28 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1977
Page
1
The Red Cross sets up a base at Americana nursing home to coordinate emergency aid and monitor calls if disaster hits. Meanwhile Cedar Rapids hosts 500 Model A Fords expected through week’s end, seen in town and on Picture Page.
Marion official and Iowa House majority leader criticizes Governor Ray saying the myth of him as a progressive leader must be broken. The item appears on page 5A of the edition.
Reader seeks quality dining with good service and fair prices and finds a note directing to Page 8B for details. The snippet hints at a feature or advertorial promoting a restaurant. No specific names or locations are provided in the readable text.
Dr. Neil Solomon notes eye burns from electric combs are the largest hazard. The article appears on page 6B.
President Carter stated Israel’s legalization of three West Bank settlements creates obstacles to peace while expressing optimism for Arab-Israeli talks. He announced progress toward a comprehensive nuclear test ban and outlined welfare and FBI director plans, stressing cautious stance on Palestinian issues and Geneva talks.
State Sen. James Redmond charges Gov. Robert Ray bypassed the legislature by waiting to veto a county contracting bill until July 10. Redmond sent a July 25 letter asking Ray to invalidate the veto by Aug. 8 or face court action to involve the judiciary.
North Slope crude oil en route to the trans Alaska pipeline faced a fifth halt after a federal order stopped progress 15 miles from the southern terminal. Officials cited 14 questioned welds inside the terminal as faulty per federal standards, drawing sharp responses from Alyeska.
In Lawndale Illinois two large black birds reportedly attacked a group of children and tried to lift a 70 pound boy named Marian Lowe off the ground. Residents describe eight foot wingspans and white neck rings while officials consider turkeys or king vultures as possible culprits.
Eight people were bound and shot execution style in a suburban Carol City home. Six men died. a 24 year old woman and a 45 year old man survived with non fatal or serious injuries. Three suspects posing as utility inspectors fled in a rented Ford Thunderbird. Police seek motive and the gunmen.
A kite touching a power line started a brush fire in Santa Barbara that burned 740 acres, damaged or destroyed 385 homes, injured 22 people, and forced about 3,000 evacuations. Officials said the blaze was controlled after Tuesday night’s start, with hot spots being tamped down.
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