Cedar Rapids Fourth Street parking ramp hearing yields no objections
A Wednesday public hearing on Cedar Rapids plan for a 531‑space Fourth Street parking ramp closed with no objections or questions. Support came from William Pohorsky and Robert Faxon. City aims to self‑finance if allowed, potentially saving about $500,000 in interest. financing options include escrow funding, budget transfers, or local loans.
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William Pohorsky
Donald Canney
Des Moines
Canney
Harold Schaefer
David McGuire
William Heins
London Faces Population Decline and Urban Decay
AP reports London’s population dropped to 7.3 million from 8.6 million since 1939, with 100,000 yearly net loss, rising violence, housing shortages, traffic jams, unemployment, and industry decline. Debates split between managed depopulation and slower urban decay risks.
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London
Federal Court May Yet Hear Suspension Case
A North Tama High School student from Traer faces possible federal court action after a December suspension for alleged abusive language. The 17-year-old may seek a preliminary injunction to readmit him, with his attorney citing stalled progress and the possibility of transferring districts if unresolved.
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Marian Gruchow
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Gruchow
Muskie Rejects Billboard Use in Campaign
In Manchester New Hampshire on Wednesday Senator Edmund Muskie said he will not use billboards in his Democratic presidential campaign. His state communications director Norman Abelson cited Muskie’s long held environmental controls stance and said billboards are a visual blight along highways and roads.
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Norman Abelson
Muskie
New Hampshire
Muksie
Iowa House approves bill ending referendum on low rent housing
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers pass a measure 62 to 32 to remove a required public referendum before cities start low income housing programs. The bill returns to the senate for action on amendments as opponents warn of reduced voter rights. Sponsor Daniel Bray says it removes a stumbling block and funds come mainly from federal sources.
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Senate
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Richard Radl
Lisbon
Daniel Bray
Davenport
Washington Orchestra In IMEA Concert
The Washington high school orchestra has been chosen from state groups to perform at the Iowa Music Educators Association state convention in Des Moines on Saturday at 10 a.m. A taped audition selected the group, with program including works by Bach Beethoven and Rimsky Korsakov.
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Beethoven
No Crackdown On Drinking in Iowa City Says Police
Iowa City police denied claims of a crackdown on underage drinking after 11 arrests for illegal beer possession since Monday. Most arrests occurred at The Hulk, a student owned bar, while investigators said they have curtailed routine operations and are not conducting nightly checks as before. Bartenders say police are checking more often, though not just on spot checks.
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Des Moines Carnival Ride Appeal Plan Discussed
Des Moines The state senate law enforcement committee may create an amusement safety board to hear appeals of orders closing carnival rides as unsafe. Chair Sen Harold Thordsen proposes a five member board with governor appointments including an electrician, an engineer, a public member, a state fair board member, and a carnival business participant. The panel could be reduced to three members if the committee prefers.
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Commissioner of Labor
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Spieker Charged With Receiving Stolen Property
David J. Spieker, 23, of 1211 Twenty second Avenue SW, was arrested Tuesday night on a charge of receiving stolen property. The charge relates to a gun reported stolen in a Dec. 12 burglary at Ken Marsh's Bait and Gun Shop, 519 H Street SW, with Marsh identifying the gun and help from a man who returned it for repairs. Spieker is held in Linn County jail on $5,000 bond.
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Linn County
Jerome Weida Arrested on Concealed Weapon Charge
Jerome K. Weida, 27, of 2115 0 avenue NW, was arrested Tuesday night for carrying a concealed weapon. He was held pending arraignment after officers found a .25 cal automatic pistol in the passenger side of his car.
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Ask Equal Application of Civil Rights Laws
Senate Democrats urged uniform enforcement of civil rights laws across the nation. With about two thirds of the 55 Democrats present, a caucus backed a resolution asking leadership to ensure every law protecting equal protection applies equally in every section of the country. Sponsored by Sen. David Gambrell of Georgia.
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Senate
David Gambrell
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Wallace Conditions Set for Demo Candidacy
Democratic Chairman Lawrence O'Brien says George Wallace must promise not to oppose the party nominee to receive equal treatment at the Miami Beach convention. Wallace, who bolted in 1968, seeks primary spots and space while Alabama politicians consider a third party bid. O'Brien cites unusual circumstances due to Wallace's loyalty pledge refusal.
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Lawrence O’brien
George Wallace
O'Brien
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Wallace
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Montgomery
Ala
O’brien
Democratic National Committee
Law challenge by eight Johnson indictees fails
Judge Ansel Chapman dismissed a constitutional challenge by eight Johnson county indictees facing district court indictments for giving or accepting gifts or gratuities. The ruling followed a similar decision in Iowa county by Judge Harold Vietor regarding Cedar Rapids salesman Isaac Shaver. The defendants argued equal protection since legislators are exempt from prosecution. Both judges noted well prepared briefs. The eight must plead by Feb 4. Shaver has until Friday to plead in Iowa county court before the case moves to Benton county. The Johnson county defendants include current Supervisors Ed Kessler and Ralph Prybil, former supervisor Clayton Mahoney, Asst. County Engineer Harvey Luther, L. L. Pelling, James Murphy Jr., and Chester Hanson.
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Ansel Chapman
Iowa
Harold Vietor
Iowa County
Cedar Rapids
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Shaver
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Johnson County
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Harvey Luther
L. L. Pelling
Jame Murphy, Jr
Chester Hanson
Pelling
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