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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1977
Page
1
Financial columnist Sylvia Porter presents the fourth of seven articles on child care expenses to help readers prepare tax returns and save. The piece appears amid a roundup of 1976 tax guidance and consumer safety topics across pages 8, 10, and 14.
A compilation of items from The Gazette notes fired executives and hearings on alcoholism. Des Moines rally plans oppose EPA air rules. Upland topics include import quotas and manufacturing climate claims. Sports highlight Benton Community upset Cedar Rapids Aegis. Also listed are Ugandan and Middle East reports and a brief weather outlook predicting cloudy nights and Friday highs near 40.
Reports say inflation is slowing and the President celebrated by placing a wreath on the tomb of the unknown economic adviser, signaling satisfaction with market trends. Feouriabh
East Iowa endures a prolonged drouth despite Thursday moisture. Only two-tenths of an inch fell at Cedar Rapids while northwest Iowa logged heavy snow, with Spencer, Rock Rapids, Le Mars and Sioux City receiving up to 13 inches. State and farm officials warn more rain is needed after a mild thaw releases frost, replenishing subsoil moisture that supports crops through summer. Weather forecasters expect some snowmelt to soak in, but farmers remain concerned about April rains.
A blue ribbon prison task force told Gov. Ray and lawmakers that Town’s prison population has peaked and no new facilities are needed. The panel urged expanding prison industries, increasing cell sizes at Fort Madison and Anamosa, relocating Rockwell City women’s reformatory, boosting probation and early releases, creating mini prisons, and keeping Mt. Pleasant for rehab patients.
Four rightist followers of Yukio Mishima surrendered after 11 hours and freed two hostages at Keidanren in Tokyo. They demanded Japan revert to prewar imperial military rule and attacked the federation's leaders, later releasing two captives and surrendering.
The Kocher Coal Co mine disaster near Tower City Pennsylvania left eight miners trapped after a flood. Richard Adley the sole miner confirmed alive reported others may be alive but no definite evidence exists. Rescue efforts progress slowly as workers drill toward Adley with lines connected for communication.
Ed Mezvinsky a former Democratic representative from Iowa says he is under consideration by President Carter for the U.S. ambassador to Israel. He declined further comment.
Beverly Timmer president of the Citizens Committee on Alcoholism resigned after a grievance hearing for former executive director William Harnish. Timmer said she agreed with the Feb. 9 board action to fire Harnish but could not represent the board after an executive session. She cited budget staff cuts and planned changes as reasons for stepping down.
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