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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1963

Page

5

Senate Liquor Bill Sets Local Option for Iowa

Iowa moves toward local control of liquor licenses as the Senate passes a bill by 26 to 24. It allows cities counties and towns to issue licenses and establish classes with varying fees and limits based on population. The measure includes a 10 percent tax on gross receipts and state control of package sales with a possible appeal process for license denials. The proposed law outlines license counts per population and class A to D distinctions, with penalties for violations and inspection authority.

Des Moines House Iowa Senate Schroeder State Liquor Control Commission Liquor Commission Commission

Piano Students to Compete at Iowa U

Twenty five southeastern Iowa piano students will compete in the annual auditions at the University of Iowa. The Iowa Music Teachers Assn sponsors the contest starting at 9 a.m. in North Music Hall. Winners in four divisions advance to state and regional contests, then national competition. Strawberry Point council hires Howard Green Engineering Co. of Cedar Rapids for town engineering services.

Iowa City Strawberry Point Howard Green Engineering Co Cedar Rapids

Crushed Rock Improves Tama Settlement Road

Tama County crews spread crushed rock on the Tama Indian settlement road from new to old highway 30. The work aims to provide a solid base for later paving and is tied to the chamber of commerce push for a blacktop road to benefit residents and attract visitors. A letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and to Representative John Ky l urges federal support for hard-surfaced access.

Tama Tama Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Indian Affairs Washington, D. C John Kyl Committee of Indian Affairs Washington

Fort Dodge Boy 18 Dies After Heart Attack

Steven Helmich an 18 year old Fort Dodge high school senior collapsed while playing basketball in his yard and died of a heart attack. He starred in activities including baseball and the lead in the school operetta The Music Man. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Helmich.

Fort Dodge Steven Helmich Fort Dodge High School Robert Helmich

Dubuque Raiders Net 165 Bottles of Liquor

Five county officers raided the Chateau Supper Club north of Dubuque on highway 52 and confiscated 165 bottles of liquor. No arrests were made. Sheriff Frank Spielman led the raid with five deputies and said charges of keeping liquor where beer is sold likely would be filed. The club had burned down in January 1962 and was rebuilt, with a beer permit obtained about a month earlier.

Dubuque Chateau Supper Club Frank Spielman Lloyd Dassing Spielman Chateau Club

City High receives new public address system from boosters

Iowa City School Board accepts a $1,600 public address system for City High football and baseball fields funded by the City High Boosters Club. Installation costs of about $625 will be paid by the board with extra work approved by Board Secretary Robert Davis. The project includes underground cable for team benches and press box and adds a new power line to the baseball field.

Iowa City City High Iowa City School Board City High Boosters Robert Davis Davis

McHales Navy Threatens Navy TV Tonight Transfer

Telecasting note indicates McHale's Navy moves to Brit night at 8 30 after threat themed episode.

McHale’s Navy TV 9

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