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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1978
Page
23
Ten state lawmakers press the Iowa Commerce Commission to require a full environmental impact statement before Northern Pipeline Company can obtain authority to take land for a 175 mile crude oil line through nine northeast Iowa counties. They cite land protection, safety questions, and farming disruption concerns.
The Iowa City Community School Board, in a Thursday work session, identified reading writing and grammar gaps at elementary and junior high levels, weak science programs at senior highs, and broader issues like attendance and special class options. President Dr. John Cazin warned against unrealistic grade expectations.
The Port Arthur Texas Texaco refinery linked to last year’s deadly explosion faces 228700 in fines after OSHA found 137 alleged serious violations during inspections. If no appeal is filed within 15 days, the penalties take effect.
Iowa City officials cite the Iowa Criminal Code revisions effective Jan 1, extending bribery rules to University of Iowa faculty and staff. The old $25 gift limit remains, requiring gifts over 25 dollars be unrelated to state employment to avoid legal risk.
The FDA instructs retailers to display red and black posters warning that saccharin in diet drinks and foods may be hazardous to health and could cause cancer in laboratory animals. Retailers have 90 days to comply with the warning notice requirement.
In Clathe, Kansas, police hunt a counterfeiter who passed a metal disk about the weight and size of a quarter as a 25 cent piece. An Olathe youth received the bogus coin at a local grocery, as inflation changes old scams.
Federal investigators examined the DC-10 wreckage after a Wednesday crash in Los Angeles that killed two and injured 74, with 11 firefighters hurt. They ruled out pilot error and wet runway, and noted victims likely died of smoke inhalation.
Washington AP reports Park is giving the House ethics committee new details on commissions from U.S. rice deals alleged to buy congressional influence for South Korea. Rep. Caputo calls it odious and ugly. Fenwick echoes. Former Rep. Hanna faces trial next month over helping Korea secure Park as rice dealer.
The Winter of 1978 delivers heavy snow, rain, and bitter cold nationwide. In Arizona two men died and a third drowned after being swept from a land cruiser on Salt River. National Guard helicopters rescued residents. a state of emergency was declared. Chicago neared 80 inches of snow, with major salt usage and many school closures. The storm spread to the Midwest and East, prompting warnings and advisories as the season’s sixth major blizzard worsened the energy crisis era.
In Jackson Michigan a 21 year old factory worker Leslie Bernard Torrey opened fire in a crowded Pittsburgh Forgings Co lunch room wounding 18 coworkers including his stepfather Ernest Baynes. Torrey surrendered after telling police I’m the man you want. He faced an assault with intent to murder charge with bond set at 35000.
Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees back larger tax relief than Carter proposal. Panels debate size and scope, with Republicans advocating broader cuts, including Social Security tax changes and family-focused relief. Deliberations signal possible shifts in budget year plan and funding sources.
Washington AP report quotes Postmaster General Bailar saying daily mail delivery may not be financially feasible by century's end as electronic messages replace hard copy. He cites preserving postal jobs as a possible non economic justification for continued service. 30 years ago a paternity suit was filed against Gov. James E. Folsom in Alabama.
A 1978 notice states seized items from Marion Police action may be claimed by owners. Items include a Philco 19 inch TV, a brown armchair, decorative top, bottle opener, a hair strand, and other identifications. Claims must be filed with the Cedar Rapids clerk, with a hearing scheduled by magistrate within 5 to 30 days from filing.
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