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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1976
Page
2
President Ford signs a bill establishing federal controls over grain export inspections, ending 50 years of private, shipping company tied inspectors. The law shifts 75 percent of grain shipments to federal inspectors, as Ford cites past misconduct and 70+ convictions. He also issues his 65th veto.
A cloudy day brings rain likely with cool temperatures. Highs near 4 to 5 degrees and lows at night in the low teens. Sunday remains cool with highs in the low range.
A YWCA class last week explored cornhusk twisting to make decorative dolls suitable for holiday tables or gifts. The item appears in a page 1A feature with photos.
Flu vaccine clinics offered Sunday at TBEW Local 204 9 p.m. to 9 p.m Hiawatha Fire Station 1 to 5 p.m Marion Community Center 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Jane Bad Community Home 9 a.m. to 9 p.m Mt Vernon City Hall 12:30 to 4:30 p.m and 6 to 9 p.m. Some text appears garbled about hospitality and hosting guests.
ERDA announced a broad upgrade of security at 14 federal nuclear sites including Nevada Test Site and Hanford. Guards will receive M 60 machine guns and rifle upgrades with rapid fire 40 16 weapons and 27 surplus armored personnel carriers. The policy allows guards to fire to kill if needed to prevent theft or sabotage.
NBC announced it will not expand the early evening newscast from 30 minutes to one hour on weeknights. The decision followed strong opposition from affiliated stations, who warned of further losses in local air time. CBS is testing a one hour format with Walter Cronkite and executives reportedly pleased with results.
President Ford and Jimmy Carter closed their nationally televised debates with a calm, issue focused exchange at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. A PBS survey of 353 viewers rated Carter as the winner 40 percent to 29 for Ford and 31 percent as a draw, with margins varying by poll. Carter expressed regret over a Playboy interview and conceded uncertain handling of the furor, while Ford defended his economic record amid unemployment concerns.
Des Moines news reports Homer R. Adcock a former liquor control official found guilty on eight federal counts including two extortion, three tax evasion and three fraudulent tax returns. Trial spanned four days with a six hour verdict deliberation. Prosecutors cited California Wine Association executives as evidence of extortion while defense argued lack of direct proof. Adcock faces up to 64 years in prison and $65,000 in fines.
In New York a federal judge ruled that a new law barring Medicaid funds for abortions is unconstitutional, stating it discriminates against poor women. HEW must resume payments, and the ruling notes the restriction shifts funding decisions to the states.
Two New York travel promoters plan a flying nightclub over the Atlantic off Kennedy Airport. The airborne casino would offer dancing, shows, steak dinners, and unlimited champagne, aiming to edge past blue laws. Federal agencies found no explicit law banning in-flight gambling, though a Justice Department attorney warned some statutes could apply. Charter flights would require passengers to remain seated and sober during takeoff and landing.
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