Complaints Persist Over Cedar Rapids Sewer Drainage
Cedar Rapids city council heard ongoing complaints about severe sewer drainage in multiple city quadrants. A 55-signature petition urged solutions to inadequacies on Twenty-seventh Avenue Drive SW Teresa Drive and Evelyn Drive, warning of devalued homes and un sellable properties if permits are granted for new structures connected to the faulty system. Public Improvements Commissioner Canney said the city will continue reviewing possible fixes to groundwater issues, while residents also cited the Vinton ditch flooding and Eastern Avenue Center Street Thirty-third Street NE area water problems as needing urgent action.
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Cedar Rapids
Twenty-seventh Avenue Drive
Teresa Drive
Evelyn Drive
Public Improvements
Donald Canney
Loren Neubauer
Cox Avenue NW
Vinton Ditch
Neubauer
Evelyn Nation
Eastern Avenue
Center Street
Thirty-third Street
Will Withdraw 14 900 Troops From Overseas Bases
President Nixon ordered the withdrawal of 14 900 U S military personnel from overseas bases over the next year, not from Vietnam or key trouble spots. The move aims to cut costs and reduce the American presence abroad, with civilian layoffs of about 5 100 worldwide and potential annual savings of about 75 million dollars.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
White House
South Vietnam
No Negotiations Set On Machinist Strike
Talks have not been held since Monday and none are scheduled in the Iowa Manufacturing Co strike. Machinist Local 831 members walked out July 1 the first such action since 1935. Foundry workers at Iowa Steel and Iron Works remain without a new contract while vacation periods delay talks. Local 831 reportedly agreed on a new two year contract July 2.
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Iowa Manufacturing Co
Machinist Local 831
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Iowa Steel
Talent Wins Washington Trip for Girl
Kristie Smith a 16 year old Cincinnati high school junior won a national Daisy award for design entries and earned a whirlwind Washington trip. She toured a dress design studio and a jewelry firm, attended a luncheon and fashion show, dined at a sky high restaurant, and saw Broadway. She favors art advertising and fashion careers and promotes individual style through accessories and bold color.
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New York
Kristie Smith
Cincinnati
Marymount High School
Washington
United States
Dialing for Dollars Matinee Feature on Channel 9
Entertainment and cash prize excitement headline the weekday matinee on Channel 9. The show airs Mondays through Fridays at 3 30 PM promising prizes and local charm to viewers.
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Channel 9
Nader Charges About Meat Denied by U S Department
An agriculture department spokesman refuted Ralph Nader’s claim that the department favors meat packers over consumers. Dr. Robert Somers said millions of pounds condemned show concern for all. He also denied inspecting a Vernon plant and said defects were corrected. He rejected the 1965 Los Angeles report suppression claim, noting many recommendations were carried out.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Ralph Nader
Department
Robert Somers
Consumer Protection
Somers
Nader
Vernon
Calif
Los Angeles Packers
Stamp Sought To Honor Author Willa Cather
Nebraskans and friends are urged to back a commemorative stamp for late author Willa Cather of Red Cloud. Mrs Mildred Bennett cited Frank Woods of the Woods Foundation who gave 10000 dollars to back the effort. Senators Hruska and Curtis sponsor legislation authorizing the stamp.
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Washington
Mrs. Bennett
Congressional
Nebraska
Enterprise Gets New Captain Forest Petersen
Alameda AP reports Capt. Forest Petersen, a World War II navy fighter pilot, appointed as the new skipper of the carrier Enterprise. The change signals leadership transition aboard the aircraft carrier.
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Alameda, Calif
Enterprise
Forest Petersen
City Briefs and Notices From Hiawatha
City council plans 8 p m budget discussion while local ads note swimming at Town House pool and various service offerings. Deans List honors go to Cathleen Farland at Butler and Dianne Wright at Minnesota. Dr L A McCray opening oral surgery at Medical Arcade. several thefts reported and ads for meat market specials and dry cleaning plus massage services.
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L. A. McCray
Medical Arcade
1St Ave. SE
Hearing Dates Set for Two Zoning Matters
Hearing dates were set for multiple rezoning requests by Bjornsen Investment Corp. on July 30 and August 6. Proposals include a From R-1 to R-3/6 for Forty-second Street NE near Kennedy High School with strong resident opposition, and a Thompson Drive SE site for a 336 unit apartment complex. The planning commission recommended approval for both Forty-second Street NE and Thompson Drive SE changes, while additional hearings cover proposals at Thirty-eighth Street Drive SE, Lewellen Drive NW, Center Point Road NE, O Avenue NW, and other parcels with various applicants.
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Cedar Rapids
Bjornsen Investment Corp
Forty-second
Kennedy High School
Bjornsen
Thompson Drive
Mitralsky Court SE
City Planning Commission
Forty-second Street
Thirty-eighth Street Drive
Orval
Esther Rose
Lewellen Drive
Cedar Hills
Larry O
Dorothy Newman
Herman
Ruth Maire
Wilmer
Wilma Usher
Schmitt Low Bidder For Cedar Rapids Sewer Contract
Dave Schmitt Construction Co. was the lowest bidder for a Cedar Rapids storm sewer along Edgewood Road NW extension north of 6th Avenue NW. The bid was 41,142 dollars, 3.15 percent under estimate. Hennessey Bros. Construction Co. submitted the only other bid at 46,384.50 dollars.
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Dave Schmitt
Zoning Change Allows Condominiums and Townhouses
The council gave the first reading to an ordinance amending the R-36 district to permit cooperative and condominium apartments and townhouses. The proposal includes changes in building height limits and yard size requirements.
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Cedar Rapids
Project Transition Helps GIs Find Civilian Jobs
James Morgan, wounded in Vietnam, enters Project Transition at Fort Knox to gain civilian skills. Since 1967 over 4,000 GIs have been processed into diverse fields, with Humble Oil partnering early to place trainees. James Jones oversees the program, prioritizing combat disabled and those lacking civilian skills, and offering GED courses when needed.
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Defense Department
Morgan
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Army
Post Office Department
Humble Oil &Refining
Humble
James Jones
Fort Knox
Jones
Isolation Proposal for Apollo 11 Astronauts Sparks Debate
University of Missouri professor Dr. Solomon Garb urged at least 18 months of isolation for the Apollo 11 astronauts after their return to prevent epidemic spread. He criticized the planned three week quarantine as insufficient and suggested delaying the July 16 liftoff until better safeguards are in place. He warned diseases like tuberculosis leprosy and kuru may not be detected in three weeks and called for a longer precautionary period.
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Columbia, Mo
UPI
University of Missouri
Earth
Solomon Garb
Garb
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Gus Schrader
Art Buchwald
Hiawatha
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First Avenue NW
Butler University
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John L. Wright
O Avenue NE
University of Minnesota
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Laura Ann Gerner
Second Avenue SE
Nelson's Meat Markets
J St. SW
Mary Schultz
First Avenue SE
Dr. Zmoos Chiropractic
Dial
Robert W. Slezak
Center Point
Spartan Store
First Avenue East
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Becky
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Albert's Dry Cleaners
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Lindale
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
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Armstrong
Arnold
Becker
Cartwright
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Enzler
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Kenwood House
Rubins Hardware
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Seifert
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George W. Hackett
Fort Knox, Ky
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