East Iowa Author Accuses Disney of Copying Book
Lynn Hall of Elkader claims Walt Disney Productions copied her book Barry the Bravest St Bernard for a two part TV series Barry of the Great St Bernard. Garrard Publishing sent copies two years ago and Disney has not replied. Hall cites character parallels and a closing line identical to her work. She awaits a legal response while continuing her work with Touchwood Kennels and plans more books Dragon Defiant Shadows Owney the Traveling Mutt.
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Leach Co-Sponsors Tax Credit Energy Conservation Bill
Rep. James Leach of Iowa cosponsors energy legislation to give homeowners a 25 percent tax credit for insulation and efficient heating equipment. He notes the natural gas shortage underscores a shift to conservation. He plans events in Iowa City during a house recess with a Feb. 15 public coffee at his 210 Federal Building office.
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Jobs Board Cuts Backlog of Appeals in Iowa
DES MOINES The JSI appeals board has reduced the backlog of unemployment compensation appeals from 982 cases last July to 605 on Feb 1 and has disposed of over 1,300 appeals since formation. Senator Robinson pressed for progress and questioned whether the board will be dissolved on June 30 1978 or continue beyond.
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Iowa unemployment fund shows $20 million unexpected surplus
DES MOINES AP The state unemployment compensation fund stands at $47 million, $20 million above earlier forecasts, as the committee hears that the fund may weather the crisis though action is needed to prevent eventual bankruptcy. The fund’s high payout and rising applications strain the system.
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Carter Aide Calls Gas Aid Fair and Equitable
Des Moines reports President aide Jack Watson says any redistribution of gas supplies will be based on equity and fairness for all citizens. Governor Ray replies that Iowa should not be penalized for its energy conservation efforts and praises White House recognition of Iowa's approach.
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Tipton City Budget Hearing Set for Feb 21
The Tipton city council fixed 7 30 p m February 21 for a public hearing on the 1977 78 budget totaling 1 978 536 a 13 25 percent rise over the current figure The tax ask is up 4 45 percent Inflationary costs cited by officials Also council named Joe Conway to the municipal county disaster services committee and D W Willcutt to the library board The city will work with the Iowa Department of Transportation on a street resurfacing project along Highway 38 from Second to Sixth streets Residents asked about water line liability prompting study by the water committee A public hearing approved 13 474 revenue sharing funds to repair the sanitary sewer system Thought for Today Franklin quote.
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Stanwood Considers Disaster Service Meeting And City Rates
Stanwood officials plan a 7 p.m. meeting at the Cedar county courthouse in Tipton to discuss a municipal county disaster service agency for Cedar county communities. Sheriff Keith Whitlatch and Marv Bartels will speak. mayor pro tem Glenn Thumma will attend. The council also approved water rate increases and contracted fire department training funds while scheduling a budget hearing for February 23.
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Glen Gadke
Iowa
Joan Koch
Gazette Co. Iowa Daily Newspaper Masthead Notice
Established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates listed for various delivery options including carrier, mail and longer terms. Associated Press exclusivity for local news and AP dispatches noted.
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Secretary’s note alters minutes in Iowa budget panel
In Des Moines the social services budget subcommittee headed by Sen. Bert Priebe and Rep. John Brunow debated how detailed minutes should be. Secretary Peggy Thomson spoke up, urging clearer but succinct records, prompting the committee to order less detailed minutes.
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George and Jerry Show Returns as Democratic Leadership Read Priorities
The Iowa legislature launches a “George and Jerry” style program with Senate leader George Kinley and House leader Jerry Fitzgerald presenting the Democrats 20 point priority agenda at a news conference.
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