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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1968

Page

5

Former Legislators and Newsmen to Testify on Streamlining

Des Moines based hearing set for January 31 invites former lawmakers D. C. Nolan Jake Mincks Scott Swisher Mel Wolf Ray Eveland Jack Schroeder Carroll Lane Alan West Ed Gilmour and Duane Dewel to address salary pensions sessions and staff. County records offices gain new duties real estate transfer stamps and boat licenses under Iowa law with stamp revenue projected at about 575000 yearly.

Des Moines D. C. Nolan Iowa City Jake Mincks Ottumwa Scott Swisher Mel Wolf Waterloo Ray Eveland Boone Jack Schroeder Davenport Carroll Lane Carroll Alan West Sac City Ed Gilmour Grinnell Duane Dewel Algona Iowa

Iowa Group Seeks Tougher Gun Control Law

The State Crime Commission plans to study stricter firearm rules in Iowa, including registration of all guns and prohibiting mail order sales. Director James P. Hayes notes current gaps allow armed individuals on Des Moines streets without violating law.

Iowa Des Moines State Crime Commission James P. Hayes Hayes Harold Hughes

Unoccupied Farmhouse Near Tama Ransacked

Deputy Sheriff Harry McMurray reports a farmhouse owned by Ed Braye near Tama was entered and ransacked while unoccupied. Breach occurred via a storm window gasketed inside window pried up. Personal articles were left scattered. timing unknown as the residence had been unused for several days.

Toledo Harry McMurray Ed Braye Tama Braves

Oxford Junction Offers Night Adult Education Program

Oxford Junction will host an adult education program in cooperation with the consolidated school and Area 10 Community College. Enrollments are invited for night classes including typing tailoring refurbish fix and finish investments income tax insurance and real estate and adult basic education. First class is Monday January 15.

Oxford Junction Consolidated School Area 10 Community College

Ames Faces Federal Research Budget Cuts Across Agencies

Congress seeks to trim the federal budget and fund the Vietnam war without tax increases. At Ames the impact includes a potential 1 million dollar reduction in overall federal research spending, a 500 thousand dollar cut for the Atomic Energy Commission Ames Laboratory, and unspecified cutbacks at the National Animal Disease Laboratory. Iowa State University faces varying impacts as departments receive notices, anticipate reductions, or expect continued funding for now.

Congress Ames Atomic Energy Commission Ames Laboratory National Animal Disease Laboratory U.S. Department of Agriculture Iowa ISU

Five Fined on Fishing Counts

Five men arrested January 5 for conservation violations paid fines in Toledo mayor George Stein's court. Ronald Mitchell, Leo Keahna, Eugene Prusha, Bernard Marvin, and Hubert Norris faced charges of fishing without licenses and using artificial light and spear. Each was fined $15 plus $5 costs per charge, totaling $40 per man for two violations. They were found near the Iowa River west of Tama at 9:45 p.m., with rough fish seized.

Toledo Darrell Hayes George Stein Ronald Mitchell Leo Keahna Tama Eugene Prusha Marshalltown Bernard Marvin Hubert Norris Hayes Lowa

Goodwill Drive to Fund Sheltered Workshop and Home

Allan Arneson of J C Penney Iowa City will chair a $350000 fund drive for Goodwill Industries Southeast Iowa. The campaign supports a new sheltered workshop under construction and a residence home for handicapped residents unable to commute.

Iowa City Col. Brooks W. Booker Goodwill Industries Iowa Allan Arneson J. C. Penney Co Goodwill Industries’ Fund Cam Arneson Congregational Church Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis United Nations Association University Athletic Club Red Cross Assn S. E. Iowa Boy Scouts Jaycees

Franzenburg to hold 10 am news conference on governor bid

Des Moines reports state Treasurer Paul Franzenburg will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Thursday to announce his political plans. Serving a second term, he is viewed as a likely entrant in the Democratic primary for governor.

Des Moines UPI Paul Franzenburg Franzenburg

Fear Arsonist Targets Clinton Schools

Citizens and janitors guard Clinton's 17 public schools after a high school blaze, the fifth in 15 days, causing 2 million in damage and leaving 1450 students without classrooms. The fire is blamed on a firebug. The board plans 24 hour surveillance until the arsonist is caught and temporary classrooms are arranged.

