Paramount fire escapes approved at Cedar Rapids Paramount Theatre
Cedar Rapids Fire Department approved new fire escapes at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids on Monday. The move means two fire officials will not be required on site for each event, with the Performing Arts Commission set to decide if officials must attend the Ferlin Husky and Smokey Rogers concert. Replacing the deteriorated escapes cost about 47000 dollars. old escapes were removed about 11% years ago. Fire Marshal Phillip Saunders said a memorandum confirming approval is being prepared for the commission.
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Paramount Theatre
Cedarapids
Performing Arts Commission
Ferlin Husky
Smokey Rogers
Cedar Rapids
Phillip Saunders
Commission
Fears of lawsuits prompt police meeting
Cedar Rapids officials and the Police Protective Association met after the liability insurer said officers are covered only when paid and supervised by the city. Officers fear losing time off work for extra jobs. negotiators seek a solution and lawmakers may be contacted.
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Mark Glennazette
Cedar Rapids
Joel Kessler
Cedar Rapids Police Protective Association
Gary Hinzman
Kessler
Hinzman
Protective Association
Robert McMahan
Ron Kuhlman
McMahan
Diplomatic path urged for Nicaragua crisis by Schlesinger
Steven Schlesinger urged diplomacy over force in Central America advising Reagan to seek a negotiated solution. He warned against viewing the region through East West goggles, cautioned U S aid to contras, and urged democracy and development to blunt extremism. He spoke at Cherry Auditorium before about 20 Coe College attendees.
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Coe
Reagan
Nicaragua
Steven Klesinger
Cherry Auditorium
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Schlesinger
U.S
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York
Mario Cuomo
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Bank official hails strong turnout for last minute IRAs
Merchants National Bank saw about 35 IRA accounts opened with a total of 85 000 dollars from 4 30 p m to near 11 p m as extended hours aided last minute IRA activity. Donna Garnett notes many professionals used the window to start tax planning efforts before year end. The IRS reports Iowans are receiving larger refunds this year with 408 000 receiving more than 298 million dollars and an average refund of 729 dollars.
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Merchants National Bank
Donna Garnett
MNB
The
IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Restrooms Open Early At Cedar Rapids City Parks
Restrooms will be available during the day this month at Ellis Bever Noelridge and Jones parks. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and 7 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. on weekdays. Official park opening remains May 1.
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Cedar Rapids
Ellis, Bever, Noelridge and
Jones Parks
Boat motor stolen from Cedar Rapids resident’s boat
Gerald Ramm of 1116 Wiley Blvd NW reported his boat motor stolen from his boat on his front lawn between 4 30 p m Sunday and 6 35 a m Monday Cedar Rapids police said.
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Cedar Rapids
Gerald Ramm
Wiley Blvd
New Jersey Firms Charged Over Phony Invoices to Golf Operators
Two New Jersey companies Litechem Inc and Chemglo Inc led by David Glassman sent fake invoices to golf courses country clubs and related businesses in the midwest to solicit payments ranging from 799 to 1399. The BBB and U S Postal Inspector urged verification of orders before payment and asked anyone with complaints to contact H Smith Jr in New Brunswick New Jersey.
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Midwest
New Jerey Better Business Bureau
U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office
Cassi Williams
Cedar Rapids
David Glassman
Litechem, Inc
Chemglo, Inc
BBB
Glassman
U.S. Postal Inspector
H. Smith Jr
Kilmer
GMS
New Brunswick
N.J
Women Arrested on False Use of Checks in Cedar Rapids
Two Cedar Rapids women Vernelle Franklin and Mary Jean Pledge were charged with false use of a financial instrument and third degree theft after stolen checks were reportedly used to buy merchandise at Radio Shack Lindale Mall. Both women, ages 26 and 27, signed promises to appear in court. The incident involved checks stolen from Cheyenne Bowers of Central City and an attempted refund at Radio Shack Westdale Mall.
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Cedar Rapids
Vernelle Franklin
11Th Ave
Mary Jean Pledge
Washington Ave
Cheyenne Bowers
Central City
Radio Shack
Lindale Mall
Westdale Mall
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