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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1969

Page

7

Legislative Notes by Frank Nye Iowa presidential pictures change

In Iowa communities along the Mississippi River, locals wager on when ice goes out. Republicans note Nixon’s oath timing with the replacement of LBJ’s portrait in the House and Senate, a quick ceremony observed today. Five women from 1967 return to the legislature, with two advancing to the Senate, marking increased female representation. Senators Minnette Doderer and W. Charlene Conklin join the Senate, a first for two women serving together. Re-elected to the House are A. June Franklin, Joan Lipsky, and Elizabeth Shaw, with Elizabeth R. Miller elected to the House for the first time.

ES Moines Mississippi River Richard M. Nixon House Senate Johnson Nixon House of Representatives Legisature Minnette Doderer Iown City W. Charlene Conklin Waterloo A. June Franklin Des Moines Joan Lipsky Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Shaw Davenport Elizabeth R. Miller Marshalltown

Parochial Bus Rides and School Standards Debate

Des Moines AP report on Iowa lawmakers weighing a rider that would allow parochial school children to ride public school buses only if their schools meet state educational standards. Gov Ray supports limited use and cites cost concerns. past debates center on church-state separation and bus capacity.

Des Moines Kenneth Benda R-Hartwick Senate Schools Committee Benda Iowa Ray Hughes. Ray Public Safety Commissioner

Monticello sewer setting rescheduled to Feb 3 at 3 p.m

Monticello hearing and bid setting for the sewer plant improvement is moved to Monday February 3 at 3 p.m. The prior date January 20 was rescheduled at the request of city engineer Paul McMahan. Rev John Wild and Garry Cooper join the airport board while G M Jones and Mrs Elmer Anderson join the swimming pool board.

Monticello Paul McMahan John Wild Garry Cooper G. M. Jones Elmer Anderson

University of Iowa Quintet Set for Luther College

The University of Iowa brass quintet will perform a free concert at Luther College in Decorah on January 23 at 8 p.m. in Walders Concourse, Science Building. The Iowa Arts Council sponsors part of the event.

Decorah University of Iowa Brass Quintet Luther College Walders Concourse Iowa Arts Council

Mike Cox 20 Receives Jail Term For Beer Charge

Mike Cox aged 20 of Vinton was sentenced to 30 days in Benton county jail after pleading guilty to possession of beer as a minor. He was arrested Friday night by the highway patrol. Three other men arrested over the weekend are to appear in court later. Kenneth Lubbock, 27, Vinton, and Joseph Patterson, 28, Tama, posted bonds on intoxication charges. Patterson posted bond after arrest for violating the night speed limit and failing to dim lights.

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Channel 9 Dialing for Dollars Matinee Debuts Cash Payout

George Patrick pays viewers in cash on Channel 9 in a weekday matinee segment airing at 3 30 PM The program offers daily cash prizes to engaged KCRG TV watchers, signaling a new weekday window for audience participation and prize delivery.

George Patrick Kcrg-Tv

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Lbj Frank Nye RMN Petticoat Politics Cook BankAmericard Second Ave Harold Sen Ete Leibsohn U. of Iowa Luther Mike Cox Ivuvui 1St Ave Fred J. Gibson & Company James —. Canaher John McAreavy Fred J. Gibson Fred J Jerry Jeffries Paul McCullough Loras Maloney James B. Wyckoff Fei Tes Mantes
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