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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1978
Page
2
Weather forecast calls for strong thunderstorms tonight across Texas Oklahoma the upper Mississippi Valley and Ohio and Tennessee valleys with clear to partly cloudy conditions elsewhere. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy days through Saturday with a few rain chances and warm highs in the 80s.
The Energy Department plans to deregulate retail gasoline prices with a deregulation proposal to Congress soon while the EPA warns leaded fuel costs may rise and motorists shift away from unleaded gas. Ralph Nader's Center for Auto Safety argues the policy could hinder unleaded adoption as some drivers already modify engines to use leaded fuel.
California voters weigh Proposition 13 to cut average property tax bills from 1400 to 600 dollars a year, favoring homeowners and utilities but threatening city and school funding. Ohio districts also vote on higher property taxes to keep schools open as districts seek audits and potential closures next fall.
Sen. William Proxmire said the Carter backed plan to extend up to 2 billion in long term federal bond guarantees for New York City risks harming the city and the nation. He spoke at hearings as the current short term loan program nears expiration.
Dozens of doctors in Italy declare conscientious objection as the nation’s first abortion law takes effect amid church opposition and talk of a repeal referendum. The law allows free abortions on demand for women 18 and older within 90 days of pregnancy.
Pope Paul VI addressed the United Nations General Assembly urging immediate steps toward disarmament. He warned that tomorrow may be too late and offered to assist in shaping or brokering agreements if requested.
Georgetown Guyana Prime Minister Forbes Burnham announces a national referendum set for July 10 on a plan to empower parliament to amend the constitution without a popular vote. He argues the change would streamline constitutional revisions.
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