EPA weighs penalties to curb leaded gasoline use
Detroit report says EPA mulls fines tank cap rules and a tax on leaded fuel to narrow price gaps with unleaded gas. Energy Department studies show possible price rises if controls are lifted. EPA notes many drivers choose leaded fuel despite unleaded engines and air cleanup aims.
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Detroit
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Department of Energy
Congress
Department
Benjamin Jackson
Jackson
Energy Department
Hendryx Faces Charges After Early Morning Crash
Donald A. Hendryx 54 of 2743 Meadowbrook Drive SE faces charges for driving with an expired license and losing control of his vehicle on Forest Drive SE. He jumped a curb, went 45 feet, and struck a utility pole, was treated at Mercy Hospital and released. A separate note cites a coat left at a store complaint desk believed stolen with no cash value listed.
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Donald A. Hendryx
Meadowbrook Drive
Forest Drive SE
Hendryx
Her
Mercy Hospital
House Fire Damages Ron Wheeler Home on Seventh Street
A Wednesday morning blaze heavily damaged the living room of the Ron Wheeler residence at 112 Seventh St S. Fire Department records attribute the fire to children playing with a cigarette lighter, with responders arriving at 11:26 a.m. Also Wednesday, over $1,400 was stolen from Vickers Service Station at 3318 Center Point Road NE. Ted Sturm, the 20 year old manager, says the cash was kept in a bank bag inside a locked cabinet drawer in the office, which was also locked, and suspects the theft occurred between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. He noted no one was near the office at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Wheeler
Seventh St. S
Vickers
Center Point Road
Ted Sturm
Sturm
Salvation Army appeal faces shortfall as Christmas drive lags
Linn County Salvation Army Christmas appeal chairman Bob Nance reports lower overall collections than last year with mail appeals about 3000 dollars short of year ago though street kettles rise slightly. He warns the 40000 goal may not be met without stronger response before Christmas. Kenneth Schwab, 18, of 166 Kohawk Road SW, is in Linn County Jail on theft by deception charges after a J C Penney report of an attempted theft at 109 Second St SE.
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Linn County
Salvation Army
Bob Nance
Nance
Kenneth A. Schwab
Kohawk Road
Schwab
J.C. Penney Co
Second St
Hearing Set On Rezoning For Mount Vernon Road Site
A public hearing on a rezoning request for 2311 Mount Vernon Road SE from R-4 to R-T has been rescheduled to January 3. Nordstrom Pfeifer Inc seeks a parking lot for a neighborhood shopping area. drainage concerns and 300 objections cited by Safety Commissioner Berg en accompany the case.
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Mount Vernon Road
Nordstrom- Pfeifer Inc
Mount Vernon Road SE
Planning Commission
Nordstrom- Pfeifer
Floyd Bergen
Innocent plea on terrorism in Johnson County
William Powers Jr. pleads innocent in Johnson County District Court to terrorism. He faced a six hour standoff with police at his apartment on November 16 during which he allegedly fired a shotgun twice and threatened to kill his wife. A later terrorism charge was filed after release on bond. trial set for February 12.
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Iowa City
William Powers Jr
Johnson County
Powers
Joseph Thornton
Space Shuttle talk set for Friday at Embassy Club
C R News Briefs note High Twelve member John H. Dunn will discuss the Future of the Space Shuttle and related subjects Friday at noon at the Embassy Club.
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John H. Dunn
Embassy Club
MBPXL Rejects ConAgra Ties but May Sell to Cargill
MBPXL directors urge stockholders to accept Cargill Inc. bid of 27 dollars a share totaling 67 million dollars. The panel canceled the December 15 vote on the ConAgra merger and ConAgra vows further court action to protect its shareholders.
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Wichita, Kan
Mbpxl Corp
ConAgra Inc
Omaha
MBPXL
Cargill Inc
Minneapolis
Cargill
ConAgra
Public notice of executions and estate matters in Linn County
Legal notices include General Execution No OM 3548 against Frank Reynig to satisfy $850 and costs with real estate Lot 39 Marion Heights Sixth Addition to Marion City Linn County, Iowa sold December 21, 1978. Also probate of Andrew J Bohr estate with James Bohr as executor and six month deadline for actions to set aside will, and notice of petition in Linn County District Court regarding Karen Ve and Thomas N regarding marriage dissolution with readers urged to appear and defend.
