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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1977
Page
16
National weather service reports a new storm approaching Iowa from the Dakotas bringing cloud cover and snow. Snow will begin in the northwest then spread across the state with 1 to 3 inches possible. Cold temperatures and strong winds are expected into the weekend with subzero readings in eastern towns.
Beverly Davis appealed for public help after her former husband abducted Ami 4 and Cecelia 1 for a second time in a year. She recounted a prior costly legal battle in Israel, federal aid refusals, and the risk of private investigators as she awaits assistance to locate the children.
Tama County petitions totaling 58 594 43 seek to keep liens on property of individuals who received care in state institutions. Filed by Jeffrey Corratt for Alvin Ohrt the petitions aim to preserve liens past Jan 1 under a new law requiring court action. Largest claim is 8890 11 with other amounts from 285 02 to 6710 98. 11 claims under 1000.
Iowa conservation commission relaxed fishing rules Friday to prevent winter kill. Promiscuous fishing may occur on the Wapsipini con river through Buchanan county. Anglers may take all fish by any method except explosives or poisons. Lakes named are Ingham Swan West Swan Iowa and Tuttle. Extreme cold and low water drive the policy change.
Ned Minehart, 45, remained in fair condition at St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids after a Thursday morning accident at his home. Police said Minehart dropped a rifle he believed was unloaded. the bullet pierced his left palm and traveled up his arm.
Howard Jacob Olson 62 of route one Fairfax died Friday after a long illness. He was born October 29 1914 near Fort Dodge. Surviving include a daughter Mrs Larry Pipkin a son Dennis Olson six grandchildren two sisters Martha and Betty Hasty two brothers Willard and Curtis. Services Monday at 1 30 pm Gunderson-Sellegrene Fort Dodge with burial at Memorial Park. Donations accepted to American Cancer Society or Leo B Sedlecek Center Mercy Hospital.
Charles L. Kraut 36 of 2380 Northview drive was elected Fourth Ward council member by the Marion council to succeed Donald C. Hoskins who resigned to become city attorney. Kraut, a six year Marion police veteran now with Life Investors Inc, will serve Hoskins term until January 1, 1978. He defeated three other contenders Fred Weber Robert Stockton and Jack Hubler. Kraut is married with three children. He previously lost to Hoskins in the 1975 general election.
Iowa moves to stockpile measles vaccine amid potential epidemic. About ten thousand doses are expected to arrive next week from federal stockpiles and nearby states. Health Commissioner Norman Pawlewski said initial 500 doses were used in Dickinson county school clinics and that clinics will expand to nine counties with confirmed cases and neighboring counties as more vaccine becomes available.
Tama police report a break in at Spahn and Rose Lumber Co. office with a money box missing containing 422.02 dollars in cash and 532.35 dollars in checks The incident marks the fourth break in reported in the week with three earlier burglaries noted by police.
Iowa official Ron Kraft opened a trade office in Frankfurt to lure European investment but has faced delays. He lacked a telephone and credit due to government paperwork and tax disputes. Budget remains tight at 50 000 dollars with 20 000 salary for Kraft and 12 298 for his secretary Christa Garcia. Governor Ray and commission staff plan a April trip to inaugurate the office and resolve hurdles.
Marion council membership arm approves a first reading to raise mayor salary to 3000 and council salaries to 1200 after next election. The 5-2 vote opposed by Mayor Grundy and Councilman Hall. The meeting also OK’d 415000 general obligation bonds and several street and development actions.
A UPI report shows Kansas leading a four state Midwest region in employment with the lowest unemployment rate and biggest non agricultural job gains from July to September 1976. Gov. Bennett and secretary James McCain note Kansas consistently posts the lowest jobless rate nationally among the group.
A Cedar county district court jury found Gerald Miller of Tipton innocent of larceny after a four hour verdict. He was charged with stealing 39 sheets of plywood valued at 390 dollars from Cedar River Forest Products in Rochester.
City of Robins Iowa to hold a January 8 1977 hearing at 7 30 p m in city hall on a community development block grant to finish storm sewer projects. Also notices adoption petition in Cory Knuth case and council proceedings from November 1 1976 with bid procedures for a Cedar Rapids project and related contracting terms.
City council at 7:32 p.m. November 8 held a special meeting with mayor LeGrand and seven visitors. Bids for a new snowblade were reviewed from four companies, two returned. Resolution 1176-2 authorized New Method Equipment snowblade at 2100 dollars with heavy duty hydro turn. Dyson motioned to approve, Goodin seconded, votes Dyson Goodin Gray Hoppe yes Pfeiffer no. Lights upgrade request to mercury vapor discussed. Pfeiffer motioned to accept, led by Hoppe Gray Dyson Goodin yes. Meeting adjourned 7:59 p.m. LeGrand and city clerk Marilyn Cook ratified.
Incorporation of Dan Alrose Investments, Inc filed under Iowa law states perpetual duration, unlimited business powers, and 10 000 shares of no par value. Registered office 1654 18th Street NW Cedar Rapids Iowa with Daniel Hoeger as agent. directors listed including Rosemary Hale Renee Ukse White and others. attorney James A. Piersall signs.
City offices invite bids and hold a hearing for proposed plans to renovate a garage building. Specifications detail contract terms and project scope. Hearing and bidding proceed as per municipal rules with plans on file for public inspection.
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