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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1978
Page
8
A string of items from Cedar Rapids and nearby Marion covers church speakings, festivals, sales, and shop notices. Notable entries include Rev Stephen A speaking at the Embassy Club, Flower Show and Spring events, Easter items, and local business ads with contact numbers. Additional items reference cemetery decor removals and school honors at Purdue University.
Marion police warn of a check forging group of at least six people Romeing the metro area. They steal payroll checks and cash them with stolen IDs and a check protector. largest cashed so far is 195.95. Police urge business owners to verify suspicious checks and report them.
Marion police report a second arrest in the February 26 armed robbery at the Marion Vickers Service Station. Rodney Grother, 17, of Springville, was charged with false report theft fourth degree and conspiracy and released to juvenile authorities. A 15-year-old Cedar Rapids youth faces theft fifth degree and conspiracy charges. The text notes dog license reminders and a 1967 NASA Apollo program pause after a fatal rocket fire.
Marion Jaycees announce an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages two to six in City Park Saturday at 11 a.m. Prizes await those who find eggs and all attending children receive bags of Easter candy. The event is split into two age groups two to three and four to six. Seven new house permits were approved by the Building Department in the last seven days listing Welsh and Welsh Construction Co. John Sramek Robert Evans Alison Pratt Russell Andrews and others with varied values.
Marion YMCA announces a full Friday timetable including non aquatic women's fitness at 9 a.m. and adult open gym at 9:45, with multiple classes and swim sessions throughout the day. Linn-Mar and Marion Independent lessons occur 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., water programs 11:15, and youth activities plus family swim in the afternoon.
House Judiciary Committee moves to add Iowa to states legalizing Laetrile with rules requiring manufacturing in state and physician supervision. Lipsky votes against, citing ineffectiveness and harm. Debate cites FDA stance and proposed monitoring over prohibition. Gazette study notes Cedar Rapids availability at about $1 per pill.
The Gift Chalet at 4300 Center Point Road features unusual and traditional Easter items for decorating and gifting. Store hours run 11 to 5 Monday through Saturday. Also, Ben Franklin Rubber Stamp advertises super quality rubber stamps with 1 day service and a 362 7262 number.
On this date in 1975 Henry Kissinger flew back to Washington after a personal mission to Egypt and Israel failed to secure a peace agreement.
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