29 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1977
Page
1
Tips for entertaining and Halloween activities fill the Eastern Iowa Calendar on page 2A. The note warns households about burglary risks and offers simple steps for peace of mind, with consumer tips on page 4A. Gazette staffer Tom Fruehling profiles two local auto radiator cap collectors on page 7A.
The Veterans Administration announced a 6.6 percent increase in disability compensation. The rise applies to more than two million veterans and follows a law signed by President Carter on October 3, as stated by VA Administrator Max Cleland.
Weather note from East Central Iowa reports cloudy conditions with light drizzle, highs near 60 today. Clouds fade tonight and Sunday with lows in the mid 40s and Sunday highs around mid 60s.
President Carter told about 30 political columnists that broad public involvement in decisions reduces errors from Vietnam Watergate and CIA episodes. He praised open debate, warned against last minute disclosures, and said Wallace and Sparkman could be opponents in next year’s race while noting Eastland Kennedy collaboration on criminal code reform.
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The Agriculture Department said it is considering changes to 1978 feed grain programs for corn sorghum barley and oats. Proposals cover barley and oats inclusion land diversion set aside acreage and payment levels with a Nov 10 public comment deadline.
Iowa State Comptroller Marvin Selden said a $300 000 study by the Department of Social Services has been underway for months and should finish in about six weeks. He noted the legislative committee was aware of the program and that funding would come from funds reverting to the general treasury, so no programs will suffer.
The General Assembly censured Israel for establishing settlements in occupied territories with 131 voting for and one against. The United States abstained, while Egypt sponsored the resolution and 62 nations supported condemning the outposts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Washington House and Senate energy conferees deadlocked over a Senate bid to outlaw manufacturing fuel-inefficient autos starting 1980. The impasse paused the non-tax energy bill and risked breaking up the panel as talks stalled.
Daylight-saving time ends this weekend with clocks set back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. The recall phrase is Spring forward, fall back. Arizona Hawaii and portions of Indiana remain on standard time year round.
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