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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1966

Page

5

Suggested Program For Oakhill-Jackson

Virgil Carr presented a seven point plan to Cedar Rapids city council for upgrading the Oakhill Jackson area. The proposals include local and federal code enforcement, urban renewal clearance, youth facilities, displacement housing proximity, credit conversion, and swift implementation with Mayor Bob Johnson endorsing the effort.

Oakhill-Jackson Cedar Rapids Virgil Carr Carr Bob Johnson Jackson School Third Avenue Sixth Avenue Twelfth Street Sixth Avenue SE Rock Island Tracks Twelfth Street SE Oakhill- Jackson

Entered-A shed at St Luke's Hospital. minor incident

A shed owned by Egan and Sons Plumbing Co. was entered Tuesday night at St Luke's hospital. Nothing was stolen. Local ads list haircuts, sewing and furniture services, upcoming Great Books orientation, and political notices for September 6. The item also notes upcoming entertainment at the Elks and various retail specials.

Egan and Sons Plumbing Co St. Luke’s Hospital

Gazette Want Ads Grow in Popularity

More residents are turning to Gazette want ads for classifieds as the paper reports record demand across categories. Local merchants and job seekers increasingly rely on the section to reach a broad audience this season.

Gazette

City Plans To Buy Crawler Tractor For Health Board

City council approved a $25 355 International crawler tractor from Herman M Brown Co for use by the board of health. The machine will work with refuse at the city landfill and help push brush during burning of Dutch elm disease infected trees. Burning sites have not yet been announced.

Herman M. Brown Co The Board of Health

Martin Endorses William Murray for Iowa Governor

Former Republican State Chairman Vern Martin endorsed William Murray for the GOP nomination in Des Moines. Murray, an Iowa State University economics professor in Ames, faces opponent Robert Beck of Centerville and has been praised for a positive campaign approach.

Des Moines UPI Vern Martin William Murray G.O.P Murray Iowa State Ames Robert Beck Centerville Martin Newton

Change of party affiliation for primary voting

Voters may change party affiliation up to ten days before the election by filing a written statement with the county auditor or by informing poll officials at the polls when requesting a ballot. An oath may be required confirming the change in good faith. Prepared by the League of Women Voters of Cedar Rapids Marion.

League of Women Voters of Cedar Rapids-Marion

Campaign stance on negative results toward rivals

A political figure states that nothing is gained by negative results against a business competitor or political opponent within the same party. He emphasizes focusing on positive policy outcomes rather than attacks.

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