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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1978

Page

24

Bergen and McCarthy End Career in Hollywood Move

Edgar Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy announce retirement. Bergen, 75, will move to Palm Springs and donate McCarthy to the Smithsonian, saying he is tired of wealth and sharing it with those who saved nothing. McCarthy expresses ambivalence and jokes about a new assistant.

Hollywood UPI Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Bergen Palm Springs McCarthy Smithsonian Institution

Haley Cleared of Plagiarism In Roots Case

A federal judge acquitted author Alex Haley of stealing parts of Roots from other works. Judge Marvin Frankel found differences in scope more striking than similarities and noted some overlap with Margaret Walker Alexander's Jubilee and a pamphlet How I Wrote Jubilee.

New York Alex Haley U.S Marvin Frankel Margaret Walker Alexander

Stuntman dies in 323 foot leap for film record

A.J. Bakunas, 27, died in Lexington after leaping from Kin caid Towers aiming to set a free fall record of 323 feet. The canvas air bag cushion tore open on impact at 115 mph, and he suffered fatal injuries despite intensive care at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Lexington Fayette County A.J. Bakunas Bakunas Kincaid Towers Good Samaritan Hospital Kathry Neustel Linn Co Beeeseng Karen Sart FBI Tina M Reid Vig Magica Igent Hasaese Ai Sameoymma Seneillier Sever Seeeancerveees Assussenanens Nenes Stowe le Nedlers Indigent Ranelowa Ea Ws Baviom Corhes Steve Medical Medical Indigent Prcine Wille Les Viera Entalh Thomas Trice Luther Home T Luke's Millsap Jing, Inc S & A Utilities Hara Kevin Key Serv, Inc Lindigent Hman John Linn Sheriff Yinne Thomas Core Lyst 'S Repaises Ieroey Xerox Co Dies Haupt D Marty Lanes Aries Pfinghaupt Erly Mae Herae Rum Hapin Ran Ren Jean Carol Eileen Mgigni Donnelly Romond Jerry Harry Mary Hanson Ninio Hulling Er Floy Ry Ley Ann Zichtermare Wiegel the Jewel Egory Ey Istrict Tevel Mund Owers Lois K Berhow Gaylord Udy Steve Rowne Ie Istri Lory Ron Ati nCort Ice Fons Uwne Telephone Petrick Neon Ola Bottling Co Supp Dey Ndell Prt Peake Investi Ion Agey Crameron Rash Imer RB E Reser , Inc Statt Dev Une Lowell Ratty Rep Hiawotho Hitenack Jonn Jirenseort Houg Valle Enabmioyse Keith J. H Joyce B Atty Paul J Atty U Dae Sally Transpo i Ut Merritt Geery Weelgh Kucera Klein Tee Ol Pillard Lori Linn Her Raid Arty Shelton Boyle Aroline Emobree Linn Aroline Emobree Linn Co Her Iff Serv Hoop Kevin ‘Owers Fees Patch Crew Levien Wosvenaee Tharp R Kristen Madset Oberto McMon Manpower Attorne Sen Robert Kim Ribble Millhiser-Smith Paul Ins Bein Eems LaVern Aioe R Atty Natterney Nemec Robert Dei Phillips Gostiey Corde Eee KI Att Jry John M Kathy Schurpettig Jay Howard Michael S Atty Vittefoe Randy Mil T Franmer J Jonn Barnes Artur Ithel J John Pyo Medical Inciceny Argol Pesce R Co Equip Oper Jonn Mit Orol Kirkpatrick Lare Alfred Menedical Kelley Harriss eSrtin Boyse Agcy Ondy Vitte Bruce Malean Ste Don Ler Benois Moss Medical Kerrie Weis Helen Harris li Nis Dorothy Young Ie Ee R Mftg Co Bang Hanno la AE Ing Serv, Inc Robi Daariss Les Ical Beer van Mie Cliburn Neral Telefesahe Boreron Ois Robin Lui Wr , Inc Mis Luminous Usch & Lomb Maiy Pom Hubbard Hadrothers INC Malar Electri Vodnensky Suly Co Maintenanc Walsen Ovak Automotive Electric Dove Pere Sane npo-Cornel Rai Te Hee Jonera Fons Kresnicka Hatch Hone MD Heidt Vie Products Inc Oker P Oper 0 Inc Sul Kurtz Cilia M LL Ysterations Keskinga Jonn Rinc Ser Linn Re Enneth Sevyrai Linn Linn O Health Orbtal Hea i Ciregenre Nelson Schaansf Bidg & Newp Chevrolet ¢ Co Cideron

FDA sets standards for low and reduced calorie foods

The FDA defines low calorie as 40 or fewer calories per serving and reduced calorie as at least one third fewer calories than a comparable product. Labels must show calorie content and macronutrients, with a July next-year compliance deadline and potential loopholes over serving size.

Washington Food and Drug Administration FDA National Food Processors Association

Linn County Supervisors Consider Zoning Cases and Purchases

Proceedings show motions to refer Case C 387 back to the Zoning Commission for easement access clarification from East Poood. Other items approve final plots and additions Case C 388 Case C 389 Case C 390 with stipulations noted, and set a 11 00 a m opening for bids on video tape equipment for Adult Corrections. Larry Nelson will present further recommendations later.

Kools Linn County Zoning Commission East Pop Ood Haddad Casteels Graut Lakeview Larry Nelson Nelson

Remarkable 1967 solo voyage by Chichester ends in English Channel

Sir Francis Chichester completed a 30,000 mile solo circumnavigation in 1967 when Gypsy Moth IV reached the English Channel. Anole lizards rapidly change color with mood and environment per National Geographic. Horned lizards spray eye blood to deter predators. Collared lizards reach 16 mph. Flying lizards glide between trees using winged skin flaps.

Sir Francis Chichester English Channel National Geographic

Iowa Ranks 23rd in 1977 State Per Capita Income

The Commerce Department reports 1977 state per capita incomes showing Northeast and Far West higher than the South. Alaska leads with 10586 dollars. Mississippi is lowest at 5030. Iowa at 6878, up 11.4 percent from 1976, as inflation remains 6.8 percent.

Washington Far West Commerce Department Department Mississippi Iowa

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