13 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1979
Page
1
Clear to partly cloudy skies then warmer conditions with a slight chance of evening thunderstorms and lows around mid 60s. Thursday remains very warm and breezy with highs in the mid 90s. Further details on page 2A.
Two 13 year olds upheld the Boy Scout tradition by finding a bag of money near Lindale Mall. The event on June 21 and 22 highlights proven solar energy in Iowa. The FBI probes possible South African government involvement in Senator Dick Clark’s defeat. EPA may reject parts of Iowa's air quality implementation plan.
The Energy Department plans to release secret data to aid investigations into the gasoline shortage. The report notes the move aims to accelerate understanding of supply disruptions and market dynamics.
Columnist Tom Wicker links Skylab’s looming fate to a broader U S risk over three decades. The piece notes a Nicaragua president’s televised appearance and outlines Carter administration lobbyists claiming increased Senate backing on Zimbabwe Rhodesia policy.
From Page 2B the Slim Gourmet offers practical tips on controlling calories and maintaining a waist friendly lifestyle. Practical diet ideas encourage mindful portions and steady routines to balance indulgence with activity.
A 28-year-old man voices despair over living with obesity and contemplates weight bypass surgery as a solution. The brief note appears on page 7B, reflecting personal struggle and medical options.
Maurice Van Nostrand has stepped down as chairman of the Iowa Commerce Commission after a pivotal decade shaping energy policy and rate regulation. Gov. Robert Ray praised his work, noting millions in refunds and conservation efforts, with a successor to be named by July 1.
The House passed 396 to 15 a measure granting a 5.5 percent cost of living increase to members of Congress and top federal workers, totaling about a $3,162 raise from a $57,500 base. A move to freeze salaries above $47,500 failed by voice vote, while critics derided the vote as a backdoor salary increase. The Rules Committee set debate narrowly on whether the boost should be 7 percent or 5.5 percent.
White House dinner remarks attributed to President Carter claim he would whip Edward Kennedy if he entered the 1980 Democratic presidential race. Reps. Brodhead and Downey say Carter repeated the line after questions. Kennedy laughed and said he would not run, noting he has no plans to seek the nomination. About 60 House members attended the dinner and were briefed on canal treaty legislation.
Downey quoted President Carter saying if Kennedy runs he would whip him. Brodhead, stunned, asked for clarification as the remark was deflected. Spokesman said no information on remarks. Carter has formed a campaign committee while Kennedy has not declared.
Glenn Martin Heller, owner of a Beacon Hill Gulf station, appeared in federal court on price gouging charges after selling unleaded gas at 1.569 a gallon. He faces up to a year in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted. The case follows prior DOE price-order violations and a city suit seeking triple damages. Gulf Oil condemned his pricing while noting a rent dispute, and bail was set at $10,000 for a June 29 probable cause hearing.
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