Mayor Johnson lauds Hultman on Cedar River action
Cedar Rapids Mayor Bob Johnson praises Attorney General Evan Hultman for plans to file an injunction in Black Hawk County District Court at Waterloo to address Cedar River pollution. He calls the move a necessary step toward restoring river cleanliness and supporting Cedar Rapids well water expansion for citizens.
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Bob Johnson
Evan Hultman
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Johnson
Hultman
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Ed Jochumsen
Houser
Jochumsen
Third step delayed in Iowa sewage plant expansion plans
The plan to add a second unit to the Waterloo sewage treatment plant, estimated at about 1 million dollars, is delayed as specifications were due Jan 1 but not submitted. Officials plan to reschedule and seek a statewide anti pollution policy while stressing funding and staffing constraints. Waterloo leaders caution about bacteria counts and court action is possible to resolve disputes.
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State Health Department
Houser
Hultman
Waterloo
State Health Board
Public Health Engineering Department
State Board of Health
Iowa
Assembly
Waterloo Clean Water Plan Progress Report
The late Dr. Edmund Zimmerman, former state health commissioner, ordered Waterloo to stop Cedar river pollution with approval from the Iowa natural resources council. A three step plan was set, phase one sludge lagoon completed and treated sewage required. Air circulation equipment installed. Step two enlarges pipes and installs clarifiers. work ongoing.
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Edmund Zimmerer
Waterloo
Cedar River
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Health Department
Three Juveniles Arrested in Seven Cedar Rapids Breakins
Cedar Rapids police solved seven breakins by three juvenile boys aged 13, 14, and 15 who admitted entering six southwest side businesses from February through July. The youths were turned over to parents for juvenile court action.
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Cedar Rapids
Southwest Side
Florida Driver Convicted Here
A 49 year old Florida man was ordered to serve 30 days in the county jail or pay a 100 dollar fine and court costs for leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. John W Reyher of Tampa was involved in a two car collision in the 400 block of R avenue NW and fled the scene. Municipal Judge Howard McLaughlin imposed the sentence.
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Florida
John W. Reyher
Tampa
Fla
R Avenue NW
Howard McLaughlin
Hearing on Competency of James W. M. Rosner in Davenport
A Thursday competency hearing is set in Davenport federal court for James W. M. Rosner also known as Donald E. Vaughn who is charged with interstate transportation of stolen property. The court has received a report from the Federal Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.
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Davenport
James W. M. Rosner
Donald E. Vaughn
Edward J. McManus
Rosner
Federal Medical Center
Springfield
Speeding Charge Denied by Youths in Vinton
Two young residents of Vinton pleaded innocent in municipal court on speeding charges filed after police said they were drag racing. Mary Lu Ferguson aged 18 and Charles N. Kimball aged 19 posted $30 bond each and were released. Trial set for August 13. Officers reported 50 mph in the 700 block of Third Avenue SW at 9 20 p m Thursday.
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Vinton
Mary Lu Ferguson
Charles N. Kimball
Third Avenue
Whoopers Reduced to 28 in Wild Crane Population
Ottawa AP reports the northern affairs department says the wild whooping crane population fell to 28, down 10 from last year, with no nesting for the second year. The department hopes the decline is not the start of a further loss for the rare birds.
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Ottawa
Northern Affairs Department
Shorty Powers Loses Public Affairs Post at NASA
Air Force Lt. Col. John Shorty Powers, longtime astronaut spokesman, to leave public affairs. He will stay at the Houston Manned Space Flight Center in a non public affairs role. Retirement eligibility arrives in February. NASA won’t disclose his new position. The dispute centers on releasing Gordon Cooper’s 22 orbit flight plan in advance.
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Washington
Air Force
John
Shorty
Powers
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Manned Space Flight Center
Houston
NASA
Gordon Cooper
Eight in Cedar Rapids Elected to Historical Society
Cedar Rapids led the state in July with eight new members elected to the State Historical Society of Iowa. The new Cedar Rapids members are R. Q. Blanchard, Clayton B. Ellis, Jo Ann Gartner, Ida Hampton, the mayor's office, Harold J. Primrose, Arthur Redel, and Donald A. Serovy. Sandra Matheny of Walker also was elected in July.
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Cedar Rapids
State Historical Society of
Iowa
R. Q. Blanchard
Clayton B. Ellis
Jo Ann Gartner
Ida Hampton
Harold J. Primrose
Arthur Redel
Donald A. Serovy
Sandra Matheny
Walker
Want ads bring buyers for new and used merchandise
Local classified columns showcase buyers for new and used goods. Listings promote appliances, furniture, clothing, and assorted items offered by residents and merchants seeking quick sales. Shoppers browse prices and delivery options in a busy market of bargains.
Six Enlistments Reported Here
Four Army enrollments and two Navy recruits announced Friday. Fort Leonard Wood will train Prescott Allen Wells Geiger. Weber and Chambers head to Great Lakes. Pfc James Clarke on 30 day home leave. Cedar Rapids to host Cpl Ann Tallman for Iowa recruiting. The article notes Tallman is Des Moines native and a graduate.
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Army
Navy
Fort Leonard Wood
Thomas J. Prescott
Johnson Avenue
Martyn W. Allen
Harold E. Wells
N_ street
Steven Geiger
Vinton
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Dennis E. Weber
Dyersville
Raymond S. Chambers
Sigourney
James B. Clarke
F. H. Clarke
Nineteenth Street
Uilseck
Germany
Cpl
Ann Sharon Tallman
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Tallman
Des Moines
Eastern Iowa women urged to contact recruiters for corps
A notice invites interested women from Eastern Iowa to reach Corporal Tallman in the recruiting office at the federal building or by telephone EM 3-0074. The message mentions a student from North High School who joined the corps in June 1959 and will be present at the event.
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North High School
Iowa
Cpl. Tallman
Federal Building
Shakedown Outing Planned for Hawkeye Scouts
A shakedown outing for Boy Scouts bound for the Philmount Scout ranch in New Mexico next month is scheduled for Saturday at Camp Waubeek. The day runs from 9 30 a m to 6 30 p m for Hawkeye area scouts.
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Philmount
New Mexico
Camp
Waubeek
Hawkeye
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