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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1977

Page

5

Marion Central Business District group names revealed

Members of the Marion Central Business District redevelopment committee have been selected. City representatives include council members Dr. Victor L. Klopf enstein and Carl S. Foster, and Donald E. Balster of Balster Furniture Co. George F. Murdoch of Murdoch Funeral Homes joins the retail bureau. Helbig Realtors’ Lewis A. Helbig and Paul A. Draper of Sheets and Sow Insurance represent the Chamber.

Marion Central Business District Victor L. Klopfenstein Carl S. Foster Donald E. Balster Balster Furniture Co George F. Murdoch Murdoch Funeral Homes Marion Division Chamber of Commerce Lewis A. Helbig Helbig Realtors Paul A. Draper Sheets and Sow Insurance

Marion Chamber Sets Two Thursday Meetings In Week

The Marion chamber plans two Thursday meetings this week two committees meet at 7 a.m. at Country Kitchen and 9:30 a.m. in Farmers State Bank community room. YMCA activity schedule lists many classes from 7 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. plus swim and youth lessons. Kiwanis hosts a Tuesday breakfast at Sambo's. CBD group first meeting is April 22 at 4:30 p.m. at city hall with Steven E. Woolley speaking. City Attorney Hoskins to advise on incorporation options. Open House set for April 13-14 at Jack Jill Preschool.

Marion Divison Retail Bureau Farmers State Bank YMCA The Marion John Hartmann Mary A. Pazour First National Bank Allen C. Wardenburg Security Savings and Loan CBD Steven E. Woolley Chamber of Commerce of United States Northwestern Region Woolley Donald C. Hoskins Jack & Jill

City Meetings Set This Week At City Hall

Two city meetings are scheduled for the week at city hall the mechanical board of examiners and appeals meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. and the planning and zoning commission meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the council chamber. Marion Modern Homemakers club gathers Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Farmers State Bank parking lot. The group plans to attend a Cedar Rapids Community Theater production.

Mechanical Board of Examiners and Appeals Planning and Zoning Commission Council Chamber Marion Modern Homemakers Club Farmers State Bank Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Briefs Highlight Local Events And Crimes

Cedar Rapids notices include NARFE state president Reginald Walls speaking at Sirloin N Brew, new Cedar Rapids police recruits sworn in by Mayor Pro Tem Hal Schaefer, temple and church gatherings, and local thefts and break ins. Also ads for rentals, florists, and services plus historical note on a 30 years ago salary raise.

NARFE Reginald Walls National Assn Hal Schaefer Cedar Rapids

Three Arrested Over Weekend in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids police arrested three people over the weekend. Marvin Preston 27 of rural Alburnett was charged with assault after an afternoon Sunday incident at First avenue and Fifteenth street SE. Ricky Miller 424 Ninth Street NW was struck and not seriously injured. John Murphy 20 of 4900 Center Point Road NE was held on a warrant for driving while license suspended and receiving stolen property with 1500 bond. Ronald Besler 23 of 1124 Center Point Road NE was arrested Saturday night on a warrant for delivery of a controlled substance with 5000 bond.

Cedar Rapids Marvin Preston Alburnett First Avenue Fifteenth Street Ricky Miller Ninth Street Preston John Murphy Center Point Road Linn County Ronald Besler

Carter Faces Political Push On $50 Tax Rebate Plan

President Carter seeks support for his $50 tax rebate proposal amid Democratic doubts on the Senate floor and a potential shift in water project funding. Sen. Russell Long says he will vote for the rebate despite water project opposition and expects votes to shift. Long notes Republicans oppose the rebate and predicts a defeat if voted on now. He opts to pursue water projects separately and doubts a gasoline tax rise will be recommended in energy plans.

Washington Carter Senate Finance Committee Russell Long D-La Long NBC Meet the Press Senate

Cyclist Hit and Teen Charged in Dudgeon Area Crash

Benton county deputies investigate a Saturday collision at Dudgeon State Conservation Area north of Vinton that left cyclist Wade Watson 18 hospitalized in Cedar Rapids. Daniel Ervin Fennern 17 faces charges of leaving the scene and reckless driving after the motorcycle was dragged 500 feet and Fennern fled. A teen party preceded the crash with conflicting accounts.

Vinton Benton County Dudgeon State Conservation St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Wade Watson Wade Daniel Ervin Fennern Fennern

Guns Stolen From Residence In Weekend Burglary

Cedar Rapids police report a weekend burglary at the home of Arthur A. Rudloff 63 816 Sixth Street SE. Thieves escaped with six guns including three 12 gauge shotguns a double-barrel 12 gauge a 16 gauge shotgun and a 30 06 rifle with scope plus a television set a diamond pair of earrings and a camera. Guns were chained under a mattress and the house ransacked after back door forced open.

