24 May 1979
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1979
Page
1
A clear and cool night brings a chance of scattered frost with lows near 40 degrees. Friday promises sun and warmer conditions with highs in the upper 60s. Weather details are continued on page 2A.
The House Democratic Caucus voted 138 to 69 against President Carter’s plan to phase out domestic oil price controls. Rep Toby Moffett led the measure as a policy statement opposing decontrol. The vote signals party opposition though full House sentiment may differ, with Republicans largely supporting decontrol.
The Associated Press reports AAA finds adequate gas supplies for Memorial Day weekend across Iowa and eight Midwestern states. Half the stations surveyed in eight states plan to stay open Sunday and most will open for Memorial Day, with prices slightly higher and limited sales at a few locations.
A Linn County program aims to divert troubled youths from the court system by sending them to classes. The plan seeks to reduce juvenile detention while addressing behavior with education and supervision.
A Cedar Rapids industrialist is among 11 persons slated for honor by the University of Iowa. The brief notes the recognition as part of a university honors list.
A city restaurant in Iona under new management passes a first-night test as staff and kitchen crews demonstrate service and menu quality. The review notes attentive service, timely dishes, and adherence to safety standards observed by patrons and inspectors.
A reflection on how quickly a planned reserve can be consumed by a sudden emergency, highlighting the narrow window between setting aside funds and facing unexpected need.
Former federal budget director Bert Lance pleaded innocent to conspiracy and misuse of funds charges tied to two Georgia banks. Co defendants Mitchell, Carr, and Mullins joined the plea as U.S. Magistrate Chancey set no trial date, releasing them on summons with no bond. Lance called the accusations ridiculous and promised to comment after reading the indictment.
Machinists nationwide vote reportedly favor agreement ending a 54 day strike against United Airlines. The deal includes a 30 percent wage increase over three years and allows resumed partial operations by Memorial Day with full service about a week later.
The Supreme Court lifted Justice Marshall's stay halting John Speenkelink's execution, denying a Florida bid to lift a parallel stay. Spenkelink could face the electric chair Friday if Judge Elbert Tuttle lets his stay lapse. He would be the first unwilling execution since 1967.
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