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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1977
Page
17
The British government suspended efforts to keep the pound down and allowed it to float in world markets. The rate rose from about 1.77 to 1.84 dollars amid London trading as the Bank of England abandoned currency intervention to help export pricing.
South Africa and Rhodesia reported heavy fighting with black guerrillas and soldiers in border clashes as the UN Security Council prepared four resolutions censuring Pretoria. Soweto students boycott school amid expulsion threats while Andrew Young questions economic sanctions and nuclear fuel bans.
Israel faced a 24 hour port closure at Haifa and Ashdod plus a nationwide strike as Histadrut protests government shift from socialism to free enterprise. El Al paused operations while 3,000 passengers faced disruptions and prices for basic goods rose about 11 percent after tax and subsidy changes.
Washington UPI Henry Ford III, Ford Motor Co chairman, criticizes President Carter for not paying enough attention to the establishment including Congress labor and minority groups. He says Carter has not been in office long enough to judge but warns business leaders are cautious about future plans.
President Carter expects Congress to pass energy legislation by late November and may postpone a planned overseas trip if the package is not ready. White House spokesman says the trip could occur if energy priorities are met, while Senate negotiators offer a compromise on gas guzzler rules and related taxes.
Legal notices detail wills and administrations in Iowa. Executors and administrators are named for Gertrude A Win, James W Bailey, Joseph F Cranny, with probate, claims, and deadlines. Township meetings in Linn County set for November and December 1977, plus ordinances and municipal code amendments.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Mary Scolaro deceased that on October 17 1977 the last will and testament of Mary Clara deceased was admitted to probate. Leach Cira appointed executor. Creditors and interested parties must file claims with the district clerk within six months from the second publication or be forever barred. Posted October 17 1977.
Dennis V Pyle and Douglas M Pyle named executors in a Cedar Rapids Iowa will notice for the estate of Maye Vies, with second publication date and six month deadline to contest or file claims. Creditors asked to present claims to the district court clerk within six months from notice. Doris Steg signs for executors on October 18, 1977.
Probate in Linn County Iowa for the estate of David E Johnson lists Theresa K Johnson as executor. Sixth month deadline for actions to set aside the will, creditors to file claims with the clerk, and payment to be made promptly. Also notes incorporation of Agri Services Inc dated September 2077 with officers and address in Cedar Rapids and West Burlington.
City of Marion proposes amendments to zoning. The ordinance would permit music academies including accessory buildings in R-4 districts, create off street parking districts for academies, and define music academies. An application by W R Shuttleworth of Cedar Rapids and assignees is noted. A public hearing is set for November 17 at 7:30 PM in City Hall. Objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior or appear in person.
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