Shark Mania Wanes in Public Interest As Research Grows
In Sarasota researchers led by Dr. Perry Gilbert say 20 years of shark study reveal why these 250 species endure. Daytona Beach reports Jawsmania fading as beachgoers return to normal, while safety officials note Florida waters remain shark rich. Attacks remain rare, with about 50 annual incidents and a low fatality rate.
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Sarasota
Fla
Perry Gilbert
Mote Marine Laboratory
Cornell University
Gilbert
Florida
Daytona Beach
Tom Renick
Australia
South Africa
Africa
Chambers of Commerce
H. David Baldridge
United States
Baldridge
Sharks hold dangerous myth as danger drives public craze
Danger remains as shallow as 18 inches and public fear grows after the Jaws craze. Scientists from Mote Marine Lab and the University of Miami describe sharks as highly perceptive creatures whose senses include sound and sight. Attacks last summer along Florida beaches raised alarm, with officials noting risk in saltwater environments.
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Baldridge
Mote Marine Lab
Linn Sheriff Commended for Arrest Drive
The Iowa highway safety director commends Linn county sheriff for cutting alcohol related deaths through a drunk driving arrest program. In six months of 1976 only one alcohol related fatality occurred, down from four the prior year. The letter cites progress and notes three deaths in the year ending June 30 versus a 1972–74 average of 11. Also mentions the 1893 Manila surrender during the Spanish-American War.
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Iowa Public Safety Department
Linn County
Sheriffs Department
Walter Grant Friday
Howard Miller
Miller
Department
Study Hold Unemployment To Five Percent
A group of national business leaders urges government action to limit unemployment to five percent for any meaningful period, arguing a stable job market supports economic growth and social stability. They call for targeted policies and timely measures to maintain low joblessness.
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New York
Man Arrested on Vehicle Damage and Resistance
Michael D. Anderson, 27, of 1906 Wilson Avenue SW, charged with malicious injury to a vehicle after police found him breaking into a car at the Roosevelt Royale hotel parking ramp. A $12,000 Lotus window was broken. Anderson fled, fought officers, and was jailed in Linn County on $2,000 bond. The text also includes policy notes from the Committee for Economic Development on inflation and growth, calling for broader fiscal tools and targeted anti inflation measures.
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Michael D. Anderson
Wilson Avenue
Roosevelt Royale Hotel
Anderson
Paul L. Sagunsky
Long Lake
Mina
Linn County
Potential Sewer Plant Delay Eliminated in Cedar Rapids
Bateson firm confirms no appeal after protest over Darin and Armstrong bid for phase one of Cedar Rapids waste water plant. EPA involvement anticipated but not pursued. council had overruled protest citing proper bid.
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Cedar Rapids
Hal Schaefer
Darin and Armstrong
Detroit
J.w.bateson Co
Dallas
Bateson
Darin
Armstrong
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Schaefer
D.G. Fetzer
Fastern Iowans Named Postmasters in Iowa
In a 13 state central region update, six Iowa postmasters are named among 32 new appointments. The Iowa list includes Robert E. Stapp Columbus Jumelson Rosie R. Hagge Durant Arlys J. Dodd Gilmore City Virgil R. Pruisner Holland Harold E. Rausch Nashua and Daniel M. Foley West Liberty. Clarence B. Gels regional postmaster general cited board recommendations for appointments effective Saturday.
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Chicago
UPI
Iowa
Robert E. Stapp
Columbus Jumelson
Rosie R. Hagge
Durant
Arlys J. Dodd
Gilmore City
Virgil R. Pruisner
Holland
Harold E. Rausch
Nashua
Daniel M. Foley
West Liberty
Clarence B. Gels
National
Management Selection Board
Foundation 2 Foundation 2 certified by IDAA for crisis center
Cedar Rapids crisis intervention center Foundation 2 was approved for certification Thursday by the Iowa Drug Abuse Authority. Director Dick Osing said confidentiality concerns linger over police notification of traced numbers but argued life or death matters justify it. A staff review plan was discussed, noting many volunteers and anonymous clients, with certificates to be issued later.
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Foundation
Cedar Rapids
C Avenue NE
Iowa Drug Abuse Authority
IDAA
Dick Osing
Des Moines
Police Department
Osing
Foundation 2
Charles Steinmeyer
Board of
Aheets
Four Hurt In Three Central Iowa Traffic Crashes
Four persons were injured in three late Thursday and early Friday crashes. Rickey L. Hendrix, 21, of 204 Sixth Street SW, was treated at Mercy Hospital and released after his car crossed the center line and struck an oncoming car driven by David L. Goodall, 39, of Keystone. The crash occurred in the 2100 block of Sixteenth Avenue SW at about 1 40 a.m. Friday. Goodall and his passenger Julia B. Goodall, 39, also of Keystone, were treated at St. Luke’s and released. Hendrix was charged with not driving on the right hand side. Brice L. Beasmore, 21, Route 1, Marion, was treated at St. Luke’s and released after his car reportedly veered off First Avenue East in the 2900 block late Thursday and struck a utility pole. the investigating officer said Beasmore should be commended for the seriousness of the accident. No charge was filed. Daniel W. Crandall, 22, Newhall, was treated at St. Luke’s and released after his car was hit by a vehicle driven by Scott E. Schilling, 20, of 4541 Midway Drive NW, at 12 40 a.m. Friday. Schilling lost control while turning onto Thirty third Avenue SW from Sixth Street and crossed the center line, colliding broadside with Crandall’s vehicle. Schilling was charged with failure to control his vehicle.
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Rickey L. Hendrix
Sixth Street
Mercy Hospital
David L Goodall
Keystone
Sixteenth Avenue
Julia B. Goodall
David Goodall
St. Luke’s
Daniel W. Crandall
Newhall
Scott E Schilling
Midway Drive
Schilling
Thirty-third Avenue
Crandall
Thefts Reported At 250 Blairs Ferry Road NE
Leonard West reported to Linn County sheriff that a 36 foot storage trailer valued at about 800 dollars was stolen from a lot at 250 Blairs Ferry Road NE Wednesday night. Joseph F. Clements reported Frank's Place at Springville entered early Thursday. liquor cigarets gum and candy valued at 365 dollars and 28 dollars in cash were taken. Thought for today John Galsworthy said if you do not think of the future you cannot have one.
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Leonard West
Rainbow Drive
Hiawatha
Linn Sheriff's Department
Blairs Ferry Road
Joseph F. Clements
Frank
Springville
John Galsworthy
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