24 May 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1977
Page
1
A study approved by the Cedar Rapids school board on Monday night aims to answer questions about school boundaries curricular changes and future direction as the district plans to deliver findings early next year. The investigation seeks clarity on several big questions affecting students families and staff across the system.
Cedar Rapids native Helen Copley leads the nation’s largest privately held newspaper chain known for outspokenness. While in town at Coe College for an honorary degree she urged readers to maintain a strong intelligent point of view.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans action after reports that many families moving between states lose up to 500 dollars per trip due to heavier loads than shipped. Iowa corn and soybean plantings show progress but soil moisture and late emergence suffer from hot dry weather. Coe beats Lawrence 6 to 0 in NCAA Division III regional baseball action while Stanislaus falls. Tonight clear with lows near 60. Wednesday sunny highs near 88.
A newspaper note highlights how younger generations attract attention while parental expectations remain the main source of stress and concern for families.
Three Coe College students Mari lyn Tucker Ed Krug and Doug Dur land under Dr Thom as T Sweeney supervision explored the spring term course Politics of the Legal Process to determine that citizens can learn about the administration of justice through careful work They observed as citizens and asked provocative questions Dr Sweeney stated that the administration of justice is the focus of their inquiry.
A college study argues that average citizens must oversee criminal justice in Linn County. It reports judges prosecutors police and corrections lack cross understanding and monitoring, with many criticisms of the system and limited public data. The Cedar Rapids project analyzes 151 felony cases from 1975 and 1976 showing high prior records and substantial pretrial confinement.
Dormitory fees at the three state universities may rise again after a collective bargaining award for blue collar workers of the regents. The 7 percent raise for blue collar staff and 6 percent for social workers, if funded by the legislature, could prompt higher room rates already set to rise 6.8 to 8 percent next school year.
Four unions Carrolls settled with Allied Construction Interests on a two year money pact and a three year language pact. The agreement includes a first year wage fringe increase around 8 percent and a second year cost of living adjustment. Unsettled laborers Teamsters bricklayers and operating engineers vote on new terms. Pickets continue to halt major Cedar Rapids and Iowa City projects while negotiations resume with the laborers.
Jurors acquitted Cathleen Schropp of Cedar Rapids late Monday in a federal case involving a stolen Master Charge card. They criticized the government's presentation as disorganized and said the verdict reflected dissatisfaction with prosecution rather than proven innocence.
A New York City makeover crew led by Maureen Marwick visits Clayton to transform 22 local women. The team applies lipstick rouge and eyeshadow, styles hair, and shares makeup ideas to show simple, everyday looks across ages 20 to 89. The townwide project runs Monday to Friday and aims for natural, not flashy, changes.
Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia and President Carter stood at attention during a ceremony on the White House lawn on Tuesday. The event highlighted U S Saudi relations as officials welcomed the visiting dignitary.
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