29 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1978
Page
1
A craftsman builds a Korean warship replica and a locomotive model. Readers note pages 12A and 4A highlight these items and a long cross-town bicycle tour. Deer hunters are urged to mark August 28 on their calendars.
The note indicates no buyers yet for the advertised offer that includes a free vacation. Details are scarce on the remaining terms and eligibility, but the signal is a stalled sales push with the incentive not drawing interest.
A white suited visitor with a red Bible and a whistle of blessings draws eyes on Picture Page in the Cedar Rapids scene. The piece notes his strong stand on gospel music and public appeal amid a broader review of local culture.
A leading national health insurance proponent criticizes President Carter s approach to health reform. The article notes debates on strategy and potential outcomes for the plan s chances.
Jefferson High School earns a spot in the state baseball tournament as details from the Page 1B report outline the regional progress and key performances continuing into the postseason.
The weather updates predict mainly partly cloudy skies with a chance of early morning thundershowers. Highs near 80 followed by cooler conditions tonight and Sunday with lows in the mid to upper fifties.
Federal Reserve Chairman G William Miller called for a second phase of anti inflation measures targeting basic industries such as steel and autos. He proposed self imposed wage and price guidelines through labor management councils, submitted to government for debate, avoiding government mandates. He warned inflation at 7 percent or higher for another year and stressed his influence over money supply and interest rates.
U S intelligence sources report a growing rift between Russia and Iraq as Baghdad backs opposite sides in Horn of Africa conflicts. Iraq, a major oil supplier, has bought Western arms, including Mig 23 fighters and SA-6 missiles, while expanding ties with France and West Germany.
Iowa farm labor talks revive a standoff over restroom facilities for detasseling crews. Officials note no federal rule requires ag restrooms, while industry managers say portable units are costly and logistics heavy to move between fields.
Five strong protests filed by the United States accuse Soviet authorities of blocking access to the U S Embassy in Moscow. Officials say incidents include two diplomats and an American ex-change professor barred at the gate and an attack on consular officer Raymond Smith on July 20.
The Pennsylvania State Boxing Commission vetoed a planned Spectrum bout between Philadelphia City Councilman Francis Rafferty and Milton Street, a Pennsylvania House candidate. Rafferty called Street a slur during a City Council hearing, prompting the cancellation ahead of the August 24 date.
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