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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1979

Page

4

Commission for the Blind hit for lack of concern

In Des Moines the Iowa Commission for the Blind faced sharp criticism from National Federation of the Blind members over meeting days. They oppose current Wednesday meetings with occasional Saturdays, while former members accuse replacements of personal motives and sighted bias. A public hearing on new rules followed the session, to be continued Saturday.

Des Moines Iowa Commission For the Blind National Federation of the Blind NFB Elwyn Hemken Blairsburg Nolden Gentry Gentry Commission Hemken Arlene Dayhoff Cedar Rapids Curtis Willoughby Willoughby Nell Bonnell Fort Dodge Iowa Council For the Blind Kenneth Jernigan Jernigan Ray Dayhoff Jeannette Eyerly West Des Moines Eyerly

Woodfield's owner refuses settlement over discrimination

Iowa City case centers on Woodfield's Disco where nine black patrons allege denial of entry on June 23. Owner Harry Ambrose refuses $7,500 proposed by Iowa Civil Rights Commission, citing legal risk and broad implications. Hearings set by Iowa City Human Rights Commission for July 23 and City Council for July 24 to consider liquor license action.

Iowa City Woodfield Harry Ambrose Ambrose Iowa Civil Rights Commission J. Patrick White Ment Iowa City Human Rights Commission

Des Moines report finds prison terms vary by city

A state study by the Statistical Analysis Center shows felons convicted in Ottumwa are more likely to receive prison terms than in any other Iowa city, while Waterloo has the lowest likelihood. The analysis is the third in a series on the criminal justice system costing about 200000.

Des Moines Ottumwa Iowa Waterloo Statistical Analysis Center State Office For Planning and Programming

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