Linn-Mar board sets March 9 bid date for Wilkins and high school additions
Linn-Mar board approved final plans by architect E F Kohlmann and set March 9 at 8 p m for opening bids on Wilkins elementary and high school additions. A 90 day completion estimate aims for early August. Bond issue of 175000 dollars passed 431 yes 58 no with two spoiled ballots. Official total 491 with 87.78 percent.
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Linn-Mar Board of Education
Wilkins
E. F. Kohlmann
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Farm Bureau
Lloyd Fernow
Ted Grenis
Milton Arnold
Donald Andrew
Farm Bureau
Howard Sohn
E. C. Davidson
Kenneth P. Patton
Marion Democratic club names officers at annual meeting
Robert Schone was elected president of the Marion Democratic club at its annual meeting held at Bishops Lindale Plaza. Other officers include Dennis Hrabak as vice president Mrs. Robert Darrow secretary William Stroope treasurer and Tom Horan liaison officer. Guest speaker was Anthony Mussari Mt. Mercy College Cedar Rapids speaking on foreign policy.
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Robert Schone
Marion Democratic Club
Bishop's, Lindale Plaza
Dennis Hrabak
Robert Darrow
William Stroope
Tom Horan
Anthony Mussari
Mt. Mercy College
Cedar Rapids
Mussari
Cedar Rapids Juveniles Arrested for Stolen Vehicle
Two Cedar Rapids youths aged 15 and 16 were arrested by Iowa highway patrol near Marengo for stealing a car registered to Rudy O'Brien. They were questioned, turned over to parents, and charged as juveniles with larceny of a motor vehicle. Case to Linn County probation officers.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Marengo
Rudy O’brien
Ninth Street
A Avenue
Second Street
Linn County
Balloun Moves to Block Tama Lake Plan
Senator Charles Balloun of Tama Benton counties introduces legislation to stop Black Hawk county board from building an artificial lake and recreation area in Tama county. He argues the project would impose law enforcement and road maintenance costs on Tama County and notes opposition exists in Black Hawk County.
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Des Moines
Black Hawk
Law proposal bars cross county tax spending south of Black Hawk line
Balloun introduces legislation to prohibit a county from spending tax funds in another county. The measure targets areas just south of the Black Hawk county boundary, aiming to restrict intercounty use of tax dollars.
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Black Hawk
Balloun
Austria President Jonas to attend Montreal Expo in May
Vienna states that President Franz Jonas will visit Canada in May to participate in the World's fair in Montreal. The announcement emphasizes international cultural exchange and diplomatic ties during the Expo week.
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Vienna
UPI
Austria
Franz Jonas
Canada
Montreal
Martelle Woman Hurt in Auto Crash Near Springville
Lorenee Shelton 23 of Martelle sustained a back injury in a one car crash on Highway 151 two and a half miles west of Springville at about 7 a.m. Tuesday. She was listed in fairly good condition at St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids at noon. Authorities said she attempted to pass another car as that car began to pass her. Her car swerved back into its lane, lost control and went off the road.
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Springville
Lorenee Shelton
Martelle
Highway 151
Here
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
U S Develops Nuclear Tipped Missiles For Defense Piercing
The Atomic Energy Commission said the United States has developed advanced nuclear tipped missiles with enhanced capability to penetrate anti-missile defenses. The AEC noted production steps, potential $40 billion system costs, and plans to overhaul existing intercontinental missiles amid ongoing debate over offensive versus defensive deterrence.
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U.S
Atomic Energy Commission
McNamara
Soviet Union
Moscow
Johnson
Congress
AEC
Nevada
Eastern Iowans Are Iowa Honor Graduates
Iowa City Linda Washburn and Beverly School Pickering, both graduates with high distinction and highest distinction respectively, join Phyllis Shutt of Mt. Vernon in list of 18 University of Iowa students receiving special honors at weekend commencement.
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Iowa City
East
Linda Washburn
Monticello
Beverly School
Pickering
Mt. Vernon
Phyllis Shutt
Record Albums Valued at $950 Stolen in Cedar Rapids
Pat Murphy reports 190 recorded albums stolen from his Cedar Rapids home during a hospitalization between January 1 and 22. His wife was with her mother. losses total $950. Police investigated the burglary.
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Cedar Rapids
Pat Murphy
Thirty-third Street
Murphy
Ford Urges LBJ to Revise Budget and Cut Spending
In a Roanoke Virginia speech, House Republican Leader Gerald Ford pressed President Johnson to present a revised budget. He argued the House Appropriations Committee could compel hearings and urged a lower debt limit and a cap on fiscal 1968 spending to squeeze out several billions in reductions.
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Washington
House
Gerald Ford
Johnson
House Appropriations Committee
Roanoke
Ford
Pick Site for New Bridge in Independence
Independence council votes unanimously to place a new bridge over the Wapsipinicon at the Second street crossing replacing the old iron bridge. About 80 residents weighed in, with most favoring the Second street site. financing will come from 120000 in general obligation bonds after a November straw poll. Plans authorize immediate drafting by the city engineer.
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Wapsipinicon
Sixth Street
Fifth Street
Independence Planning and Zoning Commission
Don Rippel
Harrison and
Main Street
Home Freezers Move Fast With Low Cost Want Ad
A local classified ad highlights affordable home freezers selling quickly. The message emphasizes fast action and budget friendly pricing to attract buyers. Agents note demand for compact sizes and energy efficient models.
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Dial
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