01 Sep 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1978
Page
1
A Labor Day feature highlights closings for the holiday with an additional note on pages 5A and 7B. The paper previews political and campus topics including Iowa politics, affirmative action and human rights at the University of Iowa, a postal rate action with 11 states, and a profile of a top pro basketball figure possibly changing positions.
Neighbors gathered Thursday at the Linn County Market Hog Show to watch exhibitors compete. The event highlights local farming activity and community involvement around livestock showcasing.
A Marengo congregation in eastern Iowa plans to celebrate the centennial of its present church building. The piece notes the founding history and the upcoming milestone for the local faith community.
The forecast calls for a low tonight in the mid-60s and a high in the mid-80s. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
A boy explains his low grades by saying they are studying all new material this year. The remark suggests he is adjusting to updated coursework and unfamiliar topics as teachers introduce fresh concepts.
The U S unemployment rate slipped to 5.9 percent in August with employment rising by 156 000 to 94.6 million. The drop focused on women and teenagers while adult men held at 4.1 percent and minorities cut to 11.7 percent. Overall 5.97 million seek work as earnings rose modestly and hours fell slightly.
A national survey of 517 physicians dentists and dietitians found more than 70 percent oppose banning saccharin. Sponsored by the Calorie Control Council and conducted by Market Facts Inc the study also notes many see benefits outweighing risks and cites 90 percent of doctors and 88 percent of dentists finding saccharin useful for caloric control.
Police hunt an elderly man and woman who left Lambert airport with two sticks of defused dynamite attached to their car during a dog training exercise. Officials say the weapon posed little danger and blame a parking attendant for not notifying owners.
William and Emily Harris admitted taking part in the 1974 Hearst kidnapping seeking early release by 1983. Prosecutors said no chance of freedom that soon. Sentencing set for Oct. 3 with possible parole after time reckoned.
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