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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1977
Page
3
Reactions to President Carter’s selective service pardon pour in from supporters and opponents. Deserters and draft evaders, including minorities, worry about unequal reach, while international critics condemn the move. Pentagon data show most discharges were honorable amid a large pool eligible for clemency.
Local residents recount their opposition to the war and support for returning sons after President Carter’s pardon of draft evaders. Stories describe the Raits and Krauels in Cedar Rapids area, noting Canada visits, moves to Waterloo Ontario, and plans for future visits. Several Iowa names appear among those affected, with ages and hometowns listed.
Iowa lawmaker Don Avenson defends Volga Lake funding amid threats and political bargaining. He recalls arranging votes for a 1.5 million dollar DOT project, but says he never traded votes for the lake. Avenson criticizes delays, notes district impact, and urges proceeding with at least one lake project. He warns fellow legislators about false confrontations and political entanglements.
The Linn County Condemnation Jury awarded 170000 dollars for 65 acres of land needed by Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport. The land, part of Myers Inc property, lies one mile west of the runway eight approach. The airport commission says the award reflects fair market value and plans to acquire 840 more acres to reach 2700 acres for development.
The Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Rates list carrier 1.05 weekly and mail options 4.24 per week 46.00 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions accepted in reassgving Gazette carrier service AP holds republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Waukon contractor Charles Kistler, 53, was knocked down and pinned by a falling branch while cutting a tree on the Dale Hartong farm eight miles north of Waukon. He was treated at Veterans Memorial hospital and later moved to Lutheran hospital in La Crosse in fair condition with head and chest injuries.
Earl Edwards secretary treasurer of Carpenters Five Rivers District council was fired along with his wife Mrs Edwards and two Cedar Rapids staffers. Cal Kennedy was dismissed then rehired as union strife between millwrights and carpenters for control of Five Rivers unfolds with international officials in Cedar Rapids.
The Cedar Rapids Marion Chamber of Commerce board approved the education task force and authorized more members and chairmen. They also heard a grain service report, progress on the community center interim fund, and plans for a goal setting workshop. The task force promotes understanding of the American economic system and career opportunities in Cedar Rapids.
Eerie weather data shows wind from the west at 8 mph with clear to partly cloudy conditions. Fire, sprinkler, and transformer incidents reported with multiple birth announcements from Solon to Lisbon and Northeast locations.
The American Album, a 20 minute film narrated by Jimmy Stewart, will be available free for showings to organizations during Feb 6 to 13. Cedar Rapids Board of Realtors executive officer Donald Carter says the group rented the color sound film from the U S Chamber of Commerce and invites groups to reserve it by calling 393 3265.
Senator Robert Rush asks Rol Land Gallagher who produced the miniscule booklet sent to legislators and what it cost. Gallagher heads the Iowa beer and liquor control department which issued the booklet and Rush seeks further details.
Cedar Rapids expert Dr. MelIssa Farley will address the National Association of Social Workers on January 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Mt. Mercy College’s McAuley Hall. The free session targets professionals and covers bodywork and group psychotherapy.
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