03 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1978
Page
1
In Cedar Rapids the Grant Wood Area Education Agency plans a re election and a closed session to discuss agency affairs. The article notes a controversial proposal to establish a group home for the mentally retarded in Hiawatha. Linn County CETA program may end without swift congressional action.
Town officials report that newly issued drivers licenses are helping bartenders verify age and IDs more efficiently. The measure aims to reduce underage service and improve compliance at area bars and taverns.
Iowa County marks the departure of its first two Democratic supervisors since the 1930s who will not appear on the November ballot. Their tenure leaves a lasting impression on local politics as the page notes their historical significance and anticipated memory.
A new strategy for the tuition tax credits bill is in the works while HEW Secretary Joseph Califano expresses a dim view. The item appears on page 2A of the newspaper.
Dr Block examines disruptive behavior in children who bite hit and kick and those who set fires in a guidance column on page nine. The piece analyzes causes and coping strategies for parents and teachers.
Weather outlook shows clear to partly cloudy skies with cool temperatures. Lows tonight in the low to mid 40s. Wednesday will be partly sunny with high temperatures in the mid 60s.
Mount Vernon economics instructor David Osterberg argued for living in a former chicken house to save resources. The Linn County Board of Health voted 3 to 1 to give him 90 days to upgrade or move out, with Dr. Ware abstaining and board chair Donna Reese not voting.
A blast at a Continental Oil refinery near Denver in Commerce City killed four workers and injured at least 11. Fireball plumes rose from storage tanks as authorities evacuated the area and investigated a possible bomb report that yielded no device.
Senate Democratic Leader Robert Byrd announced he would vote against a weakening measure and support giving state legislatures 39 more months to decide on ratifying the ERA. A key Wednesday test would allow ratified states to withdraw. Byrd said he opposes that option, noting constitutional limits.
Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Center will open about a month later than planned as interior finish work extends into January. The delay affects events including a high school double header, a custom auto show, Policeman's Ball, and a women's pro basketball game, with improvements and staffing cited as main causes.
Mrs. Rob ert McKeagney of Marion won grand prize and runner up in The Gazette cook-off with her Squash or Zucchini Bake in the vegetable category. Category winners and finalists shared prizes of 50 dollars. Osgood Shepherd’s awards lunch certificates.
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