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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1973
Page
20
An Associated Press survey finds a rising trend in meat theft as prices surge after food price controls. Police report more arrests and unusual tactics, including price tag swapping and shoppers returning meat to switch bags, with seniors increasingly implicated.
Divers Donald Rodocker and Christopher Delucchi survey the main salon of the sunken Andrea Doria 240 feet down as part of a salvage effort aboard Narragansett. They aim to recover about 1.1 million dollars in cash and nearly 1 million in jewelry and art, while living in an underwater chamber.
Rex E Brandstatter of Cedar Rapids was named district executive for the Warhawk district spanning Johnson Washington and parts of Cedar counties. He replaces Richard Wegner and begins Aug 15 with duties overseeing about 2 500 scouts in 34 Cub packs and 36 Boy Scout troops.
Havana radio reported that the Soviet Union will invest more than 50 million dollars in Cuba for new equipment and the construction of power plants.
The Scottish Highlanders at the University of Iowa announce Acton Ostling Jr as director for 1973 74 with Dan MacRae as pipe instructor and Howard G Meeker as percussion instructor. The 70 member group includes bag pipers drummers and dancers.
Congressman John C. Culver announced a tour visiting every county in his district starting in August. He will schedule office hours in each county and will announce exact times and locations later.
Registration for seventh to ninth graders moving to the College Community district starts this week. New students must register at Prairie junior high school from 7 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Classes begin August 23 in the district.
Cedar Rapids man Robert A. Williams 22 of 1028 Eighth Street SE was arrested Saturday afternoon at Ellis Pharmacy 1137 Ellis Boulevard NW for attempting to obtain a controlled substance by misrepresentation. He is held in Linn County jail on a 550 dollar bond.
Washington police arrested Sister Elizabeth McAlister wife of antiwar priest Philip Berrigan and three other women during a Saturday demonstration at the White House protesting continued U S bombing of Cambodia.
East Side Kiwanis holds regular meeting at Town House coffee court Tuesday at 12 10. Fun and games Sunday Aug 12 at Regis high school cafeteria at 7 p m. Everyone welcome. Refreshments free. Senior Men’s Christian Club meets Tuesday 1 30 at the Central YMCA. Rotary Club features Lt Cmdr Robert Naughton former POW speaking Monday noon at Montrose hotel. Optimists and other clubs host speakers and events through August. Flower, pharmacy, and business notices accompany schedule of civic group meetings and local services.
The Nixon administration weighs a subsidized housing plan tied to welfare reform and a block grant option. Proposals include a universal housing allowance linked to a family assistance concept and restoration of frozen subsidy programs with safeguards, with a final decision due within two weeks.
DES MOINES Iowa will not provide milk reimbursement for public schools with lunch or breakfast programs during the 1973 74 year. Reimbursement last year was four cents per half pint. Kindergarten only schools will still receive reimbursement.
Help wanted or offered. Dial 398 8234 for fast economical ads to locate items or services. Reach for quick exchanges and affordable options through this handy classified contact.
Six persons injured when a pickup pulled from the shoulder into a semi on I 80 between the Victor and Ladora interchanges. Troopers search for a hitchhiker who fled at the hospital. Marijuana evidence found in wreckage. suspect sought on possession with intent to deliver.
The University of Iowa hospitals and clinics reorganize dentistry creating a new department led by Dr. Merle Hale. Three sections emerge: graduate oral surgery led by Dr. Donald Osbon, general dentistry led by Dr. Gene Zach, and pedodontics led by Dr. Clemens Full. Dr. Leon Davis joins oral surgery October 1.
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