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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1978
Page
12
Iowa worm grower John Nebel of Sioux City promotes earthworms beyond fishing. He aspires to use worms to address ecological problems, arguing they are versatile and undervalued as a practical, all around creature. Nebel distributes for an Oregon worm firm and notes similarities to animal stock.
Nebel notes earthworms live 10 to 15 years and have many uses beyond fishing bait. They help break down sewer sludge, become fertilizer, and may support animal feed cosmetics and indoor farming. Harvesting is monthly and relies on controlled temperature moisture and acidity.
Iowa City businessman and eight term state representative Arthur Small announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to the 37th district state senate covering most of Johnson County. He announced a day before rival William Hargrave who also seeks the seat, currently held by Minnette Doderer who has announced a run for lieutenant governor.
Iowa investigators from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Clinton County searched for clues after the second local homicide in two weeks. Charlene Seas trand, 50, of rural DeWitt, was found shot dead in a farmhouse bedroom. Sheriff Captain James Kearns said the death was a gunshot homicide.
Des Moines AP notes a homicide probe after the death of Mrs. Seastrand with autopsy pending and a lab crew joining officials. The piece lists Iowa House and Senate bills HF2038 to HF2086 touching taxes, education, civil rights, and governance, with various sponsors and scope.
The Iowa Board of Health unanimously opposed Rep. Craig Walter’s Laetrile bill to authorize manufacture sale and use of the substance in Iowa. Health officials warn of cancer quackery and cyanide poisoning risks while noting high costs and limited evidence. The debate highlights political and public safety concerns over a controversial cancer remedy.
TV guide fragment lists programs by channel and time across hours 6 to 2. Includes shows like News, Hee Haw, Muppets, Donny & Marie, Rockford Files, ABC Movie You Cant Steal Love, Henry Kissinger, Dr. Who, Baretta, Midnight Special, and Ironside among others.
Des Moines Gov Robert Ray says the state must pay for elective abortions for poor women as long as the Supreme Court permits, surpassing recent federal guidelines to secure aid. About $300,000 is budgeted for Medi caid abortions while a court blocked earlier attempts to stop state coverage. The issue may come up in the Iowa Legislature. Ray also updates on pension benefits, fund transfers, and truck weight limits.
Williamsburg city council held a special session and voted to raise water rates from 1.60 to 2.40 per 1 000 gallons and increase sewer charges by 50 cents monthly. New rates take effect March 1 or April 1.
Four Delaware County residents face anti rabies treatment after a rabid farm cat bit Bill Olsen, his wife, and friend Frayleen Wilkus near New Vienna. Colesburg Marshal Lee Bush was bitten aiding capture. the animal was destroyed and sent to Iowa City where it tested rabid.
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