14 Mar 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1979
Page
1
Three public airings are planned for the proposed $20 million airport expansion. The article notes that property owners’ attitudes could affect the start of downtown renovation and mentions related features on Page 5A and Page 1B with cultural notes about St Patrick’s Day meals and a profile of Granny Mary Ellen Claffey.
An arbitrator issued a binding decision affecting salaries of employees represented by the Grant Wood Area Education Agency. The report notes tensions between Wilson Junior High School staff and a regional evaluating team, with broader coverage on page 10B and page 4A. A separate item on page 7B mentions a new name added to the endangered species list.
The article notes actor John Wayne says he struggles with watching certain movies. Page 5C discusses related consumer help topics and an Iowa-focused feature on companies exiting view and lessons learned by residents.
A clash in the Iowa House of Representatives centers on maintaining a rare free feature in utility service. Lawmakers argue over funding and policy implications, weighing consumer benefits against budget constraints in a tense session.
The Gazette weighs in on spanking in schools while the Gallup Youth Survey gauges tomorrow’s adults and teenagers on a current issue.
Cold spell eases tonight with lows near 10 as flurries end. Thursday brings mostly sunny skies and warmer readings with highs in the upper 30s.
President Carter announced that all outstanding issues between Egypt and Israel are resolved after Israel approved two American sponsored compromises. The measures cover Gaza Strip liaison officers and Sinai oil access with world price terms. Sadat and Begin welcomed the news as peace nears. Carter offered U S help in implementing the treaty and in future negotiations.
Former Jones spokesperson Mike Prokes shot himself in Modesto after defending Jonestown coverage. He claimed a taped final moment would expose government coercion while eight reporters heard the shot. Prokes was among Jonestown survivors of the November massacre.
Regis trailed through three quarters but surged in the final period to beat Council Bluffs St Albert 65 to 58 in a state tournament game in Des Moines. The win puts Regis ahead and advances them in the tournament.
Bankruptcy trustee Stanley Hillman reported to U S Judge Thomas McMillen that the Milwaukee Road faced a severe cash shortage after losing 48 5 million in 1978 versus a 10 6 million profit in 1977 and forecasts a larger operating loss for 1979.
Former Senator Dick Clark and successor Roger Jepsen clashed after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to recommend Clark's confirmation as ambassador at large and refugee affairs coordinator. Jepsen said he may oppose the nomination citing Clark’s Senate actions aiding Soviet backed Cuban troops in Africa. Clark rejected the charges calling them campaign rhetoric and said the Senate and Iowa stand with him. Jepsen said his vote outcome would trigger anger in town regardless.
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