23 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1978
Page
1
Ann Schrader profiles a woman who has beaten a combined drug and alcohol habit in a feature on page 6A. Marion shows robust property growth in annual reports with lower fire losses than last year on page 14A. Dawn Chapman argues for preserving old buildings in a column on page 11A.
Tama County man recalls 1894 orphan train voyage from New York and shares experiences in a companion review of a book inspired by his story. Also features a feature on the Italian community in Oelwein and its changing fortunes.
Two Eastern Iowa leaders of the American Agriculture Movement discuss current plans and actions following the farm strike. They detail objectives, outreach, and anticipated activities as the movement seeks broader support and policy change.
Cedar Rapids drives growth with three covered centers opening next year as major malls expand nationwide at about 30 per year. The trend reshapes local economies and consumer options across states.
A summer reading program run by the College Community School District is described. Page 30 notes one of two homes opening for public display during Decorah’s Nordic Festival. Page 10C provides related details.
Columnist Dorothy Sapp notes a Marion gas station earns compliments for its landscaping. The piece appears on Page 14C and highlights curb appeal and aesthetic improvements.
Five Cedar Rapids homes will host a garden tour next Sunday inviting residents and visitors to view listed gardens. The event highlights local horticulture scenes and offers a chance to explore distinctive landscape designs across the city.
In Norway, Jefferson battles Kennedy in a Class 2-A district baseball matchup. The article notes schedule progress with thirty-five runs across three remaining games.
Late news sections and notices cover Marion and ArdTown. editorial and death notices feature on pages 3A and 14A. Classifieds span Iown, Farm, and Poll sections with extensive want ads across pages 1F to 18F.
In Pontiac Illinois a prison riot at the Pontiac State Prison left three guards dead and six injured. About 600 inmates overran the overcrowded facility in the heat of the day. Tear gas cleared sections of the prison and authorities reported all prisoners accounted for.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat said the expansionist aims of Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin block peace. He argued peace can be achieved quickly but rejects land and sovereignty concessions. Sadat spoke on the 26th anniversary of the Egyptian military’s overthrow of King Farouk as El Arish proposal discussions surfaced.
State Sen. James Redmond, a Democrat from the 13th District, said Saturday he is dropping out of his bid for re election to devote more time to his law practice. He narrowly beat Walter McNamara in the June primary and Art Kudart remains the Republican contender for November. Redmond 35 has a history including a 1978 arrest and a pending appeal for interfering with an Urbandale policeman.
The FTC opened an inquiry into whether Miller Brewing ads for Lowenbrau imply the beer is the original German import. Anheuser Busch raised the issue, noting U S rights since 1974 mean product and formula differ from the historic Munich beer. The agency also asked the BATF to revise its policy on comparative beer advertising.
Our minister says serving the Lord may not pay much, but the retirement benefits are out of this world. Local readers are reminded that spiritual rewards outpace earthly wages.
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