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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1977
Page
2
Britain and the United States signed an agreement for intensive consultations with all parties aimed at achieving black majority rule in Rhodesia by 1978. Foreign Secretary David Owen announced the initiative in Parliament after talks with Secretary of State Cyrus Vance.
Detroit reports 1978-model car price tags likely rise by 300 to 350 dollars due to steel price hikes and inflation pressures. Analysts say increases in the auto market are certain as steel prices climb. Pittsburgh notes a steel producer rolled back some hikes, matching a 6 percent rise effective June 19 after U S Steel and National Steel Corp. moves.
Oklahoma becomes first state to provide for execution by lethal drug. Gov. Boren signed the bill late Tuesday, detailing intravenous administration of an ultra short acting barbiturate for condemned criminals.
A year ago today the high was 67 and the low 43 with no precipitation. The extended forecast shows a chance of rain Friday through Sunday with highs in the 60s or low 70s and overnight lows in the 50s.
Mercy birth notices list a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson on May 10 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Seyfer, plus May 11 son for Mr. and Mrs. Tim Acton. St Luke’s records show multiple births including daughters and sons to Jackson Gaskill Warthen Ciha Erger Benter Northrup families. Iowa City twins for Sgt. Brad McGowan. Marriage licenses issued to Klein Bahr Plummer Schulte Ol son Emmett Russman. At Iowa City Kolosik son. Kolosik’s family connections cited. Thought for Today quotes Men do not fail they give up trying.
In Linn district court attorney for Whiteside argued the defendant acted in self defense after Calvin Love threatened a weapon during a Feb. 7 dispute over marijuana. Doctors testified Love suffered a 7 3/4 inch stab wound and died from internal bleeding. Evidence showed a second visit by Whiteside with two men followed by the fatal stabbing near the heart.
Earl J. Ross six of 2922 Outlook drive SW was listed in good condition at St Luke s hospital Wednesday morning after a head injury in a traffic mishap Tuesday afternoon. Police report he ran into a car driven by Mark E Fett 21 of 1215 Nineteenth avenue SW. The accident occurred at 3 40 p m on Outlook drive near J street SW.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday from 00 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscriptions vary by carrier and mail with weekly and annual rates and regional restrictions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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