Jaycees Donate Over Nine Thousand To Local Projects
Cedar Rapids Jaycees report more than 9000 donated to local agencies in seven months with 4000 in state and national grants for 1974 projects. Highlights include 5000 from Playboy Casino night for Kirkwood Community College marketing students and 700 for a March labor alcoholism seminar. Additional grants support elderly employment, social workers labs, Jaycee Charities disbursements, and community programs. The group’s total budget is 97000 with plans to raise funds for mentally retarded programs and Cedar Rapids Emerald Knights.
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Cedar Rapids Jaycees launch elderly employment project
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees will survey employers and retirees as phase one to boost elderly employment. The Iowa Employment Security Commission will open a seniors department March 1, led by Pauline Wagaman, with counseling and job placement support.
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Plants respond to music says radio host Jerry Baker
Jerry Baker, a familiar radio and TV figure, suggests placing small potted plants near the radio or stereo so vibrations from the sound aerate the soil and benefit plant growth.
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Community alliance to educate Cedar Rapids on venereal disease
A venereal disease task force plans a winter to spring public education drive in Cedar Rapids. The effort includes a speakers bureau legislative push crisis line integration and a nine member executive committee with finance and public relations subcommittees.
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Mosque Likely to Rise in Rome Amid Vatican Openness
Vatican spokesman says Pope has no objection to a mosque in Rome, with the site chosen by city hall to respect the "Roman Catholic spirit." The Islamic Culture Center promotes the project for Rome's 5,000 Muslims, funded by Arab nations. Buildings would avoid clashing with church domes and inner core preservation.
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Jaycees Plan City Venereal Disease Awareness Drive
Volunteers will distribute brochures to every city household about venereal disease symptoms and facts. Walter said initial items are free but future funds may be needed. hospital auxiliaries provide secretarial help and postage. other agencies may contribute without mandatory monetary investment. Gonnorhea is the top U.S. communicable disease and stigma hinders treatment. The Jaycees aim to both talk and act to curb the rise of venereal disease.
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