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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1977

Page

10

Riots Rock Rome Bologna After Police Slaying Sparks Protests

In Rome on Saturday police in riot gear clashed with some 35 000 students injuring at least eight officers. Rioters attacked embassies and several businesses while tear gas and firebombs were used amid nationwide student protests over the Friday death of medical student Francesco Lorusso in Bologna.

Rome UPI Bologna the Eternal City Holy See Ford Fiat Gulf Oil Christian Democratic Il Popolo Christian Democratic Party Ministry of Justice Francesco Lorusso

Homeowner Keeps Unique Duck Named Fredda in Cedar Rapids

Lawrence Newcomb of 130 Dawley Street NE found a Muscovy duck at his Cedar Rapids home about seven months ago. He named it Fred, but last week the duck laid four eggs and her name changed to Fredda. Muscovy ducks are native to Central and South America and are commonly kept as pets.

Lawrence Newcomb Dawley Street Cedar Rapids Newcomb Fred Fredda Central South America

O Neill says Kennedy King probes not over

House Speaker Thomas O'Neill told a Bentley College seminar that the Kennedy and King assassination investigations remain active and may gain new money as federal funds run out. He indicated some lawmakers see evidence of conspiracy, especially in the King case, and urged ethics reform and tighter budget scrutiny. He also spoke on energy policy and resisted a gasoline tax.

Waltham, Mass UPI John Kennedy Martin Luther King, Jr House Thomas O’neill Dmass O'Neill Bentley College Congress O’neill King

Four Freshmen Delight North East Iowa Crowd

The Four Freshmen performed at the Paramount theater as the final act of the Community Concert series. The group showcased strong vocal blend with instrumental doubling and energizing solos led by Bob Flanigan. Classic tunes like Angel Eyes and Day by Day drew heavy applause.

Iowa Four Freshmen Paramount Theater Bob Flanigan Ross Barbour Ray Brown Ken Albers Flanigan Albers

Economist Talk At Kirkwood on Social Change Constraints

Dr. Larry G. Sgontz will discuss constraints for social change at a workshop hosted by Iowa school of social work alumni in the Amana room at Kirkwood College. The event runs 8 30 a m to 3 p m with contact numbers for Al Schulte and Eleanor Anstey.

Larry G. Sgontz Iowa School of Social Work Amana Iowa Hall Kirkwood College al Schulte Cedar Rapids Eleanor Anstey Iowa City

Chile Bans All Political Parties

Chilean military rulers ban all political parties and extend the state of siege for six months. The move tightens press and asylum controls, outlawing party activities and propaganda while warning of fines, imprisonment, or exile for violators.

Chile Santiago Augusto Pinochet Junta Salvador Allende

Sadat says Carter not logical on Israel borders

President Sadat told the 13th Palestine National Council that President Carter’s idea to extend Israel’s defense lines beyond legal borders is illogical. He affirmed Egypt will not concede an inch of land and urged a comprehensive peace settlement prioritizing Palestinians.

Cairo Anwar Sadat Carter Israel Mideast Sadat Palestine National Council Palestine Liberation Organization Yitzhak Rabin Washington

Assault charge against Morris L Smith at Mike's Lounge

Morris L Smith 23 of 61 Okla home avenue SW faces assault and battery charges after an 11 p m arrest on a Randy Gladwin complaint. The incident occurred at Mike's lounge Friday night and the record notes. ON THIS DATE in 1868 the Senate began impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson, who was acquitted by one vote.

Morris L. Smith Oklahoma Avenue Smith Randy Gladwin Mike U.S. Senate Andrew Johnson

Polanski Charged With Rape in Los Angeles

Roman Polanski the film director faces up to fifty years in prison after being charged with forcible rape of a 13 year old girl in an incident at Jack Nicholson's home. Polanski was arrested at the Beverly Wilshire and released on two thousand five hundred dollars bond. Anjelica Huston was later arrested on drug possession charges at the same residence.

Los Angeles Roman Polanski Chinatown Polanski Sharon Tate Charles Manson Beverly Wilshire Hotel Jack Nicholson Nicholson Anjelica Huston Miss Huston John Huston

Breakin Reported In Independence Riverside Laundromat

Independence police investigate a break in at the Riverside Laundromat Friday night. About $235 in cash and other items were stolen. Burglars pried open a door to gain entry. the shop is owned by Bonnie Warrington.

Independence Riverside Bonnie Yarrington

Seminar Planned for AAL Leaders in Cedar Rapids

A seminar titled Planning Activities that People Attend will be presented for Aid Association for Lutherans Cedar Rapids branch leaders on March 26 at Sirloin N Brew in Cedar Rapids. John Buss of Appleton Wisconsin will lead the session and the coordinators are AAL General Agent Richard Danowsky of Cedar Rapids. Officers from 30 AAL branches in the area and their wives are expected to attend.

Aid Assn Cedar Rapids John Buss Appleton Wis AAL Richard Danowsky

Vegetable Growers Meeting Scheduled

Three speakers from the Iowa State University extension service will address commercial vegetable growers Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Grant Wood Area Education Agency building. Richard Freeman says Hank Taber Abe Epstein and Jerry DeWitt will discuss insect control disease control and management practices.

Iowa State University Extension Service Grant Wood Area Education Agency Richard Freeman Hank Taber Abe Epstein Jerry DeWitt

Family seeks black and white biting cat

The Joe Hugenel family of 5230 Harriet Avenue NW seeks a large long haired black and white cat with a red collar that bit Larry Hugenel on the wrist last Wednesday. The cat has been seen in the neighborhood and in the Hugenel garage. a late sighting prompted fear of rabies shots for Larry.

Joe Hugenel Harriet Avenue NW Larry Hugenel

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