07 Sep 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1978
Page
1
Three southeast side residents were found guilty or acquitted in a June confrontation with police. The article notes a local crime round up and references other regional issues and upcoming pages for context.
The government and press resist a high profile American visit while cattle ranchers extend an invitation. The note hints at political friction over taxation and inflation issues discussed by the Senate Finance Committee. Paul James targets Cedar Rapids Washington High alma mater in a surprising game stance.
Millions overlook a simple money saver amid penny pinching. This brief notes an often ignored source of extra funds, urging readers to check a specific page for details and tips on reclaiming small but steady amounts.
Generally fair conditions keep temperatures warm into Friday with mild nights. Tonight will be mid 60s, Friday highs in the low 90s, brief cooling tonight and possible isolated showers remain unlikely.
State health officials select Hopkinton and surrounding area for a Legionnaires disease study. Researchers seek 1500 to 2000 volunteers to test antibodies and learn more about the bacterium and how the illness spreads, amid optimism from rapid diagnosis in a local case.
The House votes 206 to 191 to sustain President Carter's veto of a $2 billion nuclear supercarrier, sending the $37 billion defense bill back to committee without the carrier. Several lawmakers from Iowa split along nonpartisan lines. panel debates loom for next year’s defense budget.
Four hikers are dead and 17 remain missing after Tropical Storm Norman remnants dump up to five inches of snow in the Sierra near Mount Whitney. Rescue teams in Inyo and Mono Counties saved several hikers while searches continued at daybreak for missing climbers.
In East Grand Forks Minnesota dogcatcher Chuck Nelson, 23, pursues stray canines with heavy leather gloves from his van. He enjoys the job and his fondness for animals, but small dogs present the main trouble as he tries to corner them without getting bitten.
Soviet judge convicts U.S. businessman F. Jay Crawford of buying rubles on the black market and imposes a five year suspended sentence with three years probation. The Embassy says he may leave the country. conviction could be cleared if crime-free. Crawford, 37, pleads innocence and exits courthouse seeking exit visa. He works for International Harvester and is Mobile, Alabama native.
Hawkeye of Des Moines will buy Guaranty Bank and Trust Co. of Cedar Rapids for a stock swap valued at about 3.3 million, with 80 percent tendered to qualify as a tax free exchange. Guaranty directors approve. Harold Becker to join Hawkeye board after closing.
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