Report Prospects of Lower Airline Fares Across Oceans
United Air Lines proposed transcontinental fares from 129 dollars with 25 percent down 90 days ahead, pending CAB approval. European and Geneva authorities move toward open competition for US Europe routes starting Feb 1, breaking rate-fixing limits as major carriers seek to undercut rivals. If approved, United’s plan would start June 1 under new CAB rules relaxing affinity and charter group limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Air Lines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Geneva
International Air Transport Assn
United States
Europe
Cedar Rapids Gazette history and contact details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Night edition and Sunday 6 issues $2 a month $19 a year. afternoon editions and Sunday 7 issues $2.15 a month $20 a year. Subscription rates vary by carrier mail and location. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Vinton Board Bans Snowmobiles On School Grounds
VINTON The Vinton school board banned snowmobiles and other power driven wheeled vehicles on school grounds at its Tuesday meeting. The district accepted bids for two new buses: Greenwood Chevrolet-Oldsmobile of Vinton for two chassis at 10750 and Moline Body Co for two bodies at 9045. Judy Elwick resigned as teacher associate at Lincoln, effective Dec 22, to be replaced by Mrs Carolyn Kettler. Provisions for special services for 1973-74 were discussed but not acted on alongside the 1973-74 calendar budget and NCA evaluation progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Greenwood Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Moline Body Co
Judy Elwick
Lincoln
Carolyn Kettler
NCA
Jones Accused of Attempted Breakin
Ralph Jones, 24, of 1235 Fourth Avenue SE, was held in city jail on $2,500 bond after arrest on a charge of attempted breaking and entering. He is linked to an attempted breakin at Thrifty Food Store, 1201 Fourth Avenue SE, between 8 p.m. Monday and 3 a.m. Tuesday. The store’s front door window was broken but nothing was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Jones
Fourth Avenue SE
Jones
Thrifty Food
Iowa Fuel Crisis Ends In Sight As Shortage Eases
Iowa officials say the fuel shortage is nearing an end with warmer weekend weather. The attorney general opens an antitrust probe into large oil firms for withholding supplies from independent Iowa refiners.
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Iowa
DES Moines
UPI
Commerce Commission
Maurice van Nostrand
National Weather Service
van Nostrand
Postville Board Approves PE Class Exemption Policy
Postville school board approves a policy allowing athletic students to be excused from physical education classes. Among 370 high school students, 300 participate in athletics, and parents urged the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
School seeks talks to trim conference game schedule
A school official asked if a representative could contact other conference schools to explore reducing the number of athletics events and shortening the game schedule. The move aims to ease overprogramming and improve athletic balance across the league.
Audit clears Overman of misdoings in Edgewood district
A state audit requested by a district taxpayer cleared Edgewood Colesburg Community School Superintendent Harold Overman of any misdoings. The review investigated alleged discrepancies in school finances and improper procedures. Overman was out of town and not available for comment.
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Edgewood
Colesburg
Harold Overman
Overman
Young Woman Held On Drug Charge
Cedar Rapids woman Cindy L. Davies twenty one was held in Linn county jail on a 2500 dollar bond after arrest on intoxication and violation of the controlled substance act. Police said she was found with a quantity of marijuana at the Pine Inn restaurant and was to serve two days in jail on the intoxication charge.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Cindy L. Davies
Eighth Avenue SE
Pine Inn
Avenue SW
County
Coralville Man Pleads Guilty to Marijuana Count
Coralville resident Roy Hutchison pled guilty in municipal court to possession of a controlled substance. He received a 30 day suspended jail sentence with four days served credit. 26 additional days suspended. The charge stemmed from marijuana in his possession on August 1.
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Roy Hutchison
Coralville
Charge Against Pons Is Dropped
A charge of assault and battery against William Pons of 1968 First Avenue NE was dismissed Monday in municipal court after a report of good behavior. He had been found guilty on August 7 of assaulting Thomas Bading, but sentencing was deferred until December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pons
First Avenue NE
Pons
Thomas Bading
Marion man bound over on resistance charge in municipal court
Russell Fishell Jr of Route One Marion was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of resisting execution of process after a Monday preliminary hearing in municipal court. He faces charges of interfering with the Sept. 17 arrest of Gary Liebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Fishell, Jr
Route One
Marion
Grand Jury
Gary Liebe
Cedar Rapids and Linn County Hold 20 Minute Drill
Thirty years ago Cedar Rapids and Linn County conducted a 20 minute practice blackout drill to test emergency response and power outage procedures. Local officials coordinated with utility providers and public safety agencies to evaluate communication and rapid sheltering plans.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Catholic Laymen Elect Zachar President in 1973 Club
Thomas J. Zachar of 3849 Scut ter court SE has been elected president of the Catholic Laymen's club succeeding Earl N. Anderson. Other officers for 1973 include Kenneth P. Quinn as vice president and Herman Stecklein as secretary and treasurer.
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Thomas J. Zachar
Scuttercourt SE
Catholic Layman’s Club
Earl N Anderson
Kenneth P. Quinn
Herman Stecklein
Marion Woman Injured After Car Hits Train Engine
A Marion woman escaped serious injury after her car skidded on ice and struck a Milwaukee railroad engine on Thirty second Street Drive NE. Anogene Wilson of 118 Tower Terrace Marion was treated at Mercy Hospital for minor leg injuries and released.
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Marion
Thirty Second Street
Anogene Wilson
Tower Terrace
Mercy Hospital
Kirkwood Vocal Groups to Hold Christmas Concert Sunday
The Pro Musica chamber choir and a women’s trio from Kirkwood Community College present their first annual Christmas program Sunday at 2 p.m. in Noelridge Park Christian Church. Admission is free. Choir director Charles Traylor conducts Holst Christmas Day, Thompson Alleluia, Mendelssohn Watching Over Israel and carols, while Pro Musica Trio members Eugene Gonnerman Sarah Klinefelter and Nancy Marsh perform Bach works and a Scottish folk song with Nancy Spencer at the piano. Members hail from Cedar Rapids and nearby communities.
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Pro Musica
Kirkwood Community College
Noelridge Park Christian Church
Regal Avenue
Charles Traylor
Holst
Thompson
Mendelssohn
Israel
Eugene Gonnerman
Sarah Klinefelter
Nancy Marsh
Bach
Nancy Spencer
Cedar Rapids
Healy and Stone To Head PRIDE Historic Unit
Edward H. Healy and Herbert L. Stone, Cedar Rapids architects, named co chairmen of the historic buildings study committee for Project Civic PRIDE. The group will inventory and evaluate all historically significant structures in the Cedar Rapids Marion area, aiming to establish a preservation program and awareness of preservation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Healy
Herbert L. Stone
Cedar Rapids
Project
Civic Pride
Cedar Rapids-Marion
William K. Ramstad
PRIDE
Brown Healy Bock
American Institute of Architects
Healy
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Philippine Release Frees 16 More Political Prisoners
Manila authorities freed 16 additional political prisoners on Thursday in the third major release since martial law began on September 22. The item notes the ongoing releases amid the political climate and mentions Christmas want ads as a juxtaposed insertion.
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Manila
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Postville Board
Zachar
Armstrongs
Kirkwood Vocal Groups
Philippine
Guaranty Bank & Trust CO
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