Linn Supervisors Reject Neenan Fines Report
The Linn County board refused to accept Center Point Mayor Tom Neenan’s annual state fines report pending restitution for shortages. An earlier state audit cited 2799 unaccounted dollars and 960 due from Center Point, with grand jurors criticizing early release of the audit and noting no willful misappropriation but poor bookkeeping.
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Center Point
Tom Neenan
Grand Jury
Neenan
Thomas Neenan
Abolish Jobs of Mallon Willenborg by Linn County Board
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted to abolish the offices of executive assistant and administrative assistant to the board held by Art Mallon and Frank Willenborg. Republican Dudley Henderson and Floyd Emmons said the action is principled, not personal, noting duties fit under supervisors. Mallon began in 1965 and was seen packing up as a two week vacation nears.
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Linn County
Floyd Emmons
Mallon
Willenberg
Reduction of Weapon Charge for Roy Borseth
Roy Borseth of 2662 Union Drive SW pleaded guilty in Linn district court to the reduced charge of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. Police said witnesses saw him fire a cap-and-ball revolver into a wall at the FBA club on 318 First Avenue NE during a November 26 incident. Judge J. Paul Naughton presided.
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Cedar Rapids Teachers Face $8000 Starting Pay Request
The Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers urged an $8000 starting salary for new teachers in the district. President Hans Eschbach said a full salary proposal and statement would be given to the district’s representative council, which will draft a 1968-69 proposal for the school board. The current starting pay is $6000, while the Cedar Rapids Education Association has called for $6800.
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Drummonds and Shulsky Columnists and Crime Note
The column mentions sentencing details for Borseth who received 30 days in county jail for discharging firearms in the city. County Attorney William Faches agreed to a reduced charge to avoid a felony record, noting a guilty plea could have yielded a suspended sentence instead of the imposed consecutive term.
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William Faches
Faches
Threat to Cut Cedar Rapids FAA Control Tower Service
The FAA warned Cedar Rapids may briefly reduce midnight to 8 a.m. control tower operations due to staffing limits. Airport officials plan to oppose any curtailment and urge lawmakers to consider the impact on aviation safety. Officials say shutdowns would be rare, likely no more than twice yearly, and focus on overtime avoidance.
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198th NBA All Star Game Live from Baltimore on KCRG TV 9
The 198th NBA All Star Game airs live from Baltimore on Tuesday night with color coverage on KCRG TV 9 starting at 7 30. The telecast features the league stars and planned pregame events.
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Stork Beaten Twice Enroute to St Luke’s Hospital
Two out of town mothers and newborn boys are reported safe at St Luke's hospital. Mrs Alvin Stephenson of Walker had a taxi birth in front of the hospital as two interns aided. Mrs George Wolf of Central City delivered a boy in a car at the hospital driveway with her family doctor assisting.
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St. Luke's Hospital
Alvin Stephenson
Walker
St. Luke’s
George Wolf
Central City
Budget Research For Civic Center Wins Approval
Associated Architects of Cedar Rapids will determine the budget needed to construct the proposed civic center. The city will pay up to $1000 for the research. A council resolution plans the civic center facilities to be similar to existing plans.
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Associated Architects, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Considers Civic Center Bond Proposal
City officials review an $8.5 million Cedar Rapids arena plan modeled on Duluth's $7 million arena. Associated Architects would budget two site options near First Avenue NE and Third to Fifth streets NE and Cedar River area. Duluth used a federal low income area grant. Cedar Rapids has none. A bond election may be sought.
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Fifth Streets
Third Street
Cedar River
Fifth Avenue
Duluth Arena
Cedar Rapids
Civic Center
Break-in at Harding Junior High School Seizes $75
Police report a burglary at Harding Junior High School 4801 Golf Street NE last Friday night. Six offices were entered and $75 was taken from desks and filing cabinets. Detectives found no forced entry and suspect entry by a key. The incident was reported Monday.
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Harding Junior High School
Golf Street
Farm Equipment Wanted Ad Campaign Reminder
Local want ad notice urges readers to advertise farm equipment with a contact phone number 369-1234 for placement and inquiries. The brief promotes available space in the want ad columns.
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Buchwald Dinner Reservation Near 400 Mark
Nearly 400 reservations have been received for the 81st annual Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 23 at the Roosevelt hotel. Art Buchwald will speak after a 6:30 p.m. dinner on Have I Ever Lied to You. Special tables are reserved for wives of directors and council members.
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Roosevelt Hotel
Chamber
Art Buchwald
Washington
Board of Education
Gardner Returns From Conference on Parks Forum
Cedar Rapids parks commissioner Donald Gardner finished a three day forum with the National Recreation and Park Association in Kansas City. The event examined current facilities standards and explored new ways to raise park and recreation quality nationwide.
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Cedar Rapids
Donald Gardner
Parks and Recreation
National Recreation and Park Assn
Kansas City
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