16 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1977
Page
1
A 13 day survival tale tells of a injured Australian boy subsisting on weeds and creek water while tending a festering wound. An anthropologist notes old age’s unattractiveness may depress American society.
A Page 1B feature profiles the youngest music industry star worth millions, detailing early rise, record deals, branding moves, and current projects shaping a rapid ascent in entertainment.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a low in the mid to upper 20s and a high in the mid to upper 40s. The page notes multiple section listings including Local A-B-C, bridge, comics, movies, and various newspaper departments.
Rival demonstrators split into groups near the White House during the shah of Iran's visit to Washington. Police doubled lines after Tuesday’s violence that left 124 injured and 12 arrested. About 1,000 students and 200 anti shah protesters marched near Lafayette Park and the Ellipse while 200 pro shah supporters stood farther from the mansion. The shah met with Carter and planned meetings on Capitol Hill before departing for Paris.
A town meeting at the Town House Convention Center drew over 400 residents to examine rising crime, plea bargaining, probation, and treatment of arrested persons. A five member panel, including Sixth District Judge Harold Vie tor, fielded questions after the Gazette sponsored Crime and Justice Courses discussion.
The World Almanac 10th anniversary edition lists Rosalynn Carter first among influential women with 12 newcomers including Anita Bryant Maggie Kuhn and Beverly Sills. Repeats include Bella Abzug Katharine Graham Billie Jean King and Coretta Scott King while Onassis fails to appear on the influential list.
The FDA said evidence from NCI lab studies identifies the chemical 4-methoxym-phenylenediamine in permanent hair dyes as a cancer cause. Regulators expect final NCI data to be positive and note no substitute exists for the dyeing process. Semi permanent dyes cannot wash out permanent color.
Bob Svatos owner of Bob's Mobil Service Station found a dynamite device leaning against a rear wall. He moved it away about 70 feet before authorities evacuated the area. Army experts from Savanna concluded it was Economite dynamite with potential destruction. No motive or suspect identified.
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