23 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1977
Page
1
Cedar Rapids Kennedy head coach Greg Reed leads a squad living up to its hype as the most successful opening for the Cougars. The team’s strong early performance is highlighted as a landmark for the program.
Thirty six competitors puffed and panted on the McKinley Junior High School track to vie for medals. The item points readers to page 9A for more on the event and page 5A for a Kirkwood Community College director’s remark about pay disparities between caregiving and grounds care. The page also notes Gov Robert Ray being struck on the face in the State house parking lot on Thursday, a separate incident reported on page 1B.
A tough bill to penalize firms that exceed legal limits in anti union activities advances toward a House vote. The notice mentions Page 8B coverage of the proposal and its implications.
A state farm leader says he has not received adequate response from federal authorities regarding a potential ban on bacon linked to nitrosamine concerns. The article appears on page 11A.
The forecast warns of a chance of a severe thunderstorm this evening lasting into the night. Lows are expected in the mid 50s with partly cloudy skies on Saturday and highs in the mid 70s.
A witty quip suggests modern art results when painters stop looking at girls and convince themselves they have a superior idea. Copyright statement indicates ownership.
A special audit of the Cedar Rapids Recreation Department found no missing funds or evidence of illegal activity. The investigation revealed sloppy fund-handling procedures and a recommendation for stronger internal controls. The report, presented to the City Council, noted deposits lagging behind revenue records and a $2,024.81 discrepancy from March to June.
Esther Peterson urges Congress to require safeguards for electronic funds transfers after a consumer loses 120 to a phone bill by an automated payment. She argues that electronic systems offer fewer legal protections than traditional check or card transactions. The issue comes as the first electronic payment systems are marketed.
President Carter announced an 11 day four continent tour starting November 22. The journey will visit Venezuela Brazil Nigeria India Iran France Poland and Belgium marking the first presidential visit to sub Sahara Africa. Brzezinski said the trip underscores commitment to constructive change and will exclude direct talks with Soviet or Middle East officials on arms control and regional settlement.
Rockwell International plans a major addition to its Collins complex in northeast Cedar Rapids. Two buildings totaling about 130 000 square feet will consolidate the Communications Switching System Division and create about 100 new jobs, boosting local payroll and housing offices laboratories and manufacturing facilities.
Wesley Chrest of Maquoketa faces an assault with intent to murder charge after shooting Iowa state trooper Fred Herman in Sabula. Herman, 35, was in critical condition at Mercy Medical Center Dubuque after surgery for a forehead wound from a .22 rifle. Chrest is jailed in Maquoketa on $100,000 bond as authorities recount a barricaded home incident following threats to his family.
A group of about 250 travelers on the Iowa Hospital Association tour of Ireland were delayed by gremlins, with over 40 from Cedar Rapids. The Des Moines departure was set for Thursday evening, aiming for a 6 am Ireland arrival, but most woke to the hold.
The Carter administration seeks permanent rules to allow Concorde flights in up to 13 U S cities, extending Dulles and JFK permissions, with bans possible by local authorities. Cities named include Anchorage Boston Dallas Honolulu Hawaii Los Angeles Miami Houston Chicago Seattle San Francisco Philadelphia.
The House voted 359 to 4 to ban age based mandatory retirement before 70 in private business and end forced retirement in federal service. Private sector portion takes effect 180 days after passage, federal part on enactment. Exempts collective bargaining agreements. Applies to employers with 20 or more workers.
Oxford Junction Citizens State Bank was robbed by a man armed with a shotgun at about 12:25 p.m. Friday, with the amount stolen undetermined. No injuries were reported and police investigated the incident.
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