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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1976

Page

11

Youth Athletics Debate Over Field Use At Linn-Mar

Linn-Mar school board met in a special session to deny high school band director James L. Franklin an immediate release for 1926 77 and to consider use of the football field by a Metro Youth Football Assn group Sundays Sept 12 through Oct 17. The board approved field use with conditions, citing community access and concerns about fifth and sixth graders competitive play, and noted staff presence and expense considerations. The meeting included facility tours and wage, contract, and staffing items for the district.

James L. Franklin Linn-Mar Sage Board Franklin Wisconsin Metro Youth Football Assn, Inc Linn-Mar Glen Easterday Easterday Paul Stoppels Little “League Jerry Tharp Ken. Hoffman Stoppels Educational Services Center ESC Novak

Marion Council Awards Boyson Road Paving Contract

Marion officials awarded Flynn Construction Co. of Dubuque the $259,624.42 contract for the Boyson road extension paving project with a performance bond accepted. A $3,500 Soil Testing Services proposal for additional inspection was approved, along with vault and sidewalk work at Seventh Ave and Tenth St. Final plats for Eastview Second Addition Ivy Aire Acres First Addition and Thomas E McGowan 34th Addition were accepted. The council referred a weight embargo request for Larick Drive to the engineering department and approved up to $2,709 for adult crossing guards for 1976-77. Also approved $1,615 for Herman Thompson Associates for design of the community center. An executive session followed to discuss recreation committee and land acquisition.

Marion Boyson Road Flynn Construction Co Dubuque Flynn Soil Testing Services’ of Iowa, Inc Seventh Avenue Tenth Street Eastview Ivy Aire Acres Linn County Thomas E. McGowan Twenty Ninth Avenue Twenty-fourth Marion Independent Herman Thompson Associates William J. Grundy

House Approves U S Land Funds For Counties

The House passed a bill by 269 to 125 to boost federal payments to about one in three counties with large federal land holdings. It would add roughly 118 million dollars annually and guarantee minimum revenue on federal lands, with special reimbursements for counties hosting national parks or wilderness areas created in the past five years.

Washington Senate House Nevada

Forceps Inside Man for 28 Years

Orlando, Florida. Navy hospital doctor X rayed Warren Webb last month and revealed he has carried a seven inch surgeon's forceps in the area of his former appendix for 28 years. Webb, a high school teacher and ex air force lieutenant colonel, had the instrument removed after an appendectomy in 1946 at a Tennessee clinic.

Orlando Fla Warren Webb Webb Air Force

Five Candidates File for Linn-Mar Board of Education

Five persons including three incumbents filed nomination papers for Linn-Mar school board. Incumbents Ken yon Hoffman Jerry Tharp and Duane Caylor seek three year terms. For one year, incumbent Margery Scheie and Rudy Nova l seek the seat. Board elections set for September 14.

Linn-Mar Board of Education Kenyon Hoffman Jerry Tharp Windsor Drive Cedar Rapids Duane Caylor Alpine Road Margery Scheie Fifteenth Avenue Rudy Noval

Three Files Nomination For Marion School Board

Three persons filed nomination papers for Marion Independent School Board seats expiring this fall. The board election is set for September 14. Filing were Ellen Adams at 907 Eleventh Street, incumbent. Randal Mahurin at 1274 Twelfth Street. and Carolus Rothmeyer at 1025 Twenty sixth Street. Incumbent Richard Snyder is not seeking reelection.

Marion

No Wonder He Didn't Flinch

Palermo Sicily police fired warning shots and ordered the burglar to surrender as the 16 year old ignored commands and looted a desk at a Pirelli tire office. After arrest, police found the suspect was deaf mute.

Palermo Sicily Pirelli Tire Company

Soviets May Have Violated Spirit of Nuclear Pact

U S intelligence review probes whether the Soviet blasts on July 4 at Semipalatinsk and July 29 at Azgir violated the treaty spirit. Officials cite limited terrain data and uncertain yields, with preliminary indications pointing to an infraction of intent though not the legal letter, as the pact had not yet been ratified.

Washington A. U S U.S Senanc 2 Nixon Leonid Brezhnev Moscow Iran Henry Kissinger Soviet Union United States

Tiny Tim Sued for Libel in $6 Million Suit

Publicist John Carmen files in Manhattan Supreme Court accusing Herbert Khoury known as Tiny Tim of falsely alleging he won the affections of Tim's wife in February 1972 harming Carmen’s business. The suit targets the book Tiny Tim published last June.

