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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
1
Iowa's economy grew in 1972 but conditions remain fragile with 63,956 families below poverty, concentrated poverty in Taylor and Decatur counties at 19.2 percent, and rural job shortages. The OPP report notes gaps in health care, education gains, and a severe fuel shortage prompting a highway and utility focus.
LOWDEN The city council adopted an ordinance establishing a curfew for minors and penalties for violations. The measure regulates hours minors may be on alleys, streets, public places, and at businesses and amusements in the city. A minor is defined in the ordinance.
Iowa City police arrested two Marshalltown men, David Branon age 26 and Terrance Geerdes age 31, on breaking and entering charges after an office burglary at Dr. Lewis Jacques. A small cash amount was taken, doorway knob forced entry, and a vise grip found outside. Police also linked missing doorknobs to Medical Associates offices. car used by suspects impounded. Minor curfew ordinance discussed. penalties up to 30 days or $100 fine. Conservation plans discussed. funds $4,000 committed. watershed area includes London Wheatland Clarence. Council approved $3,489 for environmental protection in sewer system.
Iowa corrections chief Nolan Ellandson endorsed a possible coed living experiment for state facilities while stressing there are no concrete plans for Fort Madison or reformatories. He cites benefits seen in federal and Illinois programs and notes male female interaction is already limited but present in statewide efforts.
An ad or notice states that Gazette carrier service areas have restrictions on republication of the news. It mentions limited zones for reprinting APP news dispatches and pertains to distribution rules for republication in the Cedar Rapids Gazette layout.
Johnson County Supervisor Richard Bartel likened his political pressures to Watergate during a Tuesday statement. He warned candidates of possible legal action over alleged abuse of public trust while linking current ethics worries to a separate October court hearing on his eligibility.
Wadena hires Bud Coon, formerly of West Union, to police Wadena in his off duty hours, aligning local law enforcement leadership with community service duties.
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