06 Mar 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1978
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids stretch reports a yellow slick on the Cedar River from a plant spill. Court actions may guide residents on fiber sewer pipe problems. A bill to aid law enforcement against vehicle theft moves in the Legislature.
The forecast shows a chance of snow tonight and Tuesday. Lows drop to 10 to 15 degrees with highs on Tuesday in the mid twenties. Snow chances are about 40 percent tonight and 30 percent Tuesday.
FRA deputy administrator Robert E. Gallamore told the Iowa Legislature Joint Transportation Committee that a Midwest rail problem solution could emerge in two or three years. He emphasized cooperative ventures and priority financing for coordinated rail facilities, noting the industry’s decline and the shift of support to barges and trucks. Gallamore discussed Cedar Rapids applicability of Lincoln changes and planned a follow up railroad inspection. James Newkirk, FRA planner, said private meetings with major Midwest grain railroads have occurred and a Midwest rail reorganization is underway.
Iowa DOT railroad division reports 432 accidents in 1977 up from 426 in 1976. Derailments exceed 90 percent. Main and branch lines show stable totals despite higher traffic. 237 on main lines, 154 in yards, 41 on sidings. Causes include track conditions 217 and mechanical failures 101. Twenty accidents involved hazmat trains.
The dollar fell on European markets as traders anticipated President Carter would invoke the Taft Hartley Act to force coal miners back to work. The currency later rebounded but remained down against most majors while the pound rose in London.
President Carter invoked the Taft Hartley Act as militant miners threaten to defy injunctions. He warned against violence and said companies may be urged to raise pay to win miners back. A three member inquiry board was created and efforts to obtain an injunction continued. The action follows a 91 day strike by the United Mine Workers and threatens mass layoffs and power cuts.
Hustler magazine owner Larry Flynt was shot in the stomach outside a Georgia courtroom where he faces trial for distributing allegedly obscene materials. Attorney Gene Reeves was also wounded in the arm. Flynt was listed in critical condition but expected to survive.
The EPA identified Cedar Rapids and eight other Iowa cities including Des Moines and Sioux City as failing federal air standards for particulates and oxidants. State and local officials work with DEQ and planning groups to draft compliance plans due by July 1979 with potential impact on industry growth and highway funding.
Des Moines Iowa Gov Robert Ray said Iowa remains coal secure but fears extended coal strike will disrupt parts supply to local industries. He urged a cooling-off period as manufacturers report shortages and eastern plants cut electricity imports affecting eastern Iowa power flow.
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