28 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1977
Page
1
A second lawsuit names two Hiawatha police officers for harassing two children. The note points readers to related items on pages 2A and 6A, including park discussion in Cedar Rapids and a meeting.
Dyfed Roberts, 28, a British race car driver, contemplates his first trip to Chicago amid Al Capone lore. The Farm Progress Show banjo player jokes about lessons. Ralph Nader calls for fans' protection while a Boston study suggests fans face a costly habit. Weather notes expect rain tonight and Thursday with temperatures in the 50s to 60s.
Guerrillas demanded 6 million dollars and freedom for nine jailed comrades in Japan and warned they would kill hostages aboard the Japan Air Lines jet within an hour. Bangladesh and Japanese officials pursued cautious negotiations as troops surrounded the plane and the hijackers set a midnight deadline. The plane carried 155 passengers and crew including 84 Japanese and 57 foreigners. A missing page continues on Page 3.
The Senate fought to break a filibuster on natural gas pricing in an all night session, with 27 hours elapsed at noon. Senators Abourezk and Metzenbaum led repeated roll calls to block a final vote on lifting price controls, while Byrd pressed for action to protect Carter’s energy package.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko said after a White House meeting that the United States and Soviet Union have made further progress toward a second SALT agreement. He noted the talks intend to work toward a new pact with urgency, while U.S. officials cautioned against expecting a breakthrough.
A 24 year old Cedar Rapids man Robert G Rennekamp died when the car he rode in struck a utility pole guy wire, flipped, and crashed to the ground. Driver Vivian Schutzman 23 was treated for injuries and listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital. Rennekamp born November 8 1952 survived by parents four brothers and two sisters. Services set for St Judes Catholic Church with vigil at Teahen Funeral Home and graveside by American Legion Hanford Post No 5.
Treasury officials favor allowing only a 50 percent deduction for business meals as part of Carter's tax revision package. Aimed to avoid a single dollar cap, the plan seeks a workable middle ground while timing a congressional delivery around the energy bill. Senate leaders warn that publishing the tax proposal early could complicate energy legislation.
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