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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1978
Page
12
Fairfax residents report mannequins appearing on the water tower beside Iowa Highway 149. Motorists sometimes mistake them for a person, and officials recall a train crew once mistaking a dummy for a man. Authorities say the dummies carry no special meaning.
Dr. Walter Heller told Bank of Iowa stockholders and directors the economy should stay solid through the year, despite inflation worries and a weak first quarter. He cautioned that spring gains may fade by summer and predicted a 4 percent growth rate after stripping inflation, with a slight fall in the pace in the fall before stabilization.
Heller notes robust housing and consumer demand despite high costs. He cites a $35 billion state surplus, 6 percent unemployment, and restrained food prices with potential 10 percent foods rise. He favors light touch controls over direct ones and highlights Carter administration restraint amid inflation concerns. He is a University of Minnesota economist and former CEA chair serving with Wall Street Journal and Time.
Ten years ago Chrysler and General Motors Corporations recalled 28 000 cars due to possible steering column malfunctions. The action affected various models and prompted owners to seek recall service at authorized centers.
Three people charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana after a raid at 1213 Third St NW. Four pounds of marijuana and paraphernalia seized. search warrant executed at Eyerly residence rural Anamosa yielding more marijuana and seeds. Additional arrests include arson theft and assault cases connected to local addresses and a school disturbance at Washington High School. On this date in 1941 I Am an American Day honored 300000 new citizens.
Victoria Fitzpatrick of Cedar Rapids filed a $10,000 suit in Linn District Court naming ITT Continental Baking Co. and Gregory G. Richards doing business as Richards Vending Co. The claim states a ham and turkey club sandwich purchased on Feb 15 at Cherry Burrell offices contained metal pieces and a greasy substance triggering vomiting and a nervous shock. One metal fragment measured 3.5 centimeters.
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