Disputed Cost Study Splits Hiawatha Road Plan
The eastern route is deemed cheaper in construction but more costly for users. Willis’ analysis challenges the highway commission figures, arguing a beltway would alter western route costs. Legal liability questions loom as Cedar Rapids officials seek outside guidance while the planning unit asks for a state attorney general opinion. Federal funds move forward for airport planning and Kirkwood Boulevard improvements.
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Hiawatha
Dale Guthridge
Planning Commission
Highway Commission
Powers
Willis
Hia- Watha
Clint Moyer
Cedar Rapids
Commission
Bill Martin
The
Federal Aviation Administration
Kirkwood Boulevard
Miller Avenue
Kirkwood College
Marion Couple Sues Illinois Candy Company Over Fraud Claims
John and Jonath Berg of Marion filed a $26,500 federal suit in Cedar Rapids against Morris S. Friedman doing business as Candy Merchandising Council of America and Plantation Candy land Inc. They allege a January 26 distributorship contract to cover five counties and 10 retail outlets was breached after declaring bankruptcy and altering terms. The Bergs paid $6,500 for rights and seek $20,000 punitive damages plus recovery of their initial investment.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Illinois
John and
Jonath Berg
South Eighth Street
Morris S. Friedman
Morrie Friedman
Lake Zurich
Ill
Candy Merchandising Council of America and
Plantation Candyland, Inc
Bergs
Friedman
Jones, Johnson, Linn
Benton
Delaware
Osco
Hy- Vee
Kmart
State Begins To Bulldoze Cabins Along Mississippi River
MARQUETTE The Iowa conservation commission started removing cabins and trailers along the Mississippi after a lengthy dispute about state ownership in Clayton and Allamakee counties. Leases end November or December, with about 60 structures affected, while 22 cabins in Clayton County receive a temporary injunction against immediate razing. Vandals damaged 14 properties on Highway 76 as investigations continue into potential theft.
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Marquette
Iowa Conservation Commission
Mississippi River
Clayton
Allamakee
Harpers Ferry
Clayton County
Highway 76
Jay Heady 36 Dies Suddenly at Work
Mt Vernon Iowa Jay Leroy Heady 36 died suddenly Sunday at work. Born Sept 28 1938 in Cedar Rapids he married Jean Ferguson in Nashua June 29 1968. He worked 12 years for Linn County road department. Survived by wife and father Ray Heady. Services Wednesday at 2 at Baxter Chapel. A memorial fund is established.
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MT. Vernon
Jay Leroy Heady
Cedar Rapids
Jean Ferguson
Nashua
Linn County Road Department
Ray Heady
Baxter Chapel
Congress party leaders reelected at reorganized session
The Republican and Democratic factions held their first sessions under new rules before the new Congress. Incumbents were re elected: Carl Albert as speaker Thomas O Neill as majority leader John Rhodes as minority leader and John Anderson as Republican conference chairman. Robert Michel won the Republican whip race over John Erlenborn and Jerry Pettis, with Leslie Arends retiring. Anderson defeated Charles Wiggins for conference chairman 85 to 52.
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Publican Conference
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Thomas O'Neill
Dmass
John Rhodes
R-Ariz
John Anderson
R-I
Robert Michel
R-Ill
John Erlenborn
Illinois
Jerry Pettis
Califor
Nia
Leslie Arends
Anderson
Charles Wiggins
California
Grand Opening Not Meant For Holdup Man
A masked thief held up a newly opened Quick Trip at 1430 First Avenue NE early Tuesday taking about 50 from clerk James Lonzemius and customer Richard Dittmar. Police described the suspect as white, about 25, six feet tall, 175 pounds, in a green ski mask and green coat.
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First Avenue
James Lonzemius
Iowa
Lonzemius
Richard A. Dittmar
Avenue NE
Dittmar
Israel charges Egypt erecting missile sites near Suez
Israel accused Egypt of digging earth channels on the east bank of the Suez Canal suitable for launching missiles. A military spokesman said Israel filed a U N Emergency Force complaint and observers were sent to inspect the area. Egyptian and U N officials had no immediate comment.
