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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1978
Page
7
Marion reported a 1977-78 end with a $154,970 revenue surplus over expenditures against a $3.8 million budget. City Manager Larry Asaro said department overruns reached 81 percent in some areas, but overall results produced a $14,000 general fund carryover. He cited deficits in select departments and explained the factors behind them.
A memo to City Council details deficits and overruns across departments led by the federal revenue sharing budget at 81 percent overrun and a $165,877 unbudgeted community center cost. Other overruns touched the Street Department, legal services, and the swimming pool while several units posted small surpluses. The city plans no tax increase and may use an investment certificate to cover shortfalls.
Hibbard Enterprises of Brandon Florida files suit in Cedar Rapids Iowa federal court against Kwik-Way International Inc. alleging a 5 percent commission on Saudi Arabia equipment sales from 1976 has grown to 68 800 with only 10 000 paid. The suit seeks 58 800 plus records of Saudi sales and related contracts.
The Marion Building Department issued permits for two new houses, one valued at 40535 to Read Construction at 1765 27th Ave and another at 26292 to Ken Blin at 1060 26th Ave. Other permits include R D Yarnes for a garage, Standard Oil for canopy work, James Mensen and Gary Gallagher garages and decks plus a patio. Ads note a silver replating service, Ray’s Jewelry promotions, and local eateries with Friday specials.
A 16 year old was arrested at Hardee’s on Seventh Avenue after peeking into a women’s restroom. He had removed a ceiling tile in the men’s room and crawled above the false ceiling. Police say criminal trespass may be the only charge fitting the offense.
Three people faced drunk driving charges in Linn County on Wednesday and early today. Carl B. Furness, 57, of 1428 Third Ave SE, was booked at 9:36 p.m. for speeding plus DUI. Jerome D. Smiley, 34, of 360 Grand Ave Marion, arrested at 10:20 p.m. in the 500 block of Grand Avenue. Lawrence E. Slaymaker, 26, of 339 Ninth St Marion, arrested at 12:40 a.m. in the 700 block of 11th Street.
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