Arthur A. Rudloff Sixth Street Cedar Rapids

Rider Injured In Ellis Park Motorcycle Crash

Harley Schlarbaum 23 of 612 Sixteenth street SE was listed in good condition at St. Luke's hospital after a Sunday motorcycle crash in Ellis park. He suffered a fractured right femur when he lost control in loose sand around 6 30 p m.

Harley Schlarbaum Sixteenth Street SE St. Luke’s Hospital Schlarbaum Ellis Park

Gratifying Performances at Cornell Music Festival

The 79th annual Cornell college Spring Music Festival opened with soprano Susan Wyner in a recital featuring Purcell Stravinsky Brahms and Nin. The history of a soldier with baritone Paul Geiger and dancers showcased demanding staging under Daniel Geeting. Sunday offered Brahms Requiem with Geiger and Wyner as soloists and a large chorus, praised for musical depth and careful ensemble. Sonny Rollins will close the festival Monday night with a tenor saxophone concert.

Purcell Stravingsky Brahms Nin Wyner Julian Bern Cornell Music Staff Igor Stravinsky Paul Geiger King Memorial Chapel Brahm’s Geeting Narrator Susan Wyner Isaiah Dr. Geeting Cornell Sonny Rollins

Cool Air Next For Terrace Hill

The Iowa Executive Council named air conditioning for Terrace Hill as the next restoration priority for the governor's mansion as summer nears. Estimates place cooling costs at 50 000 to 60 000 funded by sale proceeds, with 25 000 federal funds and Terrace Hill Society matching. Architects Wag ner Marquart and Wetherell to proceed with a music room remodeling, while a second floor bedroom project awaits.

Des Moines Iowa Governor’s Mansion Wagner Marquart Wetherell Terrace Hill Society

Man Arrested For Burglary

Police arrested Jer ry E. Young 19 of 1130 Ingleside drive SW on a breaking and entering charge after a burglary at Duchess Cleaners 501 Third Avenue SW. He was held in Linn county jail in lieu of 19000 dollars. Back door pried open and 500 dollars in cash plus checks taken. Young was apprehended near the firm and money was recovered. Investigation continues.

Jerry E. Young Ingleside Drive Duchess Cleaners Third Avenue Young Linn County

Des Moines Woman Allegedly Hit With Shoe on Street

Corine Mooney, 30, told police she was attacked in the 300 block of Twelfth Avenue SE after a car stop. She was pulled from the vehicle by another woman and struck on the head with the suspect's shoe, causing a forehead laceration. No arrest reported.

Des Moines Corine Mooney Twelfth Avenue SE Mooney

German industrialist Ernst Sachs killed in Alps avalanche

German millionaire Ernst Sachs aged 48, brother of Gunther Sachs, dies in an avalanche while skiing in the French Alps on Monday, police report.

Albertville France Ernst Sachs Jetsetter Gunther Sachs French Alps

Governors to Confer With Carter on Energy Plan

Des Moines IowaGovernor Robert D Ray and seven other state chiefs meet President Carter to discuss the administration energy proposals. The group plans to provide input on the energy message Carter plans to deliver April 20. Other governors listed include Carroll of Kentucky Briscoe of Texas Boren of Oklahoma Askew of Florida Lamb of Colorado Dukakis of Massachusetts and Milliken of Michigan.

Des Moines UPI Robert D. Ray Carter Ray Julian Carroll Kentucky Dolph Briscoe Texas David Boren Oklahoma Ruben Askew Florida Richard Lamb Colorado Michael Dukakis Massachusetts William Milliken Michigan

Secretary of State Marshall Urges Russia on Korea Independence

Marshall calls on Russia to cooperate with the United States in restoring Korea's independence, pressing for shared commitment to regional decolonization and self governance. The appeal signals Washington's push for international support amid Cold War tensions.

Marshall Russia U.S Korea

A Popular Farm Feature in The Gazette Datebook

The Gazette's Farm Datebook is a popular weekly roundup of farm events published each Tuesday. It includes shows meetings and open houses and serves as a handy clip to save for the upcoming week.

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Johnson orders 24500 reserves called up in 1968

On this date in 1968 President Lyndon Johnson ordered 24 500 military reservists mobilized with half assigned to Vietnam, marking a major escalation in the war effort.

Lyndon Johnson Vietnam

Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription and notice details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists its established history and mailing address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail for various editions and notes exclusive AP reuse rights for local news and dispatches.

Tne Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa U.S

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