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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1977

Page

18

Neutron Bomb Prospects Spark Soviet Pressure

Washington reports Moscow intensified its critique of U S neutron bomb development as Carter weighs production. Nevada underground tests confirmed with officials noting tests precede production. The White House will decide after studies due mid August on a weapon aimed at deterring a Soviet invasion with limited blast but extended radiation.

Washington Moscow U.S Carter Nevada Tass Yuri Kornilov White House

Carter signals normalizing ties with mainland China

President Carter told new ambassador Leonard Woodcock that normalizing relations with the People's Republic of China is important while denying severing formal ties with Taiwan. The pair met in the Cabinet Room as Woodcock prepares to depart for Beijing.

Washington China Carter Taiwan People’s Republic of China Leonard Woodcock Woodcock United Auto Workers

Jail Fire Kills Inmate in Rockville Detention Cell

In Rockville Indiana flames engulfed the jail’s second floor killing inmate Earl Decker who police say started the blaze about 30 minutes after arrest for disorderly conduct. Six other inmates were evacuated as the 80 year old Parke county jail burned.

Rockville Ind Earl Decker Parke County Decker

Carter's federal reorganization plan delayed to July 17

President Carter struggles with Washington reorganization his aim to submit a plan for his personal staff and the Executive Office of the President by mid July slips. Spokesman Rex Granum says the plan may not be ready until the week of July 17.

Washington Carter Georgia Congress Rex Granum

Skeleton Found Behind House Linked to Trash Bag Murders

In Los Angeles authorities unearthed a skeleton behind a house once occupied by two men charged in two murders and suspected in 26 more. Sheriff’s Lt. Ed Douglas said Patrick Kearney led investigators to the lot.

Los Angeles Patrick Kearney Ed Douglas

Trail cooling in Hoffa disappearance case persists

U S Attorney Philip Van Dam says the Hoffa probe remains a high priority though optimism has faded since last year. Hoffa vanished July 30 1975 from the Machus Red Fox parking lot in Bloomfield Township Michigan. FBI says the agency spent 1 050 000 on the search through April. Six months after disappearance investigators believed Hoffa was abducted and murdered by New Jersey Teamsters figures.

Detroit Jimmy Hoffa Teamsters U.S. Justice Department U.S Philip van Dam Hoffa Bloomfield Township van Dam FBI Justice Department U.S. District Court New Jersey Maf

Congress and VA battle over 200 million Target computer plan

House and Senate clash over a proposed 200 million GAO flagged computer system for the Veterans Administration labeled risky. House backs funding for initial equipment, Senate delays citing cost and design concerns and personal data protection worries. Four Russian ships tailed near Florida coast. Bigelow and P3s track cruiser and destroyers. A Pamplona bull run ends with a 17-year-old fatality and 35 injuries near the arena.

Washington House Senate General Accounting Office Veterans Administration GAO UPI U.S Gulf of Mexico Bigelow Pentagon Jacksonville Fla Gulf

Oil pipeline resumes pumping after nitrogen leak

Alyeska Pipeline Services Co. restarts its 9 billion pipeline from Prudhoe Bay after a three day shutdown near Fairbanks caused by a nitrogen leak. Technicians found cracks in a pipe elbow at pump station No 8 and fixed the underground section before resuming flow. no oil spilled.

Fairbanks Alaska API Alyeska Arctic Ocean Alyeska Pipeline Services Co Prudhoe Bay

Acapulco Priest Excommunicated Over Lefebvre Support

The Catholic Information office reports Father Moises Carmona, parish priest of Acapulco, was excommunicated for backing rebel French Bishop Marcel Lefebvre and denouncing Pope Paul VI as an impostor. Lefebvre is expected to visit Mexico next week.

Mexico City UPI Acapulco Marcel Lefebvre Paul VI Office of Catholic Information Lefebvre Europe North America Mexico Catholic Information Office Church of Mexico Rafael Bello Ruiz Moises Carmona

Britain Guatemala agree to continue Belize talks defuse war threat

Guatemala and Britain will press on negotiations over Belize amid rising tension as Guatemalan forces mass near the 250 mile border and a British frigate patrols offshore with six vertical takeoff fighters and troops to bolster the colony’s garrison.

Guatemala City Guatemala Britain Belize Americas

Well Known Doodler Case Hides Testimony From Survivors

San Francisco police say a suspect in 14 gay murders has not been charged because three survivors of his knife attacks will not testify. The Doodler, linked to attacks from 1974 to 1975, sparked renewed interest after arrests in California for related slayings. The survivors include a well known entertainer and a diplomat who refuse to come forward.

