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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1969

Page

10

Opening of Junior League Follies Draws Full House

The Junior League of Cedar Rapids staged Up, Up and Away at Kennedy High School to a full house. The show included two dozen routines featuring elaborate costumes and strong performances by Mike Phillips, Margaret Huey, Cynthia Sandy, and others, with Tom Slattery directing a slick orchestra. Curtain falls again tonight at 8.

Junior League of Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School Mike Phillips Richard Pinney C.R Margaret Huey John Purdie Tom Parks Cynthia Sandy Tom Slattery

Culver Meeting Plan Backed by Iowa Governor Ray

Gov. Robert Ray wrote Rep. John Culver that he would be pleased to meet with the Iowa congressional delegation to discuss issues affecting Iowa. Culver proposed rotating chair, occasional statehouse participation, and a regular Iowa matters forum.

Washington Robert Ray John C. Culver Iowa Cedar Rapids Ray Culver Statehouse Jack Miller House H. R. Gross U. S. Capitol House Foreign Affairs Committee Sen Harold Hughes Rep Neal Smith Iowa House G.O.P

Woman to represent graduate senate in UI presidential search

Iowa City regents hear objections to tokenism as Barbara Bank of Chicago joins three male student leaders Carl Warner Jim Robertson and Randy Swisher to discuss the selection of a new University of Iowa president. The board will meet with student alumni and faculty reps to review the process.

Iowa City Minnette Doderer Diowa City University of Iowa Graduate Student Senate Barbara Bank Chicago Student Senate Carl Warner Jim Robertson Randy Swisher Board of Regents Miss Bank

City Income Tax Measure Filed for Iowa Cities

A bill by Sen. Pearle Dehart would allow Iowa cities with 5000 or more residents to levy a municipal income tax with voter consent. The tax would be a percentage of the state income tax paid, not exceeding 10 percent, and apply to residents and nonresidents earning city income as well as corporations. City councils would set rates within the ceiling, and elections would be triggered by resident petitions.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Pearle Dehart R-Ames Dehart

Modification of Sales Tax Credit Eyed

Republican leaders in the Iowa legislature reportedly consider changing rather than repealing sales tax credits for low income families. Proposals include lowering eligibility income from 7000 to 4000 dollars and using gross income rather than net for credits. credits reach 12 dollars per person for some families, with smaller sums for others.

Des Moines Iowa Robert D. Ray Democratic Party House Ways and Means Committee Ray

Dubuque Cable Car Halted After Street Crash

A car driven by Bruce Carlson of Davenport struck the Dubuque Fourth Street cable car terminal, knocking the elevator offline and causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Carlson said he believed the street was clear to pass and could not stop in time, and he was charged with failure to stop in the assured clear distance.

Dubuque VPI Fourth Street Bruce Carlson Davenport Carlson

Breakin Reported At Blue Front Tavern

Central City Linn sheriff deputies investigated a Thursday night break in at the Blue Front tavern. Burglars failed to jimmy two first floor doors, entered the basement, but could not pry open the upstairs door. Nothing was taken from the basement.

Central City—Linn Sheriff's Deputies Blue Front

Turner Probe at Grinnell Costs $450 and Counting

Atty. Gen. Richard Turner’s probe into nudity at Grinnell College costs taxpayers about 150 dollars daily. Four assistant attorneys general spent three days gathering evidence on 10 students who disrobed during a Playboy talk, with possible charges ranging from indecent exposure to conspiracy.

DES Moines Richard Turner Grinnell College Statehouse Turner Playboy Magazine Larry Seckington Fourman Grinnell Seckington Bob Alvine Doug Carlson Jim Hughes Iowa Henry Wilhelm Wilhelm

Three Named to Braille School Staff in Vinton

DES MOINES three appointments to the Iowa Braille and Sight Savings school at Vinton were approved by the state board of regents. Thomas D Curtis became personnel director with a 4350 remainder year salary. Ronald F Fistler named curriculum consultant and junior high instructor with a 5333 remainder year salary. Robert B Ruby appointed director of the instructional materials center with 2750 half time for remainder of the year.

Des Moines Iowa Braille and Sight Savings School Vinton State Board of Regents Thomas D. Curtis University of Iowa Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids Ronald F. Fistler Drake University Eagle Grove Robert B. Ruby University of Northern Iowa U.N.I Cedar Falls

Louisiana Attorney General Indicted for Fraud in Bond Scheme

U S Attorney says Jack Gremillion and four others, including state and local officials, were indicted by a federal grand jury in New Orleans for fraud and conspiracy tied to the bankruptcy of Louisiana Loan and Thrift Corp. The case alleges false statements to buyers and misappropriation of funds. Bond set at 2500 dollars per defendant.

Washington (Ap Jack Gremillion Louisiana New Orleans Justice Department John Mitchell Gremillion Louisiana Loan and Thrift Corp Louisiana State Public Service Commission Arkansas Salvador Anzelmo Orleans Parish Joseph Kavanaugh Public Service Commission Ernest Bartlett Ft. Smith Ark Charles Ritchey Metaire L&t U.S Herbert Christenberry

Witness saw smoke from a fence at Dealey Plaza in JFK case

A New Orleans AP report notes witness J L Simmons testified he saw a puff of smoke from a fence along Dealey Plaza as President Kennedy was shot in Dallas. Simmons described muddy footprints on the fence and said the area bordered a small building near trees.