New York UPI Herbert Khoury Tiny Tim Vicki John Carmen Manhattan Supreme Court

Rosalind Russell Undergoes Hip Replacement Surgery

Los Angeles actress Rosalind Russell had hip replacement surgery for arthritic condition on Wednesday. A publicity spokesman said she is progressing satisfactorily and the first announcement was made Thursday.

Los Angeles UPI Rosalind Russell

Usery Urges Continuous Rubber Talks

Washington AP report says negotiations between strking rubber workers URW and the four major manufacturers will resume Saturday. Labor Secretary Usery urged continuous bargaining until the 15 week strike ends, noting widespread hardship from the dispute. The 60,000 workers began striking April 21, idling 47 plants and about 60 percent of tire production, risking auto production slowdowns.

Washington W. 3 Usery United Rubber Workers URW Firestone Goodyear Uniroyal BF. Goodrich

Sasser Wins Tennessee Demo Senate Primary

James Sasser former state Democratic chairman won the Tennessee Democratic Senate primary and will face incumbent Republican Bill Brock in November. Brock was unopposed in the GOP primary. Sasser defeated John Jay Hooker Jr while five other Democrats trailed. In the 4th district race Albert Gore Jr defeated Stanley Rogers for the nomination. Gore heads to Washington to represent the Cumberland Plateau area. All incumbents seeking reelection were nominated.

Nashville.tenn James Sasser U.S. Senate Bill Brock Brock Sasser Tennessee John Jay Hooker, Jr Senate 4Th Joe Evins Albert Gore, Jr U.S Stanley Rogers Gore Washington Cumberland Plateau Cordell Hull

Senate OKs Tax Break For Education Expenses

The Senate backs a 2250 yearly education expense tax credit starting at 100 next July rising to 250 by 1980. If a student files, up to 250 can reduce tax owed. otherwise credit goes to parents or spouse. Excludes room and board. Cost projected at 1.1 billion annually. Also approved estate tax revision reducing revenue by 2 billion and favored tax breaks for Olympic athletes training costs.

Washington Senate U.S. Treasury House

Panicky Palestinians Force Rescue Convoy To Pull Out

In Beirut tal Zaatar camp a Red Cross convoy retreated after panicked residents attempted to seize its vehicles. A driver was lightly wounded and 28 wounded were evacuated earlier. Militia gunfire reported near Nabaa intensified tensions amid a fragile cease fire in the Lebanese civil war.

Beirut Lebanon Red Cross Tal Zaatar Tal ‘Zaatar Seccer Field Moslera Alain Modoux Geneva Tai Zaatar Modoux Nabaa Tal Zastar

Water district bonds risk warn buyers on tax exempt issues

A reader who bought three thousand dollars of water district bonds did not receive the May coupon after a bank said funds were unavailable. The letter explains bearer bonds lack notification, a law firm certifies legality only, and debt depends on the issuer's revenues. Tax exempt bonds are only as good as the backing government or agency.

Water District Jetter Treasury

Unclear OCR fragment on legal matter and schedule

Fragmentary text mentions DOR DORCL matter CARE and Son Surey with questions about punctuation and absurd phrases. It references a schedule or recess at The Garette and a possible law or assessment process. The readable items are disjoint and lack clear entities or outcomes.

Matter Care & Son Surey. Ret

Navy Clotheslines at Camp Lejeune Bids Question Costs

Norfolk AP reports the Navy seeks 896 clotheslines for Camp Lejeune housing at an estimated $100,000 to $500,000. Cmdr. Ernst notes the Navy does not provide dryers. lines replace worn-out units. Sealed bids open Sept. 2 with a $100,900 minimum estimate.

Norfolk Ernst Navy

Senate Approves Broad Clean Air Bill With Extensions

The Senate approved a broadened Clean Air Act revision 78 to 13, setting relaxed emission deadlines for 1979 and 1980 model cars and authorizing studies on aerosol sprays. It allows up to 19 years for transit upgrades and up to 25 900 dollars in penalties for plants failing to meet orders after January 1, 1979.

Washington Senate House National Academy of Science

Burning warning sent to Hiawatha residents

Hiawatha city officials warned residents after three grass fires this week. City Clerk Joan Biederman said burning within city limits is prohibited until after Oct 1. Fires started Tuesday from burning papers and materials and grew due to dry conditions. Only leaves and twigs may be burned in fall. Violations carry a misdemeanor fine up to 160 dollars or up to 20 days in jail.

Hiawatha Ater Joan Biederman

Public Hearing Notice Read for Lot 4 and Adjacent Property

Notice announces a public hearing on property parcels including Lot 4 and nearby lots in the town of Creer Rance. The vague legal description lists measurements, names, and local officials and sets a date in the spring season for the proceedings.

Cede Hardy Krwc Dorey Avon Ciary Poneto

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