08 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1977
Page
1
The rapid growth of racquetball is noted nationwide with new courts going up and busy schedules at existing facilities. In Cedar Rapids three new courts are under construction, signaling strong local interest.
A brief note presents fall activities as family friendly and mentions a pictured event captured on page 7A. The prompt invites readers to view the photo feature showing seasonal gatherings and community fun.
Learn how to clean deodorize and finish an old butcher s block and how to restore crystallized honey to liquid form in today s Consumer Answer Line on page 7A. It offers practical steps and methods for home kitchen fixes.
Comforted Carol A. Hawkins of 1195 Rainbow Blvd Hiawatha and Kathleen Williams of 1812 Western Dr SW were involved in a Friday afternoon crash at Collins Road and F Avenue NE. Hawkins’ station wagon collided with Williams car sending Williams to the pavement. Williams treated at St Luke's Hospital and released. Hawkins charged with a traffic light violation. Property damage estimated at 4000 dollars.
Gazette critic Jeff Moravec argues that Between the Lines rises beyond a mere soap opera. His review on page 11A analyzes its depth and beats.
Iowa prep football results list multiple games with scores and postponements. Matches include Wamac Marion 20 Vinton 6, Waverly 13 Decorah 7, Belle Plaine 21 Williamsburg 13, Mount Vernon Mid-Prairie postponed, plus numerous ppd notes across Cedar Sigourney Montezuma HLV Keota and other small-town teams.
Mostly cloudy and windy today with a slight chance of light rain or drizzle. Highs reach 50 to 55. Tonight cloudiness decreases with lows in the lower 40s. Sunday looks generally fair with highs in the upper 50s.
Iowa officials describe the Bakke case before the U.S. Supreme Court as a threat to affirmative action programs at state institutions. Phillip E. Jones of Iowa informs that aid targets minority applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds, not quotas. The Davis medical school program reserve for minorities is at issue, while Iowa’s professional schools deny such a system.
The Senate approved a bill to raise the federal minimum wage from 2.30 to 3.40 an hour in four steps by 1981, rejecting teen and elderly lower-wage exemptions. A compromise exempts small businesses under 275000 gross sales on July 1 1978 and 325000 on July 1 1980, with current minimum earners protected.
A large Midwest storm drenched Iowa with one inch to 1.25 inches of rain and gusty southeast winds. Minnesota reports up to an inch of snow in the west central region while North Dakota records early snow. Cedar Rapids police logged 10 traffic accidents and four stalled vehicles between 4 and 9:30 p.m. Friday.
Fairfield Iowa with a population near 9000 hosts one recording studio and the Beach Boys who moved in about two and a half months ago. Mayor Robert Rasmussen notes residents are largely indifferent and not mingling with the band in town. The 16 year old group plans to move its studio to Maharishi International University.
Treasury Secretary Blumenthal said it is more possible the Carter administration will seek a tax cut in 1978 if the economy slows. He noted growth may not trim unemployment and the plan would cut taxes for most people under 100,000 dollars a year starting in 1979 with offsets.
The Census Bureau reports the average price of a new single family home rose 6 percent to 54 700 for April to June, the largest quarterly jump in four years. The price index reached 158 3 on a 1972 base of 100, with starts at over 2 million units annually. Builders warn shortages and high costs may slow demand.
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