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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
5
Allamakee Community School Board in WAUKON approved released time for religious instruction after a request from the Ministerial Association. The board also rejected protests from 75 to 100 residents from Dorchester-New Albin against a transportation plan change. They endorsed paving Third Avenue NW and approved an extended Title One program.
Waukon council approves 1972 budget with a tax levy of 36 mills and total levy of 187,536 dollars. Officials note higher valuations keep levy steady. repairs to hospital roof bid opened. stop signs to replace yield signs on Second Street and Third Avenue SW. Walter Zimmerman’s plan to close City Club Inn for 45 days starting August 1 accepted.
Mark Hewitt a 19 year old from Cedar Rapids faced charges of failure to have control after a one car crash on highway 76 near Parkview Trailer Court in Waukon. The incident at about 8 10 a m involved passenger Mike Magner who was not injured.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. It publishes daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscriptions are offered by carrier or mail with varied rates, and the paper notes AP news rights for local news and dispatches.
The federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration approved a $73,910 grant to improve Iowa's court system. It funds hiring a court administrator to coordinate supreme court departments and state judiciary, plus two screening attorneys and a statistical clerk.
Iowa officials authorize bids to modernize the capitol complex electrical system. The plan costs about 500000 with a 900000 capital appropriation backing, aiming to double capacity and improve underground power distribution. Savings are projected at 33000 yearly, with a 15 year payback.
The council authorized Gall to resubmit bids for a new reserve boiler to replace a worn unit in the heating plant at an estimated cost of 100000 dollars. He warned that loss of the single good boiler in subzero conditions could force a state government shutdown, while Governor Ray noted that even a short shutdown would exceed the boiler cost.
Willie Mayhew of Waterloo received a 45 year term in the state penitentiary after an Iowa Supreme Court order directed resentencing due to irregularities at the initial trial. The original life sentence stemmed from a 1968 murder and was adjusted by the Black Hawk county district court.
San Francisco mayor Alioto warns Ida Grove has a narcotics problem as federal bills to fund drug control agencies are debated. Senator Hughes notes Ida Grove’s small size but agrees narcotics distance shrinks with time. Alioto urges a $100 million funding boost, insisting aid must target cities with established programs to fight the crisis.
A plastic cream called Fixodent claims to hold both uppers and lowers securely at home. It forms an elastic membrane to absorb bite shock, allowing denture wearers to bite harder, chew better, eat naturally, and speak more clearly for hours.
In Tama in Sorensen court Jack Kupka 21 Chelsea and Barry Prusha 18 Tama pled guilty to beer charges after a July 5 arrest at the junction of highways 63 and 30 in Toledo. Each paid 75 dollars plus 4 dollars costs for contributing to delinquency and illegal possession of beer respectively. Darrel Duhachek 22 Tama also faced beer related charges and was fined 100 dollars plus 5 dollars costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail, while Mike Ellenbecker 20 Tama was fined 50 dollars plus 5 dollars costs. A change of venue had been granted to Ray Crawford court with other related charges pending in Mayor Sorensen's court and in Toledo’s court.
Waterloo druggist Hartleip Drug Co. is dropped from the state medical assistance program. John Hartleip says he is glad to be out. Iowa Social Services charges the store sold welfare customers two week drug supplies instead of 30 days and billed welfare customers more than cash buyers. Hartleip claims he gave cash customers a discount.
Virgil Walker of Tama pled guilty in Mayor Jim Sorensen s court to assaulting his wife Cherie. He was fined $100 plus $5 costs and sentenced to 30 days in Marshall county jail or until the fine and costs are paid.
Iowa counties and cities may buy vehicles through the state car dispatcher under a joint power provision. The attorney general's opinion says the state and local governments can share purchasing authority, potentially delivering taxpayer savings by centralizing motor vehicle procurement.
A charge for failure to have his car under control was filed Sunday against 19 year old James D. Taylor of Toledo after his vehicle left the road and rolled into a ditch two miles northeast of Toledo. He was alone and not hurt.
The ABC Evening News with Howard K. Smith and Harry Reasoner is proposed as the weekday 5 PM program on KCRG TV 9 in color, airing Mondays through Fridays.
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