26 May 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1978
Page
1
A Massachusetts senator acknowledges giving false testimony in a case affecting his political standing. The admission follows months of scrutiny over his statements to investigators and media. The development raises questions about accountability and political consequences for the official.
The page highlights several high school students involved in dramatic productions. Some participants may have notable achievements beyond their onstage roles, inviting readers to learn more about their extra accomplishments.
Gazette editor Phyllis Fleming enjoyed a recent England visit with lively language and accent notes. A local motorcycle dealer comments on the Mopeds safety. Outdoor columnist Ken Sullivan lists top anglers from Hanford American Legion Post's annual free fisheree held last Saturday.
A forecast shows mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thundershowers tonight and Saturday. A south wind around 10 mph, with tonight’s low in the upper 60s and Saturday’s high in the mid 80s. Copyright
Mike Bagen, a 20 year old Kirkwood Community College student, won Best of Category in breads and bread products at Kraft Foods Student Culinary Challenge in River Grove Illinois. He graduated soon and later helped Kirkwood win a team award at the NRA culinary salon in Chicago for creative workmanship.
President Carter held an informal question session with Illinois lawmakers as he urged ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. He stressed Illinois' constitutional stance on equality and warned the ERA's national fate hinges on the state vote due by March 22, 1979. Carter also raised funds for Democrats in Chicago and warned of a tough year ahead for Illinois Democrats.
New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne cuts the orange ribbon as Resorts International Hotel Casino opens at 10 am. EDT with 893 slot machines 60 blackjack tables and 10 crap tables in a capacity crowd of 5000, amid bets by Steve Lawrence and remarks from I G Jack Davis.
Two fugitives Claude Dennis and Michale Lancaster, described as thrill killers, escaped from the Oklahoma State Penitentiary and triggered deadly gunbattles near Kenefic and Caddo. Three patrolmen died and a fourth was wounded. Lt. Lloyd Basinger directed ground units from a helicopter as the suspects fled toward Caddo.
Former President Gerald Ford will play in the Amana VIP golf event on June 19 in Iowa, with Rowena Evans confirming his participation and noting Ford eagerly anticipates all golf tournaments. Amana Refrigeration Inc. sponsor George Foerstner welcomed Ford's involvement. Evans said Ford arrives June 18 by private jet and will depart for Detroit after the event.
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