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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1974
Page
4
Mayor Don Canney delivered a surprise lone no as council approved an ordinance to regulate tavern films. The measure requires a $100 permit and safety standards but does not limit content, prompting concern over potential pornographic screenings and a possible veto battle.
Jeffrey L. McMurrin, 22, of 209 Parkcourt SE, charged with assault with intent after stabbing a 22 year old man at a party. Beltz, of 622 Westwood NW, was stabbed in the lower abdomen then taken to St Luke's ICU in serious condition but listed as in good condition Wednesday.
The Chamber of Commerce business consumers bureau warns about holiday scams by gyp artists. Watch for unordered merchandise, unknown charity appeals, questionable C O D packages, false brand name offers, and delayed deliveries. Buy from reputable firms and check warranties.
Two breakins at Central City were reported to the Linn sheriff's office Tuesday night. At Snider's grocery merchandise valued around 828 dollars was stolen, including 185 cartons of cigarets, meat, and beer between midnight and 1 30 a.m. The DX service station was broken into with no theft reported initially.
The Hoover Health Council urged a pause on new project reviews to align with the Iowa Facilities Construction Review Committee. The moratorium targets delaying submissions until after the state’s comprehensive health plan is finished, with a May 1 completion goal for the area-wide plan led by executive director Stephen B. Rybolt.
Perry Lindeman of 527 Sixteenth Street NE pled guilty in magistrate court to possession of a controlled substance. He was fined 100 dollars and given a five day jail sentence with credit for time served. The charge stemmed from possession of LSD or acid on September 28.
Coe college plans Founders Day dinner Thursday night in the cafeteria marking the 123rd anniversary. Highlights include a sponge cake recipe from the Hickok family and a three tier birthday cake by Coronet Food Service.
Orville Skaggs, 36, of 84 Fourth Avenue SE, was charged Wednesday with robbery with aggravation after allegedly taking $106 at knifepoint from neighbor Ernest Phratner, 839 Fourth Avenue SE, in his apartment at 2 am. Police arrested him shortly after the report.
John Stock was re elected chairman of the business consumers bureau of the Chamber of Commerce at the bureau s annual meeting Tuesday. Jerome Hall was re elected vice chairman. Harold Armstrong William Fluegel Charles Seda and Jack Talbot named again to the executive committee. Richard Thoennes also elected to the committee for three year terms. The bureau investigates complaints on business ethics and practices products and services and alerts the community to fraudulent practices and questionable business promotions.
Committees from Cedar Rapids four quadrants outline plans to spend about 1.3 million dollars in federal funds under the community development act. They recommend district budgets with over 400 thousand for Oak Hill and Riverside each and about 250 thousand for Time Check in the northwest quadrant.
Russell D. Craddock, 43, of Vinton, in good condition at St. Luke's hospital with puncture wounds after an incident Tuesday night at the Lorraine Harmon residence in Central City. Deputies say Mrs. Harmon stabbed him during a fight after he refused to leave. Craddock expressed he did not want charges filed.
Hong Kong authorities repatriated five mainland Chinese nationals on Saturday under a new program to curb the influx of refugees and freedom swimmers. The move follows a long gap since 1962 when large numbers were sent back across the border, as Hong Kong seeks to reduce overcrowding in its four and a half million population.
In Beaver Falls Pennsylvania a mother Sharon Cook 24 and her children Carl Jr 6 Fred 4 and Silvia 2 were found dead in a charred car on state highway 251. Police said the car did not leave the highway and a fire’s cause remains unknown from a storm tied wreck. The tragedy occurred during a severe snowstorm Sunday night or Monday morning.
Dr. Signi Falk of Cedar Rapids and Linn County Democratic Women’s club announce a Christmas victory-recognition dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Elks club. Falk to discuss her Africa trip replacing State Rep. Mary O’Halloran who canceled due to schedule conflicts. dinner call number 363-4967.
Cedar Rapids Postmaster Charles Seda announced the mail embargo to France is lifted. Letters previously returned can be remailed to France without extra postage by removing the service temporarily suspended marking.
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