state government oversee hospital rate increases. The plan, backed by the Iowa Hospital Association and insurers, would create a cooperative rate review board with state involvement to address rising health care costs and potential antitrust issues.
Cedar Rapids Sweet Adelines members and their children gather sweet clover at the Kraus winery in Amana for wine making. This marks the trio of years the group has carried out the pick in the field.
A 62-member group from Camp Good Health helped start the All Iowa Fair with free carnival rides and a Festus appearance by Ken Curtis in two shows. The youths toured fair buildings, sharing varied expressions as they enjoyed the opening noon Saturday. Page 2A has the full story and another photo.
A Cedar Rapids group gains ownership of the 408 unit Park Towne apartment complex on 42nd Street east of Center Point Road NE after a sequence of sales described as financing arrangements. The smaller 44 unit Northland Avenue complex sold for 720000 to a Cedar Rapids trio and then to Park Towne Community.
Weather brief notes thunderstorm risk early today with potential severity. Skies clear to partly cloudy later, humidity easing. Highs mid to upper 80s, overnight lows near 70.
A historic ship headed from Hong Kong carried a shipment of yo yos before sinking. The vessel reportedly went down 164 times, prompting investigations into the incident and its cargo.
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