03 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1978
Page
1
First results from The Gazette reveal dozens of winners across farm animals and fine arts at the All Iowa Fair. Photos show prize animals, with page references to 4A and 7A for the results and coverage. The paper also teases a straw poll and a feature on daredevil stunts at the racetrack on page 4A.
City officials indicate a reduced number of Independence Day displays this year with remaining shows to be watched for specific safety and viewing tips. Page 4A.
A Davenport resident known as a daring adventurer lost his life during a canoe excursion described as bold. The incident was reported on page 8A with sparse details available.
A man has been charged with homicide in the smuggling death of his brother in law. The items reference the incident on page 2A and mention Beverly Hines and Des Moines in passing. The Harris Survey question about U S quality of life appears on page 6A and lights out in San Francisco on page 12A.
Report notes the pair has revealed their honeymoon itinerary with locations and dates on Page 12A. The announcement highlights the couple's destination choices and timing.
A critic calls the Jon Voight Jane Fonda Bruce Dern drama Coming Home a heavy but pointed Viet Nam War commentary. Another page 10A review follows for All Things Bright and Beautiful about a country veterinarian in England.
Dixie congressmen describe a Southern farmer who refused a federal subsidy. He declares I will have no part of a U.S. Grant, signaling opposition to federal aid amid political tension in the region.
In Hyden Kentucky Richard Nixon outlines a possible role as an adviser to Republicans and Democrats, signaling a shift from exile toward influence on foreign policy. He praises a strong America and notes his intent to offer views when asked while avoiding traditional politics.
The Supreme Court struck down Ohio's death penalty as unconstitutional for limiting mercy factors. It also upheld a broadcast ban on dirty words and left intact rulings granting damages to 1,200 May Day arrestees in Washington. Court adjourned until October.
The court divided over reversing death sentences for Sandra Lockett and Willie Bell. Justices Burger Stewart Powell Stevens joined, Marshall opposed. White and Blackmun urged limiting factors, Rehnquist pressed defense hearing rights. Ohio statute described as rigid and blaming for mandatory death penalties.
The U S Commerce Department index of leading economic indicators fell 0.1 percent in May the first decline since January signaling a possible slower growth rate in the second half of 1978. Data show five components declined including average workweek and new orders while three rose and two were unchanged.
Vice President Mondale said Egyptian President Sadat agreed to resume direct peace talks with Israel. Sadat plans to send Foreign Minister Kamel to London for a July conference with Moshe Dayan and Cyrus Vance, with an alternate site in El Arish.
The Gazette will be issued Tuesday morning and readers are urged to start their Fourth of July activities with it. Obituaries and other material must be submitted to the newsroom by 9 tonight.
American reporters Craig Whitney of The New York Times and Harold Piper of The Baltimore Sun told Judge L E Almazov they would not take part in the Moscow civil slander trial accusing them of slandering a government TV station. The judge postponed the trial to July 18.
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