15 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1978
Page
1
Amateur radio enthusiasts describe a productive field day using homemade gear and extensive effort. The note mentions a two wheel vehicle with many extras priced roughly seven hundred to one thousand dollars, pointing readers to pages 10A and 13A for details.
The latest Page 5A report urges Missouri readers to review recent hunting news and safety guidance before the season. It highlights changes, warnings, and practical tips for hunters planning trips in the state.
Page 9A notes vegetarian meals and sandwiches are available to Eastern Iowans with guidance on where to find them. The item underscores local options and accessibility for meatless eating.
The Cedar Rapids paper previews a release granting access to over a million genealogical books and records. It highlights upcoming features across sections including Page 8A with church questions and Page 11A advising a reader on shower gifts. The Gazette’s Mike Deupree reviews F.L.S.T. as flawed yet watchable with Hot Lead and Cold Feet drawing crowds. The stock market shows its strongest showing in a month as noted on Page 5B.
Weather outlook shows fair skies through Sunday with highs in the mid to upper 80s and nightly lows around the mid 60s across the area.
A brief notice notes an incident where an overweight load was found empty in pockets and unloaded. The event underscores a humorous or ironic situation tied to pocket contents and weight constraints.
Striking Cleveland police end 19 hour walkout after court stay on 13 officers who refused to patrol public housing. Judge Corrigan imposes fines on police unions and orders arbitration with suspended officers. Louisville firefighters return after 13 hour walkout as National Guard stands by. Philadelphia public workers strike 19,600 city employees amid contract talks.
President Carter pressed the Soviet Union to join the West in developing broad based detente while pledging to maintain Western strength. He voiced support for dissidents, criticized trials, and emphasized NATO unity during a Bonn visit with Helmut Schmidt.
Five people were hurt when a late model stock car veered into spectators in the Hawkeye Downs infield during the first lap of the third late model heat. One person was in critical condition, another in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. Driver Verlin Baker was treated at Mercy for a bruised shoulder and elbow. Witnesses described the chaotic scene as the car struck two bystanders and Baker seemed unconscious on arrival.
The Senate postponed the first section of President Carter’s energy package after Sen. Harrison Schmitt said he would filibuster. Democratic leaders expect to push the measure on Tuesday, denying Carter a political win before the Bonn economic summit.
The House and Senate conferees in Des Moines backed a plan to tie mortgage interest ceilings to 10 year government bond yields and banned points in loan agreements. The panel approved a 2 percentage point spread above bonds as the rate. Sen. Gene Glenn questioned the method, Rep. Ned Chiodo supported the compromise. Page 3A.
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