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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1966

Page

3

D M Firm Is Awarded Sewer Job In Marion

Douglas Construction Co of Des Moines won the north interceptor sewer extension bid at 65 725 with Marion council accepting it. The low bid beat the Howard R Green Co estimate of 68 000. Other bids ranged from 73 220 to 80 107 50. The council also approved street and utility actions including a Copper Construction street sale for 530 and a 150 payment to W C Pickard for property appraisal on Blairs Ferry road and Lindale drive.

Douglas Construction Co Des Moines Marion Douglas Howard R. Green Co M. FP. Goerdt Construction Co Dubuque Gjellefald Associates Forest City Hennessey Brothers, Inc W. C. Pickard Blairs Ferry Road Lindale Drive Ralph R. Mills Merwen L. Taylor Gemini Construction Co Thomas E. McGowan Thomas McGowan Twenty-ifth Avenue Indian Creek Road Northview Drive Utilities Committee J.F. Anderson Lumber Co South Eleventh Street

13 Mill Increase in New Linn-Mar School Budget

Linn-Mar school board approves a $1,414,022 budget for 1966 67 raising taxes by about 13 286 mills based on a $22 million assessed valuation. Four district residents oppose the higher taxes while Superintendent Patton notes staffing and facility costs drive the rise.

Linn-Mar J. Eldon Airy Loren Airy Marion al Runan Devonshire Drive Dale Kueter Cedar Rapids Patton

Bertreche Calls for Iowa Police Academy at Camp Dodge

Joseph G. Bertreche seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general urged creation of an Iowa police academy at Camp Dodge near Des Moines. He spoke Monday outlining the plan to train recruits and improve state law enforcement.

Washington Iowa Joseph G. Bertreche Camp Dodge Des Moines

Midget Racer Crashes At Ottawa Fair Killing Two

At the Putnam county fair in Ottawa Ohio a midget racing car veered into a fence on the final night killing two teenage spectators and injuring at least seven others. One victim sat atop a concrete enclosure while the car struck a woven-wire fence and a power pole.

Ottawa Ohio Heely

Heat and the heart how to cope this summer

Experts warn heat makes the heart work harder. August Reader's Digest offers tips on air conditioners cold drinks loose clothing and bath choices to protect health this summer with practical rules and advice.

Reader's Digest

Fayette School Board Names Secretary and Tuckpointing Bid

The Fayette school board appointed Bob Wilson as secretary at a token one dollar annual salary, replacing Ron Rocker who resigned. The group awarded a $13,290 tuckpointing contract at the school to J. C. Larson Co. of Waterloo.

Fayette Bob Wilson Ron Rocker J. C. Larson Co Waterloo

Racer Jan Heely In Collision Kills Two In Crash

A race car driven by Jan Heely of Battle Creek Michigan rammed a fence while dodging a skidding car. Charles Horstman age 19 died instantly from a skull fracture. Gary Burden age 18 died on arrival at a hospital. Seven others taken to hospital with five admitted and one in serious condition.

Jan Heely Battle Creek Mich Charles Horstman Gary Burden

Derailment disrupts line near Dallas Center

Nine freight cars loaded with rock derailed from a North Western railway train three miles southeast of Dallas Center on Sunday. No injuries were reported though a substantial stretch of track was torn up.

Dallas Center North Western Railway Here

More for your money if you read the want ads

Short ad items promise value as readers skim notices for bargains and opportunities. Local classifieds highlight services, jobs, and sales appealing to budget minded shoppers and job seekers.

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