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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1967
Page
4
Postponement due to soggy ground forces Marion park project to move ahead Saturday, April 22. Kremenak oversees power raking and aeration with park department staff assisting the Kremenak supervision, Jaycees plan and coordinate the revamp of the soil.
Alameda honors the Doolittle raid veterans as 54 of the original 80 remain. Navy officials plan a carrier cruise to illustrate updated takeoffs and crews, with past captives education and the aging heroes’ toast rituals.
Two historical books from D Van Nostrand Co. Princeton New Jersey praised as stirring and superbly documented. They recount the Doolittle Tokyo Raid and the fate of returning airmen with strong evidence and vivid detail.
In Des Moines UPI reports a seldom-used parliamentary rule was invoked to pull three private and parochial school bus bills out of the House committee. Rep. Vincent Steffen had the measure moved to the House calendar amid debate over private school bus access.
A captured Viet Cong document dated June 15, 1966, outlines propaganda and foreign affairs efforts aimed at swaying U.S. opinion against the Vietnam War. U.S. forces in Saigon publicized the report, saying it was seized March 10 during Operation Junction City.
Washington AP reports national guard officials expect civil rights outbreaks in five or more states next summer. Guard leaders were told there is a strong likelihood of outbreaks in Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego and Tennessee.
Classified notice urges immediate sale of unwanted items with a simple phone contact 36912-34 guiding readers to place a quick ad and clear space.
The Linn County April term schedule lists jury trials beginning April 17 with a wide range of charges including false uttering a check larceny and drunk driving. Non jury trials begin April 20 and continue through June with Cedar Rapids and Marion defendants facing multiple cases and dates.
A reader identifies as a single employed investor seeking $10 to $25 stocks for pure speculation. The advisor explains that all stocks involve risk and that growth investments aim for capital gain, not steady income, outlining the distinction between growth and conservative stocks.
About 28 dormitory maids and six janitors at the University of Iowa signed a petition demanding higher pay. They argue the wage scale is too low and note their last raise was in 1965. The petition was sent to the board of regents and will be considered when the summer budget is prepared.
Sealed bids are invited by the Linn-Mar Community School District for 175000 dollars in school building bonds. Bonds dated May 1 1967 will bear interest from December 1 1967 with semiannual payments and mature through December 1 1985. Highest bid with lowest interest rate favored. bid security 2 percent of the amount.
City of Cedar Rapids proposes a Resolution of Necessity for sanitary sewer construction on Glass Road Northeast. Hearing is at 9:00 AM May 10, 1967, in the Council Room. objections must be filed with the City Clerk prior to final consideration. Public notice also lists proposed assessment details and contract method.
Sealed proposals for piling requirements and related work for Area Ten Community College in Cedar Rapids Iowa will be received at the Secretary of the Area Ten Community College Cedar Rapids Iowa 4:00 p.m. on April 1967. Bids opened read aloud. Bid bonds or certified checks required. Preference for Iowa domestic labor. Board of Directors reserves right to reject bids. Kenneth Kupka, Secretary. Published April 14 and April 21 1967.
Public hearing announced by the City Council in Cedar Rapids Iowa to consider construction and property description at Northwest 1st gt ine 23 and Greene's First Addition Cedar Rapids. Owners and interested persons may appear. hearing dated April 12 1967 and published April 14 1967 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
The notice announces a public hearing at 9:00 A.M. on the third day of April 1967 in Cedar Rapids Iowa regarding a described residential property and related rights for owners. Any person affected may appear at the hearing to be heard. Published April 14, 1967 by City Clerk Rold Chaer.
The Porter Wagoner Show presents favorite country and western hits broadcasting Saturday at 5 30 PM on color Channel 9.
The City of Cedar Rapids invites sealed bids for reconstruction of multiple streets and drainage lines across several northeast and northwest sectors. Bids due May 3 at 9:00 a.m. with ten percent certified check, plus a required performance bond. The city reserves right to reject any bid and give Iowa-produced goods preference. Harold G. Schaefer, City Clerk. Published April 14–15, 1967.
City of Cedar Rapids Iowa schedules a hearing on proposed street improvements across multiple avenues and streets in Cedar Rapids including Northeast Elmhurst Drive 20th to 27th Street Southeast Country Club area and Northwest zones. The hearing covers project plans costs and a contract form with objections due and oral opposition possible. Published April 14 1967 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Public hearing to consider a change in the dental family residence, held at Cedar Rapids City Hall, 2017 O Avenue, on the 3rd day of May 1967. Notice signed by Harold Schaeffer City Clerk, published in The Rapids Gazette April 1967.
City Planning Commission of Cedar Rapids Iowa will hold a public hearing at 3 00 P M in City Hall Civil Defense Training Room to consider a change from one to Community Unit Plan petitioned by Bjornson Investment Corporation describing part of Lot 2 Auditor's Plat 87 Linn County and parts of Section 24 19 Township 83 North Range 6 West and related tracts located east of East Post Road SE between Mt Vernon Road SE and the Iowa Electric Power right of way Date noted April 4 1967 secretary Mrs Elayne M Fisher confirms adoption April 14 1967
Springville Iowa prepares a special election on April 29 1967 at Town Hall to decide joint ownership and funding for fire apparatus facilities with Brown Township Linn County. The ballot prompts voters to choose Yes or No on authorizing shared ownership and maintenance of fire facilities and equipment. Twila Wyman Town Clerk and Orville Cox Mayor authorize the notice under April resolutions.
General Execution No 84493 issued by Linn County Iowa Clerk directs sale of machinist tools and equipment in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Property includes micrometers levels saws bits torque wrenches with auction set for April 21 1967 at public auction at the courthouse door after due notice.
Sealed proposals for labor and materials to add to Prairie High School Building will be received by the College Community School District Board in Cedar Rapids Iowa at 8 00 p m April 18 1967 Bid categories include general construction plumbing heating ventilating and air conditioning and electrical Bids must be in a sealed opaque envelope with bidder name and work class The bid security amounts are 15400 for general construction 4400 for plumbing heating and ventilation and air conditioning and 200 for electrical If awarded the bidder must sign a contract and furnish the required bonds within ten days The district may reject any or all bids Domestic labor and Iowa produced products receive preference The district reserves the right to waive informalities and reject bids Publish April 7 14 1967 Glenn E Selzer College Community School District
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