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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1977
Page
5
City Manager Lawrence Asaro defended the council’s ability to oversee the water department as trustees urged residents to vote against placing the department under council jurisdiction. He cited the council’s handling of other matters including a community center and said there is time for water issues.
The Marion water board challenges city control in a flyer, arguing water revenue must stay with the water system. They note owed funds for east Marion water main work and call for professional staff to handle city projects. Councilmen criticize board budget growth and push for power shifts.
A candidates' night is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Marion high school auditorium for the Marion Independent board of education election. Five candidates vie for two seats Sept 13: James Bencke Richard Rice William Huntoon Jerald Kemp and Thomas Wright. Sponsored by the Marion Education Assn a Q and A will follow a brief presentation.
The Linn-Mar brass quartet coached by Jim Debb will perform works by Gabrieli Handel and Hindemeth at 7 p.m. Tuesday free of charge. Members include Loretta Koster, David Jacobsen, Kathy Fuller, and Dave Stookesberry. Farmers State Bank Night at the Ballpark features a double header with a ticket drawing between games. Recreation Committee Marion Complex meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA council chamber. Marion YMCA activity schedule lists morning and afternoon gym, classes, and swim through the day.
Competition results list two winning pairs and two runner ups from the Mitchell movement at the Woman's Club on Sunday with Mrs Thomas Mullin Richard Moenk first and Mrs K V Harrington M G Rowray second and Mrs George Jenkins Mrs James Smittkamp first Kenneth Hixon Frank Hellenthal second. The next game is scheduled for 7 30 Tuesday at the Woman's Club. On this date in 1901 Carry Nation attacked a New York saloon run by John L Sullivan with a hatchet.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for its Afternoon Edition plus Saturday and Sunday issues. Rates include $1.05 per week by carrier, $4.29 for four weeks, $46.00 for 52 weeks, and $70.00 for 52 weeks for out-of-state or U.S. territories. No mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas.
President Nixon defied Judge John Sirica’s order to surrender secret Watergate tapes and appealed the ruling amid the ongoing legal battle.
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