09 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1978
Page
1
The first woman to earn journeyman status in Cedar Rapids is supported by family tradition as she advances in the trades. Officials discuss plans to address an overgrown area near a local elementary school.
Supervisors accuse Cedar Rapids officials of foot dragging on supplying figures for coliseum remodeling as pages note related items. A second story mentions a stage act by a Black artist and a Met Opera night with political echoes. A Linn County farmer weighs in on farmland protection and Linn-Mar students gain a floating day off next week.
A becomming tradition column by Abby provides readers tips to prevent tragedy during Fire Prevention Week. Various brief pages note political races and opinions, with references to Iowa senator race and gubernatorial candidate views, plus coverage of violence at Fort Madison and women’s group Deadline extension in the state.
The Mini Page notes a weather update with rain and thundershowers expected tonight ending Tuesday. Lows near 50 and highs in the mid 60s to around 70 accompany brief storm chances.
The note hints at higher costs for speaking on a penny postcard, referencing added price and copyright context. It frames a media or postal cost increase as a subtle change in communication.
In Beirut sniper fire disrupted a Syrian engineered cease-fire as Lebanese and Syrian leaders concluded four days of talks in Damascus without full agreement. Reports say casualties on the bridges near East Beirut amid a generally calm night, while Sarkis prepared to tour Arab capitals.
A bipartisan group of 21 senators urged tying future tax cuts to reduced federal spending. They seek four year limits tied to inflation plus one percent or a balanced budget by 1982, with a $453 typical family gain over four years, while energy and other tax measures move through Congress.
Mondale says the anti inflation program is largely decided and will be announced after Congress adjourns. The plan may include voluntary wage and price guidelines and potential sanctions on unions and businesses exceeding set thresholds.
Seventeen year old Danny Matthews of Irving Texas became entangled in a high voltage power line while testing a parasail. Firefighters shut off power and climbed the tower to rescue him during a 30 minute operation. Matthews suffered burns from static electricity but helped keep his cool during the ordeal.
A federally funded study with the Iowa Department of Public Instruction reports widening gaps between large and small districts in enrollment declines, course offerings, and expense per pupil. It also notes a drop in student teacher ratios and urges significant legislative action, including consolidation or increased state aid, to prevent small districts from failing.
Four Norway boys aged 10, 12, 13 and 14 were charged with criminal mischief for smashing meter faces on the lagoon electrical system on Sept. 26. Detective Pete Wright said parents and residents cooperated, and the youths were released to their parents with restitution to the town. The investigation into further vandalism continues.
The piece notes Columbus Day 1978 falls on October 9 while Leif Erikson Day sits on the same date, sparking Norwegian criticism. It recalls Columbus’s 1492 voyage near mutiny, the landfall on October 12, and upcoming alignment in 1992 to mark 500 years. Wisconsin calls it Landing Day and Hawaii Discoverer’s Day.
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