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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1979
Page
5
Police and firefighters will receive lump sum pension refunds from a city plan change. Some officers with 15 or 16 years may get 12 000 to 14 000 dollars, fueling speculation about post retirement careers or investments. Others doubt officers will leave quickly, expecting retirement investments.
Police chief Gareth Clift warns attrition could rise as July 1 pension changes raise pay and benefits questions. Fire Chief Edsel McMickle says resignations unlikely. salary gaps lure recruits to private industry. City treasurer Bill Heins explains annuity refunds and future pension contributions while Vthen the department weighs its options.
Report discusses whether Gov. Ray can impose even-odd gas allocation and minimum purchases under Iowa energy rules. Some officials say presidential delegation is invalid without legislative grant, others say it is possible. Safeguards exist, and a consumer hotline at 1 800 424 9246 offers help.
A garage fire at Ella Doss residence 1527 Sixth Ave SE is arson suspected with minor damage. John H. Pledge 51 of 806 Sixth St SE was arrested for weapons after a gun threat claim. A prank at All-Iowa Fairgrounds caused 6000 dollars damage to a trailer owned by O'Neil Enterprises. Stan Reinis seeks a sixth term on the Cedar Rapids City Council. Burglaries over the weekend included tools stolen from Jeff Meyer and Dillard M Brown residences, plus a stereo and cash from William McNeill, and car batteries thefts at 1641 Edgewood Road SW. Police continue investigations.
A Federal Trade Commission administrative law judge ruled that Columbia Research Corp. and its officials falsely promised free vacations in Florida and Las Vegas and claimed winners of household products. Judge Howder ordered an end to such practices and found costs linked to vacations and products, with offers tied to other sales promotions.
A motorcycle crash on Highway 150 by Tower Terrace Mobile Home Park in Cedar Rapids sent two riders to St. Luke's Hospital by ambulance. No further details were available at press time.
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