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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1966
Page
21
Marion council approved a hearing on the proposed 1967 budget totaling 1,465,984 dollars up from 1,241,172. Taxes would rise to 602,090 from 544,905 with several fund increases and a larger water department allocation. City manager Crivaro noted gains from a new clerical hire and higher engineer salary.
A Thursday 8 p.m. Linn-Mar high school athletic field concert showcases Linn-Mar district bands directed by Norman G. Meyer Joyce Paul and Melissa Drago highlighted soloist performances include Clover Hills and Holiday in France. Sixth graders perform Whistle While You Work Streets of Laredo. rain venue is Linn-Mar High School gym.
Advertisement for a Kaura Wheelr Knit pullover with short or long sleeves in sport yarn. Includes Striped Fall design, stockinette stitch, pattern 790 with sizes 32 34 and 36 38. Mail to Laura Wheeler Cedar Rapids Gazette New York address with 35c pattern price plus 15c extra for mail. Also promotes Needlecraft catalogs and quilt books with prices and ordering details.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen asked railroads on Tuesday for a 25 percent pay increase affecting about 140 000 workers. They push a cost of living adjustment, guaranteed wages, and expanded holidays plus higher life insurance for active and retired employees. Current pay ranges include foremen 26.55 and helpers 24.64 a day. roadmen 22.02 for conductors and 19.89 for brakemen.
Marion Iowa accepts the sole bid for the 1966 paving program. Midland Construction Co. of Cedar Rapids submitted $64 608.06. The council also approves plans for street resurfacing, hearing dates for objectors, parking facility hearings, and related city code updates.
A Chicago subway assault left Army specialist Richard Bloomfield with a cut above the eye after a robber demanded money. Detectives Berglund and Ezerski drew their guns as about 25 passengers cheered the attacker, and James Person, 27, was charged with robbery and battery.
In Louisville, Mayor Kenneth A. Schmied covered $265 for an elderly woman's first month rent after city officials said the law prevented payment. A social worker had asked the city to assist as the woman faced eviction due to a city demolition.
The council sets general fund at 2 175 for the municipal election next year. The city attorney earns 6 625 up from 6 250 and the police court judge 4 500 up from 4 020. Building department may add 4 800 for an electrical inspector. Public safety funds rise with one additional policeman two more firemen and higher pension contributions. Sanitation budget cuts reflect fewer equipment purchases as a hearing is set in the council chamber.
Earl Zabokrtsky 63, longtime Chicago area resident, died Sunday in Bellwood Illinois. Born December 3 1902 in Oelwein he is survived by wife Anna son Earl Jr and three grandchildren. Services 1 PM Thursday Murdoch chapel Walker with Rev Richard A Snyder. Burial Walker cemetery. Friends may call after 10 AM Thursday. Casket will not be opened.
Mayor Ed McCarthy told the city council there is no crisis in the Oelwein public safety department. He noted the city staffs more paid safety workers and maintains a higher millage than eight comparable Iowa cities, countering claims of a crisis and urging continued reviews of pay and staffing.
Rep John Culver introduces a resolution urging international oversight of Vietnam elections set for September. He says scrupulous supervision by an impartial agency such as the United Nations is essential to ensure legitimate results and acceptance by Vietnam and the world, with the United States pledging to honor the outcome.
Quasqueton prepares its annual Booster Club celebration with street sports for under 14 on Friday starting at 10 a.m. Carnival ride prices drop 1 to 5 p.m. An 8:30 p.m. evening program follows. Saturday features a 2 p.m. parade with four cash prizes for best floats, plus a band concert at 7:30 p.m. and another evening program at 8:30.
Arden Fischer an 18 year old Manchester youth was injured on the Walter Monaghan farm when a bale of hay struck him from a wagon. He suffered four fractures to the right arm and a badly injured left leg and was taken to Delaware Memorial hospital. Sandra Kay Weston, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Weston, was named to the dean's list at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines for the spring semester with an A average.
Independence city council approved estimate No. 1 from Anderson Co. for concrete paving at 45,336.60 dollars. Six bidders competed for gasoline. Sinclair Refining Co. offered the low bid at 5.92 cents under the tank wagon price. The council also authorized Mayor Henry Funk to sign a contract with Lenzner Roofing Co. to rebuild the city hall roof for 1,950 dollars.
A newly arrived refugee, Felix Monzon, says Cuba has increased censorship of mail. He reports government agents open mail to and from the United States and investigate senders if outgoing letters contain criticisms of the Castro administration. Monzon, 28, formerly a messenger for the Cuban Telegraph Company, cites arrests of people who mailed anti government letters.
Fort Madison city council authorized 60 million in industrial revenue bonds to build a Sinclair Petrochemicals fertilizer plant. Voters will decide August 4 with a 60 percent threshold. The project, to employ about 300, would start this fall on 1526 acres near Fort Madison by the Mississippi River, with completion planned early 1968.
Congressman John Culver announced that the Clinton bridge authorization was signed into law by the President while he was in Texas. The measure allows replacing the old span between Fulton and Lyons to serve Clinton's growing industrial needs. Culver introduced the legislation after taking office. it passed the House on July 10, 1965 and the Senate on June 27, 1966.
The sixth annual beef barbecue will be held here Thursday with a Little League game at 2:30 p.m. followed by the barbecue at 5:30 p.m. A horseshoe tournament is set for 7 p.m. Platform entertainment will also be provided. The event is sponsored by the Men's Community club.
The Linn-Mar Community School District seeks sealed bids by 8:00 p.m. CDT July 25 1966 for 275000 in school building bonds. Bonds valued 1000 each or 3500 each will be issued August 1 1966 with interest paid semiannually and maturing 1967 through 1985.
In Linn county Iowa the will of Paul C Hanson dated December 31 1957 was probated July 1 1966 Vida H Hanson named executor Claims against the estate must be filed with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication and actions to contest the will must be brought within one year from that date. The executor requests debts be paid promptly. Cedar Rapids Iowa attorney Robert W Neff represents the estate. Second publication dated July 12 1966.
Fairfax State Savings Bank of Fairfax Iowa reports assets of 4.396 million with total deposits of 4.025 million. Cashier D C Neuhaus and Assistant Gordon K Sorg certify, with notary Nellie R Krueger confirming sworn statement July 9 1966.
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