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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1977
Page
1
The Iowa House narrowly defeats a proposal to regulate hospital rates amid fears of socialized medicine. Proponents argued for control while opponents warn of government overreach and higher costs for patients.
Richard Williams signs a new two year contract as musical director and conductor of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra after broad community backing. The move follows strong local support and a remarkable measure of community backing.
Texas second baseman Len Randle reportedly punched his manager after a confrontation, sending him to the hospital with a concussion and a fractured cheek. The incident raises questions about his $80,000 job and future with the team.
A California bank advertises a "Western Window" aimed at speedy customers, inviting fast action and swift service. The program uses a rugged Western theme to attract customers who value quick banking transactions.
In Moscow on Tuesday, Cyrus Vance and Andrei Gromyko resumed SALT talks with no Soviet reply to the U S proposal for a broad arms pact. Carter said discussions covered other topics, likely including arms sales and Central Europe troop cuts, while a Vladivostok model was floated as fallback.
Cedar Rapids school bus driven by Jim Reid carried 24 students when the rear wheel separated. Three teenagers were treated at St Luke's hospital and later released. The bus collided with a stop sign near Eighteenth Street and Eighth Avenue SW en route to Taft junior high. Officials noted no foul play and planned inspections of all 36 International buses.
Dutch aviation chief says the KLM 747 took off without proper clearance as a Pan American jet warned it was still on the runway. He notes limited visibility at the disaster site and cites control tower tapes showing the captain read back flight clearance but did not seek takeoff clearance.
Washington report notes growing opposition to a $50 tax rebate from President Carter. Senate debate starts next week and may stretch past Easter recess. leaders indicate a permanent tax cut could replace the rebate. Republicans oppose the rebate 38 to 0, while Byrd signals lukewarm backing as Democrats weigh their stance.
The 1st U S circuit court of appeals ruled 2 1 that Massachusetts drivers cannot have licenses suspended for refusing a Breathalyser test when suspected of drunk driving. The decision cites due process concerns.
Two informal votes consider filling the police force with five existing civil service list candidates and an early May civil service exam to create a new applicant list. NAACP representative George Colbert backs an early test to recruit minority applicants, while Safety Commissioner Ed Colton favors using five academy-bound officers on unpaid leave until vacancies arise.
Steven and Dianna Schnell, married in Kansas City, faced theft when their U-Haul trailer near their Park Towne Lane NE home was opened Monday. Wedding presents, Dianna's luggage, and her dress vanished valued at 1500 dollars plus sentimental loss. only a blender and some clothes remained. The Schnells had moved to Cedar Rapids on February 14 for new jobs at Health Management Services.
A federal commission warned of a bleak future for the post office in 1985. It urged ending Saturday mail delivery to save about 400 million dollars yearly and raising 22 cent first class rates by 1985 unless Congress acts. Recommendations face slim chances of approval.
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