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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1978

Page

2

Fluoride mouth rinse study cuts school tooth decay

Dr James Carlos of the National Institute of Dental Research reports a two year, 17 community trial showing a weekly mouth rinse with a dilute fluoride solution reducing cavities by up to 46 percent among 75 000 children. The program costs about 50 cents per child per school year and could benefit up to 20 million U S school children.

Washington UPI James Carlos National Institute of Dental Research Dental Research Institute Carlos United States

Korchnoi Defiant At World Chess Championship Opening

Viktor Korchnoi appeared at the opening in Baguio City defying the Swiss flag on his lapel and seated during the Soviet anthem for champion Anatoly Karpov. President Marcos declared the match open as Korchnoi won the right to move first by taking a white pawn from Karpov.

Baguio City Philippines Viktor Korchnoi Anatoly Karpov Ferdinand Marcos Korchnoi Karpov FIDE Soviet Union Switzerland

Byrd Says Young On Last Strike Over Prisoner Comment

Senate Leader Robert Byrd warns UN Ambassador Andrew Young that one more irresponsible statement could cost him his job under President Carter. Byrd made the remark on Face the Nation after Young claimed hundreds of political prisoners exist in the United States.

Washington Senate Robert Byrd Andrew Young Young Byrd U.N Carter United States

Texas Heat Wave Claims Dozens as Temperatures Surpass Records

Dallas records show two weeks of extreme heat with new highs. Over five days a dozen people died of heat stroke in the city. On Sunday, the 15th consecutive day above 100 degrees, seven more deaths were attributed to heat stroke by the Dallas County medical examiner.

Dallas Texas

Carter arms sale policy stymied by international realities

Brookings Institution finds Carter administration’s effort to restrict overseas arms sales is blocked by global dynamics. The study labels Carter's arms policy as questionable and suggests the record may mirror Ford's due to similar readings of U.S. interests. It notes 45 sales requests to Congress totaling 4.1 billion dollars within months of May 1977 pledge.

Washington Carter Brookings Institution Ford U.S Congress

Talmadge seeks changes to Social Security tax plan

Senator Herman Talmadge of Georgia proposes amendments to last year’s Social Security tax increases. The measures aim to cut future tax rates, allow tax-deductible contributions on income tax returns, curb excessive cost of living benefit boosts, and extend coverage to Congress and other federal employees.

Washington UPI Herman Talmadge D-Ga Talmadge Congress

Fusion energy timetable hints at 2005 start

Officials say first thermonuclear fusion power in the United States will not arrive before 2005 with an estimated $14 billion remaining cost. The U S has already spent over $2 billion on fusion research and Carter plans a $500 million budget request. No breakthroughs yet but steady lab progress supports continuing the program.

Washington Carter United States

Amway Judge Rules Price Fixing by Amway Corp

FTC Administrative Law Judge James Timony found Amway Corp illegally fixed prices and allocated customers among distributors. He ordered the company to stop price fixing but declined to rule on other allegations from the 1975 complaint and kept remaining restrictions intact. The ruling is not final and may be reviewed by the FTC.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Amway Corp James Timony Amway FTC Timony

Tragedy Near Mexico City Kills Ten in Tanker Crash

A propane tanker crash north of Mexico City leaves 10 dead and 150 injured after skidding on a rain slick highway. Traffic pileup includes two buses and several trucks as flames engulf the wreckage near Queretaro.

Mexico City Queretaro

Births and incidents logged in Mercy area notices

Birth announcements list several newborns with parental names and addresses including Mercy dated July 14 to July 16. The section also records multiple emergency incidents across Marion and nearby areas such as medical emergencies, car fuel issues, false alarms, a boat tip at Cedar Lake, and other calls under investigation with times and locations.

Fifth Ave 19Th Ave Hawkeye Downs Exhibition Hall First Street F Avenue Ellis Boulevard Bowling St Deborah Drive Coldstream Avenue Railroad Tracks Cedar Lake First Ave E Ave

Weather and river stage update for region

Sunday high temperatures and overnight lows noted with a forecast of partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday. Chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Friday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. River levels show Coralville Lake and Mississippi near flood stages with multiple stations reporting measurements and recent falls.

Joint military aircraft maintenance proposed in three services

A congressional report urges consolidating Army Navy and Air Force aircraft maintenance under a single manager to cut duplication and boost efficiency. The GAO did not specify expected savings. Also noted is Arco Idaho becoming the first town to receive all power from atomic energy in 1955.

Tehran Iran Pars Sabzevar Washington Army Navy Air Force General Accounting Office Arco Idaho

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