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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
22
The Consumer Product Safety Commission asks a court to order repair or replacement of aluminum wire systems installed in 1.5 million homes from 1965 to 1973. Twenty six companies are named as producers or distributors amid fire risk warnings.
Michael Swihart an 18 year old Miami University student prays in his jail cell instead of attending a memorial for his slain family members. His attorney says he will plead not guilty and not guilty by reason of temporary insanity.
Gov Milton Shapp signed a sweeping bill outlawing the production distribution and sale of any publication slide photograph or film depicting anyone under 16 in sexual activity Violators face up to 10 years imprisonment and a 15000 fine
The State Department said Lithuanians Pranas Brazinskas and his son Algirdas entered the United States illegally last year and sought political asylum which was denied. The hijacking, in which a flight attendant was killed, is described as a non political crime. Egypt suspends debt repayment to Moscow amid strained ties. President Sadat halted repayment of about 4 billion dollars in military debt for 10 years, effective January, following a Russian embargo impact.
Commerce data show September exports reached 10.9 billion, the highest on record, while imports rose 3.3 percent led by petroleum. The monthly trade deficit fell to 1.7 billion from August, though the year’s gap remains about 19.2 billion. Officials cite oil as main imbalance. Blumenthal advocates lower prices. AFL CIO reacts to trade policy. Burns calls for less spending and more investment.
The Pentagon disclosed a second apparently successful Soviet test of an anti-satellite interceptor aimed at destroying U S reconnaissance and other military satellites. Defense officials say the hunter killer passed close enough to the target to destroy it if desired, signaling an operational capability that worries U S leaders.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has met state standards and may resume selling an annuity fund in Minnesota. The fund had violated state law since December 1975 due to a clerical oversight and was withdrawn from the market earlier this year. It was registered again after filing a 1976 financial statement.
Carlo Delcroix a World War I veteran who lost his sight and hands and became a champion for disabled veterans died Tuesday at age 81 in Rome He authored several books including Flowers of Sacrifice The Cedar Rapids city council is covered regularly in The Gazette.
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