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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
8
Cedar Rapids firemen backed off a voluntary overtime plan as 39 members faced a shift from 63 to 56 hours weekly. Union leaders said most attendees voted against straight-wage overtime, pushing for time and a half instead. Chief Hunter noted overtime would be optional and paid only for emergency recalls.
The city council approved a 20 year deal with Penick and Ford to fund expanded waste facilities at the sewage treatment plant paying 49650 dollars annually. Green Engineering prepared plans while similar terms exist with Quaker Oats and talks proceed with Wilson and Co and Corn Starch and Syrup Co to handle rising industrial waste. Expansion aims to cut Cedar river pollution with work likely to start next year.
Kathryn Richards of 717 Fourth Avenue SE told police a man used a door ruse to enter her home and assault her. She described the suspect as about six feet tall, slim with brown hair, wearing a checkered shirt. he fled after she screamed.
Donald Lee Boots, 25, of 12 Thirty-sixth street SE, was sentenced to nine months in jail across municipal and district courts. He drew a six month term for operating with license suspension and earlier pled guilty to charges of failing to control the vehicle, leaving the scene, and resisting arrest. He fled the scene after his car struck a street sign and utility pole on Mt. Vernon avenue.
The commission schedules three expenditures totaling 3 198 000 to connect road C V with Interstate 80 near the Johnson county line. The 4.6 mile right of way costs 275 000 in 1967 with 1 163 1000 for bridges and grading in 1968 and 1 760 000 for paving erosion control and signing in 1969.
The Cedar Rapids navy recruiting office reported two enlistments, both sent to San Diego for recruit training. Enlistees are Steven E. Davis 18 of Cedar Rapids Route One and Darrell Aldrich 19 of North English. Also on leave were Airman Joyce Chrisman daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Chrisman and Airman Kenneth Yardley of 412 Sixteenth Street SE.
A 7 year old boy, Brad J. Areaz, son of Mr and Mrs James Areaz, was injured when he ran into a moving car at B avenue and Sixteenth street NE. He received cuts and bruises at St Luke hospital. The car was driven by Lumir J Sejba of 1617 E avenue NW. The accident occurred at 4 35 p m.
The Iowa conservation commission approved using about 800 junked car bodies chained into a ring dike on Storm Lake to create a 14 to 20 acre island. The plan buries cars under mud after they sink, cutting eyesores and expanding recreation potential. The panel also retained the Oakland Mills dam and planned its transfer to Henry County for outdoor recreation development.
The KCRG TV schedule features daily weekday broadcasts at 9 5 30. Viewers can expect a local news roundup with regional updates and brief weather segments.
A fragmented page shows local items including a $90 Iowa basketball theft at the Elks Club, a $65 cash loss, club seating for a New Year Eve event, and various ads for wreaths, gifts, grooming, and a dog grooming note. Also listed are community events, library story hours, business openings, and rental notices across Cedar Rapids and nearby areas.
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