Weather forecast for today and weekend
Mostly cloudy today with a night low around 20 to 25 degrees. Clearing tonight and chilly. Fair conditions on Sunday with a high near 90 and a cool night follows.
20 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1976
Page
1
Mostly cloudy today with a night low around 20 to 25 degrees. Clearing tonight and chilly. Fair conditions on Sunday with a high near 90 and a cool night follows.
An area woman recalls a satrball game in which she and her bloomers tangled during a past era when bloomers were worn. The piece reflects nostalgia for older women players and apparel in sport.
All-State Music festival concert features 41 high school students from Cedar Rapids and Marlon public and parochial schools performing with the orchestra and band this evening at Ares. Also notes Christmas gift ideas and card trends with festive imagery.
Mexican government expropriated over 201000 acres of farmland owned by wealthy families and ordered distribution to landless peasants. Within hours peasants began taking possession of fields around Ciudad Obregon, signaling a major land reform move with no violence reported.
Washington AP report notes the Commerce Department shows October durable goods orders up 3 percent to 48.04 billion dollars after a 14 billion drop in September. The gain follows increased factory demand for autos appliances and other long lasting items.
Nicole Bartet, 20, fiancée of convicted killer Gary Gilmore, was committed to a Utah mental hospital at her mother’s request fearing a repeat suicide pact with Gilmore. Gilmore announced a hunger strike to gain access to her, via his lawyer.
A humorous exchange shows a witty woman telling her husband to speak up only if he can improve, then to stay quiet otherwise. The quip captures playful domestic banter and sharp humor.
A lighthearted column humorously predicts Nebraska football fans invading Iowa cities in 1880. The writer contrasts Big Eight travelers with other fan bases, notes ticket costs reaching high sums, and flags Nebraska devotion as unmistakable. Page 30 tease ends with a playful jab about red attire.
Heavy private guard force surrounds Patty Hearst as she leaves San Diego prison and is transferred to U.S. district court in San Francisco to await disposition of her appeal on bank robbery charges. Judge Orrick grants bail citing family ties and cooperation. Hearst must meet strict conditions while awaiting the March 7 oral arguments.
Washington officials said the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to suspend long‑term talks on a comprehensive arms limitation treaty. About 90 percent of the accord is drafted, but core issues over which weapons to include in the 2400‑count ceiling remain unresolved.
CIA Director George Bush briefed President-elect Carter for nearly six hours on secret intelligence gathering methods. Carter will be briefed in Washington Saturday by Kissinger, with Mondale present, as Carter plots a bipartisan foreign policy approach and seeks broad access to information.
A thief butchered a 250 pound Hereford cross calf on the Lroceries farm near Walford. The calf had recent grub treatment and faced a 30 day withdrawal before sale for human consumption. Veterinary toxicologist Greo E. Lloyd warned the thief could face penalties and illness. Neighbors reported the carcass and authorities investigated the case.
President Ford plans a general get acquainted chat with President elect Carter. The White House says the session will be private and informal, with no fixed agenda. They may hold a follow up discussion to explore issues in the transition.
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