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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1968

Page

3

Coralville Readies Review of Sewer Plant Economics

Iowa City Coralville and University of Iowa engineers meet to compare costs of Coralville building its own sewage treatment facility versus continuing with Iowa City treatment. discussion covers Oakdale options lines to Camp Cardinal road zoning issues and university annexation claims.

Iowa City — Engineering Iowa City Coralville University of Iowa Coralville City Hall Loren Hickerson University Oakdale Merritt Ludwig Camp Cardinal Road Ludwig

Firemen Outline Oxford Jct. Needs and town council actions

Two Oxford Junction firemen asked the town council Monday night to fund repairs and a new fire truck. The council will investigate the needs and a complaint about junk cars behind Joe Green's Cedar Rapids lot. The council to pay 1967 taxes on a lot near the sewage plant, renew several permits, and buy new radio and vapor light units.

Oxford Junction George Slouha Slouha Joe Green Cedar Rapids Green

Fines and Drunk Driving Cases Dominate Tama Court

Tama Mayor Jim Sorensen heard a busy docket with fines and costs topping $500 for weekend offenses. Drivers John Hutchinson Hayes and Joseph Lynn Patterson faced drunk driving charges and were bound over to district court. Other defendants received fines from $10 to $100 with various jail terms or costs.

Tama Jim Sorensen John Hutchinson Hayes Cedar Rapids Wayne Martin Sorensen Tama County District Court Joseph Lynn Patterson Martin Patterson Joe Wanatee Elmer Richard Carter Eldora Montour Bill Meeker Carter Robert Ivan Larson St. Anthony Ronnie Rutledge Charles Barker

Ethnic Groups Featured On U. of Iowa Program

Iowa City's Iowa Folk Festival showcases Amana Colonies Mesquakie Indians Anglo-Saxon and Negro Gospel traditions Czech and Norwegian music Friday at 9 15 p m in the Memorial Union Main Lounge. Sponsored by the U of Iowa graduate college concert course and American Civilization program with Midcontinent American Studies Association meetings.

Joe Pazour Cedar Rapids Right University of Iowa Memorial Union U. of American Civilization Program Graduate College Iowa Grace John Papakee Iowa City U. of S. Graduate College American Civilization Midcontinent American Studies Assn Harry Oster U. of I. Department of English Amana William Dittrich Ingeborg Ruff Tama Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C United States Laura Browne Pete Delaney Hillbilly Rufus Eiman British Isles Curt Moen Decorah Oster Fred Martin, Jr Silver Light Gospel Singers

Ray Cites Water Pollution Concern in Iowa Campaign

Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Ray urged prioritizing water pollution at a Winneshiek county fundraiser. He warned pollution threatens four rivers and the state’s attraction for industry and urged strict action against polluters.

Ray Decorah UPI Iowa Robert Ray Winneshiek County

Maynard Parks Closed at Night Through April

The town council in Maynard closed all parks from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. during April to allow roads and picnic areas to settle and reduce disturbances.

Maynaard

Cedar Rapids Gazette's Early Sunday Edition Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces its 1883 Sunday edition with postal rates and subscription options. It lists carrier and mail prices, including two daily issues for a set rate and notes limited mail to areas with carrier service.

Ee Sui Uniggy Territories

Muskogee teen wins region 8 Legion oratorical contest

A 17 year old Muskogee High School senior Michael Synar won the region 8 American Legion oratorical contest on Monday. He advances to the sectional contest April 8 at Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville Missouri.

West Branch UPI Muskogee, Okla American Legion Michael Synar Northwest Missouri State College Maryville

Double tragedy for Iowa family as two grandsons die in Vietnam

CLEARFIELD Iowa. A grandmother recalls losing two grandsons in seven months. Darwin Gordon 18 Army Pfc. was killed by enemy gunfire after being reported missing March 24. Marvin Gordon 19 Marine died from exhaust fumes in a weapon carrier incident last September. The mother is remarried. Edward Gordon Jr. had one son and one daughter still at home.

Clearfield UPI Edward Gordon, Jr Vietnam Army Darwin Gordon Defense Department Edward Gordon Marvin Gordon Darwin Edward, Jr Edward Gordon

No Fire Protection For Third of Iowa

Des Moines AP says about one third of Iowa towns lack publicly financed fire protection. State Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnson cites incidents where volunteers were pressured to fight fires only where fees were paid. He notes reports of buildings allowed to burn when owners omit fire protection fees and urges state law to require universal tax supported protection.

Des Moines Iowa State Iowa

State Oelwein Children’s Clinic Opens April 18

The State Services for Crippled Children will hold a diagnostic clinic in Oelwein at First Presbyterian church on East Charles and First Avenue. Eligible patients are under 21 with chronic or crippling conditions from Allamakee Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Clayton Delaware Fayette Linn and Winneshiek counties. No fee is charged for the examination.

Iowa City Oelwein First Presbyterian Church East Charles First Avenue Allamakee Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Clayton Delaware Fayette Linn Winneshiek

Houkom to Present Purcell Based Recital at Cornell

Karen Houkom soprano will give a Friday 8 p.m. recital in Kingchapel Cornell college. Mary Joyce Minasian pianist accompanies. The program features five Henry Purcell songs. Houkom studies with Richard Edwards. Minasian teaches in Cornell college music department.

MT. Vernon Karen Houkom Kingchapel Cornell College Mary Joyce Minasian Henry Purcell

Delaware Medical Assistance claims and payments total

A January report shows Delaware county received 5260 under the state Department of Social Service medical assistance program. Claims amounted to 365 with payments issued to 216 individuals.

Manchester Delaware County State Department of Social Service

IPHA proposes single price for drugs at convention

Des Moines IPHA calls for one price for all drug purchasers and repeal of Robinson-Patman exemptions. The group also opposes moving nitroglycerin to non prescription status and backs metric system adoption. Jack Smit of Davenport elected president.

Des Moines API Iowa Pharmaceutical Assn IPHA Pharmacists Federal Drug Administration United States Jack Smit Davenport

Ad promises a sure performer with dial number

A brief want ad urges readers to call 369 1234 seeking a dependable performer. The item emphasizes a simple contact method as the path to securing a suitable candidate.

Dial

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