24 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1977
Page
1
The Johnson administration figure Bobby Baker plans a future built on a published book and film or TV adaptations while suing those who wronged him. The piece notes other items on pages 12A and 6A about a new shopping center and project details.
Sam Shulsky explains why odd lot sales and purchases don’t balance out. Page 19C and Page 20 notes on Shaun Cassidy.
The column notes that Chinese Restaurant Syndrome is real but not limited to Chinese food and cites Dr Solomon. It mentions commentary by Bob Greene and questions about liability for hotel safe deposits of jewels. It also references declining wholesale fish prices, nitrate and nitrite history, and a new cholesterol study.
Bermuda releases stamps featuring the progress of pilot services guiding ships to safety. Weather brief notes a winter storm watch tonight and Friday with cloudy skies and light snow possible. Temperatures hover in the mid 30s to low 20s. Zero-based budgets mentioned as common at home.
In Cedar Rapids and nearby, bingo draws 300 plus players nightly at churches hotels and clubs with 500 dollar top prizes and many smaller wins. Players mix faith with thrill as priests mingle among the crowd and raffles offer turkeys and solidarity.
Foreign Minister Butros Ghali said Syria will participate in a reconvened Geneva Middle East peace conference and that direct Israel Egypt talks would continue for preparation. He noted timing and venue could be in Egypt and downplayed Arab anger over Sadat's trip to Israel.
Kenwood Elementary School students prepare a Thanksgiving meal to thank staff. Jeni Hopper, daughter of Mrs. Susan Clark, shares the meal with Superintendent Marvin Maire at the school on Wednesday.
The FBI released a March 3 1974 memo noting former Attorneys General Ramsey Clark and Nicholas Katzenbach called rioters a police persecuted minority. Clark urged vigorous action while Katzenbach praised informants in Klan cases, with no mention of dispersal through Cointelpro tactics.
President Carter and family plan a four day weekend at Camp David with a roast turkey dinner prepared by White House chefs while Vice President Mondale jokes about cooking. Carter urges prayer for Middle East peace and thanks for national blessings amid holiday observances.
Cedar Rapids senior high schools shift the state immunization deadline to March 2 to align with their trimester schedule. The law requires polio and MMR, diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough vaccines with proof due by Jan 4, or midterm exclusion. Principal Don Nau notes the change prevents dropping students and quotes approval from Iowa Health official Gary Hagelin.
Agriculture Secretary Bergland says he endorses a Dec 14 strike by a loosely organized group called American Agriculture protesting low prices for wheat and cattle. He cautions the action may fail, noting similar efforts in the past and urging support but doubt about effectiveness.
Senator Charles Percy said 26 deaths may be linked to liquid protein diets, including at least two men. He urged the FDA to halt over the counter sales and require prescriptions unless safety is proven. Most victims were women under medical care, some on potassium supplements. Authorities cited possible potassium loss as a factor. The revised total spans California New Mexico Illinois Michigan Minnesota reporting sources.
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