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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1977
Page
18
The Sverige, Sweden's 12-meter challenger for the America s Cup, has sailed over 4 000 miles in trials and plans a spring launch for more testing. Backers estimate a better than 3 to 1 chance against foreign challengers with a 50 50 shot to bring the cup to Stockholm.
In a Havana interview Fidel Castro praised President Carter for opening dialogue with Cuba and ending hostile rhetoric, but condemned the U S embargo as a grave hostile act. He urged full lifting of the blockade as essential to improving relations. Castro cited fishing talks and allowed travel as steps showing Carter’s approach. He said the embargo must end before any normal relations can resume.
The FCC ruled 4 to 3 that a broadcast station is not bound to sell a political candidate a fixed air time amount. The commission said the candidate must be charged the lowest commercial rate, and does not grant a right of access to all available air time. The decision marks a reversal of last year’s policy favoring Ford backers in Chicago.
The FDA and Holland-Rantos Co plan a recall of 86 000 diaphragms from dealers and clinics after 300 complaints. Devices may separate the central disc from the rim, rendering them ineffective even with spermicidal gel. Women are urged to return diaphragms for refunds.
U S officials voiced keen interest in a reported French breakthrough for producing peaceful nuclear fuel. Energy official Robert Fri and deputy Joseph Nye testified on export controls and nonproliferation amid Salzburg talks. President Carter approved exports of significant quantities of weapons grade uranium to five allies for research.
Local feminists organize a pro ERA rally on May 16 at the capitol steps in Des Moines. A senate hearing to discuss rescinding Iowa’s ERA will be held that day. A counter demonstration by anti ERA groups is anticipated. A YWCA bus departs at 3 p.m. for Des Moines with a $6.50 per person fee.
Notices announce probate actions for Harold L Heck Harold Heck and others with executors Harold A Heck Nancy Jean Aakre and Margaret Louise Clemens. Details include six month filing deadlines from second publication and creditor claims procedures in Linn County and Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Foreclosure and property forfeiture notice involving Walter A. Fisher Jr and Karen L. Fisher on Lot 4 and adjacent parcels in Kingston addition Linn County Iowa. contract defaults cited include missed payments and legal costs. Additionally a probate notice announces the will of Francis W. Kluesner, deceased, admitted to probate and Imelda Kluesner appointed executor. six month claim period from publication deadline.
Iowa County Sanitary Land Fill Inc was incorporated under the Iowa Business Corporation Act Chapter 496A. It began April 18 1977 and has perpetual existence with authority to issue 10000 shares of common stock. Initial office at 428 29th Street Drive SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 and initial register of corporation Joseph Serafino. Directors are James T Spizzirri Robert Trenth and Joseph Serafino all Cedar Rapids IA addresses. Pickens Barnes Abernathy attorneys for corporation.
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