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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1977
Page
16
Suspected saboteurs derailed a passenger train from Ahmedabad to New Delhi near Rewari injuring 21 people and killing 20. Railway Minister Madhu Dandavate called it a third such sabotage incident in November, as passengers slept through the crash.
New witnesses testifying before a House subcommittee next week will present major evidence that the South Korean CIA attempted to sway U S foreign policy congressional sources say. The testimony is described as a major development in Korea gate involving gifts favors money to dozens of congressmen to secure military and economic aid.
A fire tore through a 24 story frame nursing home in Camden early today, killing five of the six residents. An 80 year old man leaped from a second floor window to escape and survived in good condition. Two caretakers escaped unharmed. The blaze began around 5:25 a.m. and was under control about 30 minutes later. The cause was not determined.
General Mills Kellogg and Quaker Oats rebut claims that sugared cereals harm children noting a serving contains less sugar than a banana. They cite studies denying a link between cereal sugar and tooth decay and say nutritional value is similar to unsweetened cereal. FTC chair Pertschuk and advocacy groups push for tighter TV ad bans aimed at children.
Allies on Capitol Hill say Energy Secretary James Schlesinger undermines the administration by hinting at compromises to win congressional approval. House supporters clash with the White House over price controls on natural gas and a crude oil tax as conferees try to bridge Senate and House positions.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance ends his South American trip with inconclusive talks in Brasilia about human rights and Brazil's nuclear ambitions from West Germany. A surprise expulsion order targets over 100 missionaries tied to the Summer Institute of Linguistics.
A former Army captain named Paul Lucas shot and killed a policeman at the Elysee Palace entrance as the cabinet met inside. Police overpowered Lucas, who had driven a van to the gate and fired twice before being restrained. The wounded officer Abou died later in hospital. Lucas, from the veterinary corps, had a history of mental illness and hospitalizations.
A partial accounting filed in Memphis Probate Court lists Elvis Presley assets led by a $1,055,173 checking account at National Bank of Commerce. The 82-page inventory covers Graceland furnishings, 8 cars, 6 motorcycles, 2 airplanes, 4 horses, and a jeweled Maltese cross pendant, with intangible rights not valued.
A Pacific Southwest Flight 264 from San Jose to Los Angeles returned to San Jose after a 37 year old Lebanon born medical doctor Haten Fawal stripped naked, rushed the cabin, and bent the cockpit door hinges. He was taken into custody and placed on a 72 hour mental health hold at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
About 10 000 Cleveland school employees went without pay as officials urged the state Legislature to rescue the district. The system operates under a court order ceasing current operations due to cash shortages while another order requires funds to cover debts, delaying payroll.
In Springfield Illinois ERA backers failed to marshal enough votes to bring a House vote this fall. Leader Rep Alan Greiman said 104 solid votes remained as pre holiday absence hindered progress with next year likely for a ratification vote. Phyllis Schlafly led ERA opponents citing Chicago convention boycott costs and potential injury claims.
The cyclone with 90 mph winds and an 18 foot surge struck southern India, potentially causing over 15 000 deaths. Officials reported 13 villages wiped out and about 100 000 people homeless as cholera spreads in three villages and mass medical relief begins.
Legal notices include Prim Joe's Inc incorporation details with principal place of business in De Witt Iowa and Samuel Salvatore Vitale listed as incorporator. City Council actions from Hiawatha November 16 1977 cover annexations sewer and street projects and police pay scale changes.
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