Renewal land offers approved for 98 parcels in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids urban renewal board approved appraisals totaling 2 791 791 for 98 downtown Civic Center parcels. Pending city council and HUD review, these will set offers to owners. Appraisals by Duane Guernsey and Walter Potts were checked by Roy Fisher, with Salyer stressing fairness and external reviewers. A HUD rep will view each appraisal before final approval.
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Cedar Rapids
Salyer
Duane Guernsey
Waterloo
Walter Potts
Des Moines
Roy Fisher
Davenport
Chicago
HUD
Assembly Votes Unanimously for Space Treaty
The United Nations General Assembly approved a treaty banning war in outer space. The document awaits ratification by five governments including the United States Soviet Union and Britain. Secretary-General U Thant welcomed the vote while noting no ban on all military activity in space.
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United Nations
U.N. General Assembly
U Thant
Assembly
U.S
Soviet Union
Britain
Thant
Africa
Canada
U.N
France
Security Council
Korea
Soviet Bloc
Cuba
FAA cites TV show as trigger for bomb hoax calls
The FAA blames NBCs The Doomsday Flight for a spike in hoax bomb warnings. Eight calls were received in seven days, targeting Detroit Washington New York Los Angeles Waco and Chicago airports, matching November totals.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
NBC
Detroit
New York
Los Angeles
Waco
Chicago
Mississippi Nudism Conviction Tossed By Supreme Court
Mississippi Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Mrs. Roy Pendergrass who practiced nudism in her woodland home after a visit by Rev. Dennis McDonald. The court found no clear indecent exposure given the minister entered a private retreat and left after an extended, uneasy encounter. Brady noted inconsistencies in the record while preserving the minister’s shock and the family’s actions.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi Supreme Court
Roy Pendergrass
Dennis McDonald
Pendergrass
McDonald
Dial the New Want A C Number
A brief classified notice promotes a new Want Ac number 369-1234 for buying selling renting hiring or locating services. The ad highlights the updated contact line for classified inquiries.
Jaycee Toy Project Aids Many Children This Christmas
Cedar Rapids groups and individuals organize the Jaycee Christmas toy project to help needy children. Charles Vyskocil reports the effort is a huge success with toys for 1000 children. Toys will be distributed this week through the Christmas Clearing Bureau.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Vyskocil
Pawnee Drive
Jaycees
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Harmony Hawks Barbershop Chorus
Citizens Band Radio Club
Ymca Indian Guides
Alburnett-Toddville
E. W. Steffen
Maplewood Drive
Florence Boyd
L Avenue
Bill McFann
G Avenue
James Plumb, Jr
Twenty Seventh Street Drive
Vyskocil
Yale Vacations Begin In Cedar Rapids Schools
A 12 day Christmas break starts Wednesday afternoon for Cedar Rapids public school students who will leave after classes. Classes resume Tuesday morning Jan 3. LaSalle Catholic high school also dismisses Wednesday afternoon and resumes Jan 3. Regis high school begins vacation at noon Thursday and resumes Jan 3. Catholic grade schools begin vacations Wednesday and Thursday.
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Cedar Rapids
LaSalle Catholic High School
Regis High School
New Policeman Named to Waubon City Force
Carl Williams has been named to the city police force to fill a vacancy in the department.
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Waukon
Carl Williams
Gazette Want Ad Sparks Business Partnership Inquiry
A Gazette classified notice invites readers seeking a business partner to contact the advertiser. It outlines a potential collaboration, scope of venture, and preferred partner type, signaling interest in joint capital and shared risks.
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