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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1977

Page

3

Funds needed to cover Iowa alcoholism centers found

Des Moines officials say the Iowa Department of Social Services can fund 26 local alcoholism treatment centers through this fiscal year with about 250000 dollars. Commissioner's assurances come after a budget subcommittee heard of a 6886 dollar remaining balance for 3000 eligible Iowans.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Burns Alcoholism Division Jeff Voskans Social Services Department Voskans Social Services de Social Services DSS

Smallest chapel in Iowa marks historic wedding site

The Festina Chapel near Festina Iowa a 14 by 20 foot private church seats eight and hosts weddings throughout the year It is claimed as the world smallest church by Rev Leo Roephig It dates to 1885 built by a Napoleonic retreat survivor who vowed to memorialize his survival with a church A public Mass is held annually on June 13 or the nearest Sunday to celebrate St Anthony.

Festina UPI St. Anthony of Padua Iowa Leo Roephig Roephig Anthony E.W. Lechtenberg Decorah Moscow Lechtenberg

Iowa Coal Producers Seek Assurances for University Use

Iowa coal mines may produce up to 350000 tons annually for three state universities if coal firms build a 25 million washing plant in Bussey. They seek guarantees coal will be used and that environmental standards won’t shift much. University officials could use half of the 700000 tons plant output.

DES Moines James Huyser Pella Starr Coal Co Lowa Iowa Robert Ray Bussey Ed Stanek Department of Environmental Quality Stanek

Iowa Legislature Bills Digest Highlights House and Senate Measures

Legislation under consideration includes SF139 raising motor vehicle liability coverage to 10 000 20 000 5 000 levels and SF140 mandating quarterly estimated tax payments by corporations. Other proposals address police and firefighter exams, art seller protections, and juvenile justice code revisions, among various topics and sponsors.

Glenn and Shaw Ways-means C. Miller

Leach Opposes Third 1977 Budget Resolution

Rep. James Leach of Iowa criticizes the House approved third budget resolution for fiscal 1977 calling it a misguided attempt to solve economic problems. He says it sets ceilings on Carter stimulus and would push the federal deficit above 20 billion dollars.

Washington James Leach Iowa House Carter Leach Congress

Lipsky Criticizes Juvenile Bill Critics in Iowa

Iowa State Rep. Joan Lipsky defends a juvenile justice bill amid criticism from officials like Larry Jackson and Jerry Kopke. She argues courts should retain jurisdiction and that the bill aligns with U S Supreme Court child rights principles while distinguishing status offenders and accountable youths.

Des Moines Joan Lipsky Cedar Rapids Iowa Lipsky United Press International Larry Jackson State Bureau of Child Advocacy The State de Partment of Social Services DSS Jackson Department Islature Kopke Gary Boysen Linn County Polk County Don Tidrick Catholic Conference American Assn. of University Women League of Women Voters U.S. Supreme Court

Des Moines Couple Arrives as VIP Guests at Tucson Rodeo

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hoks bergen of Des Moines were greeted by the Tucson Vigilantes as VIP guests for the 52nd annual Tucson rodeo amid a dramatic welcome with gunfire hangman’s nooses and newsmen marking the event.

Lee Hoksbergen Des Moines Tucson Ariz

Iowa Aide Proposes Murder Probe Analyst to Aid Unsolved Cases

Iowa's Director seeks a dedicated murder analyst to review post crime reports and assemble a complete set of murder records for the state. The plan would cross reference leads, identify details like car color and weapon, and link Midwest police data. Funding, initially denied, is hoped to be revived.

Beek Beck

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