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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1967
Page
5
The House debates a four year term amendment linking governor and lieutenant governor as a ticket and potential 1969 special election. The proposal aims for 1970 implementation if approved, with off presidential years preferred. Voting patterns split along party lines, with Republicans largely supportive of changes and Democrats mixed in opposition.
Judge Edward McManus set March 6 for briefs in the federal habeas corpus case of William C. Wilson a 17 year old inmate transferred from Eldora to Anamosa men's reformatory by Hardin county order. His lawyers say placing him with adult felons violated rights. he was 16 at transfer.
Hanoi Radio reports two American prisoners released by Viet Cong on February 7 as a Lunar New Year gesture. Pvt. Charles Earle of Maine and Cpl. S Wozmacki of Virginia identified. Earle captured December 19, 1964 and Wozmacki October 7, 1966. Broadcast notes Viet Cong units were told to ease their return to family and that the men showed repentance.
The Cedar Rapids school board plans to name Haglund’s successor at a Monday meeting after re signing board president Haglund. Officials expect his formal resignation letter by Thursday and have interviewed three candidates last week. Additional interviews are set for Friday at 4 p.m. due to quorum issues. the meeting was moved to 4 p.m. next week.
The Cedar Rapids city council gave a second reading to an air pollution ordinance targeting industrial emissions, setting contaminant limits and penalties. Wildlife Outdoor Club president Harry Hittie urged reducing the compliance period from five to two years, while Health Officer Carl Smith noted some installations require more time. Mayor Bob Johnson praised the unanimous vote and said adoption awaits one final reading and publication.
The city council sold two of six waterworks parcels by sealed bids while two others drew no takers and two received advisory bids. The waterworks office at 708 Third Street SE sold to Lowa Midland Supply for 100000 and the meter shop at 312 Seventh Avenue SE to Eugene Haddy for 30150. Parks properties yielded mixed results with two bids under valuation and two parcels receiving no bids.
Mrs. Hugh A. White, 74, skidded on ice while attempting a left turn on First Avenue East and crashed into the window of Dr. James T. Utter's office at 2701 First Avenue SE. She was treated at St. Luke's hospital and released with possible knee and chest injuries. the building sustained about $1,000 in damage and she was cited for failing to have her vehicle under control.
Two 14 year old Cedar Rapids boys were arrested by highway patrolmen in Indianola shortly after 5 am Wednesday after being found driving a car reported stolen in Cedar Rapids the previous night. They face juvenile charges of larceny of a motor vehicle and were to be turned over to Linn county probation officers. The vehicle was registered to Printing Inc. at 124 First Street NW and was taken from May City Lanes.
Edward C. Bevins, 53, of 1916 Avenue NE, was fined $100 and costs in municipal court for striking an unattended parked car in the 200 block of Nineteenth Street NE. Police said Bevins did not remain at the scene to identify himself after the collision.
TV listing notes Tarzan's Fight for Life as the 4 o'clock movie Thursday on KCRG TV Channel 9 airing in the afternoon lineup.
The city council approved higher rates for Ellis and Twin Pines 18 hole courses at 1.25 dollars and 1 dollar for the 9 hole Jones course. Junior tickets rise to 50 cents with restrictions and a 1 dollar registration for student golf lessons. Reservations will incur 25 cents per person and must be made in person. Night golf on Twin Pines back nine is 1.50. Electric carts may be bought, rental 3.50 for 9 holes and 6.50 for 18. The courses posted a 1966 paper profit of 37,000, with bond obligations of about 75,000 yearly, to be retired by 1976.
A tavern brawl between brothers Melvin Wertz and Raymond Wertz at the K Avenue tavern ended with Melvin in St. Luke's in fair condition. Police say the 46 and 47 year old men fought over a girlfriend. detectives reported no charges filed.
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