26 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1977
Page
1
A fragment from the Iowa page outlines a brewing regulatory hitch that could push some merchants toward irritation and drinking as officials wrestle with liquor control issues affecting local business conditions.
A Saturday Zappa show in Iowa City drew mixed notes from reviewers. The performance was criticized for lacking direction while a review on page 11 notes a film star’s debut role and hints at limited film success.
The latest Harris Survey shows growing public hesitation about early retirement plans. Respondents express concerns over finances and security while weighing potential benefits and future stability.
The article quotes the IMF managing director urging countries to act boldly to stimulate the global economy. It discusses religious norms affecting marriage in the United States and contrasts social attitudes with economic strategies.
In a Page 13 interview Mean Joe Greene questions the long play time for Bob Commings Jr. and notes Pittsburgh has lost three straight to Oakland. He downplays gripes about jerseys and turf, stressing the season isn’t over. The piece also mentions Gus’s second guessing of Iowa coach Bob Commings.
The forecast calls for a clear and cool night with lows in the mid 40s. Tuesday should be sunny and pleasant with highs in the mid to upper 70s.
A humorous quip notes that attitudes toward hard work hinge on whether one is doing the labor or paying for it. The line plays on effort and cost as a light political streetwise jab at labor sentiment.
The Lebanese and Israeli governments and PLO leader Arafat tentatively approved a cease fire in South Lebanon arranged by the United States. Arafat’s spokesman said efforts continue to finalise terms while preserving Lebanon’s territorial integrity.
The Buchanan county sheriff s department arrested four men for larceny in the nighttime ending a long probe into local thefts. Chris L Gates Clarence F Colvin Robert N Howe and Andy E Lightfoot Jr were charged with thefts from Armstead Gearhardt and the Buchanan County Rural Electric Cooperative and with copper wire thefts valued at about 4000 over three months. All were released on their promise to appear in district court.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance argued before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Panama Canal treaty forms a partnership for peaceful and efficient canal operation. He dismissed charges of imperialism and said ratification benefits both the United States and Panama.
The Senate halted a gas bill filibuster giving each senator an hour to discuss deregulation while signals point to continued delays. Pro-Carter moderates push for regulation with higher prices. advocates of deregulation vow further action if defeated. Finance Committee votes to kill the crude oil tax but cautions revival may occur.
U S exports fell to 9.6 billion in August, the lowest in 16 months, as imports eased to 12.2 billion. The trade deficit rose to 2.7 billion, marking the 15th consecutive shortfall tied to higher oil imports and slower foreign demand.
The Kremlin backs honoring the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty beyond its October 3 expiry, joining the U S pledge. Washington debates whether Carter can extend SALT informally without Senate approval as defense-minded senators push for a formal path. Pravda and a Soviet statement echo the talks between Gromyko and Vance.
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