Gazette editor Harry Boyd wins B'nai B'rith service award
Harry E. Boyd, 66, longtime editor of The Gazette, was named this year’s B'nai B'rith community service award recipient. James Hoaniller credited him with shaping Cedar Rapids’ humanitarian climate and values. Jack Dian accepted for Boyd at the Chamber of Commerce dinner. Mrs. Boyd attended.
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517 Houses Built In C.R. in 1970, 35 Were Unsold
Cedar Rapids developers built 517 houses in 1970 across 28 subdivisions of five or more homes. FHA official Nate Ruben said 219 were sold before construction, 298 built speculatively, with 35 of those unsold as of Jan 4, 1871, equaling 12 percent of speculative work. Most homes were priced 20 000 to 22 499.
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Propose Family Life Class in E Buchanan Winthrop
A two week family life course for Hast Buchanan High School students will be considered by the school board on April 12. Proponents say volunteers will teach the program at no taxpayer cost, including two nurses and two pastors, with optional attendance open to all high school students.
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Plainfield Man Is Postmaster of Year
CLEAR LAKE Iowa AP James Miller of Plainfield is Postmaster of the Year 35 elected by the Iowa Branch of the National League of Postmasters. Dominic Meyer of Calmar was reelected president of the group as it closed its three day convention here Wednesday.
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Ray Appointee Urged to End Lobbyist Role in Insurance Power
Des Moines Iowa. State Democratic Chairman Clif Lare son urged Governor Ray to remove new insurance commissioner William Huff from lobbying. Huff, a former Republican legislator set to take office next July, currently lobbies for retail interests and backs a bill to legalize 18 percent annual interest on revolving charge accounts, drawing sharp criticism from Larson.
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Lead-Free Gas Tried by Iowa State Cars But Fails
DES MOINES AP State Car Dispatcher Frank Crabb said Gov Ray directed lead free gasoline be used but it does not work in most state cars. He notes only two 1971 compact models run exclusively on lead free fuel with a few others using part time. Crabb cited poorer performance higher cost and reports of reduced pollution from the fuel.
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Medical Supply Cutoff Threats Reported in 1971 Gazette
A Cedar Rapids Gazette item from April 1971 notes an erroneous report about kidney supply cuts tied to Travenol Laboratories and the Holt family of Austin. Investigation shows no charges or actions to withhold life sustaining pills or credits for any reason, despite threats cited.
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