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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1977
Page
7
About 500 United Auto Workers members strike the Lennox Industries Marshalltown plant. Craig Wilkening and Eric Barker skated to work, hoping the picket line would move faster.
Iowa bill by Sen. Bob Rush would empower governors to call special elections to fill prospective vacancies, after a resignation raised questions about timing. The measure aims to allow elections at or before the effective resignation date, reducing run up confusion in nominating conventions.
Tama county supervisors seek state approval for a $910706 proposal to build a one story care facility in Des Moines funding includes a $710000 bond with $200000 from federal revenue sharing. The plan would repurpose the 1894 center for county offices if approved.
The Iowa House backed an omnibus railroad measure shifting proof of need for exceeding state grade crossing limits to city councils. The Cedar Rapids case spurred debate as Schroeder amendment preserving city home rule passed 55 to 17, while final action on the bill was deferred.
A closed session led to a real estate matter referred to City Atty. John Kuehnle. Residents Rex and Mrs. Dungy sought info on building ordinances and sewer lines and were told to return Tuesday. Other items included street program bids and a planned benefit dance.
In Des Moines during an Iowa House debate on the education funding bill Rep. Joan Lipsky questioned Rep. Neal Hines as he tried to address the chair and the body. Speaker Dale Cochran asked Hines to continue to clarify his point. Separately Greg Horn, 16, a Jefferson High sophomore and son of Cedar Rapids lawmakers, was hospitalized for an emergency appendectomy with nurse Kathy Danker Green assisting first day after surgery.
The Dick Clark senate committee announces a new fund-raising office to sell tickets for Vice President Mondale’s April 15 Ames visit. Clark plans the event at Hilton Coliseum with a 7:30 p.m. dinner and 6:30 p.m. reception to aid his 1978 re‑election bid. Tickets are 50 dollars for dinner and 100 dollars for the reception, available by mail to Box 4847 Des Moines.
The Saturday Gazette spotlights consumer interest with featured stories on saving money. It includes a recipe and do it yourself cost-cutting tips for readers seeking practical advice.
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