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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1978
Page
8
Des Moines investigators say the Merle Hay Mall Younkers fire may take a week to determine a cause. Ten people died and one missing person later found to have escaped. Fire officials noted no sprinkler system and a rapid spread.
Senator Culver and Democratic Iowa delegation urge the Interstate Commerce Commission not to close the Des Moines field office. They note the office’s efficiency and question savings from consolidation, warning of reduced service quality and higher travel costs. The plan to close offices was to be discussed in Washington.
An early morning blast at the Burlington Ice and Cold Storage Plant near downtown Burlington damaged the two story brick building when a wall was knocked out and a roof collapsed. The blast, happening about 6 15 a.m., started a fire with no injuries reported. ON THIS DATE in 1918 evangelist Billy Graham was born.
The Gazette and IPBN outline an all‑night election coverage plan for Iowa races. Reporters and editors from Gazette will cover federal and state races with on‑scene reports from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines. IPBN will show live returns and explain the tabulation process from 6:30 p.m. to past the 10:30 p.m. hour with guests and commentary.
Iowa General Housing, a major Des Moines landlord with about 800 apartments in Des Moines Waterloo Sioux City Davenport and Ames, files for bankruptcy. U S Bankruptcy Court Judge Richard Stageman sets the first creditors meeting for December 5 with Des Moines attorney Donald Neiman named receiver. The firm faces housing code violations and investor refunds inquiries amid deteriorating properties and unsafe dwellings claims.
Parade previews a feature on a bold female entrepreneur whose strategy and drive spotlight a new era for women in business. The upcoming report highlights leadership, innovation, and market impact.
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