17 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1978
Page
1
A new household hints column, Polly's Pointers, debuts today on the comic page. The publication highlights readers’ tips and practical advice for everyday chores and home management.
The GOP asserts a federal ruling favors party contributions to candidates, signaling a potential shift in campaign finance rules. Page 8A.
Weather brief notes a chance of thunderstorms tonight with a severe storm possible and a low around 70. Tuesday remains partly cloudy and cooler with a continued risk of thunderstorms and an upper 80s high. Rain chances are about 50 percent tonight and 40 percent Tuesday.
An employee notes the new highest tax deduction from his paycheck and asserts it is part of a continuing program to handicap the hired. The remark reflects concern over tax policy impacts on workers and payroll deductions.
In Bonn the leaders of seven major industrial democracies reach a two day accord to boost global growth and inflation control. Carter pledges U S oil import cuts while Germany and Japan back increased production and lower trade barriers. No short term pledges in final declaration.
A 25 member delegation from Mainland China will visit the Iowa State Fair on August 19 as part of a five day Des Moines tour ending August 21. Led by the assistant agriculture minister, the group aims to study mechanized farming with a focus on hog production and will visit Pioneer Seed Corn and Hy-Line facilities, Iowa State University, and several central Iowa farms.
Court orders against walkouts in Louisville and Philadelphia faced defiance as fire and prison worker unions challenged rulings. Across Memphis and New York City crews considered tougher actions while Louisville guards awaited a new order. Municipal labor unrest spread with potential arbitration talks in Memphis and a wage dispute threatening layoffs in Philadelphia.
Oklahoma City police report six workers were murdered during a late night robbery at Sirloin Stockade in Southern Hills. Four victims were teenagers. over $1,000 taken from the safe. The bodies, found by manager Mike Click, were believed to be executed after being forced into a walk in freezer and then shot. Investigators say multiple suspects possible but no clear leads or arrests. The restaurant sits near Interstate 240 with possible planning noted by detectives. Names of the dead included David Lindsay 17 David Salzman 16 Anthony Teu 17 Isaac Freeman 56 and Louis Zacharias 40 plus Terri M Horst.
Federal troops could sort mail and some deliveries might be halted as talks between the Postal Service and three unions stall past their midnight deadline. Social Security checks may be picked up at offices for 23.7 million pensioners, while a no-layoff clause and wage demands face resistance amid inflation fears.
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