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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1969

Page

5

PAS Offers 7000 Study for Cedar Rapids Pay Plan

Public Administration Service of Chicago proposes a full salary survey and partial job reclassification for Cedar Rapids at 7000. Council members heard Molkup outline reports from department heads, with review of 50 classifications and about 200 employees and potential fringe benefits and data processing innovations.

Public Administration Service PAS Chicago Cedar Rapids Joseph J. Molkup I. C. Ellertson Molkup

Charge of Check Theft Dismissed Against Spratte

James L. Spratte 25 of 1400 Seventh Avenue SW had his larceny case dismissed in district court Monday. The Jan 31 incident involved a check from fellow Downing Box Co employee Artemas Hatfield for 543 dollars. Judge Harold Vietor granted the motion to drop due to lack of evidence.

James L. Spratte Seventh Avenue Spratte Downing Box Co Artemas Hatfield Eastview Avenue Harold Vietor

Boy Shot, Bullet Removed After Fall in Waterloo

Oelwein Larry Berry aged 16 is in a Waterloo hospital in good condition. A bullet lodged in his body was removed after the gun discharged as he fell while carrying it.

Oelwein Larry Berry Ray Berry Waterloo

Columnists and Entertainment Highlights Feature Panel

Today's columnists include Drew Pearson Tom Wicker Fred M Hechinger and Erma Bombeck with Abby Van Buren Suzy Knickerbocker and The Jacobys. Entertainment pages showcase Suzy Knickerbocker and Rick DuBrow TV. Sports notes cover Gus Schrader Don Walton bowling and Bob Lana prep of the week.

Drew Pearson Tom Wicker Fred M. Hechinger Dr. Andelman the Jacobys Abby van Buren Suzy Knickerbocker Erma Bombeck Gus Schrader Don Walton Bob Lana

Panel of Judges To Try Trucking Rights Dispute

A three judge federal panel will hear the trucking operating rights dispute in Cedar Rapids on March 10. Plaintiffs Edith Messinger executor and Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation challenge an ICC denial of their rights with intervenors from Diamond Transportation System Warren Transportation Matson Jenkins Truck Lines and Poole Transfer among others. The panel includes Judges McManus Heaney and Hanson.

Cedar Rapids Interstate Commerce Commission ICC Edith C. Messinger Roy F. Messinger Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation, Inc Messinger’s Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation Messinger Cedar Rapids Steel Edward J. McManus Diamond Transportation System Racine Wis Home Transportation Co Marietta, Ga Matson, Inc Warren Transportation Waterloo Jenkins Truck Lines Bettendorf Poole Transfer Muscatine MacManus Gerald W. Heaney Eighth Circuit Court William C. Hanson Sioux City

Delay Action On Abortion Law Change

In Des Moines a bid to send SF202 liberalizing Iowa's abortion law to judiciary committee was stalled by a Republican caucus recess. Sen. Walsh urged a public hearing, while Sen. Kosek noted medical backing. Walsh plans another push Wednesday morning.

Des Moines Iowa Judiciary Committee Iowa Senate Senate Sen Ermmest Kosek Cedar Rapids Senate Social Services Committee John Walsh R-Dubuque Kosek Harry Truman Verne Lisle R-Clarinda Iowa State Medical Society Walsh Arthur Neu R-Carroll David Stanley Muscatine

DIALING FOR DOLLARS MATINEE At KCRG TV

George Patrick hosts CHANNEL 9 matinee show DIALING FOR DOLLARS with money prizes and movie previews for viewers on weekday afternoons at 3 30 Mon day through Friday on KCRG TV.

George Patrick Channel 9 Kcrg-Tv

Plane Crashes on Catalina Island Killing Five Crew

A navy plane carrying a crew of five crashed Tuesday on Catalina Island. Search planes found the wreckage and reported no survivors. The incident shut down search efforts as authorities investigated the cause.

San Diego Catalina Island

Mt. Vernon Tavern Owner Named in $182721 Suit

A civil suit filed in Linn district court accuses Northside Tavern owner Buster L. Brown of allowing Andrew Petroff to become intoxicated and continue drinking. Petroff, 39, died when struck on Highway 1 north of Mt. Vernon. Plaintiff seeks 157 721 for funeral medical nursing and 25000 exemplary damages. The case cites a 25 year loss of earnings. A separate entry notes a break in at the club while the owners slept. The tavern sits seven miles northeast of Springville.

Linn Mt. Vernon Terecia P. Henderson Cedar Rapids Buster L. Brown Northside Andrew Petroff Petroff Dale J. Travis Springville

Change Stolen from Wendy Oaks Club

Linn county sheriff's deputies investigate a breakin at the Wendy Oaks Supper Club where an undetermined amount of change was taken.

Wendy Oaks Club Linn County Sheriff's Deputies Wendy Oaks

Toddville Area Sanitary District Meeting Planned

A Toddville area meeting with Linn county health department officials is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school to explain how to form a sanitary district after prior issues with private systems. The discussion follows problems at the school and an apartment house and notes a previously formed district fell short due to bond posting failures.

Toddville Linn County Health Department Linn County Board of Health Health Board

Board eyes voluntary fixes for local water systems

Officials stressed education of residents about the issue and urged voluntary cooperation to solve the problem. If voluntary efforts fail, the board can exercise its legal authority to stop malfunctioning systems from operating.

Charipar Gets Padt To Supply Cell Fountains

A contract to install 24 drinking fountain lavatory units in Linn county jail cells was awarded to Charipar Plumbing Inc of Cedar Rapids for 4221 dollars. The bid was the lowest of six, with the architect's estimate at 4000 dollars. No objections were filed after a public hearing.

Linn County Charipar Plumbing, Inc Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Supervisors

Steil Bound to Grand Jury in Derby Service Station Assault

Robert Steil Jr aged 21 of 865 Eleventh Street NE had his case bound over to the Linn county grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to rob by Municipal Court Judge Loren B Hullinger Jr. Steil and his 18 year old wife Karen were charged after an attempted holdup at the Derby service station on Mt. Vernon road SE January 22. Steil is held in the Linn county jail in lieu of a 5000 dollar bond.

Robert Steil, Jr Eleventh Street Linn County Grand Jury Loren B. Hullinger, Jr Steil Karen Derby Mt. Vernon Road

Flood Emergency Meetings Show Rapid Progress

Cedar Rapids public improvements commissioner Donald Canney told the city council that spring flood emergency plans are advancing quickly. The city is gathering equipment lists from civil defense and private sources, bidding on sandbags for 150 000 to 300 000 bags, and may loan surplus bags to other towns. March 15 is the crucial date for flood prediction.

Donald Canney Cedar Rapids Public Improvements Department Canney

Thawing Water Runoff Could Relieve Cedar River Flood Risk

Officials note that appreciable thawing and runoff in the upper Cedar river drainage before March 15 may ease flood danger for the city, offering potential relief from rising water levels and associated concerns.

Cedar River

Vandalism Strikes Eight Alburnett School Buses

Linn County sheriff deputies pursue investigation into 2500 damage after vandals slashed seats emptied extinguishers and stole first aid kits fuses from eight Alburnett school buses parked at the district lot Friday evening.

Alburnett Linn County Sheriff's Deputies

Tom Hunwardsen Named Mayor of Oxford Junction

Tom Hunwardsen has been named mayor succeeding the late A. H. Soppe at a special city council meeting Monday night. Hunwardsen has served on the city council, and Wayne Zaruba was named to succeed him on the council.

Oxford Junction Tom Hunwardsen A.H. Soppe Hunwardsen Wayne Zaruba

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