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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1974

Page

3

Pair jailed on robbery count in Linn County jail

Two men were held Monday in the Linn County jail on robbery charges. James Browning and Carl Hobbs are accused of robbing Gregory Karrick at Magnus Hotel with a knife or threat, after a car ride to a nearby location. Also, a federal civil rights report criticizes enforcement of fair housing laws as inadequate and superficial, urging HUD to make enforcement a department priority and conduct 50 comprehensive Title VII compliance reviews.

Linn County James Browning Tenth Avenue $B Carl Hobbs Sixteenth Street SE Gregory Karrick Magnus Hotel Washington U.S. Commission On Civil Rights Commission Karriel Department of Housing Veterans Administration General Services Administration Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Homes Loan Bank Board Federal Reserve Oysfer Civil Rights Commissian Ford HUD

Senator Wominick Could Be Ford Ambassador to Switzerland

President Ford considers Republican Senator Wominick of Cole for the post as his wife confirms the possibility. The report notes the potential assignment would place Wominick as ambassador to Switzerland pending White House decisions.

Washington Wominick Ford Switzerland Dominick

GM says materials costs leveling off signaling inflation ease

GM chairman Thomas Murphy reports raw material costs for cars rose 42 percent from Aug 1973 to Aug 1974 but have slowed. He sees inflation tamed and notes a potential price rollback or dealer incentive plans as GM holds an 80 day car supply. A War Production Board note appears about frozen civilian production long ago.

Detroit General Motors Thomas Murphy Murphy

Television Listings Messes From Local Station Grid

A dense OCR of TV listings shows multiple station calls, programs, and schedules across Waterloo, Iowa, and nearby cities. It lists news shows, weather segments, game shows, soaps, movies, and 1970s era titles with numerous misreads but preserves a snapshot of a chaotic lineup.

Concern Over Health Fund Cutback Hits Iowa Programs

DES MOINES AP Ray Roker says he is concerned about more than 1 million in federal health funds for Iowa being cut. Norman Pawlewski notes Congress may reverse impoundment while a House committee weighs deferral, risking public health nurse salaries and community health grants. The programs affect all 99 counties, including TB and venereal disease treatment and water sanitation.

DES Moines Cox Roker Congress Norman Pawlewski Jfice Pawlewski House Iowa Paw- Newski

New Attack Is Expected On Film Law In Cedar Rapids

Safety Commissioner James Steinbeck said ongoing calls from service clubs and businesses question if films or slides shown at liquor licensed venues break the law. He expects the ordinance topic at the upcoming council meeting as he pushes to replace the broad law, which drew protests when a proposed replacement was withdrawn after the first reading amid fears it would permit pornographic films.

Cedar Rapids James “Steinbeck Steinbeck

Man Sentenced for Forgery in Federal Case

G R Man Ervin Douglas Terry was sentenced to one year in prison by U S District Judge Edward McManus after pleading guilty to forgery. The Detroit-originating charge followed his arrest in November for resisting and assault. Terry, 2, listed 1120 Second Avenue SE, is held in county jail.

G. R. Man Ervin Douglas Terry Second Avenue SE U.S Edward, McManus Detroit Terry Inn County

Shampoo firms tell their own version of truth

US Federal Trade Commission hearing testimony from Alberto Culver, American Cyanamid, Wella, Procter & Gamble, and others reveals varied claims about natural ingredients in shampoos. Firms defend marketing as consumer guidance, noting ingredients range from whole egg to tall oil, while some deny promising dandruff cures or mandatory product necessity. A 20 years-ago note recalls Cardinal Miniszenty’s reported release from prison in Hungary.

