Nissen Buys Brown Co. Scoreboard Maker in Cedar Rapids
Nissen Corp acquires M. D. Brown Co of Niles Michigan, a leader in school and institutional scoreboards. Brown will operate as a Nissen subsidiary producing Scoremaster scoreboards in Niles with 60 employees. Brown adds large customized boards and Datran digital readouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nissen
Brown Co
Nissen Corp
Cedar Rapids
M. D. Brown Co
Niles, Mich
The
Brown Company
Niles
George P. Nissen
Ollie T. Frigaard
Brown
Laird Outlines Arms Talks Stance and Anti Missile Move
Secretary Laird says the United States will not enter negotiations with one hand tied behind its back and argues continued work on the anti missile system strengthens bargaining. He hopes talks on offensive and defensive nuclear weapons could begin soon but cites not yet ready to appoint negotiators. He declines comment on the Pueblo case comments pending court inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Pueblo
Laird
Cmdr
Lloyd Bucher
Rites Saturday for Dr Raymond Flinn
Dr Raymond J Flinn 72 retired veterinarian died of a heart attack while shoveling snow at his Belle Plaine home. He had lived there 22 years after coming from Chelsea and is survived by his wife Veronica a son Robert and a daughter Mary Hanley plus seven grandchildren a sister and a brother. Services Saturday at 11 at St Michael church with burial at St Josephs Chelsea. rosary Friday at 7 30 at Hrabak funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Raymond J. Flinn
Chelsea
Veronica
Robert
Mary Hanley
Cedar Rapids
Frank Dudley
Los Angeles
Peter
Canby
Minn
Vietnam talks strain as Hanoi debars compromise
Hanoi’s delegate argues Geneva accords hinge on political settlement, while the NL F criticizes U S and Saigon for perpetuating partition. Tran Buu Kiem accuses the U S and South Vietnam of insincerity, and North Vietnam charges B 52 raids as war crimes though U S denies raids since Oct 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Vietnam
Tran Buu Kiem
NLF
South Vietnam
Nneither
Saigon
North Vietnam
Bank of America Named Trustee for Packard Stock
The Bank of America was designated trustee for Hewlett Packard stock owned by David Packard and his wife in their capacity as new deputy secretary of defense and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bank of America
Hewlett-Packard
Defense
David Packard
Multiple Breakins Reported in Ely and Central City
Five burglaries were reported to the Linn sheriff's office Thursday morning with three in Ely and two in Central City. Entry at Central City used pried doors. cash and items including $60 in change and 80 cigarette cartons were taken, while Ely saw 200 spark plugs and assorted shop loot. Deputies investigated after a 3 to 6 am window, a paper boy heard footsteps near the co op. Authorities seek tips on individuals carrying large change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Sheriff's Office
Columnists Today Reston Childs Harris
Today’s columnists feature John Reston Marquis Childs Louis Harris in a concise roundup of editorial voices. The page highlights each writer’s style and central concerns for readers seeking diverse perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reston
Marquis Childs Louis Harris
Long to be sentenced after pre-sentence probe
Marion was convicted by a Linn district court jury earlier this month and is serving a sentence at Ft. Madison penitentiary. A third case remains pending. Judge William Eads ordered a pre-sentence investigation for Long and scheduled sentencing for next Wednesday at 8:45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Linn
Ft. Madison
William Eads
Long Changes Plea to Guilty On Cedar Rapids Breakin
James Long 22 of 1326 C avenue NE pleaded guilty to breaking and entering in a Nov 25 break in at the Cedar Rapids Bowl Town and Country shopping center. He is one of three Linn County men detained by police early that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Long
C. Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids Bowl
Long
Linn County
Morni Lene
Bee
James W. Auman
Measure to let 18 year olds buy 3.2 beer in Iowa
Senator William Reichardt introduced a local option bill in the Iowa Senate to allow 18 19 and 20 year olds to purchase 3.2 beer if local voters approve. He argued the 21 age limit is being violated and that 18 year olds already obtain beer in cars and apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
UPI
State Senate
William Reichardt
Ddes Moines
Reichardt
Seek To Washington House Rushes Cigarette Label Plan
