10 Jun 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1978
Page
1
A former Iowan plans a trek to Alaska to set a new Guinness World Record. The story notes his goal and situates the feat within today’s recreation coverage on page 7A.
A fishing jamboree registered trapshoot and boat examinations are scheduled in Eastern Iowa on Page 4A. Sister Thomasita Ross is one nun enjoying the baseball park on Picture Page.
The line hints at the sequel Damien Omen II connected to The Omen. Page LIA references a film note or review. No further context or details are provided.
News brief notes Cedar Rapids embracing a nickname change to Kazoo City for a local event tonight. City officials and residents plan celebrations marking the shift and local culture.
President Spencer Kimball announced a revelation ending a 148 year ban, allowing every worthy black male member to be ordained to the lay priesthood, with full access to priesthood duties and church offices. The change excludes women and under 12s.
The Cedar Four-Wheelers a family oriented club with 80 plus members held a weekend outing near Blairstown Iowa featuring rodeo style games drag races and obstacle courses. About 100 competitors from Cedar Rapids Waterloo Des Moines and other Iowa towns were expected with spectators directed to signs three miles west and one mile south of Blairstown.
In Cedar River a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old boys drowned after wading into a deep hole while a third boy, Brad Zamora aged 10, watched nearby. Mrs. Judy Carter learns her sons Larry and Gary are missing as rescue boats search 300 yards downstream from Edgewood Road bridge. Gary Rocarek recalls warnings to stay out of the water. The body of Larry was recovered about 9 p.m. Rescue efforts for Gary continued as of 9 p.m.
The Democratic National Committee approved a rule change to raise delegate eligibility in primaries and caucuses, setting new cutoff points between 15 and 25 percent depending on district size. The decision followed bitter debate between old-line regulars and New Politics reformers.
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