13 May 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1977
Page
1
In Cedar Rapids and Linn County, a decade of expanded special programs for deaf children reduces reliance on residential facilities. The piece notes community centers and local districts developing inclusive options to keep children connected to home and society.
A sports counsel note from a trusted Ali watcher urges caution around Ken Norton, comparing him to a hand grenade once the pin is pulled, advising to avoid him until his fists are defused. The remark appears on page 17.
Saturday’s Gazette previews the Sec ond Annual Kids Dog show photographed by Tom Merryman and quotes W C Fields on kindness. It also notes a staff writer Lynda Halbert examines why you may want a will and warns about estate timing and legacy impacts. Weather forecasts call for a warm Saturday with highs in the 80s and lows near 60.
Center Point residents faced a water shortage as the town’s tower ran dry prompting emergency declarations. Officials cited two shallow wells and a drought, urging residents to curtail usage and promising a $40,000 federal grant to drill a new 800 foot well, with final approval pending in September.
Cedar Rapids files for declaratory judgment in Linn district court challenging arbitrator power under Iowa collective bargaining law. City seeks ruling that budgeted funds cannot be reallocated and that an arbitrator may rule only on non monetary issues after certification. Local 238 Teamsters, IAFF Local 11, and AFSCME Local 620 named as defendants. arbitration set for June 7 with AFSCME.
Jeff Showalter 16 of 1559 Fifth Avenue SE says he saw a bear early Friday while his mother and two neighbors also observed it. Police could not locate the animal despite the teen’s insistence and a late night car situation with a spotlight.
President Carter signed a $20 billion economic stimulation bill and a $4 billion public works measure in a Rose Garden ceremony attended by city leaders and lawmakers. The package also includes $8 billion for public service jobs and $1 billion for youth employment programs, with government aid to states totaling $631 million.
Gov. Ray and legislative leaders plan to adjourn the 1977 Iowa legislature and reconvene next month for a two-topic special session. The session will focus on collective bargaining agreements and possible changes to the corporate tax if the supreme court rules the current law unconstitutional.</s>
Ozone levels reached 0.09 parts per million at 1 p.m. Friday in Cedar Rapids prompting officials to issue an air pollution advisory. The Linn County Health Department noted a high of 0.095 ppm at 4 p.m. Thursday at 751 Center Point NE as readings approach the national standard of 0.08 ppm.
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