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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1976
Page
2
Bruce Bucknell, at 519 Thirtieth Street SE, spends 250 to 300 hours on each puppet. He designs, molds heads, and studies expressions to achieve realism while his wife Nola sews detailed costumes. Story and more photos on page 5A.
Sh owers see continued warm conditions with thundershowers today. Cooler tonight with decreasing shower chances. Highs near 85 and lows around 60. Tomorrow’s high expected about 85.
Story and pictures on page 4A detail a dancer's life with a local San Francisco ballet company. The article highlights years of hard work and daily practice shaping a professional artist who loves the stage.
Washington reporters note the Senate Post Office Committee voted to freeze postal rates temporarily and grant the U.S. Postal Service an extra $1 billion subsidy, signaling support for ongoing operations.
Washington AP report says the Senate Finance Committee voted an extra tax relief measure aimed at law and middle income Americans, approving a $2 billion-a-year cut. The action centers on the estate tax and related provisions affecting middle-class filers.
Washington AP reports legislation cleared the house on Friday authorizing 878 million dollars for Amtrak the government created passenger railroad complex.
A light humorous note on aging describes middle life as a period when energy remains but urgency wanes, comparing youthfulness with slower steps and new routines.
Kelly Reindl from 1400 Fills Boulevard NW swings a golf club on the grass at the foot of his home Friday while waiting for calls for American Family Insurance. His bowfcase sits on the lawn as he makes use of spare time.
George Shick reports Reagan will visit Des Moines for the Iowa GOP state convention. A 4 pm rally at Veterans Auditorium precedes a 6 pm fundraiser. Delegates gathered at caucuses across Des Moines will name most of August’s national convention delegates. Ford may also attend. confirmation was sparse.
Lawyers for Darelle Butler and Robert Robidleau filed a motion to dismiss charges in Cedar Rapids federal court alleging government misconduct. A second filing highlights the defense version amid ongoing proceedings over the June 26 shooting deaths of FBI agents Romold Williams and Jack Culer on the Dine Ridge reservation. The adjournment follows the first week of testimony as prosecutors prepare to confront numerous witnesses.
President Ford campaigned to undecided Missouri GOP delegates in Springfield in a series of private suite meetings at the Howard Johnson hotel. He aimed to win the 19 at large delegates as the state convention began, with rival Ronald Reagan counting on a Saturday speech.
United Press International reports hospital tests show blood levels of a sleeping pill drug were ten times usual. Hays, a powerful party figure, faced charges over using his mistress on the payroll at Lazpayyers’ expense. He reportedly attempted suicide after the overdose and Friday lawmakers vow continued action until he recovers.
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