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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1976

Page

3

Sunglasses Styles and Safety Guide From National Safety Council

A reader found an array of sunglasses in Marion and Coralville showing large oval to wire rim frames. The National Safety Council offers tips on selecting sunglasses including polarization and gradient lenses. Story and photos are on page SA.

Jana Ketelsen Northview Drive Marion Jes Joe Roe Coralville Jana Jos The National Safety Council Story Mare Page SA

Dubuque Weekend Ramble Highlights Local History

The Weekend Ramble invites readers to explore Dubuque Iowa’s historic sights as the town’s riverfront and Mississippi scenery offer variety. A story on Page 4A covers the local historical points of interest. A feature on Page SA discusses recipes for centenarians and aging readers.

Dubuque Usis Iowa Mississippi

Ford blasts Agnew remarks on Jews in book interviews

Ford rejected Spiro Agnew's comments about Jews as unsavory and harmful to U.S. history. The White House released a June 22 letter to Seymour Graubard of the ADL and Bnai Brith in response to questions about Agnew's remarks in his novel The Canfield Decision and related interviews.

Washingson Ford Spiro Agnew White House Seymour Graubard Anti-Defamation League ADL Graubard Jaws Canfield

Johnny Mercer Dies at 66 in Bel Air After Surgery

Johnny Mercer, the mellow-voiced blues singer and lyricist behind Laura That Old Black Magic and Blues in the Night, died Friday at his Bel Air home after brain surgery for a benign tumor. He was 66.

Johnny Mercer Los Angeles Laura Mercer Huntington Memorial Hospital Pasadena Bel Air

Chuckle Roman Halfway Between Thinker and Secretary

A fragmentary line suggests a joke about Chuckle Roman caught between his own thoughts and his secretary’s knowledge. The text appears garbled with missing context and unclear event or speaker details.

Roman

Kissinger Renews U.S. Pledge to Eastern Europe

London AP Henry Kissinger asserted U S commitment to the independence of Yugoslavia and the Soviet bloc in Eastern Europe. He declared no spheres of influence or hegemony and that the U S will deal with each country on its own terms. The address aimed to counter charges the Ford administration yielded to Soviet control via the Meirsink i n security pact and followed earlier comments by Helmut Sonnenfeldt. The aide affirmed U S support for independence while warning of regional instability and potential Ex- Pease Turn to Paget.

London Henry Kissinger Yugoslavia Ma Hens Europe Kissinger United States U.S Ford Ronald Reagan Helmut Sonnenfeldt Soviet Union Sonnenfeldt United

Ford Gaining Momentum in Minnesota Delegates Sweep

Ford gains momentum as Minnesota convention allocates 18 at large delegates joining 17 won earlier. National committee approves binding rules to align delegates with state votes on first two ballots, aiming to curb defections. Numbers show Ford and Reagan in tight race, with uncommitted delegates remaining. Carter faces uncertain pace as campaign shifts.

Ronald Reagan Ford Minnesota Arong Republican National Committee Ford Campaign Reagan Associated Press Barty Ford Jimmy Carter Pope

Dispute on High Court's School Ruling

Private school officials in the North and South said the Supreme Court ruling desegregating private schools may have limited effect because many Black families cannot afford tuition. Southern leaders warned the ruling could have more impact, noting nonreligious private schools in the region may still turn away Black students.

North South Supreme Court Thomas Read Alabama Naacp Alabama Andrew Lipscombe Fairfax Brewster School Bailey's Crossroads Virgins

Workers Force Polish Food Hike Cancellation

In Warsaw protesting workers forced Poland's Communist government to withdraw planned food price increases after massive demonstrations. Premier Jaroszuwicz said prices would stay at 1970 levels, despite earlier announcements of up to 100 percent hikes. A factory incident disrupted rail service near Warsaw as unrest spread nationwide.

Warsaw Poland Polartd Piotr Jaroszuwicz Pareliament Alan Tecember Wladyslaw Goimuika Communist Party Gomulka Warsey

100 Years Later Celebrate Victory or Custer Memorial

The centennial of the Battle of the Little Bighorn prompts debate over celebrating Custer’s victory or honoring Indigenous perspectives. Grace Lichtenstein recalls the 1876 clash and its enduring, divisive legacy among Cheyenne and Arapaho, with ceremonies at the Custer Battlefield National Monument drawing mixed reactions.

Custer Mont George Armstrong Wie Seventh Cavalry Little Bighorn River Custer Batlefield National Monument Maho

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