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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1978
Page
2
National weather report notes high temps and overnight lows with light precipitation. Extended forecast calls for occasional rain then snow and cooler days ahead. Birth notices list multiple families and newborns in various Iowa locations with dates from November.
Washington columnist Maxine Cheshire portrays a culture of drug use at elite gatherings in Washington. She cites White House venues and diplomatic circles where cocaine marijuana and morphine are allegedly common, with officials including ambassadors and embassies involved and a potential national security risk discussed.
Former FBI agent William Lawrence in Memphis testified the King case was one of the seven or eight most intensive investigations by the bureau. He said he personally pursued conspiracy leads that yielded nothing while acknowledging he could not judge overall adequacy. Another ex-agent, Arthur Murtaugh, said the FBI botched the probe by ignoring conspiracy possibilities after James Earl Ray was named prime suspect.
Federal Reserve Chairman G William Miller urges economists to avoid pessimism that could trigger a recession next year. He says a “death wish” from financial officials fuels recession talk, while noting Carter policies may slow inflation but should not cause a downturn.
Allan Scott Newman, actor and stuntman, son of Paul Newman, died Monday at age 28 from an accidental overdose of alcohol and a tranquilizer. He performed as William Scott and acted in Fraternity Row before his death in Los Angeles.
St. Louis was without its two leading dailies after Local 38 of the St. Louis Web Printing Pressmen and Flymen’s Union began picketing outside the Post-Dispatch. The dispute centers on a proposed 14 press men reduction through attrition. Union members and nine other unions have been without a contract since Aug. 31.
Theodore Charakos, 26, of Youngstown was sentenced to up to five years after admitting he mailed a letter from his Niagara County Jail cell threatening to shoot President Carter. He shouted obscenities at U.S. District Court Judge John Elfvin as he was led away after sentencing. Charakos had pleaded guilty on October 20 to sending the June 15 threat while awaiting trial on a pending grand larceny charge.
A UPI report says a congressional subcommittee found as much as ninety percent of U S soldiers in some overseas units may use illegal drugs while on duty. The chair warned relief of all users would leave bases short of manpower. Testimony by enlisted men and officers in Germany described drugs as a way of life in uniform.
In Port Klang Malaysia Western immigration officials started interviewing 2,500 Vietnamese refugees aboard the Hai Hong for asylum. U S immigration officials agreed to expand the 1978 quota to 25 000 Indo china refugees and take 750 from the Hai Hong. French Canadian officials were to join others today or Wednesday with France to take about 1 000 Canada 600 and Belgium 150. West Germany Britain Switzerland and the Netherlands may take those with relatives in their countries.
Giorgio De Chirico, 90, noted as Italy's leading painter of the century and founder of the metaphysical school, died Monday from a heart attack. His works are exhibited worldwide including New York Moscow and major Italian galleries.
Israel approved a U S drafted peace treaty with Egypt but rejected Egypt’s demand for a timetable for Palestinian autonomy in the West Bank and Gaza. Prime Minister Begin said negotiations on a timetable could start after signing, with Egypt seeking pre signing commitments. If Egypt responds favorably ministers Dayan and Weizman may travel to Washington, while Camp David terms require signing by December 17.
A Moscow bulletin suggested Russia planned to withdraw from Berlin before the Christmas season, signaling a potential shift in Cold War posture and postwar arrangements.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette is a daily and Sunday newspaper established in 1883 by the Gazette Company. It lists address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 with subscription rates and distribution details for local and mail editions.
A career woman faces a moral dilemma when her divorced boss boasts of his marriages to girlfriends. She considers leaving her job while she grapples with whether silence amounts to lying. Dr. Percy Harris discusses prescription drug pricing and urges shoppers to start with home phone inquiries to compare prices.
Four people escaped a freeway pileup on the Interstate 5 bridge over the Cowlitz River but leapt 50 feet to their deaths as traffic neared. Victims: Jose Cruz 47 Castle Rock. Robert Fashbaugh 58 Salinas California. Charlotte Fashbaugh 56 Salinas California. Christine McKenzie 26 Breckenridge Michigan. McKenzie was six months pregnant. fetus could not be saved.
North Carolina ends a 70 year ban on mixed drinks and begins liquor by the drink for 96 restaurants with licenses. ABC trucks delivered spirits to outlets, some opening at noon or celebrating later, as restaurateurs prepared to serve their first rounds. Bill Green of Benedictines Restaurant said they planned to start as soon as shipments arrived. The measure passed by the General Assembly in June ends the brown-bag era in the state.
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