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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1977
Page
1
A study finds the Cedar River walls near May's island require about 3.3 million dollars in repairs. The report cites high project costs and structural needs for the area.
Sen. John C. Culver warned in a Senate Armed Services Committee briefing that America's forces are not ready for combat. After inspecting 12 bases he found only about half of combat aircraft and ships operational, with some planes at 10 percent capability and widespread cannibalization of parts. He urged higher readiness funding and tighter controls on foreign sales.
Edward Lathrop reports a bad year after high winds toppled a tree onto his van damaging it and denting his Volvo. The tree cut power to his home between 9:30 and 10 p.m. both vehicles were later stolen from his backyard on February 15 with the van recovered first and the Volvo found about two weeks later. the van was uninsured against falling trees while the Volvo was insured.
Southeast Iowa authorities pursue three escapees still at large after eight inmates fled Iowa state penitentiary Tuesday night. Eight men escaped using hacksaws or torches. six others were captured, including two on Tuesday and three on Wednesday night.
A government health profile reports an exciting improvement in U S health since 1950, especially among men ages 25 to 44, with reductions in heart disease cancer and tuberculosis while death from accidents fluctuates but falls. The study, presented to a Senate subcommittee by the National Center for Health Statistics, notes continued progress and a long way to go.
President Carter says he will hang tough as arms limitation negotiations resume in May with the Russians. A joint communique from Washington and Moscow notes talks in Geneva will also cover the Middle East and strategic arms limits. Carter, not surprised by the breakdown, pledges not to drop his human rights crusade and warns Moscow he may intensify U S weapons development if good faith is absent. He will travel to Europe for an economic summit with NATO and meet Hafez Assad in May.
Linn Auditor Merle Kopel reluctantly pays $21 459 to the city for six months rent in the Veterans Memorial building. He says the city owes the county more than $60,000 for court costs and faults the county supervisors and city council over the dispute. The matter hinges on a state attorney general opinion and is before Linn district court.
A 33 year old Cedar Rapids man James R. O'Brien listed in serious condition at St Luke's hospital after a hit and run Wednesday night. Police seek a red Ford Grand Torino Elite from 1974 to 1976 with front right damage and possible yellow paint transfer from the Honda Civic O'Brien drove. Extrication used to free him after the crash near Eighteenth street and Tenth Avenue SW.
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