21 Nov 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1978
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids man and four associates face a grand jury indictment over an alleged swindle scheme. The case ties to a broader fraud investigation and details remain under seal. A Southeast quadrant citizen group misses a targeted share of proceeds, noted on Page 7A.
The Marion Adult Theatre halted performances before scheduled end, ending the show early for patrons as reported on page 5A with surrounding notes on page 10A.
A brief discussion in Britain's Parliament centers on Richard Nixon and a heated issue. The page also highlights Richard Shirk of Oelwein urging a favorable word about Iowa winters while noting the need for thermal underwear. Page 6A.
Voters in Linn County may decide on a $1 million project in a May 8 election. The notice notes residents and motel owners face changes as operations shift, with implications for local business and housing roles.
A brief note on an ongoing difficulty within public employee unions and related labor dynamics highlighted by page references. Dr. Block is quoted affirming equal value of all children, suggesting a human services perspective connected to the coverage.
A film based on an American's real experiences in Istanbul is described as gripping and shocking. The piece contrasts film content with speculation about public figures and Iowa State's potential earnings for a southern trip. Weather notes predict snow sleet and freezing rain with warming temperatures.
In Guyana U.S. troops remove bodies from Jonestown after the mass suicide of over 400 People’s Temple members led by Rev. Jim Jones. Survivors and authorities search for hundreds more as officials debate burial sites and recover weapons, currency, and passports at the commune.
Experts say the mass deaths of hundreds in Jonestown are not surprising given the totalitarian climate of cults. About 400 members died by poison in Guyana, while 700 were believed to have fled. five Americans including Rep. Leo Ryan were killed earlier.
The government reports the third quarter inflation at 7.1 percent with GDP up 3.4 percent at an annual rate. Output totals $2.14 trillion, seasonally adjusted. The Carter administration faces union resistance to wage guidelines and considers tweaks to fringe benefit calculations.
Des Moines UPI reports a House committee contends with U.S. Attorney Roxanne Conlin over access to tapes from the National Guard Boone facility. Rep. Norman Jesse likens Conlin to Nixon, arguing consolidated powers clash over federal wiretap recordings. Conlin denies a legal basis for committee access.
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