23 Nov 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1978
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids dining boom has led to a noticeable shortage as restaurants expand. Foundation 2 plans a move despite not being a crisis. Atkins sixth graders study pioneer hardships for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving reflections tie to the Pilgrims home port while a Kansas City center offers $175 weekly for professional human guinea pigs with room and board. The narrative notes a decade-long project finishing in California and moving to other states, plus local features on food, ethnic cuisine, and energy-saving DIY tips.
A short note notes one group treated him fair and square during his Iowa coaching career. It points readers to Red Peppers on Page 1F for more reflections from Bob Cummings. The weather column adds a forecast with mostly cloudy skies and a rise to the 40s, followed by partly cloudy nights dipping to mid 20s.
In Georgetown Guyana Larry Layton a 32 year old member of the Peoples Temple sect was arraigned on five counts of murder for the airstrip killings of Rep Leo Ryan and four others. He faced charges of three attempted murders and was ordered held until a January 15 hearing at Matthews Ridge.
Snow and freezing rain slowed travel across Cedar Rapids causing minor accidents and flight delays. A North Western train derailed near Edgewood Road SW blocking tracks near Beverly yards. Several crashes left two people hospitalized and others treated for minor injuries. Two inches of snow reported.
Thanksgiving spirit appears waning as families skip gatherings and nurseries run quiet. Lottie Usher recalls past huge dinners while planning Christmas plans, noting shifts from full family reunions to smaller celebrations. The author blames FDR for moving the date in 1939, suggesting it contributed to fading customs.
President Anwar Sadat told President Carter Egypt seeks a wide settlement with Israel, not a separate peace, with Mustafa Khalil stating Cairo’s stance. Egypt links any Sinai peace to Palestinian autonomy with Gaza and the West Bank and sets timetables for elections.
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