21 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
1
Report notes that in Linn County the unannounced candidate outpolled the announced candidate amid Democratic caucus results and a shared concern over Governor Ray's progressive agenda. The item appears on page 4A.
The piece notes that future military basic training will be equal for women and men except that bayo net training remains male only while women receive rape-prevention training. It highlights ongoing debates over gender roles in the armed forces and training standards.
A summary notes that researchers offer new answers from a study of American male sexuality. The page references impeachment calls against Tennessee’s governor by The Jackson Sun and sharp critique by The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Weather outlook shows showers and thunderstorms ending Thursday with mild temperatures.
Former CIA official Sidney Gottlieb testified there may have been attempts by foreign entities to alter the behavior of Nixon's party during a 1971 or similar international visit. He accepted responsibility for mind control research while noting the work began amid covert anti-communist efforts.
Washington based report notes that former Vice President Rockefeller proposed an energy development corporation in 1975 and now a Democratic congress may revive the financing scheme as a substitute for parts of President Carter's energy bill. Energy Secretary Schlesinger is negotiating with Senate staff as the panel questions taxes on gas guzzlers and crude oil taxes, seeking funds for new energy sources.
Government reports August prices rose 0.3 percent, the smallest gain in nine months, with food costs up slightly and overall inflation at 3.6 percent annually if averaged. Real earnings fell for the second straight month as hours and wages shifted.
Residents report at least seven houses in the 2500 block of Towne House drive NE sprouted companion signs after last weekend’s rains as a new feature appeared following the rainfall.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and Egyptian foreign minister Ismael Fahmi voiced guarded optimism they can convene a Middle East peace conference in Geneva before year end. Dayan noted gaps remain but Egypt is key, while Arabs show willingness to pursue peace.
Cedar Rapids police closed Oakland road at the railroad tracks north of F avenue to I avenue Tuesday morning. Northbound traffic detoured west on F avenue then north on Center Point road and back to Oakland via J avenue. Traffic Capt. Louis Stepanek said the detour caused major problems and delays during rush hours. officers assisted but could not solve the congestion.
The SEC categorically denies preparing a civil fraud suit against Budget Director Bert Lance and the National Bank of Georgia over a 1975 stock offering. Two SEC attorneys reviewed a December 1975 registration statement for a bank holding company tied to NBG stock. the statement was withdrawn in January, not later. The report notes unreported Lance loans exceeding $1 million and unreported corporate aircraft use. White House and Senate discussions followed, with Carter, Byrd, and Goldwater weighing Lance’s position amid possible resignations.
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