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Israel
Egypt
Suez Canal
U. N
London
Ismail Fahmy
Moscow
Sadat
U. S
Man Pleads Guilty in Magistrate Court Sentence Suspended
Gerald Kucera of 260 Boice Read NW pled guilty in magistrate court to possession of controlled substance. He was given a 30 day suspended jail sentence for possessing marijuana on Nov 9.
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Gerald Kucera
Boice
Cedar Rapids youth offender pleads guilty to mail theft
Rex Everett Fisher nineteen pled guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to stealing two checks from the mail and cashed them in two local establishments in August. He was sentenced to an indeterminate term in a federal youth correction facility in Colorado with supervision and treatment ordered for up to six years.
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Cedar Rapids
Colorado
Rex Everett Fisher
YMCA
Walker
Mitchell Gehricke
Fisher
Edward J. McManus
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Haldeman Testimony On Tape Recordings Emerges
In closed testimony Haldeman says he remained under orders to the President and notes only phone logs existed before the grand jury. Ben-Veniste points out Butterfield revealed the White House taping system on July 16 of last year.
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United States
Haldeman
White House
White ‘House
Alexander Butterfield
Senate
Ben-Veniste
Grand Jury
Ford uses Boy Scout ideals as guide for presidency
President Ford, an Eagle Scout, told a Scouter of the Year dinner in Washington that Scouting ideals will guide all official duties. He rejected criticism of being too Boy Scout and urged more Boy Scouts in government, reciting the Scout laws and oath as proof of his stance.
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Washington
Ford
Bob Dole
Kansas
United States
Government trims contract mortgage rate to 8.25 percent
Washington AP The government lowers the contract interest rate on below market mortgages to 8.25 percent under the federal program aiding home buyers. Secretary James Lynn notes fees push the effective rate higher. December loans show 8.8 percent, with November's first-month rate at 8.5 percent and 9.5 percent effective.
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Washington
James Lynn
Housing and Urban Development
Thursday Services For Leslie Henderson
Leslie J Henderson 85 a lifelong Coggon resident and retired farmer died in a Cedar Rapids hospital He was born November 18 1889 and married Hazel Trumbull in 1913 Surviving are two daughters two sons ten grandchildren six great grandchildren and four sisters Masonic and El Kabir Shrine affiliations are noted Services will be at Zion Presbyterian Church Coggon burial in Coggon cemetery A Mecca lodge Masonic service is planned at the Murdoch chapel Wednesday and the casket will not be opened after the services A memorial fund has been established.
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Coggon
Leslie J. Henderson
Cedar Rapids
Grand View
Central City
Hazel Trumbull
Henderson
Mecca
Mills Health Question Continues to Hover
House Speaker Carl Albert commented Tuesday that Mills appears in bad health. Mills had back surgery last year and has claimed full recovery, but Albert cautioned that illness may affect his overall condition without detailing any specific ailment.
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Carl Albert
Mills
Albert
Dean Asks for Cut in Sentence
John Dean petitions a federal court to shorten his one to four year obstruction of justice sentence in the Watergate case. His lawyer cites 16 months of cooperation and a letter from Samuel Dash supporting a range reduction in the interests of justice. Dean has been imprisoned since September 3 after pleading guilty to obstruction.
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Washington (Ap
John Dean
Charles Shaffer
Dean
Watergate Cenent
Samuel Cash
Senate
Watergate Committee
Detente Talks Rumored Between South Africa and Black Africa
Johannesburg reports swirl around a possible break through in black and white-ruled Africa detente. Several newspapers say Prime Minister Vorster may have cleared the path for summit talks with African leaders during secret October visits to Black Africa.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Africa
John Vorster
Black Africa
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Ancient Age Distilling CO
Frankfort
Sears, Roebuck and CO
FBI
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