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Iowa District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Yolanda Reporgs
Frank Reyn 9Ig
Pon
Linn Cunty
Marion Heights
Maron
Karen VE
Yona Thomas
Thomas Pgen
Omer
Edo
Kth L. Perr
Linn Wy Shouse
Atricia J. Milne
Linn Jail earns excellent rating from state inspector
Linn County officials accept an excellent rating for the Linn jail from the Department of Adult Corrections. Wendell Willard reported the jail scored 382 of 399, with strong marks in facilities and security. Sheriff Orlie Workman cautioned a new county jail may be needed if regional systems are not created.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Orlie Workman
Department of Adult Corrections
Wendell Willard
Linn
Willard
Workman
Probate of Libbie Novotny Estate Admits Will
Notice in Dickinson County Iowa states Libbie Novotny's will dated March 2 1972 was admitted to probate. Robert L Novotny named executor. six month claims period from second publication for creditors to file with the district court clerk. further bar after deadline.
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Libbie Novotny
Robert L. Novotny
Robert . Novotny
Rapids
Iowa
Notice of Probate for Violet M Lekin Westing Estate
In Iowa district court Linn County Iowa, the estate of Violet M Lekin is probated. Kenneth L Perry, Clerk, warns creditors to file any claims within six months from second publication or be barred. Warren C Ackley attorney handles the estate proceedings in Rapids, Iowa.
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Wingon
Lowoa
Linn Ce Ney
Violet M. Lekin
Violet M Lekin
Saviet
L Perry
Adr
Notice of Appointment to Estate and Creditors
Probate in Linn County Iowa lists Les Phillip Hagerman deceased with Robert C Hagerman appointed administrator. Creditors must file claims with the district court within six months from the second publication. all indebtedness to the estate should be paid to the administrator. Cedar Rapids attorneys Sissen Kreuter Ibeling and Wenzel represent the administrator. December 1978 level publication.
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Istrato
Fegaah-t
District Court
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Les Phillip Hagerman
Uvr
Clerk of Vena District Court
Robert C. Hagerman
Cedar Rapids
Sissen, Kreuter, Ibeling and
Wenzelttorneys
Administrator Rapids
Van Buren Elected Eighth President On This Date
On this date in 1836 Martin Van Buren was elected the eighth president of the United States. He led the Democratic Party to victory amid early 19th century political contest.
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Martin van Buren
Linn County Supervisors Hold Formal Session October 31 1978
Linn County Board of Supervisors meets at Cedar Rapids Courthouse with Chair Oxle and Supervisors Shriner and Faches. Actions include authorizing attendance at conferences for county officials, setting a revenue hearing, approving contractor bids and bonds, and adopting annexation and zoning resolutions with stipulations, all at county expense where noted.
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Linn County Board OF Supervisors
Linn County Board of
Cedar Raids
Linn County
Iowa
Oxle
Shriner and Faches
Gary Bowser
Maines
Gene Koonce
Denver Illard
Asst
Assoc
Fall Confermacet
Nenport
Glenn Johnson
Iowa City
Negina
Sliphan Engineering
Malion
Peterson Construction
Wennae
Wil
Robert Mahon
Eanaht
Steres & Stance Aouse Coun
Pune
I Services
Lounty
Ysuater
Dana Addon
Linn
Cope
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Adv
Murray’s Grocery
Frank Osmanski
Liebke
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
Marion
Bishop Cafeteria
Hiawatha Garden Center
Marlyce Larson
Madeline’s
Mt. Vernon Rd
Cindy Claiborne
Paris
la Femme Coiffures
Johnny’s Parkway
Jacelyn Dr. NW
Merchants National Bank
Jerome’s
Ben Franklin
United States
Jerome's
IE Tower
33Rd Avenue
Cheyenne
Beverly Park
Montrose
Emerald Knights
Leonardo
Ample Lady
Rose
NAACP
Jane Boyd
Beautician
Pierson’s Florists
Ellis Blvd
16Th Ave
7Th St. SE
Joyce’s
3Rd Ave
Blue Moon Tavern
Klinger's
Klinger Paint Company
5Th Avenue SE
Tehran
Iran
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National Oil Company
Tehran University
Ayatullah Taleghani
Ashura
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Sheriff's
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Lowe
Jonn Shea
J Bohr
Andrew J Bohr
Andrew J. Bohr
James Bohr
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Cully
James Bohr Eseguir
Edor Rapids
Linn Ee Uy Tovenige
Larry
James W. Ralls
Second Avenue
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Cedar Reds
Town
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Orville E. Caruthers
Linn Jail
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