19 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1978
Page
1
Florence Smith of Cedar Rapids is reported at age 96 and described as never feeling better. The note appears on page 4A, indicating a personal update or feature item about her health and wellbeing.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors eyes a 1.1 million spending plan. Cedar Rapids officials respond to the proposal as discussions unfold across city government. The report traces county level fiscal planning and local reaction.
The article hints at Mike Blouin seeking a personal birthday present and directs readers to Page 8A for details. It frames the query as a light community note and invites readers to learn more in the continuation.
A brief item questions the wisdom of large scale irrigation schemes in arid regions, citing uncertain water supply and ecological impacts as risks to long term viability.
A reader inquiry asks how far budgets can stretch to buy a home, signaling concerns about affordability and rising costs. The piece references ongoing coverage on page 20A and 9B for broader context and expert opinions.
An upcoming light beer brand plans to enter Eastern Iowa markets. The article notes health facts about these beverages by Dr. Solomon and lists the page locations 11B and 16A for related material.
President Carter personally presses Israeli and Egyptian delegates at Blair House amid stalemate over breadth of accord. Dayan says positions unlikely to change. Egypt seeks broader settlement. Reported U S concerns over a new large aid program to finance Sinai withdrawal.
President Carter seeks 9 p.m. CDT air time to unveil a new anti inflation package with voluntary price and wage guidelines. Alfred Kahn is eyed to run the program, replacing Robert Strauss, with talks ongoing and Meany criticizing leaks ahead of the speech.
A consultant says Cedar Rapids should seek a 15.1 million dollar general obligation bond to finance most of a proposed 20 million dollar airport terminal. Federal aid could cover about 5 million, while revenues would cover about one third of annual indebtedness through 1981.
At a Houston Press Club event on Tuesday Sen. John Tower and Rep. Bob Krueger faced off with no handshake. Tower refused to extend his hand after glancing at Krueger, returning to his dinner instead.
Beatrice Braude, fired in 1953 for appearing in Judith Coplon's address book, loses a bid for back pay and reinstatement after the Court of Claims says she waited too long to sue. Her lawyers may appeal. The case hinges on documentary proof obtained after the 1974 Privacy Act.
The state Commission on Judicial Qualifications urged the Iowa Supreme Court to discipline Linn Assistant District Court Judge Anthony E. Scolaro. The 54-year-old faced investigation into court conduct, with hearings held in Cedar Rapids last month. testimony remains confidential.
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