24 Mar 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1979
Page
1
A featured profile highlights a dedicated advocate who has traveled 75,000 miles and reached 500 groups to promote Camp Courageous. The piece notes nearby fishing along the Mississippi and mentions an Iowa State University horse care workshop on page 11A.
A new counseling service in Cedar Rapids opens under Judeo Christian principles as city residents seek faith based support. The report appears on page 8A and notes community impact and aims.
Linn County Supervisor files an amendment to state law to legalize actions reorganizing the Linn Psychiatric Clinic. Page 4A.
City discussions on opposition to the proposed 500 year flood plan for Cedar Rapids continue. Page 4A.
The Iowa Comnets crushed their Cedar Rapids visit 105 89 in a strong late-season showing. Ossie Ossorio retired in seven rounds while Ken Norton stopped in the first, and Chris Evert suffered a rare loss as weather turns partly cloudy with high 30s and teens forecast.
A viewer questions why late night television aired numerous films rated for adults last week. The comment implies concerns about age restrictions on programming and viewer suitability for late show broadcasts.
Canada plans a 6.5 percent increase in natural gas for U.S. customers, raising the price from 2.16 to 2.30 per thousand cubic feet within 60 days. The change, backed by the National Energy Board, could lift home gas bills about 1 dollar per month in several Northern states, with Washington Oregon and Idaho most affected.
Winter winds slow the celebration as March dusts East and Central Iowa with 1 to 5 inches of snow. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch statewide and a travel advisory for central and eastern areas. Skies remain partly cloudy with highs in the low 30s and teens at night. Wind from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Iowa Highway Patrol reports many vehicles off roads.
Spokesmen say April allocations are unsure but adequate for farmers as fuel priority favors agriculture. Prices are rising. growers expect higher costs while inventories tighten due to a tough winter and wet spring.
Bea Hupp expanded a small silver plated cow from her husband’s 40 year old idea into a global herd of more than 400 cows. The feature notes her near four decade journey and invites readers to Page 9A for more details.
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