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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1977
Page
7
Linn-Mar school enrollment rises by 71 students from last year with 3,342 on the first day. 1976 figures show 3,271 students, 44 more than 1975 start. official counts due Sept 9. District totals by school listed with 1976 figures in parentheses.
The Marion public library launches Preschool Story Hour starting September 16 and continuing Thursdays through spring. Sessions run 10:30 to 11, with two groups for ages two three and ages four five. Librarians Carolyn Oliver and Mary Rogers lead the younger and older groups. The library opens at 10 for book checkout. Also reported are seven building permits approved in the past week and an ear piercing clinic at Ray's Jewelry.
The Southern Baptist Convention Christian Life Commission says a survey of 11 potential sponsors for the spoof TV show Soap shows 10 backing off at least temporarily. The show parodies daytime soap operas and faces sponsor resistance as officials weigh the program.
Four individuals faced drunk driving charges in Linn County on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Jerry J. Jacque, 20, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. in Marion after police said his pickup truck damaged lawns at Willow Park. Terry A. Medulan, 28, was taken into custody at 8:50 p.m. in the 600 block of Tenth Street SE. Wilmer J. Scholl Jr., 18, was arrested at 2:10 a.m. in the 1600 block of First Avenue East. Terrence P. Frake, 16, was arrested at 11:10 p.m. near the junction of Highway 150 and Willman Street in Hiawatha. World War I armistice date noted: 1921.
Isabelle Pottier of Lormont France attends Linn-Mar High School living with the Glenn Jensen family on route 3. Four Linn-Mar seniors return from the Americans Abroad program in West Germany, Brazil and Bolivia, and will speak to groups in the first semester.
Marion police probe a 3 15 a m break in at 400 Thirty-fifth Street finding a rear window forced open. Five Homelite chain saws valued at 550 dollars stolen. no cash reported missing.
Guards discovered a three foot diameter twelve foot long tunnel in a Washington state prison after spotting a prisoner crawling through a window. The inmate was ordered to solitary confinement and may face attempted escape charges. five other inmates may also be charged.
Competition at the YWCA produced North South winners Ken Hixon and Richard Golem biewski and East West winners Zola Evans and Frank Zeman. A tie for second placed teams Tait and Phil Cummins with Mr and Mrs Warren Houghkirk. Club championship set for 7 30 Wednesday at the YWCA.
The Carter administration terminated 176 government advisory panels for not meeting or reporting, part of a broader cut that included 304 boards in May. The action, cited by spokesman Harrison Wellford, aims to save about $15 million for taxpayers.
Iowa housing finance authority directors vote to issue 42.6 million in bonds for middle class home loans. The plan will lend 38.9 million through 37 banks at 6 1 2 percent interest with a reserve and issuing costs funded by the remainder. Qualification caps income at 16 000 dollars yearly with special focus on elderly and disabled households. Frank Faylen is arrested in Hollywood on a shotgun incident during a parking dispute with a building manager.
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