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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1977

Page

2

Warnke acknowledges typographical errors in senate testimony

Paul Warnke, Carter nominee to be chief U S arms negotiator, said on Monday that minor typos appear in his written testimony to the Senate and that any mistakes were inadvertent as floor debate on his nomination continues. A vote is set for Wednesday.

Washington UPI Paul Warnke Carter U.S Senate Warnke Robert Griffin R-Mich

Sadat Calls African Arab Unity Against Oppression

President Anwar Sadat opened a three day summit with a call for solidarity against Israel and white regimes in southern Africa. He framed African support for Zimbabwe and Namibia as backing their struggles against racist regimes amid a 60 nation gathering. In Pakistan clashes during voting killed two PPP workers and wounded hundreds as Bhutto faces united opposition.

Cairo Anwar Sadat Egypt Israel Africa Sadat Zimbabwe Rhodesia Namibia South-West Africa Islamabad Pakistan Zulfiker Ali Bhutto Bhutto Pakistan People’s Party Karachi

Korea Almost Bombed Considered Nuclear Use in 1953

UPI reports previously secret congressional testimony shows U.S. military leaders debated using the atomic bomb in Korea in the early 1950s but found no worthwhile targets. Gen. Omar Bradley testified at a Feb 10 1953 Senate hearing that atomic use was discussed tactically. The testimony was released by the Senate committee.

Washington UPI U.S Korea Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Deputy Promoted to Night Shift in Linn County

Linn Sheriff Orlie Workman announced Monday that John Hromidko has been promoted to detective and assigned to a regular night shift. The board approved the move, ending a period without a nightly on‑duty detective. Dave Floyd will leave for a security role at Coors Brewery and Deputy Dave Knott will fill his deputy post. On this date in 1936 Adolf Hitler ordered troops into the Rhineland.

Linn Orlie Workman John Hromidko Board of Supervisors Hromidko Workman Sheriff's Department Dave Floyd Coors Brewery Golden Colo Floyd Dave Knott Adolf Hitler Rhineland

Ray Encouraged by Early Legislative Work

Gov. Robert Ray says it is very encouraging he signed his first bill and expects more debate as the legislature enters its ninth week. He notes committee focus may speed up session and cites ERA ratification as the right move. He backs Thursday irrigation talks seeking solutions to Iowa water issues.

Des Moines Robert Ray House Senate Governors Office Ray Sen Iowa ERA

Local Briefs From Cedar Rapids Area

All decorations will be removed at Cedar Memorial Cemetery beginning March 14. Various local ads list orchids, summer vacation tours from Cedar Rapids, carpet cleaning, temple activities, plant sales, and events at libraries and parks. Community notices include awards, study trips, AA meetings, NARFE gathering, a stolen bow report, and a ski club trip to Minnesota areas.

Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Gazette Reporter Attending Iowa Conference Workshop

Thomas Alex, police reporter for The Gazette, will join 23 reporters from 19 Iowa dailies at a March 31 to April 2 workshop at the University of Iowa. Sponsored by the Harry Mauck Jr Professional Improvement program, sessions cover reporting, writing critiques, budgeting, legal issues, and visual news elements.

Thomas Alex the Gazette Iowa University of Iowa Harry Mauck, Jr Iowa Memorial Union Mauck Iowa State University Genevieve Mauck Staufer Council Bluffs

Nemechek Receives Five Life Terms in Murders

Francis Nemechek, 26, was sentenced to five consecutive life terms for the murders of four young women and a small boy. Judge Steven Flood imposed the sentences. Nemechek can appeal within 130 days.

Wakeeney Kan UPI Francis Nemechek Trego County Steven Flood Nemechek Saline County District Court

Weather Sketch: Mild Weekend Ahead with Varied Temps

The forecast shows high temperatures Sunday and clear to partly cloudy conditions Wednesday through Friday. Expect highs in the 50s to 60s and overnight lows mainly in the 30s with no precipitation noted. year ago today peaked at 35 and bottomed at 18 with no rain.

Bismarck Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Des Moines PtCldy Detroit Indianapolis Steeeer Kansas City Milwaukee C.R. Weather Mpls St. Paul Omaha St. Louis Sioux Falls

Cedar Rapids Seeks Legislature Backing For Noise Rule

Cedar Rapids officials ask Iowa legislature to restore a noise ordinance after a district court struck it down. Safety Commissioner Eldon Colton cites motor vehicle noise as a major complaint source and notes 70 percent of calls relate to noisy vehicles. Police Capt. Louis Stepanek says about 100 summonses were issued in four months the rule was in effect, and the measure was 95 percent effective. The city compares its rule to one used in Sioux City. A House subcommittee reviews the case.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Iowa Eldon Colton Louis Stepanek Colton Stepanek Sioux City Linn House Transportation Committee

Health Tests Start Today at Village Inn Site

Hawkeye Labor council sponsors health examinations at the Village Inn 1000 avenue NW from today through March 16. Costs vary by group from 20 to 55 dollars with hours noon to 8 pm weekdays and 9 am to 4 pm weekends. Appointments via 366-5323. Tests take about an hour. Lloyd Ogren of Health Screening Systems says certified personnel perform all testing and results go to family physicians.

Hawkeye Labor Council Village Inn 1000 Avenue NW Lloyd Ogren Health Screening Systems Countryside Ill Cedar Rapids Ogren

Vital Statistics Births and incidents noted in Cedar Rapids area

March births listed for multiple families with first names and addresses across Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Followed by a Saturday set of fire and safety calls and unusual events including vehicle and grass warnings and a cigarette rear seat report.

Traer Set to Hear 1977 78 Budget at City Hall

A public hearing on Traer's proposed 1977 78 budget of 1 065 744 is scheduled for Wednesday at 5 30 p m in the city hall.

TRAER

Robbery Charge Against A C Ambrose

A C Ambrose aged 26 of 835 Fourth Avenue SE was charged with robbery after allegedly throwing a sheet over a woman to steal her purse. Police said the victim Mary Ellen Hamilton aged ? 2345 Twenty Sixth Street Marion was robbed Friday night around 11 45 near Fourth Avenue and Tenth Street SE and Ambrose was arrested about 12 hours later.

A.C. Ambrose Fourth Avenue SE Ambrose Mary Ellen Hamilt Twenty-sixth Street Marion Fourth Avenue Tenth Street SE

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