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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1977
Page
1
A discussion on children learning to cope alone through imagined companions and the values parents instill. Also mentions a $1,000 bonanza idea and a feature explaining krill, its appearance, and uses. French butchers differ from American ones, signaling changing times for consumers.
The Cedar Rapids Citizens Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse asks Job Service of Iowa to investigate unemployment claims of former executive director William Harnish. The case lingers over plea bargaining while the judicial system risks collapse without it.
A weather brief reports chances of rain tonight with lows in the mid 70s and sunny conditions Thursday with highs in the upper 80s. It adds a political jab about cheap politicians and tax bills, closing with copyright.
Postmaster General Benjamin Bailor urged the USPS board to consider a 13 cent citizen rate for personal letters even if overall business rates rise to 16 cents next spring. He noted potential $500 million yearly savings from ending Saturday mail, but offered no recommendation. President Carter backs the 13 cent private letter rate, Bailor supported as in the public interest. The board delayed final action until Monday, with rate decisions and Saturday delivery changes needing the rate commission.
Stanley Ginsberg 46 resigns from Linn County Board of Supervisors citing time demands from his personal business. Replacement to be appointed by a panel including county auditor, clerk of district court and county recorder. Ginsberg served 21½ years as supervisor and denies political pressure.
Sixteen of Williams jury pool approved for possible duty in Linn district court as of noon Wednesday after questioning 19 potential jurors. Defense has used one peremptory challenge and signaled possibilities of showing another man committed the crime. Williams, 33, also known as Anthony Erthel Williams, faces retrial for the 1968 Urbandale girl Pamela Sue Powers sex slaying. his 1969 Polk County conviction was voided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Iowa conservation commission, after a 60 vote, approved a mourning dove hunting season running September 3 to 25 with a daily limit of 10 and a possession limit of 20. Shooting hours are sunrise to sunset statewide. director Fred Priewert said legislative approval may be required.
Ely, a three year old named Andy Parker, was missing for nearly 12 hours after wandering in a cornfield east of his home. David Parker, Linn County sheriff's deputies, volunteers, and fire fighters conducted an extensive search with helicopters overhead. Andy was found at the east end of the 75 acre field to a crowd cheering at dawn.
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