End of School Bus Rides Proposed for Cedar Rapids District
The Citizens' Advisory Committee for Public Schools urged Cedar Rapids Community School District to exit the school bus business and shift transportation to private operators. They called for user paid fares, reducing taxpayers' annual $125,000 burden, and noted new state legislation would be required. Moore said buses should be available to all within two to three miles, with parochial school students also paying fares.
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Transit pact labeled inflationary by President
President Johnson calls the wage package for New York transit inflationary while Mayor Lindsay says the strike settlement serves the public interest. Johnson says the deal exceeds the voluntary wage price guideline to curb inflation.
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Quill Moved to Mt Sinai for Further Transit Strike Care
Michael Quill, the stormy transit strike leader, was moved from Bellevue to Mt Sinai for ongoing treatment. Federal sources estimate the transit settlement at 52 to 70 million dollars over two years, about 4.5 to 4.6 percent of yearly costs. President Johnson defended the deal as best for workers amid public debate.
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President Johnson Nominates Weaver to Housing Secretary Post
President Johnson announced Thursday he would nominate Weaver aged 58 as secretary of housing and urban development. Weaver, acting head since the department’s creation, faced opposition in earlier confirmations but was approved by voice vote. Robertson, a state senator, opposed Weaver in 1961 when he headed the Housing and Home Financing Agency. The nomination comes amid debates over urban affairs and civil rights.
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Two Cedar Rapids Soldiers Die in Vietnam and One Missing
Three Cedar Rapids servicemen were reported Friday in action or missing in Vietnam. Maj Robert Horsky, 39, was killed in a crash. Spec James Schimberg, missing in action. Pfc Edward Akers, killed in action. Mrs Horsky confirmed his death.
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Humphrey Back From New Delhi Reports on Policy Talks
Vice President Humphrey returned from New Delhi reporting that the cabinet will consider the department and broader policy scope. Johnson has not decided on moving community action from the Office of Economic Opportunity to the new department amid anti poverty program debates.
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Major Horsky's Body Recovered From Aircraft
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Computer Grading Replaced By Teachers In Auburn
G. A LaPlante the Auburn California school superintendent announced that computer grading of pupils tests will end. In the future teachers will grade exams due to too many machine errors.
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Firestone Kidnap Plot Ends in Fatal Beverly Hills Shootout
Two men tied to burglary and robbery attempts crashed the Firestone home in Beverly Hills, each armed with pistols. Police say they planned a $2 million ransom. both men were killed by shotgun blasts when confronted. One suspect wore a Halloween mask, the other carried a gun in each hand. A third person linked as an informer, Scott or Scalla, had tipped police earlier, prompting Firestone to consider leaving the city.
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Admissions Stiffened at U of Iowa Fire Injures Boys
The state board of regents approved a U of Iowa request to tighten admission rules amid opposition. A dormitory fire injured two boys, burned over two thirds of their bodies, as fire crews battled flames with multiple volunteer departments aiding rescue. Neighbors aided firefighters and reported a car fleeing after the fire alarm.
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Fire gut two story Hawkeye home. two children die
In Hawkeye the Ungerer family home burned at about 10 30 p m killing Randy 9 and Gary 8 who died on the way to Sumner Community hospital. Mrs Ungerer 33 and three younger daughters escaped while the father 35 and Connie 5 were injured. Fire chief said a chimney may have exploded in the boys room sending flames across the area. The parents and two other girls were asleep on the first floor when the blaze started.
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Engineering College Admits Transfers via Faculty Committee
The proposal called for a faculty admissions committee to admit transfer and freshman students to the college of engineering.
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Bid To Quash Amish Fine Studied
A motion before District Judge Carroll Engelkies to quash judgments and fines against Amish fathers in a school case could set a precedent for 15 men. Adin Yutzy faces a debtor exam after paying fines from farm sale proceeds. officials froze the sale to cover $753.50. Enos Mullet, who moved to Indiana, also owes $723. a moratorium on fines remains while Gov. Hughes reviews the matter.
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