Cedar Rapids Voters Decide On City Owned Bus System
All registered Cedar Rapids voters may vote on establishing a city owned bus system. The notice outlines eligibility and directs readers to pictures and questions for guidance during the election.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1967
Page
23
Voting Hours and Locations Listed for Tuesday Election
The notice lists 26 regular precinct polling places with the voting area details. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with the voter guidance page showing the full list of polling sites.
Bus Proposition In Cedar Rapids Decides City Ownership
Cedar Rapids voters face a Tuesday ballot on municipal ownership of a bus system and three trustees to oversee it with a 60 percent favorable vote required. Mayor Bob Johnson and MAC head Dean Wagner answered questions outlining subsidy needs, private operator attempts, and planned steps for rapid service restart under a regional transit framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Bob Johnson
Dean Wagner
Cedar Rapids voters set polling places for city bus plan
Voters will decide on a city owned bus system at polls in Cedar Rapids in 36 locations Tuesday from 7 am to 8 pm. The discussion covers funding up to 750000, potential trustees, service plans, and fare structure tied to a regional transportation strategy.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids bus measure eyed to form city transit system
The article discusses a public vote on whether Cedar Rapids should establish and acquire a city transit system under 1966 Code provisions. The mayor warns a failed measure risks residents opposing city involvement, while supporters hope to create an efficient system to eventually sell it, noting council reluctance to run buses.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Italians Learn to Read on TV With Manzi Program
Rome AP Alberto Manzi, 42, lectures in an empty room yet has taught nearly a million Italians to read and write through the state TV program Non E Mai Troppo Tardi. The teacher earns 235 dollars monthly plus 3.20 per lesson, amid 200,000 enrolled and millions watching daily lessons nationwide. Local groups form in towns and rural areas to view broadcasts in stores, factories, and coffee bars.
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Rome
Alberto Manzi
Italy
Manzi
Tama Health Services Board Elects Officers
Tama County Health Services announces new officers with Dr Norman McCreary as president Robert Damon as vice president James Roan as treasurer and Marilyn Vale as secretary New committee chairmen were named by Dr McCreary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
The
Tama County Health Services
Norman McCreary
Robert Damon
James Roan
Marilyn Vale
McCreary
Roof Wonder: Bank Robbers Abort Casa Linda Entry
In Dallas a Casa Linda National bank break in failed as robbers could not breach the roof. Rain drenched the scene for weeks, and workers found water puddles under the aborted entry site when reporting for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
UPS
Casa Linda National Bank
Tama Museum Idea Reuses Old Rural School Buildings
Tama business leaders propose converting shuttered Otter Creek No 4 and Haven rural schools into local museums. Wayside Park could host the school museum and Mesquakie Indians crafts market. A committee will plan restoration, exhibit setup, and moving costs.
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Tama
Robert Malin
Tama Chamber of Commerce
Otter Creek No. 4
Haven
South Tama
Arthur Mason
Chamber
Wayne Reinbrecht
H. J. Hill
Chamber Directors Back Yes Vote on Cedar Rapids Bus Plan
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce board urged a Yes vote to form a public transit authority. They argued public transport benefits the community while proposing limited initial service and cost controls, with private firms operating under government support to provide affordable basic bus service. They endorsed faith in elected officials to implement the new authority with minimal taxpayer burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The
United States
UIC Meeting Tuesday For Extension Sessions
Extension class officials rescheduled an organization meeting for on campus extension classes to be held at Upper Iowa college in the second semester. The meeting is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday in room 216 Colgrove Walker building. Last Monday's meeting was cancelled due to weather. Classes for the semester will be selected by attendees per Dr H F Raplus director of extension education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Upper Iowa College
Colgrove-Walker Building
H. F. Raplus
Extension Education
Columbus Jct Names Ted Arnold Town Marshal
Ted Arnold of Wapello was appointed town marshal by the Columbus Junction city council on Friday, joining Arlo Crooks who was named marshal after the death of Gary Reed.
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Columbus Junction
Ted Arnold
Wapello
Friday
Arlo Crooks
Crooks
Gary Reed
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