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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1976
Page
3
Weather shows high temperatures in the 20s to 30s across the state with cooler overnight lows in the teens. Extended outlook calls for possible snow Thursday and Friday with clearing, colder conditions Saturday. Readings at 2 p.m. show east wind around 10 mph and sunrise at 7 22 and sunset at 4 35.
Birth notices from Mercy St Luke's and Woodland Hills list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Peter Teahen and a son for Mr and Mrs Randy Smith and Mr and Mrs Albert Myers. A daughter for Mr and Mrs Gary Koschmeder and a son for Mr and Mrs Richard Balvant and Mr and Mrs Rickey Leach. A son born in Woodland Hills to Gary W Rawson. Minor police and traffic fines follow.
The dissent argues GE and others offer blanket disability coverage across genders except for pregnancy, warning the policy favors male-dominated risks. The ruling could save GE millions in back benefits since 1971 and affect similar corporate plans. Also, justices avoid reviewing whether teachers may fire students for private school enrollments. A separate action lets Idaho sue Oregon and Washington on Columbia River fish apportionment.
Linn county health officials announce a one day swine flu clinic in Cedar Rapids at the Salvation Army hall from 10 am to 10 pm on December 15. The clinic targets four priority groups with first come first served vaccinations and volunteers urged to help.
Anchorage reports the last pipe for the 800 mile Alaska pipeline was laid after a six foot snow slog at Thompson Pass. Alyeska's Lou Cancelmi called it a nip and tuck finish with work remaining to weld sections. Former Gen. Rollins said the project could have been better but was not a bad job and oil will flow next summer.
A Fort Dodge woman as administrator of Richard C. Arwiler's estate sues St. Luke's hospital alleging negligence caused his injuries after repeated falls in the rehabilitation and psychiatric units beginning May 5 1975. He died July 1 1975 after transfers to University hospitals Iowa City.
Parks Superintendent Delaney proposed a new fee schedule for park pavilions to city council, with $4 per section per four hour segment for open kitchens and $3 for non kitchen units, and heated Mohawk Manhattan Noelridge pavilions to double from a $10 minimum plus $5 each extra segment. The plan aims to raise about $4500 annually to cover labor and utilities, while some pavilions remain first come first served.
Judge Scolaro ruled the Cedar Rapids noise ordinance unconstitutionally vague and an invalid delegation of city council authority. He faulted technical definitions and the use of a sound level meter as undefined to the average person and questioned the 10 000 pound threshold for vehicle noise. The ruling cites constitutional and statutory limits on local power.
City officials consider launching a 911 emergency service with an estimated annual cost of 25 000 to 30 000. Metro Comm seeks government review and possible funding, noting statewide rollout plans and potential LEAA support.
The council discussed funding cutbacks and the role of department heads in upcoming decisions. Members weighed using revenue sharing versus bonds to fund projects like the Kenwood ditch sewer and a new fire truck fleet while planning an Friday meeting with key officials.
A prompt urges readers to sell campers using low cost classified ads as a solution to high storage fees. It frames ad selling as a practical alternative, implying savings over storage costs and appealing to budget minded camper owners.
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