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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1979

Page

37

Unser Aims for Fourth Indy 500 Victory

Al Unser seeks his fourth Indy 500 win, aiming to join A J Foyt Jr. as the only drivers with four titles. The Indianapolis race on May 25 covers 200 laps of the oval speedway with new rules to equalize horsepower and boost close competition. Unser hails from a racing family including brother Jerry and two-time winner Bobby, with other relatives also in driving.

al Unser Albuquerque New Mexico Jerry Bobby A.J. Foyt Jr

Janet Guthrie a Trailblazer on Indy Tracks at 40

Janet Guthrie ranks among the era’s top drivers and made Indy 500 history as the first woman to qualify. In 1978 she achieved a qualification speed above 190 mph, finished ninth, and impressed with poise. She grew up in Miami, earned a physics degree at the University of Michigan, held a pilot license since 18, and worked as a space program engineer.

Janet Guthrie Janet Miami Florida University of Michigan

Indy 500 coverage appears in sports roundup

The sports page includes brief notes on the Indy 500, highlighting practice results and upcoming qualifying. It mentions drivers to watch and expected pole contenders, with emphasis on team standings and anticipated speeds.

Hidden Flower Word Puzzle Challenge

A reader puzzle hides flower related words in a block of text. Find stem bloom blossom leaf petal soil roots smell grow water sunshine garden arrange decorate bees seeds plant sprout pick bowl vase green pink yellow purple orange.

Gary Coleman Shines In Laugh Stuff On TV

The 11 year old actor Gary Coleman says he may stay in the laugh business for years. He stars as Arnold Jackson on NBCs Diffrent Strokes and admits he didnt plan to steal the show though he did. An expert calls him one of TVs hottest young properties. He began modeling at age five after a local manager spotted him and helped him sign with an agent.

Gary Coleman Gary Arnold Jackson

Family Gary Faces Guardian Role Amid Film Life

Gary is an only child living in Zion Illinois with his mother while his father works as a medical lab inspector. The family splits time between Zion and Hollywood for filming, and his mother notes the challenge of treating him as a child during guardianship duties.

Gary Zion, Illinois Chicago

Gary's Unique Schooling System With Tutor Support

Gary attends three hours of school daily taught by a tutor. He sometimes banks hours or extends tutoring so he does not attend every day. He is a strong reader who reads above his age level. His mother does not assist with his lines and notes his independent system.

Gary

Hobbyist Gary Builds a Model Train Collection

Gary pursues model electric trains as a primary hobby funded by his savings while also loving space, aircraft, and reading. He writes and illustrates his own stories and shares adventures with his best friend a 112 pound German shepherd named Champion and close ties to stars Conrad Bain and Todd Bridgers.

Gary Champion Conrad Bain Todd Bridgers

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