22 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1978
Page
1
The tabloid notes the opening of Five Seasons Parkade on November third introducing a new era of computerized parking. It mentions page references for related items on A10 A12 and A18 and A20.
Peg Burke calls the sixth girl a fifth wheel and campaigns against what she calls antique rules. Her alter ego on duty as a doctor missionary is Sister Anna Boland or Ko Syunyo to patients.
Two Cedar Rapids women developed an unusual workshop to foster creative awareness. Dorothy Collins of Marion is credited with recipe recommendations as part of a Family Focus segment.
Oklahoma State defeated Iowa State 34 to 6 in a Saturday football game. Ohio State beat Iowa 31 to 7. Decorah captured the Class A Boys State Cross Country title at Noelridge Park on Saturday.
Short notice page item lists want ads numbers 1 through 19 with brief briefs and crosswords 9F horoscope 8F providing readers with classified positions and puzzle hints for the day.
Cedar Rapids appointee Arlene Dayhoff urged monthly, comparable financial reports at a two hour Iowa Commission for the Blind meeting. Commissioners debated expenditures, audit findings, and a policy allowing grievances to go to arbitration as a state auditor flagged a 63000 deficit.
The article notes long standing debate over 2,4,5-T in Agent Orange, its WWII era and Vietnam use, and possible links to birth defects. It cites Vietnam findings, U.S. forestry resistance in 1969, and VA disability claims by veterans seeking recognition for exposures from a decade earlier.
The Rev. George White of the United Methodist Church displays a pumpkin carving entry in Coralville’s annual contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Entries range from religious themes to animals and novelty figures, with no jack-o-lanterns allowed.
Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan expressed optimism about the Middle East peace talks as he prepared to depart Washington for Jerusalem. He credited recent discussions and President Carter's efforts, noting progress though not all issues are resolved. Dayan met Egyptian counterpart Boutros Ghali with U.S. negotiators present. He planned political trips to Kansas and Minnesota after the sessions.
Pope John Paul II, on the eve of becoming the first non Italian pope in 455 years, shook hands with about 1,500 journalists in the Hall of Benedictions. He praised press freedom and urged responsible use, then descended the dais to chat for about 40 minutes in a historic, unscripted session.
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures with a chance of showers. Highs reach the low to mid 60s today, dipping to the mid 30s at night, and Monday highs in the upper 40s.
The Morris Sanford Co. of Cedar Rapids was sold to Peter and Joan Bailey, Cedar Rapids, after James H. Morse and H. Hamilton Morse announced the sale. The Baileys, former Merchants National Bank executives, took over last Friday and will run the store, retaining the Morris Sanford name. They plan possible remodeling and may shift focus to books, cameras, and office supplies with 44 employees.
EPA finds 24 priority pollutants from Salsbury Laboratories entering the Cedar River watershed affecting about 300 000 to 500 000 Iowans. Orthonitroaniline DNA detected 65 miles downstream in Waterloo wells. Iowa DEQ to require Plainfield Janesville and Waterloo to install charcoal filters.
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