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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1969

Page

2

Linn-Mar Budget Overrun Highlighted By Review Board

Linn-Mar school district was listed among 125 districts facing an overbudget amount of 325000 under a budget review, with about a third potentially deducted from state aid next year if spending isn’t cut. Supt Kenneth Pullen said definitive figures arrive after June 30 and that Patton noted a 532000 three year estimate may require local financing.

Linn-Mar Echo Gure Kenneth P. Pullen Budget Review Board Distel Patton

Spring Reservations Open For Marion Parks Pavilions

Marion's parks and recreation department accepts summer pavilion reservations for Thomas Park two pavilions. Newer pavilion being rewired for better electrical service. Charles Kremenak, parks director, said bad weather has blocked the west Thomas park roadway.

Marion Parks and Recreation Department Thomas Park Persuast Parks Department Charles Kremenak Parks and Recreation

Marion Court Cases In Chief Miles Adams Court This Week

Police court listings reveal numerous fines across defendants from Cedar Rapids, Central City, Springville, and nearby towns. Cases include speeding, improper passing, failure to yield, intoxication, and traffic violations with fines from 2 to 100 dollars.

Miles Adams Weres Loyal J. Summers First Averta Mariyn J. Virkovsky Sixth Avenue Sharon Central City Hiam T. Ferguson Mie Terry E. Knake Fifth Avenue James A. Richart DeWitt Shirley A. Stentz Springville Laniel R. Eichinger Jewel GilKieckhaefer LaVern Ik Guanrude Eighth Sle William W.young B Avenue Loyal Jr. Summers First Avenue Jay_S. Moore Cedar Rapids Gertrude A. Myers Maplecrest Drive Michel L. Gehring Lina John T. jBlong McGogwan Boulevard F Clements Third Street Patricia L. Logsdon Willview Drive Paul S. Phelan Fifth Avenue SE Gary E. Knott Twenty-seventh Street Norman R. Curmings Stephen C. Shaver Eighth Street Robert H. Allison Highth Street Kenneth BE Main Twenty - Seventh Street Jerry Vanek Albert Tr. Stoner E Avenue James O. Stoner EB Avenue Earl FE. Kohl Fourth Avenue Richard D. Engen Bay West Eighth Avenue Justice of the Peace Court Jessie L. McCormack Cleo E. Darrow Seventh Street Ronald M. Escher Devonwood Avenue Dallas I. Larsner West Ninth Avenue Toger A. Engstrom Valleyview Drive Lois ML Benson Vinton Terrance J. Houlihan Masonville Herbert E Schram Manchester Jeannette H. Lewis Gerald A. Dankert Westwood Drive Cedar’ Rapids Steven E. Smith Palo Dennis A. Hale Seventeenth Street James ©. Barne, Jr Twelfth George Cleppe Sig Steven Fairbanks Twenty Seventh Street

Driving Stress Linked to Heart Attacks in Drivers

New York reports that stress from driving may trigger fatal heart attacks in drivers with coronary disease. Dr. Samuel Bellet presented ECG findings from 2.5 hour tests in daylight, with 11 of 21 drivers showing significant ECG changes linked to highway accidents.

New York Samuel Bellet Philadelphia General Hospital American College of Cardiology Bellet

Like a Clock The Mars Rover Mission Mapped by JPL Scientists

Pasadena Calif AP reports Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists describe the Mariner spacecraft and its voyage to Mars as moving along like a clock, with precise timing guiding its light toward the red planet.

Pasadena Calif Mariner & Spacecraft 35 Mars Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Scout Council Receives Proceeds From Tree Sale

The Hawkeye Area Boy Scout council was awarded 419.50 for Scouts aiding Optimist club Christmas tree sales. The amount equals ten percent of proceeds from 4,495 one dollar tickets. Forty percent of each ticket supported the Scout fund.

Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council The Elks Club Bill Xephart Scout Council

Reconsider Tax Credit Repeal Bar

Iowa lawmakers faced pressure from the Iowa State Bar Association to revisit a retroactive repeal of the state sales tax credit on income tax returns. Association leaders argued the move resembles an ex post facto law, while Republicans maintained the measure, including a retroactive date of January 1, 1968, would not be reconsidered. The discussion highlighted filings for 1968 returns and pending refunds as state revenue officials flagged delays pending legislative action. In Bangkok, King Bhumibol opened Thailand’s parliament session the first in 11 years.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Bar Assn Francis L. Cudahy Jefferson Association Towa General Assembly Towa Senate House Senate Cudahy Bar Association Board of Governors Cudghy State Revenue Department The Revenue Department Richard Turner Torner Jepal Bangkok Bhumibol Adulyadej Thailand

New Oil Leak Off California Coast Spurs Emergency Response

Offshore California leaks prompt cement and drilling mud sealing on a well off Santa Barbara. The slick eight miles long raises questions about origin between the new leak and remnant pollution from the January spill. Interior Secretary Hickel orders extra equipment and experts to Union Oil spill site to control the force from the relief well.

Santa Barbara UPL California Venice Hickel Union Oil Co

Five Iowa Students Face Beer Charges

Special to The Grralle Iowa City The University of Iowa students were arrested Wednesday evening and charged with possession of beer by minors. They are Mark J Behyyab 19 Richard Hinds 18 Robert Lessure 18 Thomas 18 Joseph McGrath 19 and Craig Engleman 18.

Grralle Iowa University of Iowa Mark J. Behyyab Richard Hinds Robert’ Lessure Thomas Joseph McGrath Craig Engleman Lexington Avenue

Humphrey urges dropping Sentinel ABM plans at Minnesota talk

Senator Humphrey urged Nixon to drop the planned ten billion dollar Sentinel anti ballistic missile defense system saying it would be futile and out of date, threaten strategic stability with Russia, and risk a renewed arms race. Defense Secretary Laird paused site work to study the issue as Humphrey spoke to about 1700 at the University of Minnesota.

Minneapolis UPS Hubert Humphrey Humphrey Russia Defense Laird University of Minnesota Northrop

Couple Killed in Muscatine County Crash Near Wilton Junction

WILTON JUNCTION. A rural Muscatine County crash killed Oakly Collier, 74, and his wife Grace, 16, five miles southeast of Wilton Junction. The other vehicle occupants, Joleen Lett, 85, and her daughter Melissa, suffered minor injuries and were treated at Davenport hospital.

Wilton Junction UPI Muscatine Ounty Road Oakly Collier Yurant Grace Joleen Lett Mural Melissa Davenport Hospital

$7.6 Million Watts Investment Planned Industrial Park

The Nixon administration announced a $7.6 million plan to convert a 4.5 acre Watts site into an industrial park with goods and jobs, funded through the Economic Resources Corporation a biracial nonprofit. Lockheed Aircraft signed as first tenant with no tax breaks promised. land and buildings cost over $2 million and projected annual payroll matches that figure.

Washington Nixon Administration Watts Los Angeles Gamage Tle Comerce Stans Economic, Resources Corporation Voromerce Johnson Administration Commerce Department Economic Development Administration Office of Economic Opportunity Lockheed Aircraft A. Carl Kalchian Kotchian Lockheed

Nixon Reporter Struck by Stone in West Berlin

CBS White House correspondent Dan Rather was struck on the forehead by a stone thrown from a crowd as President Nixon’s motorcade passed the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in West Berlin. He received medical treatment and described the incident as not too bad. A group of leftist students also tossed paint at the truck, splashing several photographers.

Berlin Dan Rather CBS White House Nixon West Berlin Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Solon youths charged in residence break-in case

Two Cedar Rapids boys age 13 and 16 from Solon were charged Wednesday with breaking into a residence at 214 Fifteenth Street N. in Solon. Items taken included two shotguns a rifle ammunition a radio liquor and a rug. Youth authorities said most loot recovered. Both boys processed and released to parents. Burial services for Joseph Cerny held at St. Mary's Solon with arrangements by Brush Funeral Home.

Joseph F. Cerny Solan Iowa City Solon Matilda Miller Morse St. Mary's Catholic Church Folan Matilda Cedar Rapids William Leonard LaMar Morris Town City Waldo Scery Cedar Breakin Floyd Sauber Rapids Fifteenth Street Leo F. Kessler Brush Funeral Home St. Mary's Church J. J. Fath Fath At & P St. Mary's Cemetery

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