Washington Federal Trade!’ Commission PPC Gilani Walter Alberto Culver Co Alberto Balgam Black Drug Co Guarlandlatf Wella Corp Joseph Cardinal Miniszenty Hungary Communis Budapest

La Salle Yale Concert Planned Tuesday Night

La Salle high school's music department presents a Christmas program Tuesday at 8 pm in the great hall. The ninth grade choir opens with Merry Christmas One and All and A Christmas Carol from Scrooge. Sopranos Paula Jost and Becky Drahozal sing the Gloria, followed by Madrigal Singers and concert choir pieces. The band performs Winter Wonderland White Christmas Tet It Snow St Nicholas Suite and Christmas Music for Winds before massed choirs close with Hallelujah and O Holy Night. Band directed by John Schwartz. choirs by Elizabeth Stodols.

laSalle High School Scrooge Noel the Savior Pachelbel Paula Jost Becky Drahozal Madrigal Singers Daniel Pinkham John] Schwartz Elizabeth Stodols

Four Injured In Accidental Gun Blast Near Coggon

A hunting accident on a county road north of Coggon left four people injured Sunday afternoon. De Vonne Josifek, 18, suffered a severe facial wound and was in serious condition at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Joseph E. Ironside, 21, his wife Deborah, 41, and their 23 month old son Matt sustained minor leg and facial wounds. Richard Bowman II, 2014 Lauren Drive SW, reported his gun discharged as he returned to the car.

Ceiar Rapidians Coggon Linn de Vonne Josifek Harhet Avenue NW University Hospitals Towa City Joseph E.ironside Twenty Deborah Matt Ironside County Raats Richard Bowman, II Lauren Drive

Two Charged in Fight at Hotel

Police arrested Donald Ray Campbell and Ronald Dean, both men, after a Sunday bar fight at the Roosevelt Hotel Gas Lamp bar. They allegedly hit chairs and a table and caused about 225 dollars in damage. Both detainees are held in Linn county jail on bonds of 250 dollars each awaiting benefits questions session.

Hoosevelt Donald Ray DAV Campell Ronald Dean Linn County

Sadat Debates Merits of U S Peace Approach

Egyptian leader Sadat discussed the U S path to Middle East peace in an interview with an Iranian publisher. He said progress requires concrete steps, warned immediate action is needed to defuse regional tensions, and suggested Egypt might pursue nuclear weapons if Israel accelerates such capacities. He noted Geneva talks could occur under Soviet and American influence.

Sunday Geneva U.S Wissinger Mid-East Sadat Middle East Israel Egypt Y Canlan Jarhad Lassoudi Elalat Group iTehran Asuveiled

Man Accused of Theft at Firm

Christopher M. Harper, 19, of 4406 Forty-first Street Nl, was booked at 4:43 am Sunday and charged with breaking and entering. He remains in Linn County jail on a 12,500 dollar bond after police recovered about 244 dollars worth of items stolen from the business in Dearborn Mart area. While booking, a quantity of amphetamines was found, and he faces a possession charge as well.

Christopher M. Harper Forty-first Street Yjar Harper Linn’ County First Dearborn Mart First Avenue Olive Harger

Ford Giscard Cite Oil As Critical Situation

The leaders outlined energy policy steps and a joint approach to consumer producer conferences. They urged consistent economic policies to curb unemployment, discussed detente with the Soviet Union and China, and noted progress in Laos and Cambodia while avoiding major policy shifts.

Ford Giscard Martinique France Giscard d'Estaing U.S Soviet Union China Middle East Indo-China

Seismic Station Links Event to Soviet Nuclear Test

The Novsar seismic observatory reported waves on Monday suspected to originate from an underground nuclear explosion in eastern Kazakhstan, Soviet Union, prompting investigations by authorities.

Oslo Novsar Kazakhstan Soviet Union

Officials Ponder Options in U S Energy Policy

Top administration officials met at Camp David for a weekend session to craft energy policy recommendations for President Ward. They weighed measures to curb demand and boost production, considering tax incentives, voluntary programs, and possible mandatory conservation, while remaining cautious about Congress prospects.

Washington Ward Camp David Congress

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