22 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1977
Page
1
The Federal Trade Commission rejects Sears Roebuck and Co claims that their Lady Kenmore dishwasher cleans pots pans and dishes without pre rinsing. The notice appears on page 20 of the issue.
Sam Shulsky answers readers on whether to hold oil stocks, weighing risks and potential gains with market factors and energy sector trends.
turkey output declines but farmers expect a modest profit. The article notes 1976 as the worst year for turkey producers and compares current prospects.
Rep. William Ketchum of California delays House action on major Social Security legislation to undertake a 17 day taxpayer funded inspection trip to Israel Egypt Iran Kenya Somalia Zambia Zaire and the Ivory Coast. Aide says conference sessions were postponed to let him attend to both duties. The trip aims to study military balance in the region.
U S government data show consumer prices gained 0.3 percent in October, with grocery prices up 0.1 percent and nonfood costs moderating. The report notes past wholesale farm price drops and middlemen absorption limiting October increases, while earnings rose 1.1 percent boosting purchasing power.
Des Moines reports three Iowa state agencies were asked by Community Action Research Group to adopt a pioneering energy conservation plan. The plan aims to spark discussion and could prompt rate reform and changes in how the Iowa Commerce Commission regulates seven investor owned utilities that supply over 80 percent of the state's power.
The Citizens' Aide report found Cedar Rapids Police officers Nejedly Dix and Naggatt acted professionally in arresting Steven McNeal on a drunken driving charge on October 7 and during booking. McNeal, 24, was bruised in jail but not due to police brutality, and the office commended the department for cooperation and the internal investigation. The Linn County Sheriff's Department faced no Citizens' Aide review.
Cedar Rapids streets will not be dressed in holiday style for Christmas. No bells or stars will hang from lamp posts and intersections, ending a decades-long downtown tradition. Jerry Miller says the matter will be reviewed next year. Downtown merchants react with concern.
Former U S ambassador to Uganda Thomas Melady says coffee shipments keep Idi Amin in power by sending money to mercenaries. He notes Americans buy about 200 million dollars worth annually and Europeans 150 million, with funds not reaching Ugandan poor. Melady and his wife fled Uganda after 1973 diplomatic break.
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