Witness testifies in first of its kind kidnapping case
The victim takes the stand in Cedar Rapids during a landmark trial alleging kidnapping and sexual abuse. Page 3.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1978
Page
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Teachers Group Endorsement Dominates Local Race
A local election heats up as a teachers' association endorsement becomes a central issue. The race features key candidates and community concerns about education policy and school funding, with the teachers group backing a particular candidate.
Cannes Awards Night Highlights
Brief Cannes ceremony honors best actress and best actor. The page notes featured films and stars, with forthcoming coverage of the night's winners and red carpet moments.
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Cannes
Cornell College Receives Notable Gift
Cornell College announces a significant donation received with impact for campus programs. The gift arrangement strengthens scholarships and expands facilities, highlighting the college's fundraising efforts and donor support.
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Cornell College
Mountain climbers trade accusations and a hospitalized comedian
Reported on page 16 a dispute between mountain climbers and a hospitalized comedian amid singer remarks about a forthcoming album being misinterpreted. Page 9 blames a middleman for rising bread prices as cited by government officials.
Surviving Cedar Rapids Heart Attack Recalled
A Cedar Rapids survivor recounts his heart attack and the lasting impact on his life. Column notes discuss medical expenses and tax deductions. The Iowa physician weighs television effects on vision, with infant eating habits and hang gliding risks also examined.
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Cedar Rapids
Weather forecast with showers possible Wednesday
Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers or thunderstorms on Wednesday. Lows tonight mid to upper 50s. Highs Wednesday mid to upper 70s.
Car Sales Pitch Angles At Prospective Buyer
A salesman touts a high priced car as effortless to drive freeing the buyer to plan payments. The quote appears in a noisy sales dialogue emphasizing ease of use and financial planning.
Explosions at Texas refinery kill three workers
A chain reaction of explosions and fires at a Texas City refinery storage tanks injured at least 13 others. Flames rose 500 feet but were controlled by midmorning. Three workers died. one guard among the dead was initially uncounted.
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Refinery
Texas City
Texas
Texas City Refinery Co
Rick Sherman
Carter urges NATO to extend vigilance beyond Europe at summit
President Carter opened a two day NATO ministerial meeting at the Kennedy Center urging expansion of alliance vigilance to Africa. He warned of Warsaw Pact growth and called for upgraded forces and manpower while stressing NATO’s interest beyond Western Europe.
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Washington
Carter
NATO
North Atlantic Alliance
Africa
Kennedy Center
Western Alliance
Europe
Soviet Union
Cuba
Moscow
Communist Party
Pravda
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Change in prisoner handling in Linn
A 21-year-old detainee escaped gunfire Friday near a First Avenue courtroom. Linn sheriff’s officials plan two deputies for transport duties after admitting poor judgment. Deputy Wing fired a warning shot as the fugitive fled toward a staircase, then escaped. he had previously left Cedar Rapids Work Release Center. Dye, serving a 20-year sentence for burglary robbery and carrying a concealed weapon, was located later at Knight Oil Station but fled again, and authorities say force may be used to prevent escapes under Iowa law.
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First Avenue
Terry Dye
Linn
Orlie Workman
Darold Smith
Richard Wing
Dye
Lynne Brady
Wing
Cedar Rapids
Audit criticism hits ISU Athletic Council funds
State Auditor Lloyd Smith said ISU Athletic Council had very weak internal control over funds for the year ended June 30 1977 and issued 24 recommendations most of which were implemented or in progress. The audit dated April 28 1978 covered responses from Wayne R. Moore and noted unresolved item about eight season golf passes charged to football recruiting.
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Des Moines
Iowa State University
Lloyd Smith
Smith
Wayne R. Moore
ISU
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