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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1968

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Linn County Adopts Revised Building Code Changes

The Linn county board of supervisors approved a revised building code removing farm crops and livestock as definitional requirements, lowering minimum farm acreage from 60 to 30, and keeping a 12 month permit completion rule. Wausau Homes and agent Joseph Hanisch objected to interior wall covering rules and the board balanced code parity with the uniform code. Jurors named include James Urba Evelyn Mae Clark Barbara G Andersen Virginia J Blanchard Alan R Hamilton Mildred C Howe Jerry Vrbik Maxine Moneypenny James B Sheets Ivan Cummings Mabel I Phillips Gene Culbertson with John D. Cosgrove as alternate and Judge Warren J. Rees presiding.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Dudley Henderson Scolaro Wausau Homes Joseph Hanisch Raymond Rystrom, Jr Building Code Board of Appeals James Urba Evelyn Mae Clark Barbara G. Andersen Virginia J. Blanchard Alan R. Hamilton Mildred C. Howe Jerry Vrbik Maxine Moneypenny James B. Sheets Ivan Cummings Mabel I. Phillips Gene Culbertson Cedar Rapids John D. Cosgrove Warren J. Rees

Begin Trial of Accident Suit in Linn District Court

The trial of a $15,000 auto accident damage suit filed by Elsie Borseth against Raymond Blackwell began in Linn district court Monday. The suit states Blackwell’s car struck the rear of Borseth’s car, which was stopped on Nineteenth Street SE between First and Second Avenues for a traffic signal, with damages claimed for medical expenses and pain.

Elsie Borseth Raymond Skip) Blackwell Linn District Court Blackwell Nineteenth Street First Second Avenues

State income tax office moves to county building Cedar Rapids

The state income tax office in Cedar Rapids is now on the first floor of the county office building at Second Avenue and Third Street SE. People had looked for the office in the county courthouse where it used to be. The deadline for filing state income tax forms is April 30. Information is available by telephone at 365 7508.

Cedar Rapids Second Avenue Third Street

Phillip D. Klinger Named Assistant County Attorney

Phillip D. Klinger aged 25 of 540 Third avenue Marion is appointed assistant Linn county attorney by County Attorney William G. Faches with board approval Tuesday. He earned a JD from the University of Iowa and will be paid a 6600 dollar annual salary.

Phillip D. Klinger Third Avenue Marion Linn County William G. Faches Board of Supervisors Klinger Law School University of Iowa

Drunk Driving Charge for Springville Man in Linn Court

Joseph F. Clements, 28, of Springville, pled innocent in Linn district court to a drunk driving charge. A deputy sheriff reported he was speeding through a red light and weaving in traffic before arrest on Seventh Avenue in Marion Friday night.

Joseph F. Clements Springville Linn Clements Seventh Avenue Marion

Woman Fined For Drunk Driving Case in Linn District Court

Rosemary Dimprich, 42, of 1077 Twenty-fifth Street NE, pled guilty Monday in Linn district court to drunk driving. She was fined 300 dollars after being arrested April 24 during an investigation of an accident at Second Avenue and Twenty-seventh Street Drive SE.

Rosemary Dimprich Twenty-fifth Street Linn District Court Second Avenue Twenty-seventh Street

If you’ve never used a want ad you’ve missed a sure performer

An old style want ad urges readers to call 369-1234 and promises a reliable performer via classified help wanted. The brief ad relies on a direct phone contact and a confident sales tone.

Dial

Medals Awarded Posthumously to Arnold R Palmer

Posthumous awards of the Military Merit Medal and Gallantry Cross with Palm were presented to the widow of Pfc. Arnold R. Palmer of Independence, who died in Vietnam when hit by satchel charge fragments while at an outpost with the 29th Artillery. The ceremony marked his Purple Heart addition, and Capt. Lester Lanctot of the Fifth Army delivered the honors.

Pfc Arnold R. Palmer Independence Palmer Vietnam 29Th Artillery Edna A. Palmer Lester Lanctot Fifth Army

Fierce Fighting Reported On Northern Vietnam Frontier

Reports from the northern frontier describe heavy combat as U S and South Vietnamese forces contend with Viet Cong pressure. Casualties run high with 21 330 communist deaths and 1 729 allied fatalities in seven days along with 7 185 wounded.

Dmz Vinh South Vietnam U.S Quang Tri Thua Thien Khe Sanh Hue South Vietnamese Saigon Dalat Central Highlands Tan Son Nhut North Vietnam

Linnco Credit Union Elects George Griffin President

George Griffin, first deputy sheriff, was re elected president of Linnco Credit Union for county employees. A 3 percent dividend was declared after the first full year. Officers Ray Brown treasurer Ruth Lovelace secretary and Forrest Holveck vice president were all re elected.

George Griffin Linnco Credit Union Ray Brown Ruth Lovelace Forrest Holveck

Today's Columnists Art Buchwald Picture Page

Columnist Art Buchwald features in a light page of portraits and witty observations. The piece showcases his humor and signature style alongside a photography layout.

Art Buchwald

Deputy Nabs Fugitive in His Backyard

Osage deputy Curt Younker tackled a fleeing suspect in his own yard after two men fled a reckless driving stop by Osage officer Neil Newton. Terry Hickle, 22, Mason City, was captured. a second man, Mike Portis, 19, Mason City, was found near Osage with a car believed stolen in Charles City.

OSAGE UPI Mitchell County Curt Younker Neil Newton Younker Terry Hickle Mason City Mike Portis Charles City

Zoo Site Study Being Considered

The Hawkeye Zoological Society will hire a consultant for a feasibility and site study for a regional zoo once it raises 5500 dollars. Parks Commissioner Donald Gardner reported Tuesday the firm McFadzean Everly and Associates of Winnetka Illinois submitted quotations and plans to conduct the work. Gardner noted rising interest and the public response following Leon the lions death. The city council heard the report but will not fund the regional zoo.

Hawkeye Zoological Society Donald Gardner McFadzean, Everly and Associates Winnetka United States Canada Gardner Leon Beverpark

Four Treated for Minor Injuries in Auto Accidents

Four people were treated for minor injuries in Cedar Rapids traffic incidents Monday and Tuesday. Alice M. Scollon suffered a broken tooth and knee abrasions after falling asleep at the wheel and hitting a parked car on Third Avenue SE. Carol Johnson and Diana L. Anderson were involved in a collision at L Street and Eighth Avenue SW leaving Johnson with a nose injury. Anderson was charged with failure to control. Harold R. McCormick was injured at Vern's DX service station when struck by a car driven by Bernice C. Elber. no charges filed. Jennie J. Bullman was cited for disobeying a traffic signal after running a red light and colliding with Mildred P. Shropshire. Shropshire and Judy Perry were treated and released from Mercy hospital.

Cedar, Rapids Alice M. Scollon Fifth Avenue SE Third Avenue SE Carol Johnson Eighteenth Avenue Diana L. Anderson Seventh Avenue L Street Eighth Avenue SW Harold R. McCormick Fairfax Vern’s Tenth Street McCormick Bernice C. Elber Fourth Street Jennie J. Bullman Gordon Avenue NW Mildred P. Shropshire Judy Perry Fourth Avenue SE Shropshire Mrs. Shropshire Mercy Hospital

Dave Carter Leads 10 O Clock News Broadcast

Bob Brooks handles SPORTS and Ch 9 Weather for Monday through Friday on THE 10 O'CLOCK NEWS. The bulletin lineup features Carter anchoring news, Brooks delivering sports and weather updates during the weekday schedule.

Dave Carter Bob Brooks

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