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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1969

Page

4

Market drifts to new lows as Dow hits three-year low

New York stock market weak Friday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average finishing at 793.03, down 3.80, after an early rally fading on lack of fresh news. The day saw moderate activity around 11.75 million shares as traders feared more declines. Also in Chicago and Cedar Rapids reports, live cattle and hog prices showed mixed moves while legal notices and probate matters filled the page.

New York Dow C.R

Linn planners file land use policy plan and model zoning code

The Linn county regional planning commission on Friday placed the Linn county regional future land use policy plan and the county model zoning code on file for review. Both projects, prepared by outside firms with federal HUD funding, aim to guide 20 year community planning and uniform regional zoning. Cedar Rapids delineates metropolitan sub-areas for the 1970 census with two thirds of a 2700 dollar cost reimbursed by federal funds.

Linn County Regional Planing Commission Linn County Environmental Planning and Research, Inc Chicago Howard, Needles, Tammen and Hergendorf Kansas City Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Planning Commission Cedar Rapids Marion Hiawatha Robins Regional Planning Uetocol Planning Department

Antarctic Skull Supports Gondwanaland Idea

Washington AP reports Dr. Laurence Gould of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition says a Lower Triassic lystrosaurus skull found near the South Pole supports a single southern land mass once covering Gondwanaland. The fossil, two to four feet long, is a key index for the period and bolsters Gondwanaland’s existence across Africa, South America and India.

Washington South Pole Laurence Gould Byrd South Fole National Science Foundation Gould Gondwanaland South Atlantic Africa South America India

Small Scared Robber Sought At Iowa City

Iowa City Tow City and Coralville police and Johnson County officers hunted a white male robber described as 6 feet tall, stocky, 35 to 40, wearing a beige trooper hat and coat. He used a short revolver to steal about 50 dollars at Fichers Flower Shop on Kirkwood Avenue, then robbed Drug Fair in Coralville, taking around 280 dollars.

Iowa City Tow City Coralville Johnson v County Ficher Alon Kirkwood Avenue Janelle Schrooten Maiden Lane Linda Bilder West Mampton Village

Plane Selection Stirring Suspicion On Travel to Israel

Two Milwaukee men Perry London and Hirsh Kravit were questioned by Israeli security agents on a Royal Jordanian route to Tel Aviv after boarding the wrong plane from Rome. Agents suspected sabotage but allowed them to continue, with agents seated beside them and later dismissed concerns.

Tel Aviv Israel United Jewish Appeal jIstueti Air Perry London Hirsh Kravit Milwaukee Bandon Rome Wl al London Kravit Rome

Cub Scouts Pack 38 Awards Presented at Madison School

Cub Scouts Pack 38 awarded honors Thursday night at Madison school to Greg Oler Scott Edmunds Ronnie Jonas Jim Crawford Edidie Athectus Ron Hoffman Tom Birkey LaVern Maus Clint Williams David Diekmann David Smith Jim Knapp Jeff Gillick Doug Harrison Brett Entas Earl Bennetl Dale Calvert Donnie Steinke Gary Moen Scott Childs Harry Hutchings Doug Craig Greg Herdlicka Mike Lacy Carl Turner and Doug Gueisch.

Czech Uranium Output Boosted in Pribram Report

Prague reports sharply higher uranium extraction targets met in Pribram amid tough conditions. Officials cite boosted output as part of a government effort to revive the industry after a 1963 halt on shipments. Exports account for about a tenth of national revenue to the Soviet Union.

Prague Pribram Svabeda Czechoslovakia Tnian

Ralph Potter Attends National Cities Convention

Marion senator Ralph W. Potter returns from San Diego after attending the National League of Cities convention. The page lists church listings, service times, and pastors for the area including First Baptist, Grace Baptist, St. Joseph's Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, and United Methodist churches with sermon topics and Sunday school times. It also includes notices for local ads and a Lost Paper carrier’s billfold incident.