New Orleans Dealey Plaza John F. Kennedy Dallas J. L. Simmons Mesquite Texas Simmons Clay Shaw Kennedy Knoll

Prairie City Farm Wife Fends Off Stabber

Mrs. Herbert Burnes, 50, fought off a nighttime home invasion in Prairie City, stabbing the attacker in the face as he fled. He escaped. deputies seek identification. She is recovering at her daughter's home with wounds to shoulder, hand, and leg.

Prairie City Jasper County Herbert Burnes

Unscheduled Landing Delays Russian Skating Team in Des Moines

United Airlines Flight 161 carrying 26 Russian skaters and 62 passengers made an unscheduled stop in Des Moines for refueling due to load and head winds. A defective rod in the nose wheel gear caused the stop, but landing was not affected. The Russians, given a free lunch, expected to continue to Denver for the world championships in Colorado Springs from Feb 25 to March 5 after a 40 hour travel stretch with layovers in Brussels and New York.

Des Moines UPI United Air Lines United’s New York Denver Colorado Springs Col Brussels

Nixon Establishes White House Liaison to Ex Presidents

President Nixon created a new White House post to inform former presidents of key developments. Retired Brig. Gen. Robert Schulz, aide to former President Eisenhower, was named to the role with a $30,000 annual salary. Schulz continues as Eisenhower’s aide and receives pension in addition to this position.

Washington Nixon White House Robert Schulz Eisenhower Schulz

Cash stolen from Zion United Church pastor office

A total of $52 in cash and a few checks were taken from the pastor's office at Zion United Church of Christ on Wednesday afternoon. The funds were intended to support youth attending a church retreat at a Methodist camp near Monticello.

Gazette Zion United Church of Christ Monticello

City of Cedar Rapids Awards Public Works Contract

The city announces award of a contract for furnishing and laying aspha t work. Bidders may inspect the contract at City Hall Cedar Rapids Iowa and must provide certified funds to the City Treasurer. The successful bidder must meet state requirements and the city reserves rights under statute to grant preferences.

Tlerk Avid Chay Ny Sty Cedar Syenent Cedar Rapids Iowa State of

Iowa Probate Notice for Reilly Estate in Burt Iowa

The court announces the last will and testament of Ivve M. Reilly, deceased, and appoints Tonk F. Reilly as executor. Creditors or claimants must file within the legally stated period following the second publication, or their claims will be barred. Public notice posted in the district clerk's office in Coggon and Matlas.

Oieres Iowa M. Reilly F. Reilly Sean Matlas As A Seid

Estate of Vouars Notice to Creditors in Marion Iowa

Public notice in Marion Iowa states that James L. Stoddard as administrator of the estate of Vouars requests all persons indebted to the estate to pay promptly and all claimants to file with the district court within six months from notice or be forever barred. Dated February 5, 190.

Lowa James L. Stoddard Seid District Court Gareie Stogdard

Notice of Appointment and Creditors for Iowa Estate

In the District Court of Iowa the estate of Ark Gle Cond is administered by an appointed administrator. Creditors are asked to present claims to the administrator and to file with the District Probate Court in Cedar Rapids. The administrator is David G. Bleakley attorney, February 1969 cedar rapids.

Lowe Ark Ig State Edar Rapids Iowa David G. Bleakley Sig Agmainiekreter Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Public Hearing on School Contract Additions

The Cedar Rapids Community School board schedules a public hearing under Section 23.2 of the code for proposed plans and specifications for an addition to or alterations of a school facility on Monday at 10 a.m. at the Board of Education offices. The notice is published by order of the Cedar Rapids Community School Board.

Second Avenue Cedar Lowe Cedar Rapids Board of Equeation Buraal Cedar Rapids Commune School Wiegersbers

Incorporation Notice for Cedar Rapids Company

Incorporators Sevro Poulos Nick Recescane and Sharon Stavropoulos with Fred Seeman form a corporation in Cedar Rapids Iowa. The document states the business will be lawful under the act with perpetual existence starting November 19 19 with 100000 shares of no par value stock and registered office at 1125 First Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa. The initial registered agent is Peter Stavropoulos at the same address.

Ie Corper Pire Lowe Eoma, ‘and Knieles Near S Hon Ion Gan First Avenue Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Peter Stavropoulos I Sevropoulos Rapids Nick Recescane Ohne Sharon Stavropoulos S.E Cedar Gee Yawer Stavropoulos Art Sherceaue Haron Stavropoulos Fred Seeman

Baker's Bake Shop Seeks Dependable Help In Love City

Multilith operator required with experience and salary expectations. Permanent position with no nights. Sorbere's Bake Shop in Love City offers opportunity. apply by calling 319-336-6462. Also hiring truck driver yard man cook barber and other roles.

BAKER Sorbere Love City Jack Perkins Oery Iowa City

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