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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1962
Page
2
A survey for the Iowa State Educational Association, conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates, shows many Iowans favor more state and federal funding for schools. Respondents cite building needs, equipment, curriculum, and teacher quality, with broad support for reorganizing districts and raising education spending.
Linn and Jones county boards of education approved adding Martelle Consolidated district to the Anamosa Community school district pending a public notice and 30 day appeal period. A hearing in Anamosa set the new boundaries with minor changes in Greenfield and Linn townships before a Martelle election date is scheduled.
In Indianola Des Moines Methodist Bishop F Gerald Ensley compared the John Birch Society to Communism, saying both threaten individual liberties. He addressed 400 Iowa Methodist ministers at Simpson College and First Methodist Church, urging caution against dictatorship as a historical lesson.
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Daryl Ryan six, of Eagle Grove, was killed Thursday when he slid from a snow bank into the rear wheel of a school bus he had been waiting for. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Daryle Ryan of Eagle Grove.
Chief Justice Warren will speak at the dedication of the University of Iowa College of Law building on April 7. The program includes Supreme Court Day observances, an Oliver Wendell Holmes lecture by Prof Willard Hurst, and two more Holmes lectures scheduled for next fall. The 812000 dollar, three story facility on the west campus houses a 220000 volume library.
Kalona resident C. Steigle der, a plumbing and heating contractor, suffered a fractured left wrist after slipping on ice earlier this week.
Fire caused an estimated $2000 damage to the Vernon Diltz residence Thursday afternoon. Officials attribute the blaze to defective wiring with roof and water damage noted. Firefighters were delayed due to a wrong address.
A five hour blaze gutted the Ben Franklin building in downtown Cedar Falls. The 35 year old structure, housing the Franklin store and eight apartments, was reduced to a shell though one woman occupant escaped. Fire officials reported total loss undetermined, building valued at about 50 000 dollars. Firemen drew aid from Waterloo Hudson Janesville Waverly and Dike as smoke hindered efforts.
Fire about 5 45 a m Friday heavily damaged the residence of Mr and Mrs Earl Branna man in Urbana Center Point firemen aided the blaze in a two story frame building the loss is partially covered by insurance considerable furniture ruined by smoke and water
The Ford Foundation announced a $75,000 forgivable loan grant to Iowa State University to support prospective engineering teachers. The initiative, begun in 1961, provides $1000 per year if recipients pursue teaching, with loan forgiveness upon entering teaching careers and interest-free terms otherwise. The program backs doctoral engineering students as part of a broader five-year, $8 million foundation effort involving the University of Iowa.
A grant of fifty thousand dollars has been awarded to SUI in Iowa City. The funding supports unspecified university initiatives and aims to bolster regional development. No further details are provided in the brief item.
Iowa Cition Is Hurt in Crash. John Schnoe belen 20 son of Walter Schnoebelen near Iowa City was listed in serious condition at University hospitals with injuries from a collision between his car and a semi trailer on Highway 218 half a mile north of Iowa City pending further details from Deputy Sheriff Don Wilson.
Early Friday a snow slick highway near Cedar Rapids caused a jackknife crash. Steward Nescher of Maywood California suffered shock and is kept for observation. Reluctance driver Clarence Wheeler of El Monte California had a broken leg. Schnoebelen sustained multiple facial fractures chest injuries and a fractured ankle and was pinned in his car for about thirty minutes.
Miss Joyce Himler of North English has been named to the Pi Gamma Mu student honorary society at Denver University. She is the daughter of Newell Himler.
A Gazette notice promotes turning stored items into cash via a quick sale. The ad invites owners to contact the listing to arrange pickup and pricing. It emphasizes fast turnaround and local pickup options.
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