Forty two members have joined a push to require labeling on all cigarette packages as part of a broader health warning effort. The measure seeks federal action and would apply nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Two of Three Charges Against Driver Dropped
Marion motorist Michael J. McDonald 22 was charged after a Dec 17 chase with speeding 88 mph in a 35 mph zone, attempting to elude police, and reckless driving. Judge Reilly dismissed speeding and elude charges. McDonald paid costs and was fined 25 dollars for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
John B. Reilly
Michael J. McDonald
Reilly
McDonald
Richard Nelson
Severe cold and snow hit western states causing closures
Weatherweeks delivered subzero cold across Idaho, Washington, and Oregon with Havre Montana at 23 below midday and 42 below by midnight. Ten inches of snowblanketed northern Utah and southern Idaho before noon Wednesday forcing unscheduled school holidays. More snow, fog limiting Southeast air travel, and thundershowers from the southern plains to the Ohio valley dropped 1 to 2 inches of rain in the Mississippi valley. Northern California saw cold rain while southern counties pursued flood and mudslide recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Havre
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Plains
Ohio Valley
Mississippi Valley
California
City Briefs Pack 86 and 344 School Awards and Local Notices
Regulars note awards at Coolidge school to Randy Mat teson Ronny Vratisovsky Tom Gilmer and others. Wright school honors pack 344 recipients Billy Karr Darmy Markham Jon Geiser Steve Paul and more. Weekend talks set by Maurice T Breen and Rev David Watters. Dean’s List reports for Marchetta Cook and Elizabeth Allen. Theft and home entry reports include jewelry and microphone thefts. Local ads include carpet cleaning and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge School
Randy Mat‘teson
Ronny Vratisovsky
Tom Gilmer
Dave Clemens
John Pardum
Peter Hentges
Mike Jensen
Jim Compton
Mark Gilland
Kevin Matteson
Robert Olive
Mike Kray
Tom Hupp
Wright School
Billy Karr
Darmy Markham
Jon Geiser
Steve Paul
Mike Meceli
Randy Thoren
Kurt Detrich
Dean Young
Scott Ketelson
Curtis Paul
Michael Long
Jim Young
Michael Travagiakis
Accuse C R Man of Drunk Driving
Roland E Nelson 31 of 511 Tenth Street SW was held in the city jail Thursday morning on charges of drunk driving and license restriction violation. He crossed the center line on Williams Boulevard SW and drove on the wrong side, nearly hitting a police squad car. His license limits him to daylight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland E. Nelson
Tenth Street
Nelson
Williams Boulevard
Hospital Bond Rate Measure Is Passed In Iowa
DES MOINES AP The Iowa senate approved a measure raising the maximum interest on county hospital revenue bonds from 5 to 6 percent. Sponsor Sen Floyd Gilley said hospitals struggle to sell 5 percent bonds and the 6 percent tax free bonds would enable needed expansion of facilities statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa Senate
Floyd Gilley
Maynard
Japan Talks Okinawa Nuclear Warheads in Return talks
Prime Minister Eisaku Sato said Japan may permit US to keep nuclear warheads at bases on Okinawa if Ryukyu islands are to be returned early. The statement highlights security concessions tied to the Okinawa reversion process with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
U.S
Okinawa
Tokyo
Eisaku Sato
United States
Ryukyu Islands
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan
London
England
Arena
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
West Palm Beach
Duluth
Flint
Mich
Ohio
Purdue
Notre Dame
Miami Universities
Marvin Gaye
Joey Bishop
In Color
Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Russia
Raymond Flinn
Thieu
Nguyen Thanh le
Packard Trustee
Peacock
Rosegard
Malvern
Central City
Ely
Mobil Farm Service
Farmers Coop
Grant
Biderman Hardware and Implement
Ely Barber Shop
Hank’s Tavern
Editorial
Elinor Ahern
Phethae
Abby van Buren Eeeenave
Suzy Knickerbocker
Edith Head Getene
Erma Bombeck
Dr. Andelman
Nancy Gilbert Eebeseee
Financial
Sam Shulsky
Rick DuBrow
Leonard Lyons
Gus Schrader
Jack Ogden
Don Walton
C.R. Breakin
Oregon
City Briefs
Maurice T. Breen
Bishops Downtown
David Watters
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Marchetta Cook
A Avenue NW
Westmar College
Robert R. Jones
First Street
Elizabeth Allen
White Oak Road
University of Denver
Karpet Kare
Cal Jenkins Company
Kenwood Carpet and Furniture Cleaners
Barber
Barlow
4Th Ave
St. Matthew’s Church
First Avenue NE
Giftree
7Th St. SE
Sophia Fikers
L Street
Ambassador Lounge
East Marion
Adv
Evan's
Jerome
C.R. Man
Modern
Modern Fury
China
Walnut Lane
Buffet & Hutch
S. P
S.P
FBI
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!