Marion council allocates bonds for street work and approves shifts
The Marion council awarded M aron News Trust and Savings bank of Indianola a 42000 worth street improvement bond at a Thursday sale with a net interest cost of 9200 and a 4.2202 percent rate. Bids from two other firms, plus adjustments to funds in the 1972 budget, were discussed as the council directed staff to study the bids and report next meeting.
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Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of
Indianola
Marion
Linn-Mar Board Hears Bond Issue Status and Open Meetings Focus
Linn-Mar school board set a special meeting to clarify options on the May 1 bond issue and a potential repost election for the $1.8 million project. The discussion included inviting Carlton Bey Jr as consultant, seeking open meetings law guidance, and requesting a county attorney opinion on ballot watchers and elections. Additional actions: leave for a drama instructor, outside phone at Main Elementary, salary talks, building policy changes, a building alternatives committee, and belt use study for buses.
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Vuk Peterson
Linn-Blur
Carlton Bey, Jr
Jams Dessen
Boy
Ward Brinjimer
Iowa Assn
Brimier
Linn County Attorney’s Office
Brimmer
Doh Thomas
Pall Watchers
Sean Lueck
Main Elementary
International Harvess
Paul Kramme
Wayne-Engle
James Jesson
Transportation Committee
Marion School Budget Sets Tentative Funds For 1972 73
Marion Independent School Board sets a tentative budget of 2,559,046 dollars for 1972 72, with a projected increase of seven percent over the previous year. Superintendent Richard M. Soran notes enrollment shifts could alter figures. fall enrollment is forecast at 2,924, down 50 from 1972. Business Manager Duane Dalisman reports a state committee allowment of 17,000 dollars to return to the budget, while projected cuts remain uncertain due to lower enrollment. Architects Brown Healey Back present revised plans for G B Vernon junior high including gym to classroom conversions, a new central media center, and a 60 by 94 foot basketball court. Total project cost estimated at about 1.9 million, with a bare bones option at 1.178 million. bond issue possible in January could start July 16 and take about a year. The district plans for about 600 students, with no expansion planned. A tour of the junior and high schools is planned, while other actions include staff resignations, football and community use plans, and new policies on holidays, maternity leave, and non-certified leave. The board also discusses tax refunds and insurance coverage updates.
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Richard M. Soran
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Duane Dalisman
Edward Healey
Herb Stone
Brown, Healey, and Back
G. B. Vernon Junior High School
Healey
Morris To Head Marion Chamber
Phil Morris president of the First National Bank was elected president of the Marion division Chamber of Commerce. Officers include Robert Phil Morris Sippel as vice president and Jan Mary, John Zachar Jr, and Co. as treasurer. Kenneth Harlung of King Castle, Inc. named as press ident. Terms begin January 1 for one year.
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Phil Morris
First National Bank
Marion Division
Theft of cash reported at Charles Jones residence
Marion police report $100 stolen from 654 gvalfth street in a Dec 1 to 7 window. No forced entry noted and no other items missing. Jones reported the incident to authorities Thursday.
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Marion
Charles Jones
Gvalfth
Jones
Arraign Two in 1971 Slaying of Policemen
Two men Albert Washington age 22 and Anthony Bolton age 20 were arraigned in New York City on charges tied to the 1971 Harlem housing project policeman killings. They pled innocent and were ordered held without bail pending hearing date set for December. The defense contends innocence while prosecutors push for trial.
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New York
California
Italy
Supreme Court
New York City
Harlem
Albert Washington
Anthony Bolton
Dee
Local Church Dinner Held in Community Hall
A note announces an event in the church dining room inviting community members to attend. The message references the Hoy, Hupert, Lapthorn, and Welends, with unclear details but emphasizes a communal gathering and invitation.
Oelwein Schools Conserve Fuel Amid Shortage
Oelwein community schools face fuel oil and natural gas cuts. The junior high, heated by propane, cut heat to pool and classrooms from 74 to 70 degrees to save fuel. The high school relies on a 10,000 gallon underground reserve and may need 1,000 more by Saturday for current emergency status. Elementary schools also report dwindling supplies.
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Ny Flwla- Allyg
Ttas
Services Sunday for Elsie T Abbott 83 Center Point
Elsie Nimms Abbott 83 lifelong Center Point resident died Friday at her son Donald’s home. Born June 9 1889 she married Clarence Abbott of Cedar Rapids in 1900s. Survived by son Donald Nimms sister Leona Kirk granddaughter and great grandchild. Services 2 p m Sunday Murdoch chapel Center Point burial Center Point Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m Saturday.
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Elsie! Nimms Abbott
Lafayette
Donald 3
Timms
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Abtoll
Abbott
Christian Church
Donald
Yimms
Leona Kirk
Cedar, Rapids
Murdoch
Ulster Murder Force hunts for faceless killers
Unclear text reports the murder of Elliott, a lieutenant colonel in the Ulster Defence Association, with head injuries and a bullet wound found in a panel truck in Belfast. The Ulster Murder Force, formed by Willian Whitelaw to curb sectarian killings, arrived at the scene. Elliott’s body was found in a stolen vehicle in the Catholic Lower Falls area.
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Deliast
Northern
Elllott
UDA
Ithe Cding
Ellott
William Whitelaw
Provence
Pallee
Elliott
Catholic Lower Fills
Three Boys Charged In West High Ring Theft
West High School investigators report 18 class rings valued at 590 dollars stolen from a trophy case. Town City police and Johnson County juvenile officers arrested three West High boys after an inquiry led by probation officer Al Wicks. Seventeen rings were recovered and no formal charges will be filed against the three or other youths involved. an ongoing inquiry into the theft continues.
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West High School
Town City
Johnson County
West High
al Wicks
Wicks
Lansing St. George School to Close this Week
The Lansing St. George parochial school voted to close this week. Approval is anticipated from the Areti diocese. About 125 students are expected to move to the Eastern Alla maker school system while others will likely attend new schools outside the district.
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Clases Lansing
Lansing St. George
Areti
Allamaker
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