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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1976
Page
3
Marion’s American Legion post commander Stuart Fairbanks will represent the city at the 58th annual national convention, carrying the Marion post banner in Sunday’s parade. Mrs Fairbanks will accompany him. the local banner has led in the national parade for 52 years.
DES MOINES UPI An apparent shortage of funds in the Orange City Lions club treasury is being investigated by the Sioux County attorney s office and the Iowa bureau of criminal investigation. Atty John Te Paske said BC I will need about a month to complete the probe before deciding on possible criminal charges. Craig Beck of the BCI confirmed the investigation but would not comment further. The club has 80 to 100 members and there is no indication of the amount missing.
Philip Potter, secretary general of the World Council of Churches, marked his 55th birthday today in a landmark moment for interchurch diplomacy and global ecumenical leadership.
Sen Dick Clark cites lack of transportation and inadequate health care as top problems for rural elderly after final aging committee hearing. He notes need for minibus programs, expanded congregate meals, and easier access to services across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Muscatine Iowa Republican James Leach urged a sunset bill to force federal agencies to justify existence every four years. Running against Democrat Edward Mezvinsky in Iowa's First district, he warned of rapid growth, noting five million Americans on the federal payroll and criticizing free spending lawmakers for disorganized programs.
Kenneth Logemann field director of Ronald Reagan's Iowa campaign is hospitalized with phlebitis in Kansas City. He may stay three weeks though expects to return to Iowa before then. He was diagnosed as an alternate delegate at the Republican national convention and is in stable condition at St. Mary's hospital.
AIM opposes the appointment of Richard Held to the FBI post. Vernon Bellecourt, AIM field director, says Held led FBI operations at Pine Ridge last year after two agents were killed. Bellecourt accuses the FBI of illegal home searches and threats against people.
Cedar Rapids advisory council members announce the Fifth Annual Governor's Safety Conference to be held November 15 to 19 at Howard Johnson's motor lodge in Des Moines. The council meets Friday at 10 am in the Teamsters building to gather public input and suggestions, with contact number 365-1461. Al Victor of Collins Radio and Melvin Smith of Teamsters Local 238 are on the committee.
City officials announce Boyson Paving will start work Monday on the Boyson road paving project with a full road closure during construction. City Engineer Terry Chew notes progress on surrounding projects including seal coat, storm sewer, and sidewalk efforts with several finishes and near completion dates.
Forty three graduates received degrees at Coe College in a Friday ceremony at the Dows Fine Arts Center following a luncheon at the Gage Memorial Union. Cum laude honorees included Mary Anne Causino, Evelyn Raye McDonald, and Judith Lee Smith. Several graduates earned bachelor of arts degrees in various fields and hailed from multiple states and towns, with a long list of names read during the ceremony.
Vince Caudle of Des Moines outlined the Iowa Association of Realtors educational expansion and intensified political activity on private property rights at the Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors. He cited pending national bills, New Jersey land use limits, and HUD plans, noting a 30 hour license training requirement and a new director of education. A monthly real estate seminar series and additional education programs are planned.
DES MOINES UPI reports 40,420 people attended the official opening day of the 1976 extravaganza at the Iowa State Fair. Preparation days Monday and Tuesday added 19,347 attendees. Last year’s figures unavailable due to a Friday opening.
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