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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1976

Page

2

Grandfather and wife crochet bicentennial flag for 14 grandchildren

Flagmaker Joseph Kuczkowski of Bay City Michigan who was born last month crocheted a bicentennial flag for a grandson and then received orders from his 13 other grandchildren. His wife Gertrude also eighty years old makes the stars.

Joseph Kuczkowski Bay City Mich Kuczkowski Gertrude

Colton calls for removal of Chief LaPeters in city memo

The statement from Safety Commissioner E L Colton argues Chief LaPeters is arrogant and untrustworthy, warns of undermining the mayor, and urges immediate removal. Colton proposes appointing Captain Ray Baker as Chief of Police, arguing his qualifications and performance will prove suitability if retained through his term.

E. L Ed" Colton Police Department Detective Bureau Lu Peters LaPeters Ray Baker Eldon L Colton

Polka Classes Begin Next Week in Cedar Rapids

Polka classes start next week with registration on February 10 and 12. Kirkwood Community College will sponsor two courses at John Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School with instructors Mr and Mrs Walt Nure. Tuition is 12 dollars for individuals and 18 dollars for couples.

Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Community College Community Education Johnson Élementary Eighteenth Street van Buren Twenty-ninth Street Walt Nure Omaha

Bird Watcher killed by own car in wildlife area

James Comfort of Webster Groves, an Audubon Society member, was found with binoculars around his neck in the August Busch Wildlife Area. Coroner said Comfort left his car in neutral on a hill, it rolled down, struck him and rolled over him, dragging him several feet before stopping against a tree.

Weldon Springs UPI Busch Wildlife Area Joseph Mueller James Comfort Webster Groves Audubon Society Jamies McCain Comfort

Dayton professor emeritus John Geisler dies at 90

John George Geisler, professor emeritus at the University of Dayton, died Monday at age 90. His long teaching career included educating two cardinals an archbishop and a bishop. Drive safely.

Dayton, Ohio John George Geisler University of Dayton

Moro To Form No: Italy’s CD government crisis ends

The Socialist party backed Premier-designate Aldo Moro on Thursday to form a minority Christian Democratic cabinet. The pledge guarantees parliamentary abstention, allowing a one party government and delaying a general election seen as boosting the Communists, with Italy’s crisis ending.

Rome Socialist Party Aldo Moro Italy Mora Par- Wve

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