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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1971

Page

4

Danny Monaghan Home After Liver Abscess Recovery

Eleven year old Danny Monaghan, gravely ill with a liver abscess and misdiagnosed as a possible malignant tumor, recovered after drained surgery and weeks in Iowa City hospitals, returning home to feed his pig and tease his sisters. His family and doctors remain cautious as the enigma behind the infection persists. He will attend St. Mary's in Manchester this fall, with a busy summer catching up.

Manchester Danny Monaghan Danny Donald Monaghan

Policeman Resigns After Petty Larceny Conviction

Mt Pleasant officer Dan Welcher 23 submitted his resignation to Mayor Charles Hanna after being found guilty of petty larceny. He had been suspended since May 26 and faced theft charges for allegedly taking about 10 gallons of gasoline from a locked pump at a local Mt Pleasant business.

MT. Pleasant Dan Welcher Charles Hanna Welcher Court of Justice of the Peace William Smart

Wanted Ad Seeks Odd Item From Local Advertiser

A brief classified note requests a peculiar object from a local advertiser. The ad hints at a single unusual item but provides no further details about size, price, or format. Authorities advise contacting the listed number for verification.

Beer Can Bonanza Raises Debris Clean‑Up Costs

Delaware county residents join Ridiculous Days cleanup with 135000 cans collected along roads. First State Bank and Farmers and Merchants Bank leaders paid 1350 dollars for the haul, aided by local trucks and eager children. Some cans were dumped at the county dump, and organizers may cap future efforts.

Delaware County First State Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank Manchester R. E. Tool Farmers Bank Tool

Plastic Pipe Approved by State Board

Des Moines AP Plastic pipe a construction cost saver was approved by the state health board as part of a revised Iowa plumbing code. The revisions allow pipes and fittings made of plastic instead of metal, with costs near metal and labor savings from easier joining though larger plastic pipes run a bit higher. The code governs cities by population and local codes, with some opposition from unions and code bans noted.

Des Moines State Health Board Iowa Harry Grant State Health Department Grant Arnold Reeve

Many Americans Live Near the Coasts

The World Almanac cites 1970 Census figures showing about 53 percent of Americans, roughly 107 million people, reside in counties within 50 miles of the coasts. This coastal proximity remains high despite vast interior land.

U.S World Almanac

Three Suits on Remap Filed with High Court Iowa Supreme Court

Three separate lawsuits filed with the Iowa Supreme Court challenge the 1971 legislative reapportionment plan as unconstitutional under the one person one vote principle and an improper mix of party majorities. Plaintiffs include Jean Lloyd-Jones and Louise Noun, plus Clif Larson and Hugh Clark. Attorneys note the 1969 plan was ruled unconstitutional and the 1971-72 legislature must reapportion within constitutional rules after the census.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court the Gazette U.S. Supreme Court Jean Lloyd-Jones Iowa City Iowa League of Women Voters Louise Noun Iowa Civil Liberties Union Edris Owens Newton United Auto Workers Clif Larson Ames Iowa Democratic State Central Committee Hugh Clark Jim Wengert Iowa State Federation of Labor Dan Johnston Noun Lloyd-Jones Owens Robert Fulton Waterloo Larson Harry Smith Sioux City Clark A Wingert Iowa Democratic Party Supreme Court

Georgia Moore 88 Dies at Vinton Rites Saturday

Georgia V. Moore 88 a former Urbana resident and longtime Urbana Gazette news correspondent died Friday at the Lutheran Home for the Aged in Vinton. Born December 27 1882 she married Edgar S. Moore in Urbana December 15 1906 and moved to Vinton 17 years ago. She provided Urbana area coverage for The Gazette and was a 50 year CBS member. Surviving are two sons two daughters nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Urbana Christian Church with calling at Campbell Funeral Home in Vinton.

Vinton Georgia V. Moore Urbana The Gazette Center Point Edgar S. Moore CBS Herbert C Cedar Falls E. S Bob Albuquerque N. M Dora Stevenson Michael Beal Pasadena Calif

Solon Collision Injures Three Patients In Iowa City

Two Clarence men James Yock 21 and passenger Mark Elder 21 and Solon driver Virgil C. Boles 49 were hospitalized in Iowa City after a head on two car crash on highway one about two miles south of Solon at 4 a.m. Friday. Yock and Elder were in good condition at University Hospitals Iowa City. Boles was in fair condition. Interstate patrol says Yock northbound and Boles southbound collided head on.

Solon Iowa City Highway One Here University Hospitals Jamees Yock Clarence Mark Elder Virgil C. Boles The Highway Patrol Boles

Tune in TV 9 EyeWitness News in color

Eyewitness News invites viewers to watch weekday broadcasts from Monday to Saturday at 5 30 PM for color coverage. The station promotes timely local news segments, weather updates, and community reports during the 5 30 half hour.

TV 9 Eyewitness News

CAP Board Reverses VISTA Sponsorship After Backing Down

In Belle Plaine Benton Poweshiek and Tama counties the CAP board initially dropped VISTA sponsorship then reversed the decision. VISTA Supervisor Ray Crews called the move appalling and said VISTA could continue under another sponsor. The reversal passed 8 to 2. Support credited to board members who reconsidered.

Belle Plaine VISTA Benton Iowa Poweshiek Tama Bipt-Cap Ray Crews Dale Noyes Crews

Service ads help you find users through targeted postings

A concise guide notes that running targeted want ads can connect providers with potential users. It highlights how placement, timing, and clear offers attract interested readers and improve response rates.

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