San Francisco Roten Gilford Redondo Beach Calif Riverside Gilford

Maryland Decrees Water Cutbacks Amid Shortage

About 200 businesses and institutions in suburban Maryland face mandatory shutdowns after voluntary conservation failed. Violators risk $1,000 fines as Prince Georges and Montgomery counties order emergency measures to save roughly 12 million gallons daily. residents are urged to conserve with limited showers and essential uses while exemptions apply to homes, processors, and health facilities.

Washington Maryland Prince Georges Montgomery Robert S. McGarry The Sanitation Commission

Chinese Pilot Seeks U S Help to Save Family

Fan Yuan-yen, a Mig-9 pilot who defected to Taiwan, asks Secretary of State Cyrus Vance to help protect his wife and three children left on the mainland. He describes potential retaliation and urges media and officials to press for permission for his family to join him in Taiwan amid food shortages and travel restrictions.

Taipei Taiwan UPI Cyrus Vance China Fan Yuan-yen Chinas Republic Vance Peking Fan

Methane Blast Kills Four Miners at Virginia Shaft

In St. Charles Virginia an explosion at P P Coal Co killed four miners after methane gas levels above federal limits. Victims Bill Perkins 31 Harold Johnson 33 Harold Wells 40 and Danny Tester 29 died from heat shock and carbon monoxide. Fourteen others escaped unharmed.

ST. Charles Virginia Frank Mann Federal Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration Mann P&p Coal Co Bill Perkins Harold Johnson Harold Wells Danny Tester

Cedar Rapids public hearing on zoning changes announced

City Council will hold a hearing on July 27 1977 at 9 00 a m in City Hall Cedar Rapids to change zoning from R-2 to R-3 for Lots 1 2 and 3 Streed's First Addition at C Avenue and Old Marion Road NE and hearing on another R-? to R-36 change for Outlet No 12 of College Park Ind Add at 1505 see Point Road NE. notices publish June 29 1977. A second notice lists Linn County hearing on August 9 1976 with applications due by August 8 1977 and that Linn County is an Educ Opportunity Employer.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Jack Hart Old Marion Road hissiGter Lois M. Keller Russell Bartels College Park Linn County Point Road LINN Linn County Court Na County

Cedar Memorial Park Inc Incorporation Notice in Iowa

Cedar Memorial Park Inc has been incorporated under the Iowa Business Corporation Act with perpetual existence starting June 17 1977. It is authorized to issue 1088 shares, two classes, common at 1.00 and 1080 preferred at 1000. Initial office is 4200 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids IA 52406 with David E Linge as registered agent. Directors are Gladys Inge Schultz Carl Scott Linge Elaine R Linge Abby Scott Linge and Herman L Schultz.

Cedar Memorial Park, Inc Iowa Business Corporation Act Iowa Iowa Business Corporation First Avenue N.E Cedar Rapids David E. Linge Gladys Inge Schultz Carl Scott Linge Elaine R. Linge Abby Scott Linge Herman L. Schultz

City hearing on rezoning request for 4540 Johnson Ave NW Cedar Rapids

The City of Cedar Rapids holds a public hearing in the city council chambers to consider a rezoning petition by How and Everett Jackson for land described as 4540 Johnson Avenue NW. The description covers a parcel 350 feet south of the NW corner of the NE SE of Section 25-83-8, with defined boundary lines and a path to the public highway Cedar Rapids and Marengo Road. Any interested party may attend the hearing and present views. notice dated June 2, 1977 and published July 8 in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Cedar Rapids and Marengo Road Johnson Avenue NW Johnson Avenue M. Keller Cedar Rapids Bint of Cedar Opids Iowa Linn County Johnson Avertue Lois M. Ketler

Cedar Rapids zoning change hearing posted for Center Point Road property

City Hall Cedar Rapids Iowa posts notice of a zone change from R-2 to 36 for Leonard M West property The South 54 feet of Lot 10 Irregular Survey SE 4837 except street Location 3034 Center Point Road NE public hearing scheduled and to be heard dated June 29 1977 to appear in The Cedar Rapids Gazette July 8

Cedar Rapids Iowa Leonard M. West Center Point Road Lois M. Keller

Cedar Rapids City Amends Housing Program Application

The City of Cedar Rapids Iowa submits an amended Third Year Community Development Program application to HUD to benefit lower income families and prevent urban blight. Copies are on file at the City Clerk’s office for public review during normal hours.

City OF Cedar Rapids Iowa Department of Housing and Urban Development City Hall

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