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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1978
Page
14
A Gallup Youth Survey reports most American teens link TV violence to crime but fewer than one in three want such programs removed. Teens cite attraction to violence and belief that criminals are often caught, while acknowledging media influence debates.
Teenagers believe violence on TV relates to crime at similar rates across age race and socio economic groups. Girls more often support removing violent shows than boys with parental restrictions varying by teen age 13 to 18. Parents mainly curb sex and violence programs for younger teens.
On this date in 1968 the U S Senate adopted its first formal code of ethics, establishing standards for senators and Senate employees in handling financial affairs. The action marked a major step in governing conduct and financial disclosure within the chamber.
A Metro politan Youth Survey of 380 metro high school students finds 58 percent see a definite link between TV violence and U S crime. Four in ten deny any relation while many blame TV for influencing vulnerable groups and glorifying violence.
Central YMCA opens extended hours Friday and Saturday for spring break as Cedar Rapids Community schools close. All grades may attend a one hour open swim at 10 15 Friday morning and a game lobby is available. Saturday times span 9 a m to 3 p m for different age groups with junior and senior high brackets. Next week fun days run 9 30 a m to 4 p m daily with grade school youths rotating through YM rooms for games crafts movies and recreation. Boys and girls may sign up Friday for the three day program regardless of membership.
The Bee Gees lead the year with multiple top ten hits from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. The two record set blends disco and romantic pop, featuring Stayin Alive How Deep Is Your Love Night Fever and You Should Be Dancing with contributions from Yvonne Elliman and others. The package highlights the group’s evolving disco sound and widespread chart impact.
Harry Richter discovered 40 pounds of loose screws under the back seat while installing a citizen band radio in his 1974 Mercury Montego. He questioned inspectors and noted the screws could have shorted the electrical system. The Ford dealer offered to take the screws.
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