30 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
1
The All Iowa fair featured its largest judgment day for sheep with a notable lamb on the hurdles. As of mid June farm prices averaged six percent below a year ago while the price index fell five percent from May 15 to June 15. A Barnes RCA rodeo appearance and new wheelchair restraints tested in Detroit are also mentioned.
A Page 12 item examines executives and managers who rise in the corporate world, frequently trading homes and facing financial strain as they ascend. The piece highlights how career advancement correlates with lifestyle changes and debt pressures among top executives.
Chris Evert nicknamed Little Miss Icicle suffers a heart breaking loss to Virginia Wade at Wimbledon. The report notes her near tears after the surprising setback.
President Carter announced that the United States should stop B-1 bomber production while testing continues, arguing the pilotless cruise missile meets strategic needs. He linked the decision to broader goals including a possible U S China accord and ongoing arms talks with Moscow, while Congress and allies reacted with mixed support and opposition.
Rockwell International says about two thirds of its roughly 16 000 B-1 related workers will be laid off, mainly in the Los Angeles region, after Carter rejects the B-1 bomber program. The company projects minimal earnings impact this year but cites lost long term production potential and ongoing supplier effects.
Thunderstorms across eastern Iowa delivered up to six inches of rain aiding moisture needs for developing corn. Observers note soil moisture requirements of 0.2 inches per day and warn crops may look good yet be deceiving. Local gauges report 6 inches at Princeton near the Mississippi, 3.5 inches at Anamosa, and 1.56 inches at Cedar Rapids airport in the past 24 hours. A cold front brought clearing skies and cooler temperatures this morning.
Attendance rose on Tuesday and Wednesday amid Downtown Merchants day price cuts and the Barnes RCA rodeo. The fair runs through Monday with events including bareback riding calf roping and barrel racing, culminating in Thursday night finals and a $1,250 purse. Winners from six rodeo events are determined after Thursday.
Transportation Secretary Brock Adams ordered airbags or automatic seatbelts on all luxury and full size cars starting with the 1982 models and extending to all cars by 1984. The rule takes effect in 60 days unless Congress overturns it, citing 47,000 auto deaths.
The Linn County civil service commission unanimously upheld the demotion of Deputy Sheriff David Webster from lieutenant to sergeant after a five hour hearing with 14 witnesses. Debts Webster owed and his alleged issuance of false documents to aid title transfers were central, with Griser under indictment for receiving stolen property tied to one vehicle. Webster denied any connection and accused the questioning attorney of implying misconduct.
Fifteen year old Charlotte Grosse was dragged from a tent by a man with a gruff voice. He telephoned her father saying she was safe but would be released, yet 14 hours passed without word. Sheriff Stimson and Sheriff Hardcastle vow to pursue leads as FBI joins.
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