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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1969

Page

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Three Bands in Concert at University of Iowa Saturday

The University of Iowa Memorial Union ballroom hosts a Saturday 7:30 p.m. stage band concert featuring the university stage band Jazz Lab ensemble and participating high school players. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 1 for students, available at the door. Moe Koffman will be guest clinician for the festival hosting 14 regional bands.

Iowa City University of Iowa Memorial Union U. of I.j Iowa Bandmasters Assn U. of S Moe Koffman

Toledo Manifold and Stereo Theft Reported in Buckingham Area

The theft of an auto manifold and an automatic stereo player with numerous tapes from Richard Mask near Buckingham is under investigation by Deputy Sheriff Tim Dunkin. The car was found in an unlocked garage at the Mask farm, four miles east of Buckingham, with the theft occurring Wednesday night.

Eclal Gazene Toledo Richard Mask Route 1 Buckingham Tama County Tim Dunkin

133 Acres for Industry Use In Manchester

H Bennett of Manchester Enterprises, Inc. announced the purchase of 193 acres in south Manchester, bringing the company to about 160 acres of land for industrial sites. The firm will study soil borings and contour maps for potential industrial customers. The announcement was made at a Chamber of Commerce dinner to spur cooperation in industrial growth and planning. George Hanzlik noted progress in city county cooperation, with a March meeting planned on taxes and their impact on industry and expansion.

Bennett Manchester ‘Enterprises Chamber of Commerce George Hanzlik Board of Supervisors

Credits Repeal Costs Cedar Rapids Citizens

Cedar Rapids residents face a 406000 cost from a retroactive sales tax credit repeal. State figures cited by Rep. James Wells show the measure, passed by both chambers, would strip future credits and apply retroactively to 1969. The bill awaits the governor’s action amid debate over aiding low income families. Larry Walters, longtime postmaster of Waukon, dies at 70 after service since 1961. Alcorn to assume duties as acting postmaster in Evanston.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids James Wells Sedar Rapids Wells Marvin Selden Lee Gaudineer Senate House West Union Resig E. T. al State Manufacturing Co Rock Island Iowa Nebraska Waukon Larry Walters Robert Ray Alcorn Evanston

Alcorn Resignation Effective Friday and City Credit Figures

The article notes Alcorn’s resignation becomes effective Friday. It reports state residents qualifying for a 3 percent credit, with eligibility extending to middle and high income families, and lists city credit totals for Iowa’s 15 largest cities including Cedar Rapids Ames Burlington Cedar Falls Council Bluffs Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Fort Dodge Iowa City Mason City Ottumwa Sioux City Waterloo with specific amounts for each city.

Ccredit Selden Gaudineer Cedar Rapids Iowa Ames Burlington Cedar Falls jCouner Bluffs Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Fort Dodge Iowa City Mason City Ottumwa Sioux City Waterloo

Today's Radicals Will Mature Says Alinsky at UIowa

Saul Alinsky told a University of Iowa audience that today’s student radicals will mature into a rational radical group. He said the movement will evolve from current protests as time passes and social issues persist.

Alinsky Iowa City University of Iowa Saul Alinsky Chicago Industrial AI Toda

Iowa Stop and Frisk Proposal Drafted by State Rep Pelton

Rep. Charles Pelton of Clinton proposes a stop and frisk law in Iowa. He says peace officers could stop and frisk any person upon reasonable suspicion of being armed, detailing the framework for the measure in Des Moines.

Des Moines Iowa Charles Pelton R-Clinton

Judge orders Lloyd Hand to pay damages in accident case

District Court Judge George Health orders Lloyd Hand of rural Rowley to pay Kenneth A. McGregor of Cedar Rapids $484.97 in damages plus five percent interest for an August 12 accident.

Independence George Health Lloyd Hand Rowley Kenneth A. McGregor Cedar Rapids

What Catholic Tradition Means To A Protestant on TV

Paul Harvey discusses the topic on KCRG TV Channel 9 in two Friday airings at 5 30 and 10 PM. The program explores Catholic tradition from a Protestant perspective and examines religious dialogue and understandings.

Paul Harvey Kcrg-Tv Channel 9

State Aid for Schools Varies with Cost Share Proposals

Des Moines Republicans push a bill for 227 million dollars to cover local school costs for the coming two years. Governor Ray’s plan shows state support at about 34 percent in 1969-70 and 33.5 percent in 1970-71, with federal funds and cost assumptions creating discrepancies in other figures. State aid distribution remains central to tax discussions as officials warn some districts may raise property taxes without budget adjustment.

