24 Nov 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1978
Page
1
Iowa and Iowa State open basketball seasons while Cedar Rapids Prairie tops metro wrestling in a strong lineup. The state beef queen campaigns for Farm City Week in Cedar Rapids as a Century-old car mechanic gramma is profiled. Bob Hope and Edward Koch appear in separate features with a photo essay. A Gazette editorial questions winter utility shutoffs and local tax limits.
Rumors have swirled about McDonald’s causing a difficult year for the chain as officials struggle to trace their origins. No concrete proof has surfaced, and the company declines to comment on unverified claims.
Dolly Parton pursues a fresh path after doll collaborations and look alike contests, signaling an upcoming phase in her entertainment career. The article hints at an inevitable next move and outlines the ongoing public interest in her evolving image.
A Northeast Iowa group pursues rosemaling as more than a weekend hobby. The Clearing in Iowa City is described as religious in nature, serving as a venue for their trade and faith. An interview with Senator Dick Clark follows on Saturdays.
Weather outlook shows clear to partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday. Lows in the low 20s to mid 20s, with Saturday highs reaching the low 40s. Light winds.
A customer overdue on an electric bill received a note from the utility company offering a pay now incentive while implying a deterrent if unpaid. The message reads delight in payment and a contrasting suggestion if nonpayment.
U S officials report 611 bodies counted with estimates up to 800 at Jonestown as search teams extract remains from the jungle. Helicopters and ground crews extend the sweep toward the coast and Venezuelan border while Guyanese forces scale back ground troops. Some newspapers allege Jones ordered abuses.
U S Steel Corp raises prices on about three quarters of its steel mill products by an average 3.2 percent effective Jan 1 due to rising costs. Citibank and Morgan Guaranty Trust lift the prime rate by four percentage points to 11 percent, the highest in four years, signaling tighter credit conditions.
Cold sun and festive ads drew Cedar Rapids shoppers into stores as the holiday season kicks into high gear. Residents browsed gifts, decorations, and specials amid busy aisles and seasonal music.
Prime Minister Menachem Begin told visiting American senators in Jerusalem that Israel has made all sacrifices it can in the Egypt peace talks. Egypt published a draft treaty text but rejected Israel’s take it or leave it stance and seeks more nego tiations. Begin expressed optimism that obstacles to a treaty can be overcome. Israel’s cabinet approved the draft but rejected a timetable for Palestinian autonomy.
In Los Angeles two Skid Row residents share a humor filled Thanksgiving meal supplied by Church In The Home with over 1500 pounds of turkey for the needy. Nearby police recover a body believed to be the tenth victim of the Skid Row stabber as tensions rise in Middle East talks with Dayan and Khalil trading demands. Dayan accuses the U S of bias toward Egypt while Khalil calls for resumed talks and linkage.
Local merchants report a national shortage as Michigan and Minnesota growers struggle to ship live trees. Hawkeye Seed Co. received about 90 of 140 ordered, while Earl May Garden Center seeks hundreds more next year. Optimist Club and Greenbranch Tree Ranch expect steady or ample supply through self grown trees.
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