09 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1977
Page
1
An economic conservative from San Francisco who calls himself a social liberal attracted an Eastern establishment columnist to Coe College this week. The event is highlighted on Page 1B. Plans to recruit minority police officers have reached the concrete stage, per an ad hoc committee named by the mayor, on Page 4B.
The state hospital association links rising medical bills to public distrust, while other local news notes a West Union boy named Craig Sutter coping with illness and schoolwork from a hospital bed. The page includes items on France warnings, Middle East diplomacy, a Cedar Rapids horse show attendee from Canada, and a Rosalynn Carter interview.
Cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 40s. Thursday stays cloudy with a chance of rain by afternoon. Highs expected in the lower 60s. The weather note appears amid a list of sections and column teasers.
President Carter outlined that a future Middle East peace may require substantial Israeli withdrawal from lands occupied since 1967 while defense lines may extend beyond recognized borders. He also announced travel fairs to Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea and Cambodia begin March 18 and urged Congress to fund 1.5 billion for public service jobs.
An Iowa Department of Transportation study floated raising axle limits to 22 000 pounds, potentially saving 13.6 million gallons of fuel annually but costing 11.1 million in road damage and lost fuel taxes. A 20 000 pound interim figure could save 7.1 million gallons, cut 87 accidents, but raise road costs by 5.4 million with a 570 000 tax loss. The commission considered but did not endorse specific bills and backed litter control programs.
Two Iowa lawmakers defend the juvenile justice bill saying the study committee had extensive professional input. Sen. Minnette Doderer and Rep. Joan Lipsky cite nine committee meetings and two public hearings with open participation, countering claims of professional exclusion.
A Cedar Rapids area Las Vegas vacation offer from Columbia Research Corp is under FTC suit and a California injunction. The plan touts a 3 day trip for 15.95 with meals shows gambling credits and two show tickets while promising refunds and urging prompt replies. The FTC seeks a cease and desist and potential restitution.
A black gunman in Warrensville Heights Ohio surrendered to a white police captain after 45 hours in captivity. He complained of black oppression and released the bullets from two handguns to the captain. The hostage taker awaited a White House call as relatives waited outside city hall.
The House approved President Carter's $12.7 billion tax package by 282 to 131 despite weak enthusiasm. The bill provides $50 rebates for each family member up to $30 000 income, a $2400 single or $3000 couple standard deduction, and business tax credits up to $40 000 for firms increasing employment.
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