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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1975
Page
6
Thai government deletes the term mtale from the local administration law clearing the way for women to hold public office. The change appears in act number S9a 8ea4 and reflects a widening of official eligibility.
Des Moines supporters gathered for groundbreaking of a 10.5 million Wallace state office building in the capital complex. Governor Ray praised Henry A. Wallace as Iowa’s native son and noted his roles as vice president, secretary of agriculture, and agrarian reformer. The five story, 186010 square foot project should be completed by late spring.
Traffic Engineer Mel Meyer says seven school crossing signals in Cedar Rapids will be removed before the fall term. Signals at 1200 block Avenue NW Bever Avenue and Twenty Fifth Street SE Eighth Avenue and Nineteenth Street SE Memorial Drive and Buchanan Street SE Sixteenth Avenue and D Street SW Washington Avenue and Nineteenth Street SE and B Avenue and Sixteenth Street NE are slated for removal this summer. The changes follow a school crossing safety committee recommendation replacing some signals with painted crosswalks and guards as routes change.
Harry A Allen was found innocent of robbery with aggravation after witness testified she was not afraid when he pointed a gun. The 28 year old, accused of taking $70 from Maddox at a southeast Cedar Rapids residence April 27, faced trial in Linn district court. The prosecution argued for a verdict. the judge directed acquittal, finding no credible evidence Allen took property or used force.
Cedar Rapids and Linn county officials plan to ask the state attorney general for guidance on who should pay certain magistrate court costs. County Auditor Merle Kopel had proposed billing the city nearly 36000 for costs from city cases that were dismissed or not prosecuted. Both sides agree witnesses fees go to the city, but other costs are disputed and the statute is vague. The attorney general will be asked to clarify.
Thomas Gleason president of the International Longshoremen’s Association told Senator Dole by phone from Miami Beach that U S wheat for Russia will be loaded on schedule despite union reservations. The ILA had passed a don’t load resolution but left final action to Gleason amid concerns over bread beer and price impacts.
Cedar Rapids riverfront parks won first place in a national landscaping contest announced in Chicago. Parks Commissioner Stan Reinis, project engineer Dave Johnson, landscape architect Herman Thompson, and contractors Platts Ltd and Cedar Rapids Nursery praised the team and the firms for their role in the urban renewal effort and tree care.
Delfrey Frankel of 1621 A Ave NE was found guilty in magistrate court on assault and battery and fined 100 dollars plus costs. He was charged with assaulting Die Frankel on June 19. On this date in 1970 South Vietnamese troops attacked Communist forces in southeastern Cambodia.
Victor A. Postel, 23, of Cedar Rapids, has secured a court order for a county funded psychiatric examination at Oakdale security facility. The defense contends he showed emotional instability after the alleged crime and may be mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Fayette police charged two brothers from Fayette, Roper age 22 and Gary Becker age 18, with assault and battery after they allegedly beat Dug Langer 22. They face additional assault charges from an earlier altercation at Stockman’s Inn in Wadena.
Four guns valued at 994 and stereo equipment valued at 1100 were reported stolen Thursday from Lennard Ramsey at 460 Ninth Avenue SW. The guns included a double barreled 12 gauge shotgun a 12 gauge shotgun a 20 gauge shotgun and a trap gun. Also taken were a stored receiver a turntable and two speakers totaling 500 200 and 400 respectively.
Des Moines Iowa GOP leaders announce a 6 30 p m reception at Hotel Fort Des Moines for President Ford during his August 16 Des Moines visit. Tickets cost 100 with the state central committee funding the trip and attendees include Jow Robert Ray and Tom Stoner. Washington reports say the Senate intelligence committee reached agreements with the FBI and CIA for access to requested documents as it investigates intelligence activities.
Secretary of Interior Stanley Hathaway resigned citing personal health reasons. President Ford accepted the resignation as Hathaway, under medical and psychiatric care in Bethesda Naval Medical Center, faced fatigue mood issues and a mild diabetes diagnosis. Police charged John Gunzenhauser, 18, with larceny in the nighttime and marijuana possession after a botched theft at the Plumber's Training Center. He was held on bonds totaling $3,000.
Flexsteel Industries filed in Cedar Rapids federal court against Local 1861 of the Upholsterers International Union over a three day wildcat strike at the Dubuque plant. About 90 percent of 509 workers struck, seeking damages of 125000 and a restraining order. An arbitration panel handles a dispute over the time study program.
Raymond Boylan aged 25 of Cedar Rapids was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after being found with a 16 year old California girl. The girl was reported missing April 14 from Anderson California. Boylan posted a 128 dollar bond and was released.
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