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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1969

Page

11

Marion Traffic Plan Okayed For State Aid

Marion City Council backs the Areawide Topics Plan to improve circulation and safety with state funds. Herman Thompson outlines four potential projects including Seventh avenue upgrades and parking restrictions. The state may approve two projects per city with 50 percent funding. seven key crossings are listed and a school crossing program is proposed.

Marion State Heghway Commission Herman Thompson Herman ‘Thompson Associatts den Weik Welch Thompson Alate Seventh Avenue Central Business Tenth Thirteenth Streets Word Eleventh Avenue Tenth Street Fourteenth Avenue Tenth Avenue Twenty-ninth Street Cetra Avenue Seventh Street McGowan Boulevard Twenty-seventh Street Third Avenue Twenty-second Street Highway 15 Es Street

Beef Fondue and Holiday Hazards Warned by Safety Council

The National Safety Council warned that overbrowned fondue oil may ignite or burst into flames. Test oil by dipping bread. oil should brown bread in 40 to 60 seconds. Keep oil around 400 degrees. add salt to reduce splatter and use pots with sloping sides. Ceramic cheese fondue pots cannot withstand high oil temps.

Chicago National Safety Council Safety Council

South Dakotans Seek Fluoridation Repeal

Petitions filed in Pierre South Dakota seek repeal of the 1969 fluoridation law requiring water fluoridation. The drives collected 8000 signatures surpassing the threshold to trigger a vote in the 1871 general election. The law mandates fluoridation in cities over 500 population.

Pierre S.D South Dakota Dakala

Budget Change For 1969 Okayed At Independence

Independence council met in special session Tuesday afternoon to amend the 1969 budget. Net increase of 42000 from the prior 535022 was approved with higher outlays in Public Safety Recreation debt service and other items. Airport budget for 1970 set at 5840 with expected income 2140. a new hangar project of 4700 was approved. Two potential measures discussed but no action taken including parking limits on Second Avenue and sidewalk repairs. Swearing in of 1970 council planned Friday at 11 a.m. replacing Marshall and Herland by Nabbott and Weis.

Independence Independence City Affernoon Airport Commission Talmenalee Second Avenue Third Twelfth Streets Lyle Nabbott Arthur Weis the Couner Cue Marshall Donoven Herland

Market burglary report at Clem's Market in Jowa City

Police linked a break in at Clem's Market, 1222 Roches ter street, to two teen suspects after footprints and a hole in the east window. Stolen were a carton of cigarettes, six packs of beer, and about $10 in change from the cash register.

Jowa Clem Rochester Street Orth

Old Christmas Trees Prove Useful In Winter Mulch

Michigan State University extension official Dr. Melvin Koelling says used Christmas trees provide protection for plants and can be mulched as woodchips. The university collects discarded trees from Lansing area retailers each year for campus landscaping and evergreen care.

Lansing Mich Melvin Koelling Michigan State University Extension Forester Koelling Michigan East Lansing

Linn Officials to Gain 4000 Pay Hike for 1970

Linn county supervisors approved a 4000 annual raise for four county officers the auditor recorder clerk of court and treasurer. The first paycheck affected would be January 18 with possible adjustments if the 1970 legislature or 1978 census changes take effect.

Linn County Linn

Ambulance service, street lighting rise in Independence area

In Independence, a new ambulance will be staffed by hospital attendants and city crews, linking Peoples Hospital with city services. Independence and central Buchanan County view ambulance shifts as the old practice ends, while towns like Jesup and Winthrop-Lamont pledge continued coverage. Decorah approves mercury vapor street lights, a $200 monthly rise to about $1,700 total, plus a $12,930 street sweeper purchase and a patrol car buy.

Altony Eens Vandype Independence Buchanan County Peoples Hospital Keith Campbell James McCleery Dale White Cointy Parker's Jesup Paweelt's Winthrop Lamont Ares Decorah Decorah He Denorah City Charles Anderson Interstate Power Co Anderson Decorah Dahly Chevrolet Decorah Cnintitmen Fair Street

Iowa City Justice T. E. Lyon Resigns

The resignation of Justice of the Peace T. E. Lyon leaves Iowa City with another vacant judicial position. Lyon's departure follows the death of Justice Carroll J. Hutchinson, who died Monday after a long illness. Both terms were due to expire in 1970. The Johnson county board of supervisors said vacancies will persist unless residents press for an appointment.

Towa City T. E. Lyott Iowa City Lyon Carroll J. Hutchinson Hutchinson Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Interest Rate Boost Approved for Iowa Savings Associations

DES MOINES AP The state auditor's office approved a maximum 6 percent interest rate for state chartered savings and loan associations with deposits of 10 000 or more. The rule mirrors a federal move setting a 6 percent cap for federally chartered institutions on two year deposits. The regulation will be submitted for approval by Iowa authorities while Atty Gen Richard Turner cites resignation from the law practice.

Des Moines State Auditor Savings and Oan Amsiter's Lune Federal Home Loan Bank Board Inc Lyon's Court Iowa Peace Court Lyon Richard Turner

Chicago Newspaper Prices Rise Amid Higher Costs

Chicago papers announce higher home delivery rates as the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times cite rising labor and materials costs. The price increase affects morning delivery and in-paper subscriptions across the city.

Chicago Chicago Trbune Chicago Sun-Times Field Enterprise Sun-Times

Marshal Sworn In At Oxford Junction Town Meeting

Ray Curley Jr. was sworn in as town marshal at a special Oxford Junction council meeting. He will replace the resigned Berman Hintz, effective Thursday.

Oxford Junction Ray Curley, Jr Bermani Hintz

Notice to Bidders for School Improvements and Public Works

Public notice announces sealed bids for installation and improvements at Cedar Elementary School and related sites. Bids must be received by January 2, 1H, with openings and project awards following per local statutes.

Sabomsi

OLD TREASURED PHOTOS RESTORED AND MORE AD BLUR

Fragmented local classified text mentions photo restoration services and various ads. Includes names like MADISON, DICK'S TREE SERVICE, PAINTING AND PAPERING, heating and repair references, and multiple contact snippets. The readable portion suggests a cluttered page of neighborhood business notices and personal notices with addresses and phone numbers.

Husingts Naw Construction B. A. Westbrook Nes Dick's Tree Mons Rales Garey Sun Lear Brame Erie Pamovals Turner's Amul Straub Cai

Zobac Construction Co Specializes In Home Remodeling

ZOBAC CONSTRUCTION CO announces remodeling and repair services including home updates and renovations. Warren Larson Lonst and associates provide estimates, tax interviews, and warranty work for projects.

Warren Larson

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