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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1972
Page
7
Cedar Rapids faces a funding snag for the Fourth Street SE ramp. Finance Commissioner Harold Schaefer says alternatives are being explored to guarantee escrow funds for the 1961 Parkade bonds, with bids opened Dec. 15 and hopes to settle before next Wednesday’s public hearing.
Pakistan could impose the death penalty on businessmen who fail to declare foreign assets. Finance Minister Mubashir Hassan warned of arrests and an intensive probe after a government order to declare holdings by a set deadline drew little response. He cited President Bhutto in alleging $400 million hidden abroad and promised rewards to officers aiding asset tracing.
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the 25 Year club reached 63 members after adding six new members at its 22nd annual meeting and dinner at the Roosevelt hotel. New members are Thomas Chukas Jack Lankow Ida Howell Frank Dvorak Jane Taylor Oliver Klein Le Verne Morningstar named president for 1972. Wel don Klug elected vice president and Albert Artz to entertainment chair. Program included a talk and movie Ecuador Gold by Robert Kazimour.
Armed Forces report lists Lt. Charles E. Thom as receiving a second Bronze Star for meritorious service in Vietnam while stationed in Germany. Capt. Dale Bates earns the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Germany. Four new enlistments. several promoted or on leave, with names and hometowns in Iowa, Marion, and surrounding areas.
Pfeifer of 419 Eleventh Street NW is ordered for 15 days from Hawaii. Kathy Vance daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Vance of 632 First Avenue NW is transferred from St Bragg North Carolina to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana.
Congressman John C. Culver announced his annual tour of Second District cities. He will visit Clinton city hall at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dubuque city hall at 3 p.m. Thursday, and Cedar Rapids city hall at 9 a.m. Friday to meet with city officials and discuss federal government assistance.
Local classifieds note a recurring feature starring Dennis the Menace in the Gazette. Readers are invited to watch daily installments and enjoy humorous panels.
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