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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1979
Page
8
The AAA Motor Club of Iowa reports adequate gasoline supplies across Iowa and eight other Midwestern states with little change from last week. Michigan leads in open stations while Iowa restricts sales more than others, as night access dwindles outside metro areas.
Gov. Ray shakes up Iowa Civil Rights Commission by not reappointing chairman Gretchen Bataille and commissioner Rev. Eugene Williams. Annette Pieper and Alfredo Parrish named to four year terms. Also, Thomas Mann Jr. seeks Democratic nomination to replace Sen. Earl Willits who resigns to head state farm division.
About 150 people gathered at the Johnson County Fairground to protest a May 15 park policy at Sugar Bottom Recreational Area. Army Corps officials pledged to revisit restrictions on beach boat ramp and grounds, with a decision due mid July.
Independent truckers across Iowa return to the road after leaders meet with Mississippi Governor Cliff Finch about concerns. Iowa groups report some drivers will stay out longer while others resume runs as talks focus on a six point program including fuel surcharges and national weight limits.
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