16 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1978
Page
1
City Hall notes discuss a proposed dog ordinance drawing debate among residents and officials. The item appears in the newspaper’s page 4A section, with other features on bankruptcy and public services coverage later pages.
Rural Iowa crime and prevention methods are explored, the new Upper Iowa University president is interviewed, Fayette hosts touring artists this week, and detasseling remains a traditional teen job across the state.
The article introduces the first of a four part series on suicide with the question why. It notes the topic appears on page 1C and discusses pages 1C and 2C for related items about aging books and a special summer class for grade school children.
Les and Gwen Oliver of Williamsburg have begun a home beautification project, highlighting improvements and curb appeal efforts. The note appears on page 11C.
A day of local events invites visitors to Pioneer Village Festival with a debut of Plays in the Park featuring Rip Van Winkle on page 1D and additional listings across the edition. The issue highlights a Cedar Rapids woman featured in Eastern Iowa Recipes and notes cultural happenings including Madama Butterfly in Iowa City this week and a feature on squid dining trends.
Jeff Gnagg stands out as a key figure in the Metro Youth Football League highlighting dedication, leadership, and athletic development across the league. His influence helps organize games, mentor players, and promote sportsmanship among teams.
President Carter reprimanded U N Ambassador Andrew Young for saying there are hundreds perhaps thousands of political prisoners in the United States. White House aide Jody Powell said Young apologized and Carter avoided resignation questions. Carter defended West Berlin defense and reunification goals while calling the Berlin Wall a wasteland and pressed for a reunited Germany.
The Iowa Legislature passed a usury measure raising the mortgage ceiling to about 10.5 percent with a sunset provision and a related urban revitalization bill dying as the Senate adjourned at 11:52 p.m. The House approved the measure 80-14 and the Senate 35-12. A joint conference panel crafted the floating rate formula and anti redlining protections. Governor Ray expected to sign.
BON Germany February summit aims for a modest, nonbinding set of medium term plans to bolster the world economy. Carter and Schmidt shelved energy and dollar tensions to avoid midterm consequences while pursuing potential reflation measures.
Dr. Barry Bosworth challenged strong objections to Carter's beef import rise. Mondale backed the move as balancing consumer and producer needs. Seven of 15 mids western governors criticized the decision and urged reversal, citing damage to the domestic market during a livestock slump. Iowa Gov. Ray was absent due to legislative session.
Iowa City man Gerry Slaughter 24 died at Mercy Hospital after being struck during the first lap of a late model heat at Hawkeye Downs Speedway Friday night. Verlin Eaker of Mechanicsville, the unconscious driver, was treated and released. others injured included Carol Krueger and Robert Walton.
Weather clears to partly cloudy through Monday with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and overnight lows around the upper 60s. A reflective note warns that expressway exits eventually affect everyone.
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