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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1976

Page

12

Parks Department Accepting Pavilion Reservations in Local Parks

Reservations are being accepted at the parks department offices for pavilions in Thomas Amnerian Legion and Hanna parks. Pavilions may be reserved from May through Sept with 90 days notice by calling City Hall. Hanna park pavilion used for summer playgrounds Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Will be available evenings and weekends. Shuffleboard and horseshoe equipment available at Hoang park pavilion for reservations. Hanna park opens next spring.

Parks ‘Department Thomas Amnerian Legion Hanna Hagna Park

Legrand Elected To Chamber Post in Marion

Roger Legrand owner of the Queen n Trail shop at 165 Seventh Avenue was elected chairman of the Marion division Chamber of Commerce retail bureau. Wayne Williams of the Shoe Hart at 145 Seventh Avenue named chairman of the promotions committee. Legrand succeeds Frei Weber of Webers Wallpaper and Paint at 680 Tenth Street as retail head. Retail chairmen for the last 12 years will be honored at the bureau meeting next Thursday.

Roger Legrand Seventh Avenue Malion Division Chamber of Commerce Pureau Don Anderson Marion Hantware Naced Wayne Willams Shoe Hart Seventh Name Hamed Legrand Frei Weber Weber Tenth Street

Fair Board Won’t Request Special Funds

DES MOINES AP The Iowa State Fair Board will not seek a special emergency appropriation. The board plans to cover January payroll and expenses with existing funds after cutting staff and payroll by about 5 000 and collecting storage rents and cattle show revenue. A new secretary may be hired later, with further discussion at the mid January meeting.

Des Moines Jerry Coughlan Fair Terry K. Jaschke Coughlan Coughton

Warrants Issued in Iowa Gambling Raids

State vice agents and local officers conducted simultaneous raids in Sioux City and Council Bluffs seizing betting slips and gambling paraphernalia. In Sioux City 8 arrests followed 3 warrants. in Council Bluffs 14 warrants yielded 11 arrests.

Des Lioux Council Bluffs

Outbreak of Red Measles Hits Iowa Towns Des Moines

Des Moines health officials warned of a possible measles outbreak in the state within two months. Dr. Hassell Currier cited seven day red measles cases at Eagle Grove and Milford. School absenteeism rose in both towns with a large spring break impact.

Des Moines Department of Health Hassell Currier Eagle Grove Milford Currier Eagle Grove Elementary

Birth rate in the United States hits record low

Washington reports a National Center for Health Statistics finding that the U.S. birth rate fell to a record low in 1975. Declines spanned nearly all age groups while legitimate births rose slightly among 10 to 14 year olds. Provisional data through October indicate further fertility declines.

U.S Washington UPL National Center For Health Statistics Oly Hart Saka7

Fire destroys Ellis Hotel site in Waterloo

Fire at the former Ellis hotel building in Waterloo destroys the boiler room of a two story annex. No injuries reported. The Town department of court services leased the 130 room structure in November as a halfway house for up to four criminals, despite the city desiring its removal. The city filed suit Wednesday in Black Hawk county district court seeking an injunction. Bud Kinman commented on ongoing plans and response from the building owner.

Waterloo Ellis Hotel City Black Hawk County Bud Kinman Dinator

Refunds Sought For Iowans Who Answered Ad

Sioux City AP reports federal authorities seek voluntary refunds for Iowans who sent $2 to newspaper ads promising $4 returns and bagful dollars via a computer cash flow scheme. Officials warn the operation resembles a chain letter and urge victims to seek refunds.

Sioux City U.S. Postal Service

Masterminds Still at Large in Paris Killing

Paris police allege the confessed killers of French politician Pringe Jey de Broglin say the masterminds remain at large. A 73 year old police officer testified that businessman Pierre de Var6a may have known others involved, with further details undisclosed by authorities. The evidence centers on claims of plotting with Pierre Ottavia and Papeick Allunet de Rib monk to secure repayment, amid ongoing secrecy surrounding the case.

Paris Pringe Jey de Broglin Justice Ministry Forees Guy Bienane Exameliing Busines Pierre de Var Simone Fords Tile Pierre Ottavial Varia 55 Ite Papeick Allunet de Ribmonk de Broglie

Province's 100th Killing of Year Reported

The report notes the 100th killing of the year in a southern province, with Vincenza Lazzatini, a recently returned emigrant, shot in her apartment by someone using his own pistol. Authorities seek Lazzatini's rival, amid mafia vendettas and family feuds blamed for the spike.

Bianco Finty UPI Whung Wansa Repaio Calabiria Pn Hew Vincenza Lazzatini United States Po- Nee Lazzanino Haly

1976 Second Best in U S Auto History

Industry data show 1976 US auto production near record highs with strong truck output and rising domestic demand. Analysts note year saw gains despite earlier recession fears and compare to 1972 1978 production benchmarks.

U.S

Seven Marion Residents Charged in Drunk Driving Arrests

Seven persons were charged Thursday with drunk driving by Marion authorities. Mervin Cousins 18, Michiel Italian 28, S Pulls 28, Michael Gaeringan 32, Weeks Williams 27, Donald Gurdon 24, and Mark Oleen 20 were accused of driving under the influence and related offenses in Marion and surrounding streets.

Agia Drumk Marion Mervin Cousins

Steel Firm To Cut Pollution And Expand Operations

In Chicago Inland Stow Co agrees with the EPA to reduce pollution at the existing plant and build a new facility, in exchange for the right to expand the current plant. The EPA calls the deal an early example of the offset policy, aiming major polluters to add new facilities while cutting emissions.

Chicago Inland Stow) Co East Chicane S. Environmental Protection Agency GRE Aibun EPA Woshington

Twelve Indicted In Polk Jail Allegations

A Polk County grand jury indicted twelve people including two jailers in a county jail investigation. Charges include assault and aiding escapes with two jailers named among those indicted. several incidents are cited from Sept and Oct. The judge ordered six sealed indictments until further arrests.

Des Moines Ar Polk County Polk James F. Dunato Hem Ware Douglan MM Wertsch Frank M. Payne Marjorie M. Smith Janwde Robert Rereo Muhin Fayne Intente Robert M. Masson Uhamy Meyers Maye Aly Mra Snufth RNY Atrick Wertsch Haa Matlin Tne Wwet

Legal Notice Summary From Fragmented Hawaii Land Case

A damaged OCR legal notice outlines a public rights action and property notice in Hawaii. It mentions parties, dates, and court or agency references, with unclear details but indicates a formal filing and deadline actions.

Fragmented OCR text hints at a legal notice and various names

The readable portion includes scattered names and terms suggesting a legal or notice context. It mentions individuals such as Sears, Seiler, and Petre with garbled surrounding text. No clear event, date, or actionable detail is present in the legible fragments.

Fragmented OCR News Snippet Details Names and Events

The readable text fragment mentions individuals such as Joel Leet and Joe iwone, plus terms like Barters, Red Amid, and Bird Beat. It references locations, dates, and financial notes, but the content is highly garbled with missing context and unclear events.

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