Rail executive urges liquidation of Rock Island and Milwaukee
James R. Wolfe president of the Chicago and North Western Railway System called for liquidation of the Rock Island and Milwaukee railroads for the good of Midwest railroading. He urged stronger remaining lines and predicted eventual consolidation amid bankruptcies, while defending North Western’s solvent status and highlighting proposed crew and work-rule changes.
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Chicago and North Western Railway System
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Midwest
James R. Wolfe
Burlington Northern
North Western
ICG
Milwaukee Road
Wolfe
Jury Acquits Cedar Rapids Man in Burglary Case
An 18 year old Cedar Rapids man was acquitted of burglary after testifying he did not intend to steal though a $20 bill was taken from the apartment of Christina Saldana at 1241 Third Ave SE on Feb 12. The Linn District Court jury deliberated about two hours before the verdict. A theft charge may be filed later.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
Michael A. MacNair
Eugene Kopecky
MacNair
Christina Saldana
Third Ave
Kirkwood OT Assistance Program Certifications
Fourteen graduates from Kirkwood Community College earned certification through the American Occupational Therapy Association testing. Coordinator Frank Lydie noted sixteen participants, marking the first administration of AOTA certification at Kirkwood. High pass rates reflect alignment with professional standards. certified graduates become eligible for national certification. Kirkwood’s program is accredited by the AOTA.
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Kirkwood Community College
American Occupational Therapy Association
Frank Lydie
Kirkwood
Lydie
National
Asso
Ciation
Suit alleges white applicants denied UNC Law admission
Patricia Lynn Bostick of Raleigh and Steven Palmer Rader of Charlotte filed a federal complaint alleging they were denied admission to the University of North Carolina Law School at Chapel Hill because of race while less qualified students were admitted.
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Greensboro
N.C
University of North Carolina Law School At Chapel Hill
Patricia Lynn Bostick
Raleigh
Steven Palmer Rader
Charlotte
U.S. District Court
Quaker Oats workers petition over health hazard dust
About 40 workers at Quaker Oats and Iowa Electric Light and Power signed a petition asking Quaker to end dust from the residue house where by product from chemical operations is loaded into boxcars. Linn County officials say no violation was seen and the petition’s existence is unconfirmed.
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Quaker Oats
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Quaker
Steve Grimm
Grimm
a_ Linn County
Dick Stimple
Keith Erickson
Linn County
State Department of Environmental Quality
Sixth Street
Plant workers report chemical residue drifting from Iowa plant
Grimm and Stimple describe a black brown residue from a plant near a residence that stains paint and irritates eyes and skin. They claim a particulate control device was promised but not installed. Officials say inspections occur within seven days and penalties can reach $1000 for serious OSHA citations.
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Grimm
Debye
OSHA
Bureau of Labor
Stimple
Kirkwood and ACS Offer Quit Smoking Clinic
Kirkwood Community College and the American Cancer Society sponsor a quit smoking clinic starting April 13 on the Kirkwood campus. Eight two hour sessions run 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 13 18 20 25 27 and May 2 4 9 in the Marland room Iowa Hall. Angie Brown will lead with a $10 registration and M Joan Soucek of Kirkwood is the contact at 398 5643 or Box 2068 Cedar Rapids 52406.
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Kirkwood Community College
American Cancer Society
Kirkwood
Marland
Iowa Hall
Angie Brown
M. Joan Soucek
Box
Cedar Rapids
Four Charged in Drunk Driving Case
Four individuals were charged with drunk driving on Wednesday. Granville M. Humble, 65, was arrested at 5:55 p.m. in the 1700 block of First Avenue SE. Patrick D. Mescher, 21, was taken into custody at 11:30 p.m. near Fifth Avenue and First Street SW. Samuel H. Vernon, 24, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. near 13th Street and Center Point Road NE. Sandra Zahradnik, 20, was arrested at 5:21 p.m. in the 2700 block of C Street SW and faces an additional charge for failure to maintain vehicle control.
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Granville M. Humble
First Ave
First Avenue
Patrick D. Mescher
Rapids Ave
Fifth Avenue
First Street
Samuel H. Vernon
Second Ave
13Th Street
Center Point Road
Sandra Zahradnik
Route 1
Ely
C Street
Zahradnik
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Crandic
The
Illinois Central Gulf
Iowa
James Wolfe
C.R
Bernadine Fritz
David A. Mefford
David W. Sickles
Charles R. Pazour
Sara J. Sherwood
William O. Naylor
Sheri L. Chapman
Dreanna B. Zachmeyer
John T. Hiner
Harold L. Barber
Chuck Hawkins
Kedalp Opidsen
State Hygienics Department
Iowa City
Harry Debye
Iowa Bureau of Labor
Des Moines
Deposus
Killians
Boyson
Jewelry J1 Company
Third Avenue SE
Killian
Ossie
Sherwin-Williams Company
Sherwinwilliams
Save
Sagal
BankAmericard
Visa
K-Mart
Collins Rd
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