Frank Nye Gazette Existor DES Moines Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Joseph Flatt Rwinterset Elmer Verneer Flatt Paul Johnston Ion

Taxpayers to Shoulder funds if State Falls Short

Local and state school officials warn they have no place to go but property taxes if state aid remains inadequate. They argue the legislature is placing the burden on local districts to cover at least 40 percent of costs, prompting discontent among some officials.

Counties Contribute to BIPT Health Services

Tama and Benton counties each give 10000 for the current year to Bentontown Poweshiek Tama County Health Services. Poweshiek’s grant will be 3000 pending match from Tama and Benton. Poweshiek supervisors Maynard McLaine and Melvin C. Miller warn of service cuts if not matched.

Gazette Y Toledo Boards of Supervisors Tama Benton Counties Bentontown-Poweshiek- Tama BIPT Ruth Keith Tamasa County McLaine and Miller Poweshiek County Mary Aloise Grinnell C. BE. Custer Wilbur A. Rusk Victor Richard Arendt Montezuma Virginia Speer Maxine Walton Robert Buresh Rose Eagle N. L. McCreary Toledo

Independence school board offers $6600 base pay to teachers

The Independence School Board offered a $6,600 base salary for the coming school year, up from $6,100, with plans to cover family medical insurance and expand staff. The board also proposed new positions and salary differentials for staff roles, while implementing a hospital insurance plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield.

In Idependence School Board Supt. M. Special R. Kiner Manchester Delaware Lester Hoffman Blue Cross Blue Shield

Hearing Set in Independence Fire Case

An 11 year old Independence boy was returned to Buchanan county jail after tests at the mental health institute found no defect. He was arrested in connection with a February 1 fire that destroyed Williams Variety store. A juvenile court hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m.

Ncial Independence Buchanan County Mental Health Institute Williams Variety Store

City Council Proceedings to Be Published in Pamphlets

A bill proposed in Des Moines would require city and town council proceedings to be published as pamphlets. Rep. Rudy Van Drie says clerks must prepare a statement of proceedings for each meeting and file copies at the library and in local newspapers and the clerk's office. Doris Lockridge resigns as librarian. Wilda Strausser to take over as school secretary starting Monday.

North High School Des Moines UPL Rudy van Drie Rames

Drama Workshop Saturday Presented in Elkader

Opera House Players sponsor a drama workshop in Elkader conducted by Dr. N. B. Drexler of the Iowa State theater. He will lead programs on staging directing and costuming for plays with sessions from 9:30 to 11:30 am 12:30 to 2:30 pm and 2:45 to 4:45 pm.

Gazette Elkader Opera House N. B. Drexler Iowa State Theater Drexler Opera

Blue and Gold Cub Scout Banquet Set for Saturday

The annual Blue and Gold Cub Scout banquet will be held Saturday at 6 30 p.m. in the basement of St Josephs Catholic church in North English. Lloyd Casey, Scout neighborhood commissioner, will speak.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Lloyd’ Casey

Services Saturday For Rena Rose 76

NORWAY Miss Rena Rose 76 of Vinton died Wednesday night in a hospital. She was a former school teacher, born July 10 1892 near Norway, daughter of William and Mary Montague Rose. Services will be Saturday at 1 30 pm in United Methodist church with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the George Brush residence after 1 pm Friday.

Norway Rena Rose Vinton William and Mary Montague Rose United Methodist Church Linwood George Brush

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UPI Antona Friday Vern Bennett D-Des Moines Iowa House Mari’juana North High East High School Davis U. of I West Branch Scattergood Fred Schwengel Washington Congressman Schwengel Caroline Marsh Janet Laughlin Lawrence Marsh Robert Berquist The Quakers H. B. Bennett Manchester Enterprises, Inc Dave Williams C.R. People Jack Hubler OMB Iowa Securities CO Ave G.O.P Northwestern Bell Vane Guide Shiner Yowley Denie Gail OEO Money Sydney Monroe Tama County Health Services George Pettengill CAP Monroe Harold Swailes Belle Plaine Toby Larsett Jr. Gladbrook Joe Dunlap West Drama House OF Fireplaces ST. Clair's North Towne Lane Kenwood Transfer Center Point Ré Blairs Ferry M.P.O Aida Welock America First Ave Third Ave Sat Sun St. Marion
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