Prairie School Board Rejects Land Offer Amid Condemnation Duel
The Prairie School Board rejected an offer of 2 500 per acre for 15 acres near the American Legion hall and College Community schools, triggering possible condemnation after a counter proposal of 2 500 per acre was not accepted. Board members and local officials including Elmer Lathrop and R J Warner discussed plans and retirements as the case moves forward.
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College Community’ Schools
Roger
Elmer Lathrop
Knapp
Jeff
Catlett
R. J
Street Superin
Warner
Kevin Herren
Mark C & L Enterprises, Inc
McGo
Marion
Stephan
Doug Halstead
Mike
Dent
Hunter
Rick Palmer
Bruce
Winch
Jeff Hoover
Gary Hines
John Majerus
Scott Hartman
Joe Claraden
Atkins Farm House Damaged by Fire
Fire caused extensive damage Wednesday morning to the Atkins Farm House off Marie Fattig southwest of Covington. Mrs. Fattig and her children were home when they discovered fire in a second floor bedroom. Palo and Atkins volunteer firemen extinguished the blaze. Moderate damage with extensive water and smoke, likely from faulty wiring. Christmas program planned by residents of May Crestview Acres. Local notices discuss pharmacy closures and school district travel policy updates.
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Marie Fattig
Covington
Crestview Acres
Dance Foe Laughs Off Sissy Tag Yet Receives Slugging
A comic line reveals a speaker finding dancing unfashionable until a female partner counters with forceful footwork. The exchange highlights gendered attitudes and a surprising pushback through a playful yet rough retort.
Earlville Educator Elmer Ortberg Dies
Earlville obituary notes Elmer G Mriberg longtime educator and former superintendent died at home. Navy veteran of World War II and former elementary coordinator for Maquoketa Valley schools. Survived by widow Laverne three sons and 12 grandchildren. Services in Earlville with Masonic and American Legion rites.
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Laverne
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Bruce
Brooklyn Center
Minn
Robert
Dubuque
Seoth
Barlville Gymnasium
Masonic
Carpenter Diesel American Legion
Fairview Cemetery
Dixon's
Davenport Man Fined for Stoning Swan
Gregory Schuette, 19, of Davenport, pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals for stoning a swan last May. He was fined 100 dollars in Scott County District Court after the felony charge of malicious injury to an animal was dropped.
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Scott County District Court
Gregory Schuette
Youth Charged With Gas Theft Near Eastview Drive
A 17 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested at a friend's home after breaking a lock on a gasoline tank at Skogman Construction Co on 6000 Eastview Drive NW. Police note multiple thefts from the tank recently. He was released to parents and referred to probation officers.
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Cedar Rapids
Eastview Drive
Skogman Construction Co
Lengthy 1969 Congress Ends After Mixed Record
Washington reports the 1969 session of Congress closed with a sparse yield on major Nixon proposals yet saw passage of a $4.8 billion housing bill, a stringent coal mine safety measure, and tentative tax bill alterations. Senate approved Warren Burger for chief justice. Haynsworth nomination rejected. Congress next opens Jan 18 1970 amid veto threats and funding delays across fiscal 1970.
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Clement J Haynsworth
Supreme Court
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White House
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Grant to Kirkwood for law enforcement program funds
Iowa colleges shared seventy one hundred dollars to support law enforcement trailing programs. Kirkwood Community College received seven thousand one hundred dollars toward its year long law enforcement degree plan. The total grants reached ninety nine thousand four hundred dollars across institutions including the University of Iowa with twenty one thousand eight hundred dollars.
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Kirkwood
Jack Miller
Ti-Lowa
University of
Widener Denies Assault Charge In Municipal Court
Charles Widener, 1846 Third Avenue SH, appeared in municipal court Wednesday and pled innocent to an assault charge. His trial is set for January 46 at 1 pm, he was arrested on information signed by Harlene L. McKinney, who said Widener assaulted her November 28. Widener remains free on a $110 bond.
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Widener
Charles Widener
Third Avenue SH
Harlene L. McKinney
Christmas toys reach 2000 Montagnard children in Ba To hills
In Ba To district 315 miles northeast of Saigon 2000 Montagnard children received Christmas gifts from U S troops. Helos from Santa Monica organized toys and treats while a Montagnard preacher recounted the Nativity. Major Wilford Alex Phelps helped spearhead the drive protected by Americal division forces.
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South Vietnam
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Alex’ Phelps
Phelps
Robert Fernandes
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