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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1976
Page
2
Dianne Larsén, 14, of 2429 Ninth avenue 5W, transformed a blank neighbor garage wall into a painted jungle scene after seeking advice from Mrs. Milford Frazier. What began with a few animals grew into a full wall mural as she painted the side.
Partly cloudy and cooler today with highs in the 70s and a sunny Sunday. Clear and quite cool tonight with lows in the mid 50s. Highs remain in the 70s for the weekend as the pattern shifts.
A stray paragraph from a local paper notes a strike affecting tire supply and how dealers respond. It mentions summer plans, a feature on a young immigrant from Madison to Mt Vernon and a cryptic line about aging and change, ending with a misspelled note.
President Ford won endorsements from Mississippi Republicans Reps. Trent Lott and Thad Cochran after remaining neutral in the nomination fight. Ford outlined a plan to survey about 4,500 convention participants plus hundreds of GOP leaders nationwide to suggest an ideal running mate, while stating he may not be bound by the poll results.
President Ford signed an order to maintain energy regulations as the Federal Energy Administration winds down, reviving the old Petroleum Energy Office within the White House. The move follows Congress failing to extend FEA life, while a new bill seeks to revive the agency through 1977 with price controls eased and incentives to boost oil production.
The Senate approved a pension amendment allowing tax free treatment of certain pension contributions for spouses who do not work outside the home. The plan permits an extra $300 per year to an IRA for a working spouse, aiming to recognize homemakers' role.
A Linn County District Court jury found David Owens not guilty of murder after deliberating about 12 hours. The 22 year old man faced charges related to the death of 17 month old Jamie Proostgaard, daughter of Owens’ partner, with testimony from three doctors and a defense expert about voluntariness of statements. The jury, comprising Cedar Rapids residents, delivered the verdict at 8 10 p.m. after jury deliberations extended from Thursday into Friday.
A five year old Cedar Rapids girl died Friday night when a car taxi collided near Sixtieth avenue and Siath street SW. Four others including a seven year old sister and the mother were injured. The driver and father were hospitalized for examination. Authorities withheld victims’ names pending next of kin notification. The cab struck the vehicle broadside and the incident remained under investigation.
UPI reports the monthly farm price index shows higher soybean and crop prices offsetting a sharp cattle price drop. Overall farm input costs remain unchanged, while grain and corn prices rise, and beef prices fall. Agricultural officials warn consumers and schools about beef purchases amid these shifts.
A U S federal judge denied a motion to grant a preliminary injunction against proposed food stamp rule changes. The administration aims to tighten eligibility, affecting at least 6 million people, with ongoing legal proceedings focused on the rule's impact and enforcement by the Agriculture Department.
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