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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1968
Page
4
City notes show Cedar Rapids budget rising from 7.6 million in 1959 to 15.4 million in 1969 as population increased by about 20 000 and square miles grew from 29.26 to 50.15. Building permits rose from 2 668 in 1957 to 3 748 in 1968, with valuations climbing from 13 456 217 to 26 726 826. Finance officials foresee another doubling in the next decade.
A two day workshop on communication media for Sisters of Mercy teachers will be Aug 5-6 at Mt. Mercy College. Keynote Donald K. Moon of Drake University will speak along with four Area Ten Title III speakers Elizabeth Moon Gill Mildred Norris Nancy E Werner and David L Little. Over 200 sisters are expected to attend.
Albany officials report the buildings department found more than a dozen housing code violations in two residences owned by a firm led by Urban Renewal Director Joseph Leone.
New York Fire Commissioner Robert O. Lowery warns that continued attacks on firefighters in some slum neighborhoods could reduce protection in those areas. He says a 13,000 strong department needs better cooperation and notes firefighters must work amid extreme heat smoke and projectiles.
The thirty eighth annual Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society show runs today from 3 to 7 p m at Hawkeye Downs with free public access. Competitions include spike classes artistic entries vases baskets and junior entries along with judging. In Waterloo Mrs John L Kestel will speak at the Arrangers Guild flower show next Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the Methodist church delivering audible judging of Guild members arrangements.
The plan lists Cedar Valley Express way Edgewood road extension water and sewer improvements plus civic center 5 in 1 crossing over Cedar river and airport library and chamber of commerce remodeling. It also notes police and fire system upgrades parks and urban renewal projects across Oak Hill Noel ridge and Collins road NE.
Advertises super plump Koolfoam latex pillows nonallergenic and washable with convenient zip covers. Features pillow protectors in cotton and broadcloth, plus printed cotton blankets in Queen's Garden Wild Rose Paw Flower patterns. A.B.S. discounts apply to multiple sizes and colors including antique gold Bristol blue pink and white.
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