Clinton Clinton High School Harold W. Nelson Vernon Cook Clinton School Board

Riley Praises Iowa Political Deduction Law

Senator Tom Riley praises Iowa 100 dollar deduction for political party contributions at a Carroll county GOP meeting. He urges a federal version, saying the deduction would encourage party support and reduce reliance on large donors. The 1967 law covers party contributions only and limits no single candidate restrictions.

Riley Iowa Carroll Tom Riley Cedar Rapids Carroll County Republican Central Committee Congress

Goldman Named to Development Unit in Iowa

DES MOINES AP governor Harold Hughes appointed Harold A. Goldman 56 of Des Moines to the Iowa Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30 1970. Goldman Republican president of Iowa Paint Manufacturing Co and Southern Hills Development Co succeeds Marvin M Schmidt who resigned last October. He is a board member of Coatings Research Group Inc and has participated in Iowa trade missions to Europe 1965 and the Far East 1966 and joined Self-Iowa trips to San Francisco Chicago and New York.

DES Moines Harold Hughes Harold A. Goldman Iowa Development Commission Goldman Marvin M. Schmidt Iowa Paint Manufacturing Co., Inc Southern Hills Development Co Coatings Research Group, Inc Cleveland Ohio

Des Moines Teacher Aims for NEA Presidency

Des Moines high school math and drafting instructor George D. Fischer seeks the NEA presidency with a campaign led by Pat Ferrone. Iowa groups push support citing Fischer's prior NEA executive committee service and militancy advocacy. Another candidate is Charles Deubel of Freeport New York.

DES Moines George D. Fischer Iowa National Education Assn State Education Assn Assn Fischer Pat Ferrone NEA Dallas Des Moines Technical High School

Iowa High Court Decisions Listed

Iowa high court handed down decisions Tuesday in cases by county. Jackson-Lamotte Independent School District v Jackson County affirmed on appeal regarding tax attachment orders. Winneshiek Howden v City of Decorah affirmed on plaintiff’s appeal for damages.

DES Moines Iowa Supreme Court Jackson — Lamotte Independent School District Jackson County Winneshiek — Howden City of Decorah

Eastern Iowans To Join Phi Beta Kappa Honorary

East Iowans will be initiated into Alpha of Iowa chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Iowa on January 14. Initiation, led by Laura C. Dunstan, begins at 2 p.m. in Old Capitol Senate Chamber, with a reception in the Iowa Memorial Union Yale room. Fifty-two initiates include 25 seniors, 9 grad or professional students, and 18 recent graduates from cities such as Anamosa, Cedar Rapids, Dyersville, Iowa City, Lisbon, Monticello, Tipton, and more.

Iowa City East U. of I U. of S Phi Beta Kappa

East Iowa seniors begin student teaching in January

Thirty-one upper Iowa college seniors will start nine weeks of student teaching in northeast schools under Dr. Donald Fostvedt. The program places them as faculty members under master teachers, gaining practical classroom experience during the second semester.

Glenn R. Moss I Glenn Moss Cedar Rapids Jim Timmerman Lawrence Timmerman Fayette Carl Possehl Ralph Possehl Elkader Patricia Ann Oakley Don Bagge Hazelton Karen Dage Weaver Lloyd Dage Brandon Strawberry Point Delonis Wescott Daryl Humphrey Arlington Sumner—David McCormick Roy McCormick Shellsburg Joseph Lynott Patrick Lynott Vernon Martha Schaer Fred Schaer Elgin Charlotte Nelson Helen Jackson Blairstown

Cedar Rapids Gazette Local News Billing and Address

The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883 by The Gazette Co., is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates list 55 cents per week by carrier and various mail options with annual costs. no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

the Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa Cedar Rapds U.S. Territories Associated Press

Go Ahead for Fire Station at Iowa City

The Iowa City council informally approved Hansen LindMeyers to begin working drawings for a west side fire station. Plans show two elements a apparatus area and living quarters with a dormitory for seven. initial operation with one company and one pumper. Estimated cost 60000 for the 3000 square foot building with 15000 for site work. University to contribute 18750 toward land purchase. total project budget 75000.

Iowa City Iowa City Council Hansen Lind-Meyers New West Side Frank Smiley Smiley Melrose Avenue University Heights Melrose

The 10 Oclock News Sports and Weather Brief

The item lists Monday through Friday coverage on sports and weather for Channel 9 alongside the 10 oclock news. It highlights daily sport updates and the forecast for the upcoming days.

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