07 May 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1978
Page
1
In its It’s Your Business column on page 7A the Gazette notes Kirkwood College will announce the new superintendent this week with details on when and where to learn the name. A Gazette editorial on page 8A argues for a cap on U S deals at the Export-Import Bank as proposed by an Iowa congressman.
Gazette photo feature shows Jefferson High School students rehearsing the musical comedy Where's Charley. Page 10A. The rest notes City Hall Notes column discusses an anti crime project possibly coming to Cedar Rapids. Page 12A. Home insulation upgrades urged on Page 14A. Linn-Mar voters face a school building addition vote next Tuesday. Page 17A.
A Vinton farmer operates a home made lab for cancer research in his yard. An Oelwein dentist keeps a personal train running on tracks over five acres. Also, a Kalona appliance dealer pursues greenery in sculpture. Iowa to host next year’s national plowing competition.
The Cedar Rapids Community Summer School session offers a new mix of education and amusement for anxious students. A Linn County girl owns a grand construction playhouse with carpeting running water and formica counters made by her grandfather. Dorothy Sapp discusses a garden spray in her column.
A reader friendly note highlights easy to follow recipes suitable for children and fathers to make for Mother’s Day. It also points to various section pages and features including Norwegian desserts, running fever in Marion, and a shopper want ads page.
Jockey Steve Cauthen steers Affirmed to first in the 104th Kentucky Derby at Louisville Kentucky. Alydar finishes second with Believe It in third as coverage notes and further details appear on Page IE.
The United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned South Africa for the assault into Angola and called for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Pretoria's troops. Angola reported heavy casualties and warned of ongoing clashes as Western powers urged restraint and kept focus on Namibia independence talks.
Dancers from the Dieman Bennet Dance Theatre recreate Louis XIV era mood in a Paramount Theater program as part of a three day Festival of Dance. Photographs show Polly Dalager Anna Larson Stuart Weinbrenner Julia Bennett Helen Chadima and Dean Karns. Patrons night Thursday features a Hall of Mirrors replica at Paramount Hall.
A spring blizzard dumped record snowfall across Colorado and Wyoming, burying roads under up to four feet and isolating rural areas. One weather death occurred as Fort Collins searchers hunted missing 9-year-old Chris Vigil, with rescues paused until conditions improve.
Indiana gunman Robert Gibson surrendered after four civilians were held hostage for hours and exchanged for two police officials. He faced six counts of armed confinement and attempted murder after a non fatal shooting during negotiations. no injuries were reported.
Eight women aged 27 to 49 prepare to drive a green 1972 Ford van 1,300 miles to Grand Canyon National Park. They will trek to the canyon floor starting from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids with 40-pound packs and limited baths, aiming for a weeklong wilderness hike. They train with jogging swimming and tennis and plan to sleep and drive in shifts while crossing hazy terrain to reach the south rim and descend into the canyon. numbered miles of rugged trail await their expedition as they pursue outdoor recreation.
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