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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1977

Page

4

Iowa-Illinois Starts Rate Refunds to Iowans

Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co begins refunds totaling 5.8 million dollars to more than 200000 Iowa customers and former customers from a 1974 rate hike. The commission approved the plan, with checks for under ten dollars deferred until appeals resolve.

Iowa Illinois

Not Being Nice Costs Baron Jail Fine

A French appeals court confirmed a 15 day jail term and a 200 fine for Andre Baron a cook on the Paris Brest train. He smoked in a no smoking compartment rested his feet on the seat and replied grossly to a conductor.

Rennes France UPI Andre Baron Nice Paris-Brest Baron

Refunds Planned After Gas and Electric Rate Increase

Colbert explains a company wide refund totaling about 5.8 million dollars covering Aug 1, 1974 to May 1977. The measure reduces gas rates June 1, 1977 with a 9 percent simple interest on refunds. About 3 million goes to electric service and 2.8 million to natural gas service, roughly 18 percent of the period’s higher rates.

Terest Colbert

Weather page tease for Cedar Rapids Gazette

Daily Cedar Rapids weather overview plus nationwide forecasts on Page 2. Includes complete regional outlooks and a Vital Statistics section for the day. Weather coverage emphasizes Cedar Rapids forecasts and national trends.

Cedar Rapids

Edgewood sidewalk plan faces strong local opposition

About a dozen Edgewood property owners criticized the proposed sidewalk construction and the assessment cap of 5.48 per lineal foot. Residents argued sidewalks are unsafe due to proximity to the street and questioned cost and timing. council to study feedback and reports before deciding if the project proceeds.

Edgewood Road Highway 94 Waveland Crestwood Edgewood Twelfth Avenue Johnson Avenue Dave Case Waveland Drive Dale McDaniel G Avenue NW Public Improvements Richard Phillips Case Jon Janda Don Canney

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Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co Iowa Commerce Commission James Colbert The Commerce Commission Scott County District Court Commission Perpetual Savings and Loan Perpetual Perpetual Savings and Loan Association Iowa City Second Avenue SE Lindale Plaza Washington By Mike Deupree Opris Plains Mennen Algam Yuivenadchinen First Avenue S.E
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