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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1963

Page

9

Vote Limit To Power of Appeal Board

DES MOINES UPI A senate approved bill 40 to 1 to curb appeal board jurisdiction over municipal street and sewer projects financed by special assessments It increases required signers for protests to 25 and raises petition thresholds to 1 of the governor vote in larger towns The measure directs objectors to district court for projects funded by special assessments while keeping appeal board access for general tax financed projects

Des Moines UPI Mechanicsville Senate State Appeal Board District Court Appeal Board

Mt. Vernon Youth Hurt in Bridge Crash

Ernest L. Farris aged 18 from Mt. Vernon route two was reported in fair condition at Mercy hospital after his car struck a bridge abutment on old highway 30 between Mt. Vernon and Lisbon. Deputies say the car side swiped the abutment at 2:50 a.m. and traveled 500 feet before stopping. His X rays showed head chest and knee injuries and he was admitted for observation. He faces a charge of failure to have his car under control.

Ernest L. Farris Mt. Vernon Mercy Hospital Lisbon Linn County Farris

Iowa Press Assn. honors three Master Editor-Publishers

Three newspaper publishers from Centerville Centerville Eagle Grove and Traer received the Iowa Press Association 1963 Master Editor Publisher awards at the annual convention. Recipients were Robert Beck Taylor Maurice Crabbe and Elmer Erwin Taylor all longtime civic and newspaper workers.

Traer Press Assn DES Moines Centerville Eagle Grove Iowa Press Robert Beck Centerville Lowegian Maurice Crabbe Eagle Grove Eagle Elmer Erwin Taylor Traer Star- Clipper Leslie G. Moeller University of Iowa Journalism School Taylor Traer Star-Clipper Harry

Classified is the market place of millions

A compact note highlights classified advertising as the supermarket of small ads, emphasizing breadth and reach for buyers and sellers in a local marketplace. It frames classified sections as a bustling venue for jobs, goods, services, and notices.

Gazette Classified

Iowa House approves boosted unemployment benefits bill

The Iowa House passed a labor fight over unemployment compensation raising the maximum weekly by four dollars to 48 and tightening eligibility to require $400 in insured wages across three quarters. The bill, sent to the Senate 61 to 31, drew strong debate on costs and penalties for felonies intoxication and pregnancy related ineligibility.

Iowa House Senate House John Camp Bryant Lawrence Carstensen Clinton Iowa Camp Lunion John Mowry Marshalltown

Oelwein Youth Named for Naval Academy Appointment

Gerald K. Jacobs of Oelwein was named by Rep. James Bromwell as the Second Iowa district’s Naval Academy candidate. Jacobs, who will soon graduate from Oelwein Community High School, was selected through an objective competition with the academy making the final choice.

Jacobs Keith Jacobs Oelwein James Bromwell U.S. Naval Academy Iowa Bromwell Bramwell

Senior student senator and athlete earns school honors

A senior student, who served as class vice-president in his sophomore year, played four years on the basketball team and is a four-year track veteran. He belongs to the Lettermen's Latin and Science clubs and has participated in school musical productions.

Yale’s 16th president A. Whitney Griswold dies

A. Whitney Griswold, Yale University president, died Friday at home from cancer at age 56. He had been ill for weeks, was briefly admitted to Grace-New Haven Hospital, and operated on Jan. 19, 1961, after a long Yale career spanning teaching, administration, and research.

NEW Haven A. Whitney Griswold Yale University Grace- New Haven Hospital Yale Griswold New York

Independence Boy Struck by Car in Bicycle Collision

Michael Ray Gilson, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gilson, was treated in a hospital for cuts and bruises after a car bicycle crash on Friday afternoon. Dorothy Langham, 18, of Independence, faced a charge of inadequate brakes on her vehicle.

Independence Michael Ray Gilson Clarence Gilson Dorothy Langham

West Branch Man Drives into River

A 70 year old West Branch man William J. Preston was jailed on a drunken driving charge after his car plunged into the Iowa River shortly after midnight. He reportedly drove down a hill past the University library crossed a parking lot jumped a curb and traveled 150 feet into the river with the front of the car submerged.

William J. Preston West Branch Washington Street University Library University

Carroll Publisher Heads Press Assn

DES MOINES Iowa James Wilson publisher of the Carroll Times-Herald was elected president of the Iowa Press Association on Friday. His election marks leadership for the organization in the upcoming year.

Des Moines UPI James Wilson Carroll Times-Herald Iowa Press Assn

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