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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1976
Page
1
RV dealers report strong spring demand for class C motorhomes as 1975 sales rose 86.4 percent from 1974 and a 31 percent gain is projected for 1976. Winnebago officials call spring sales very strong while dealers anticipate a summer saturation of mini-homes across the Midwest.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions today with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Clear tonight with lows around 30s. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy and mild with highs in the mid to upper 60s and northwest winds at 10 to 20 mph.
A lively ghost story centers on Bentonsport in southeast Iowa once a steamboat hub. The town preserves a hotel from the era with much of its original furniture, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.
A light editorial observes how today’s parents claim superior knowledge over their children, a sentiment recognizable to many readers and echoed by humorous asides about generational dynamics, with no personal details or events.
The article notes sneakers shifting from casual odd jobs to a fashion must for all ages. In 1975, U S shoe sales surpassed 223 million pairs and over $1 billion in volume as sneakers became the nations most popular footwear. Leather and suede pairs mix comfort with style, featuring padded tongues and wide lasts.
Four inmates overpowered guard Jimmy Gunter as he returned them to cells at Brushy Mountain Friday. After eight hours, officers stormed the D-block freeing him unharmed. Inmates identified were James Brown, Donald Suggs, Roosevelt Robinson, and Levester Miller. Authorities said a homemade knife was used and transfer demands to Nashville were raised during negotiations.
Washington reports the government urged the Supreme Court to let states deny Medicaid payments for abortions not medically necessary. The brief argues a qualified right to abortion does not create a right to free treatment and compares cost considerations to cosmetic surgery. Pennsylvania limits Medicaid abortions to life or health threats.
DES MOINES RP reports an 8.2 million appropriation to ease crowding in Mount Pleasant prison and men's reformatory passed 69 to 15 in the House. Rep Varley proposed four community based corrections centers at mental health institutes. the amendment failed. Cusack said the bill is a stopgap and may pave way for a new prison, but would add 392 beds within a year if enacted.
DES MOINES AP The state comptroller office works through the weekend to compile statistics on four property tax relief packages to present to legislators Monday. Senate leaders say voting will likely occur next week as debates hinge on the two strongest plans, the wild mouse and a house Senate conference committee modification. The House passed the conference committee report without Republican votes, while Senate Republicans largely oppose it. Democrats hold a narrow majority and must unify, though five Democrats withhold support. Senator Norman Rodgers and colleagues press for a one year measure as key.
Democratic lawmakers defend the party’s record as Lt. Gov Neu and House Republican Leader Millen clash over the three month stalemate on property tax relief. Avenson accuses Neu of obstructionism and rebuts claims about delays in the criminal code revision, noting Republicans once controlled the study years without passage.
Army commander Jorge Videla was named President by the three man junta in Buenos Aires. The government said he would be sworn in Monday. Videla, 30, is viewed as the leader of the bloodless coup and is a strong anti Communist Catholic. The United States later recognized the junta as Argentina’s official government.
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