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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1970

Page

7

Photographers Clash Over Cedar Rapids School Pictures

A dispute erupts as Cedar Rapids photographers claim the school board unfairly awarded a large bid for student portraits to an out of town firm. Local providers say the process lacked proper notice, threatening Cedar Rapids business while the district defends steps to protect families and ensure fair pricing.

Dennis Bates Gaerlestam Cedar Rapids Firey Vaseyl Company Jocal Sn Opper Specifi Tunity Jed Cedar ‘Rapids Board of Education Vasey Donald Grant John Barry Barry Vern Thompson Thompson Grant

Multistate Icy Weather Crashes Claim Several Lives

Multiple fatal crashes occurred amid icy roads across Iowa and nearby areas. Edythe Boothroyd, 72, and Donna Johnston, 33, died in separate wrecks near Fort Madison and Weaver. Glen Taylor, 60, perished near Fairfield, while Patricia Ann Davis survived. Edward Weise, 43, died in Council Bluffs in a two vehicle crash. Besgie Halferry, 65, died scraping ice in Davenport. A dynamite truck jackknifed on the Illinois side but caused no injuries.

Boothroyd Edythe Donna Johnston Glen Taylor Birmingham Mrs. Johnston Hey Fort Madison Taylor Cedar Creek Highway 1 Fairfield Patricia Ann Davis Edward Weise Council Bluffs Pottswattamié County Arthur Pedersen Weise Davenport Besgie Halferry Ihinoig

Strange insurance claims after Linden refinery blast

New York AP reports Humble Oil Co received over 3,000 claims after the Linden North Dakota refinery explosion. Among odd requests are a missing dog, new false teeth, and a whisky cabinet full of whisky. Most claims cover shattered glass and plaster damage. all will be settled on their merits.

New York Humble Oil Co Linden N.d

ASU Student Government Audit Under Probe

A nine member student committee was appointed to examine irregularities in the government. The audit, released by State Auditor Blood Smith, details potential issues involving $250 and hints at possible additions. The investigation focuses on student governance and fiscal practices.

ASU AMES API Hlood Smith

Hazel and Dorothy Badly Need Kitchen Remodel

Hazel and Dorothy decide on a kitchen remodel but face a delay from George. Aired on XK KKCRG-TV Channel 4 at 6 PM Friday in color.

Hazel Dorothy George

No Train for Train Envoy at New Jersey Hearing

A Penn Central representative was to attend a freight rate hearing before the New Jersey Public Utilities Commission in Newark, but no one from the railroad appeared. A phone call to the Philadelphia line yielded no spokesperson. The narrative mentions student charges and funding confusion as the situation unfolds.

Central New Jersey Public Utilities Commission Philadelphia

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