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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1977
Page
2
The Netherlands prime minister Joop den Uyl and his five party coalition resigned over a deadlock on land regulation. Election for a new parliament is scheduled May 25. The move ends a government that faced friction between leftists and centrists.
A gas explosion at the Karvina coal mine in northern Moravia killed eight miners and left 23 missing. Rescue crews are racing to locate the missing workers, CTK reported from Prague.
A senate report warns thousands of utility customers who struggled to pay fuel bills last winter face service cutoffs within weeks. Some firms, barred by state laws during winter, are mailing notices to customers as they resume disconnections.
The Labor Department engaged Ruttenberg Freedman Kilgallen Dutchess and Associates to negotiate a contract with Local 12, AFGE, after two years of talks failed. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall announced the move. Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for four Croatian nationals charged in the September skyjacking that killed a New York City patrolman.
The Carter administration considers a nationwide boon town aid program to curb rapid growth impacts on housing, medical care, and schools. Western states with coal development and coastal states with oil activity would benefit from targeted support, following existing programs for oil regions.
London reports Prime Minister James Callaghan reached a deal with the Liberal party to secure 13 votes for a confidence vote. The pact avoids a coalition, pledges consultation on policy, and cushions Labour’s minority government. If defeated, elections could follow, with Margaret Thatcher poised for a potential win.
A Linn County jail committee on Tuesday recommended approval of preliminary remodeling plans by Leo Peiffer and Associates. The $330,000 project aims to add 16 medium security cells and 12 short-term cells, improve booking and visiting facilities, and upgrade kitchens and surfaces with epoxy paint. The committee asks the county attorney to classify costs as maintenance where possible and considers air conditioning the cell area. bids may include alternates to keep total below 250000, avoiding a public referendum.
Three persons were charged with drunk driving. Michael C. Cox, 20, of 255 Eleventh Street, Marion, arrested 1:59 a.m. Wednesday near Cottage Grove and First Avenue East. Phillip C. Pearson, 22, route 2 Anamosa, arrested 7:31 p.m. Tuesday on Sev enth Avenue in Marion. Mike Wallace, 19, 2267 C Street SW, arrested 1:55 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 30 west of Cedar Rapids.
Mt Vernon authorities report three young men Gary Kupfer 20 Randy Noble and Floyd Mounts 25 were charged with larceny of a motorcycle owned by Curtis Shay of Coralville. Motorcycle recovered from a blue and white van at 2 43 a.m. Discovered by a Mt Vernon police officer.
The report lists high and low temperatures and precipitation for cities including Anchorage Atlanta Miami Bismarck Chicago New Orleans Denver New York Duluth Phoenix Honolulu Seattle Houston Washington and a three day forecast with warm to cool highs and chances of rain. It also notes Mississippi River stage readings at LaCrosse Lansing Dam 9 McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and Cedar Rapids with rises or falls indicated.
Births listed for Mercy March 22 including Michael Flack Marion Stark McDonald McMillen Meyer Banks and Frentzel Martin and family connections. Also Watertown Spirit Lake births and early weekday incidents and West Union bid opening for old fire tanker and ambulance. It pays to advertise.
A legislative subcommittee approved a bill to raise gasoline taxes and adjust the distribution formula so cities gain a larger share of road funds. The measure heads to the full House Transportation Committee, with hopes for speedy passage. Subcommittee chair State Rep. Joseph Rinas announced an expedited parliamentary move.
A list of marriage licenses shows multiple Cedar Rapids couples and partners from Ely Vinton Itasca Ill Norway Marion Center Point Swisher Atkins Hiawatha Robins Marion Belle Plaine Cedar Rapids and more. Names include Thomas R Laffin Lisa Mae Owens Harold A Hildenbrand Sandra K Crawley and others across Iowa with partner matches.
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