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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1978
Page
1
A U S senator hopeful from Iowa speaks on firearms registration as voters read about campaign positions. The report notes public interest in gun policy during the race.
Indiana authorities investigate a body found in Ohio to determine if it matches a missing Iowa resident. The case involves cross state clues and ongoing forensic work.
A brief item notes thieves are preying on a major Israeli industry, with follow up on PLO leaders beginning a crackdown as part of ongoing regional tensions.
New Orleans endured a 9 inch downpour that broke gauges and flooded streets. National Guardsmen aided cleanup as thousands were stranded and four people died in the disaster. Mayor Morial sought federal disaster aid as pumps ran at full capacity and solar ceremony events were postponed.
A brief item from Page 22 records an innocent comment about a Cedar Rapids Chinese restaurant. The note highlights public reaction, naming the location and the speaker without sensational detail.
Page 14 reports Ron Howard begins filming a new motion picture under a high profile production umbrella. Dr Joyce Brothers contributes a fresh brochure for a health program while Jerry Lee Lewis faces a court sentence in a separate legal matter.
The Kennedy High School golf squad may need another act of God to reach the state tournament. Details hint at weather or other extraordinary delays affecting qualification as reported on page 26.
A recall affects a hand held curling iron listed on page 20. The notice names the brand and model, safety concerns, and the action required for owners to stop using the product and seek a refund or replacement. Active consumer guidance is provided by the issuing agency.
A brief item notes how weather patterns affected lettuce costs. Market analysts cite crop conditions and supply disruptions as key factors. The report highlights price fluctuations across regional markets and retailer responses.
Nielsen releases latest network ratings. Louisa May Alcott tale may rebound on page 30. The Osmond family patriarch stays active, with details on page 31.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a chance of light showers tonight. Lows will be in the mid 40s. Friday remains mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s.
A compact reader aid lists sections such as Legals and Bridge with page cues and column topics. It notes category codes including Marion, Local, Sports, and Weather and outlines where to find short notices, ads, and public records across the edition.
A humorous note claims the 1980 U S Census will be the quickest and most accurate ever by counting the number of people on the federal payroll and multiplying by two.
UPI reports April wholesale prices rose 1.3 percent, the largest gain since 1974, with a 15.6 percent annual rise. Food costs jumped 22.8 percent, while nonfood prices sped up 1.0 percent, signaling broad inflation pressure through early 1978.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that many investments labeled as IRAs do not meet the 1974 law’s intent and can erode retirement savings. It cites CDs with automatic term extensions and strict penalties, plus complex disclosures that may mislead consumers, risking thousands in foregone interest.
The FBI recovered the .38 caliber handgun sought by Des Moines police in the February 19 downtown quadruple murder. Agent in charge Bill Kell says ballistics tests will proceed in Iowa or Washington. Extradition plans for suspect Daniel Munro to move from Alabama to Iowa are expected before next week.
A consulting firm proposes a new eighth village as part of a 110 page master plan for the Amana Colonies. Three potential sites are named with two on Amana Society land and one near East Amana. The plan emphasizes preserving Amana culture, limited commercial development, and modernization in a traditional style.
Oddly garbed pedestrians on 42nd Street NE turned out to be participants in a Life Investors Inc costume contest for employee appreciation day. The group competed for the prize for the most energy saving commute. Names listed include Bonnie Billick and Donna Kollasch among others.
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