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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1978
Page
6
A qualified opinion from Price Waterhouse on Rath Packing Corp signals continued losses, with over a million dollars loss in the year ended Oct 1, 1977. If operations ceased in Oct 1977 severance pay could reach 25 million, while future working capital hinges on restoring profitability and securing new financing.
Sen. Calvin Hultman proposes allowing small county jails to use closed circuit TV or other electronic monitoring to watch inmates at night. He notes current 24 hour monitoring laws strain rural jails and that radios often require staff to leave posts. The bill is among 21 pre filed for the 1978 session as lawmakers examine jail costs and operations.
Myron Kjarland, 61, of Winneshiek County Care Facility, was found dead near the facility after going missing during a bed check. An autopsy on Wednesday confirmed a heart attack as the cause of death. A staff member followed tracks in the snow to his body after he wandered and collapsed.
Fayette police and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested 18 year old Chicago student Dennis Wilson on a charge of possession of stolen property tied to a December 11 theft of a safe containing $900 from Upper Iowa University. Wilson is held on a $5,000 bond.
Michael Feld, a former $16,700-a-year fundraiser for the Iowa Public Broadcasting Network, filed a grievance with the Merit Employment Commission and may sue IPBN to seek full contract payment. His termination on December 23 followed a board decision that his role was no longer needed.
Paul Jacobs an organizer for the International Ladies Garment Workers Union and later an international representative for the Oil Workers International Union died Tuesday in San Francisco AP reports his career spanned labor movement leadership and union organizing roles.
Iowa City Johnson County Board of Supervisors will decide next week on buying two office buildings at 114 Prentiss Street and 528 South Clinton Street to replace rented spaces. Independent appraisals value them at 160000 and 162500 dollars while a final offer may reach 165000. Donald Schleisman opposed the move citing tax rolls impact as the buildings, once owned by Donald Diehl, would be used for administrative space. Harold Donnelly was elected chairman succeeding Lorada Cilek.
Coralville officials formalized leadership with Michael Katchee sworn as mayor during the council meeting. New council members Jim Fausett and Harry Emsen were sworn in, while James Cole was named mayor pro tem.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics seek three patient floors one mechanical equipment floor and two shelled floors for clinics on the Carver Pavilion at an estimated cost of 11 135 000. The proposal will be reviewed at 7 p m January 12 in the Ramada Inn Large Mayflower Room by the Subarea Fire Advisory Council of the Iowa Health Systems Agency.
Iowa State Conservation Commission split after approving a land swap for a Lansing marina site. The vote left construction uncertain, with critics warning about marsh wetlands alteration and staff expressing concern over future actions. Next step set for next month’s meeting.
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