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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1977
Page
1
In the Razorback Gazette recap the season’s end sees a looming clash as NCAA wrestling hinges on a potential heavyweight duel between John Bowlsby and Bob Fouts. The piece anchors on the heated Iowa versus Iowa State rivalry and the heightened expectations for a decisive confrontation.
Weather forecast notes a clear night with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. Wednesday will be sunny with highs in the low 50s. A light, overly witty line about baseball being the rare arena where a sacrifice is valued appears, followed by a copyright tag.
A conference panel crafted a mixed compromise on long twin trailers, directing IDOT to draft a new rule within 30 days. The plan would allow 65 foot twin trailers on interstates and up to 24 foot wide trucks within five miles of them, while permitting longer trucks on suitable routes with IDOT approval. The measure keeps border city use and pending court decisions in play as legislators weigh next steps.
A University of New Mexico economist corrected an Associated Press report on solar heating costs in Iowa. She explained the article omitted variable costs, increasing total estimates to about 7270 dollars for new homes and 10120 dollars for existing homes, while 1985 cost effectiveness remains unchanged.
LAS VEGAS AP The Howard Hughes estate is listed at about 168.8 million in a Clark County inventory, far below the widely cited 2.5 billion figure. Attorney William Morse says the document lists assets but not debts, so liabilities would reduce the value. fees in ongoing litigation are estimated in the millions.
An Italian hijacker, Luciano Porcari, seized an Iberia Boeing 727 with 29 aboard on a five country odyssey to gain custody of his two daughters. After refueling in Zurich he released seven passengers, bringing hostages to 22 including seven crew. One hostage collapsed and was hospitalized. Porcari had earlier kidnapped a daughter in Abidjan and paid a ransom. his wife would not surrender their other child, Consuelo, and refused to trust him. The aircraft remained grounded for 90 minutes before heading toward France, then returned to Zurich for fuel.
DES MOINES The Iowa commission for the blind will not join a legislative fight over transferring the Vinton Braille and Sight-Saving School from the state board of regents to the department of public instruction. Director Kenneth Jernigan stressed the panel will not seek jurisdiction. He noted past interest in 1978 but said priorities have shifted toward education of the blind.
Independence officials declare March 31 a city holiday in honor of Axtel the race horse of the 1880s after a suggestion from Mrs Hatfield’s third grade class at West elementary. Mayor Blakesley noted offices may stay open.
Zaire appeals for emergency military aid as thousands of mercenaries clash with Angolan-backed forces near Shaba. Washington considers sending communications gear medical supplies and food rations aboard a DC 8. U.S. aid totals set at 30.2 million this year with more proposed.
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