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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1969

Page

6

Governor Ray backs bond plan amid regent backlash

Gov. Robert Ray urged bonding authority for Iowa universities to fund long range building, proposing a pay as we use model with bonds retired by student fees. He faces opposition from legislators and student anger over budget allocations for operational needs.

Frank Nye Des Moines Robert Ray University of Northern Iowa Board of Regents Regents University of Iowa Ray Gazette

Governor and UNI dispute university funding figures

UNI students claim the governor shorted the university 3.4 million annually to operate. the governor says his 10 million offer is 18 percent above the 8.5 million UNI received in 1967-69. The debate centers on differing base figures for 1969-71 and building needs, with bonding proposed for long range construction.

UNI Ray NNI Regents Joseph Flatt Winterset Senate Higher Education Committee

Fumes Take Fifth Life in Garwin Carbon Monoxide Tragedy

The Garwin area carbon monoxide incident claimed a fifth life as Mrs. Leta Peterson 35 died in Evangelical hospital Marshalltown after her husband 35 and three sons 12 5 3 perished from a furnace vent blocked by a bird nest. Daughter Linda 15 recovered and Laura Kay 8 remained critical. The Petersons married 1952 and had lived on the farm near Garwin five years. Funeral arrangements are pending Pursel-Davis Marshalltown.

Garwin Howard Petersons Peterson Farm Linda Evangelical Hospital Laura Kay Peterson Leta Rouse Harold Rouse le Grand Pursel-Davis Funeral Home Marshalltown

Gazette Cedar Rapids Daily Rates Notice 1883

The Gazette Co established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday editions from Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates include 65 cents weekly by carrier and monthly or yearly rates for night, Sunday, and afternoon editions with distinct pricing. No mail subscriptions accepted where Gazette carrier service exists. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for all focal news and AP dispatches.

The Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa U.S. Territories Associated Press Focal

Dunkerton Man Killed in Vietnam

A Dunkerton couple received word their son Steve Wissink 19 a Marine corporal was killed on patrol in Vietnam. He had served six months there and was listed by the Defense Department as killed Thursday.

Dunkerton UPI Vietnam Defense Department Marvin Wissink Steve Wissink

Maquoketa Man Dies of Feb 10 Traffic Injuries

The 72 year old Charles Staley died in University Hospitals in Iowa City from injuries suffered when struck by a truck while crossing a Maquoketa street on February 10. He had remained hospitalized since the crash.

Iowa City UPI Maquoketa Charles Staley

FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Ad With Dental Health Message

An advertisement promotes FASTEETH for firmer dentures avoiding slipping while eating or talking. It claims alkaline formula leaves no gummy taste and helps reduce plate odor. It urges regular dental visits and to obtain PASTEETH at drug counters.

Trustees Return to School to Review Upper Iowa

Upper Iowa College trustees gain campus background this week through workshops and a faculty staff briefing. Larry Fuhrer of Compro Inc will lecture on responsibility for the college’s future. A student panel will discuss campus problems alongside faculty briefings.

Fayette Upper Iowa College Larry Fuhrer Compro, Inc Chicago Charles Clark Herschel Hendrix M. H. Alderson Braulie Caballero Richard Nelson Max Kirk Connie Washing

Legislative Notes by Frank Nye on Bikeways

Des Moines legislators show interest in a bill creating state bikeways for exercise. Officer R W Nehring, once a Hughes aide, would not need to buy a new bike if the proposal passes. Dick Nehring received the governor’s former two seater bike from Mrs Hughes when the Hughes left Iowa.

ES Moines R. W. Nehring Des Moines Harold Hughes Hughes Iowa Washington, D. C

Selden Finds Common Ground With Legislatures

Tate Comptroller Marvin Selden returns from a New Mexico trip and discovers he has not left Iowa as he visits the Santa Fe legislature. Discussions centered on Medicare school aid on an average daily attendance basis and the 18 year old vote, mirroring Oklahoma talks.

TATE Marvin Selden New Mexico Santa Fe Marv Oklahoma Iowa

Seminar on tax enforced giving and estate planning

Members of the 13th Judicial District Bar Assn with banking officials from northeast Iowa will attend a one day seminar at Upper Iowa College on tax encouraged giving and estate planning Wednesday.

Fayette 13Th Judicial District Bar Assn Northest Iowa Upper Iowa College

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