Cedar Rapids Fire Dept tops 2000 calls for first time in 1978
Cedar Rapids fire crews reached 2034 calls in 1978, the first year totals exceeded 2000, with medical emergencies and automobile accidents adding to workload. Fire Chief Edsel McMickle notes aging city and buildings drive more calls while grass and leaf fires decline. The department trains for CPR and rescue, and ambulance services handle transport.
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Arson causes dominate Cedar Rapids fires in 1978 report
Captain Phillip Saunders of Cedar Rapids Fire Prevention Bureau notes 35 fires in 1978 were arson. Inspectors trace origin from edge to center using ignition sources and signs of error, with revenge and insurance fraud as major motives behind cases.
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Phillip Saunders
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Fire Prevention Bureau
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Handi Cap Cup Races Set At Sundown Ski Area
The Sundown ski area in Dubuque hosts the third annual Midwest Handicap Cup races from January 31 to February 3 featuring amputee and blind competitors in slalom grand slalom downhill and a freestyle class A event. Free entry and instruction available at Sundown, a Blind Outdoor Leisure Development center, with trained instructors and equipment. For details call (319) 556-6676 or write Sundown, 9000 Asbury Rd Route 4, Dubuque IA 52001.
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National cross country ski racing set for January events
A day of standard cross country ski racing is planned for January 20 at Telemark Ski Area in Cable Wisconsin with races up to 21 kilometers. The following day January 21 telemark hosts Fleischmanns Margarine mixed doubles sprint relays regional event with male female teams in age brackets 35 and under 65 and under 66 and over. Finals are scheduled for March 17 in Waterville Valley New Hampshire.
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Wis
Fleischmann
Waterville Valley
N.H
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