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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1969
Page
15
Moon explorer Neil Armstrong marked his 39th birthday in quarantine with 18 companions, 26 candles, and a cake idea vetoed for safety. The gathering featured lunar dust, boxed moon rocks, and a ceremonial toast amid isolation measures, while scientists speculated on possible volcanic heat signatures behind recent rock samples.
Ray questions eminent domain for pipelines and says land seizure is a last resort. A commission spokesman said authority may be sought for right of way, while Ray cautioned about legal limits and prudent use of eminent domain.
Ray Assured Coupal voiced support for an equal employment opportunity plan tied to highway contracts. He warned contractors may exploit the guidelines to avoid bids, while Gov. and state officials argue the plan requires bidders to meet anti discrimination standards and holds contractors accountable for subcontracts.
The court approved the clemency for Army doctor Howard Levy born in Vietnam who faced a three year hard labor sentence and $1000 fine. Douglas overrode prior penalties and scheduled the sentence for fitful completion at the federal penitentiary in Salisbury.
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Director said broken nets likely caused a mass menhaden kill near the Gulf coast. The panel ruled out red tide but continues examining the dead fish to identify other possible causes and discusses a potential hush deal with transport firms.
Washington AP reports mine workers union officials face class action alleging mismanagement and exploitation of the United Mine Workers Welfare and Retirement Fund. The suit, filed in district court, targets executives and associates tied to the National Bank of Washington and Bituminous Coal operators, claiming millions in misappropriated funds over five years. The plaintiffs seek damages and restitution.
Benton County sheriff reports a truck rollover four miles north of Van Hore around 1 pm Monday. Vinton Orly Lemsburg of Van Horne was taken to Cedar Rapids hospital for observation and released. A police inquiry continues into the single vehicle accident with no further injuries announced.
Police recovered about 1000 pounds of dynamite scattered in a pond at the Welp and McCarlen quarry area. Investigators sift through the Len Pilars facility vicinity for clues as a theft probe continues in Black Hawk county. A separate accident report notes Elmer Brodenburg, 55, of Strawberry Point listed under hospital care after a truck crash at the 150 intersection. vehicle owner Black Correll of Strawberry Point referenced.
Legal notices document filing across Linn County Iowa, naming defendants and property in Cedar Rapids for a real estate sale by public auction. The Sheriff’s sale details include location Cedar Rapids, Linn County, and the date set for public auction with payments in cash. the proceeding also lists juvenile court notices and custody topics involving Sheryl Lyhn Coates and associated parties, with court dates in 1968.
ROCK ISLAND The Iowa river at Town CIY is expected to fall one foot following the reduction in outflow rate from the Coralville reservoir Tuesday evening. Outflow was reduced from 2,000 to 8,000 cubic feet per second due to decreased inflow. Reservoir level Tuesday stood at 706.7 feet.
Local Gazette advertises full time maintenance and body man positions with wage details and line counts, noting out-of-town ads require advance payment. Dates and some pricing are unclear due to damaged text, but employment offers and ad terms are presented with specific line rates.
A terse notice states Alan Plan seeks tach mar right now to muance the Cedar Rapids aifes and directs readers to call Alay Zucker for a confidential interview at 360-3137.
A cluttered OCR text lists job openings from tool engineering to dairy farm work and home services. It mentions relocation with interviews, babysitting, nursery care, and drapery alterations. Several entries reference locations in Nebraska and nearby towns, with pricing and contact hints embedded in the fragment.
Stromberg Photo Graphix, Inc seeks customer engineers to service data graphics equipment. Rapid growth offers positions in Cedar Rapids and other major cities with banks, insurance firms, transportation companies and utilities. Requires 1 year experience in digital analog circuitry. Includes life and medical insurance plus savings and stock plan.
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