Rst Ralph W. Potter Marion San Diego National League of Cities Don J. Martin St. Joseph's Catholic Ave Justin A. Kane Carl Manternich Bernard Grady Christian Gowan Blvd Peter M. Morgan Aacenston Lutheran Ouandave Roger W. Peterson Worshly Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Landis Gross SL. Paul's Lutheran Missouri Synod John D. Hither First United Methodist 8Th Ave Lioyd C. Kellams Larry Suggs Prairie Chapel United Methodist Clyde C. Scott First Presbyterian 119Th Ave Jean P. Hanter Rupert EB Lapthorn Robert B. MrCtricken Church of God W. J. Kuryluk United Seventh Day Brethren Cave W. Allen Bond

Woman Injured in One Car Accident Near Otterville

Connie Haeslinger, 20, of Alta Vista route one, was reported in good condition at People's Hospital with a fractured right kneecap and lacerations after a single vehicle crash one mile west of Otterville. She was charged with failure to keep car under control and possession of beer as a minor. Passenger Delwyn Thompson, 27, of Tural Independence, was uninjured.

Independence Connie Haeslinger Route One Alta Vista Miss Haessinger Otterville Heers Delwyn ‘Thompson Tural Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids Vinton

Coast Guard Man Buffeted on Island During Huge Waves

C R Man on Island buffeted by waves. Kevin Melsha, 20, son of James C Julington, sat coast guard barracks Tuam Vernsland in the French Frigate Shoals about 500 miles northwest of Hawaii. He reported barricades wrecked, rooms damaged by fallen tree and a boulder. Coast guardsmen to return to repair damage after the unexpectedly fierce surf.

Kevin Melsha Coast Guard Tuam Vernsland French Frigate Shoals Hawaii Melsha James C. Julington Lawren Drive Jetfie High School Young Melsha Associated Press

Purse Snatching Narrows on Cedar Rapids SE

Hermina Netolicky, 71, reported a purse snatching on Cedar Rapids southeast side at about 8 40 p m Friday. A young man about 20 with dark hair grabbed the purse containing ninety dollars, credit cards and keys, then fled down an alley and drove away in a vehicle.

Cedar Rapids Yeas Hermina Netolicky Fifth Avenue SE Oveul Red

Four Hurt in Three Iowa City Accidents

Four persons were injured in three separate one car crashes in Iowa City Friday and early Saturday. Emma Murphy of 1100 Arthur Street was in good condition at Mercy hospital after a crash on the West Lawn curve of Riverside Drive about 3:45 PM Friday. David Christiansen of Route One was listed in fair condition at University Hospitals after a crash at the Menton Street bridge about 1:44 PM. Steven R Block of 118 Marcy Street and Gary Haman of 2217 Muscatine Avenue were taken to Mercy hospital after a one car crash on Send Roads at 1:04 AM today.

Mercy Hospital Send

Des Moines Man Killed After Car Collision

Gerald Dicks, 42, of Des Moines, was killed early Saturday when he was thrown from a two car crash at a city intersection. Police say no passengers were injured. The names and details reflect a tragic Des Moines incident reported by UPI.

Des Moines UPI Gerald Dicks

Drafting of Iowa Youth Is Challenged in Court

DES MOINES AP Rasmussen 20 of Goldfield released from armed forces pending court action challenging his induction. He seeks special classification due to his father Harold being permanently disabled. The case argues drafting Rasmussen would ease hardship on his family. The 689 acre farm raises grain and livestock with two younger siblings. Judge Roy Stephenson ordered Rasmussen released and he posted a $1000 bond. Proceedings move to Judge William Hanson. Rasmussen contends Humbolt county draft board refused reconsideration after filing information and that Harold Rasmussen was assured his son would not report while the elder remained disabled.

Des Moines Dennis Rasmussen Goldfield Rasmussen Harold Rivenssen Woun bin Roy Stephenson William Hanson Jefferson Han+son Bacaiusen Humbokdt Comy Draft Board Leonard Hart Humboldt County Draft Board Harald Rasmussen

Roll of tarpaper hits woman in city accident

Alma Hubacher, 88, of 410 Sixth street SE, suffered head injuries when a 50 pound tarpaper roll fell from a roof at Fifth avenue and Second street SH. She was treated at St Luke's after workers from Talb K Roofing Co of Ely were on the job. The incident occurred shortly after 3 pm Friday.

Alma Hubacher Sixth Street St. Luke's Fifth Avenue Second Street Tald K Roofing Co Ely Pan

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