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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1973
Page
5
Taxable retail sales in Iowa for the quarter ending June 30 1973 totaled 6 973 449 749 compared with 6 385 106 670 for the same quarter in 1972. Sales for 1973 and 1972 in Eastern Iowa counties follow in the report.
Iowa officials turn down a $300 gift from Atty. Gen. Richard Turner intended to fund his personal bills. Turner argued the funds came from a century old law allowing 20 percent of antitrust fines, while council members said they lacked authority to earmark the money. The case against International Harvester dealers had already levied $17,500 in fines before the law was repealed.
Central Iowa Airlines postpones launch as manager Chris Bruch awaits FAA approval of operating arrangements. The plan calls for service from Ottumwa Burlington Davenport and Minneapolis with expansions to Mason City and Sioux City once clearance is granted.
Iowa highway patrol plans stepped up enforcement for coming weekends after eleven deaths in a second straight weekend. Major Al Chrystal says heavy-accident areas include Mason City, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Scott County, and the Cedar Rapids to Iowa City corridor, with patrols on interstates and major routes. Labor Day trends noted as last fling of summer.
Emergency numbers card issued for Cedar Rapids residents lists essential services. Includes police, fire, medical, utilities and city hotlines for quick access. Compact card designed to fit wallets and provide rapid reference during crises.
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