28 May 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1978
Page
1
Syndicated columnist Smith Hempstone reports that one fifth of all farmland in the country is being sold to foreigners. The note appears on Page 8A. A 91-year-old former bank director recalls years in banking and farming on Page 10A. Fourth graders enjoy a touring drama group, with the show serving as a self test for acting on Page 13A.
Iowa City correspondent Ford Clark examines vandalism and fire alarm issues at the University of Iowa dorms. A Marengo man walks three miles daily for exercise, keeping up the routine around town. Waukon residents celebrate the restoration of a one room country school house after years of effort. The Temporary Land Preservation commissions of Eastern Iowa may impact future land use and policy.
The Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission weighs altering its procedures including the elimination of cross filing information with state and national groups. See City Hall Notes for details on the plan and potential impact.
Meet the Paxtons of Central City as their house gains with refinished furnishings and a thriving garden. Stained glass revival noted with windows appearing in homes, businesses, and churches. Page IC and Page 10C reference.
Column by Dorothy Sapp advises amateur gardeners on how to cope with heat by retreating to air conditioned spaces. Practical tips for preserving plants, planning sheltered routines, and enjoying gardening-related activities indoors are discussed with a homey tone.
A brief note recalls forgotten graves at Cedar Rapids potter's field on Memorial Day. The page mentions a Memorial Day observance, while other content teases Eastern Iowa recipes on pages 1D and 2D.
Cedar Rapids Washington and North Linn combined efforts to roll a pair of fours in the boys state track gamble on Saturday as reported on Page 1E.
The reader is directed to various sections across the Eastern Iowa market pages including Deaths on 3A, Editorial on 8-9A, Marion on 10A, Rep't. Card on 13A, Section C Trend on 1-5C, Building on 10-13C, City Hall 1B, Finance 6-9C, and Show 14-15C.
Government plans a major attack on alcoholism among women and heavy drinking by youth for 1979. About 10 million Americans are alcoholics or problem drinkers, including up to 4 million women and at least half a million children. Loran Archer of NIAAA said a report to HEW Secretary Califano will guide a two pronged campaign using federal funds volunteers schools and churches while possibly involving the liquor industry.
Two or three women posing as lawyers freed Till Meyer, Germany's most wanted man, from Moabit prison. A guard was shot in the leg as the pair, believed linked to Baader Meinhoff, led Meyer and another defendant to freedom. Police outside saw nothing, the escape carried out with calm through the main entrance.
Washington and Moscow held four hour talks between President Carter and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko with frank exchanges over SALT Africa and human rights. Gromyko said some headway was made on SALT issues while stressing no intent to grab Africa and noting agreements build brick by brick.
The United States ended direct involvement in the Zaire evacuation, returning the last cargo planes and military personnel to bases. The roll-up closed 15 C-141 missions and airlift control elements, with cost not yet available.
Clinton Christian High School in Upper Marlboro postpones graduation indefinitely after valedictorian Michael Bongiorni, an 18 year old who admits drinking beer and dancing, is expelled. A local judge has barred the school from proceeding without him, while the pastor defends the ban as enforcing religious rules and school discipline.
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