Cedar Rapids City Snow War Tests Street Crews
City Hall notes detail Cedar Rapids snow and ice emergencies during winter 768 69. Public Improvements Commissioner Donald Canney reports 6,842 hours overtime from Nov 24 to Jan 23 and payroll spikes as storms hit, with crews working nonstop to clear 600 miles of streets and keep arterials open.
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Cedar Rapids Snow Removal Chief Sees No Turf War Yet
Canney, public improvements commissioner since 1966, notes continual freezing and thawing raise repair costs. He recalls 42 abandoned vehicles on Jacelyn drive NW in 1961-62 and cites snow gate plows reducing driveway blockages. The city used calcium chloride, sodium chloride and sand as January operations drew 1/9 of the 1969 street budget.
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City crews haul 3,288 snow truckloads and spend on graders
City officials report 3,288 snow hauling loads and $9,709.48 spent on graders and trucks plus an end loader. Weather consultant fee of $1,000 per winter is debated but Canney argues pre warning saves costs by preventing accidents valued at $458 per incident and questions the value of life.
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Shows and Tells Marijuana Seeds Spark School Scandal
A 10 year old in Las Vegas brought marijuana seeds to show and tell prompting a police response. Officers found marijuana hashish and pills at the boy’s home in dresser drawers belonging to his two older brothers. Steve Raso 21 turned himself in and David Raso 19 was arrested on narcotics possession charges.
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St Luke's LPN Students To Receive Caps Sunday
Thirty six members of the class of 1969 at St Luke's hospital school of practical nursing will receive their caps during a 2 p.m. Sunday ceremony at St Paul's Methodist church. Dr Arnold Herbst will give the address. The St Luke's auxiliary hosts a reception for students and families after the ceremony.
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Turkey Accepts $12.5 Million US Loan for Ore Plant
The United States provides a 12.5 million dollar loan to Turkey for the construction of an iron ore plant in Eregli, located in the northwest region near Istanbul. The funding aims to boost local industry and employment in the Kavak region.
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