Scheie Files for Linn-Mar Board Seat in September Election
Margery Scheie 2770 Fifteenth Avenue has filed nomination papers for the Linn-Mar board of education election set for September 13. John C. Botkin of 2445 Twenty-first Avenue and incumbent Wayne P. Engle of Route 3 have also taken out papers with Aug. 4 filing deadline. Two at large seats will be filled.
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Margery Scheie
Fifteenth Avenue
Linn-Mar Board of Education
John C. Botkin
Twenty-first Avenue
Wayne P. Engle
Civil Defense Post Filled in Johnson County Iowa
Pat McCarney former Iowa City police chief was named director of civil defense for Johnson County on a half time basis earning 7000 dollars annually. He served as police chief from 1967 to 1972 and had 31 years in the city police. Wayne Walters resigned in protest when the post was changed to half time.
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Iowa City
Pat McCarney
Johnson County
Dave Meyers
Civil Defense Administration
McCarney
Wayne Walters
Charter Coaches Sues Taxi Firm Over Damages
Charter Coaches Inc of Cedar Rapids files a 100000 suit in Johnson County District Court against taxi firm owner Ralph Oxford. The countersuit alleges Oxford damaged the company's reputation by filing prior charges about operating without a license. The case follows Charter Coaches acquittal on the license charge on July 28, 1977. On this date in 1883 Benito Mussolini was born in Dovia Italy.
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Iowa City
Charter Coaches, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Ralph Oxford
Charter Coaches
Iowa District Court
Oxford
Reminds Voters To Register For Aug Water Board Election
Merle L Kopel Linn county auditor and elections commissioner reminds Marion residents not yet registered to vote must postmark forms by Aug 5 to participate in the Aug 30 water board dissolution election. In person registration available at Marion city hall or Linn county voter registration office until 5 pm Aug 19. Office hours 8 to 5, Mon through Fri.
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Merle L. Kopel
Linn County
Marion
Water Board
Marion City
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Established in Minnesota
In Washington AP report Minnesota will host the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs as an expansion of the University of Minnesota School of Public Affairs on the Twin Cities campus. Mondale announced the institute at a luncheon with pledges of 1.3 million dollars and fundraisers aiming for 22 million by next spring.
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Washington
Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Walter Mondale
Hubert H. Humphrey
Johnson County Funding Approved for Housing and Improvements
Iowa Senator Dick Clark informed the Johnson County board that 400000 in housing and community development funds has been approved for Johnson County. HUD funds will support housing rehabilitation and community improvements in Oxford Shueyville Morse Frytown and Yocomville with plans for rural communities as additional funding becomes available.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Dick Clark Friday
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Oxford
Shueyville
Morse
Frytown
Yocumville
Johnson County
Archbishop Coleman Carroll Dies in Miami
The Most Rev Coleman Carroll aged 72, archbishop of Miami, died Tuesday. He led protests against allowing Catholic women to read at masses and was known for his conservative stance within the church.
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Miami
Coleman Carroll
Board Decides Against Parochial Busing For Next Year
The Marion Independent board opts to continue parent reimbursement for parochial student transport, citing lack of available district buses. St Joseph's had requested bus service due to higher costs, but the district will reimburse parents under state law while maintaining current arrangements.
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Marion Independent School Board
St. Joseph’s
State Board of Public Instruction
Ted Healy
Bill Hukill
Hansen Firm Gets Contract for New Iowa City Library
The Iowa City public library Board of Trustees selected Hansen Lind and Meyer to draft plans for a proposed library. They will negotiate a contract that runs until voters decide on a building bond in about 13 months. More than 300 firms sought the work.
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MIEC
Kansas City Life
Carolyn Taylor
Larry Molder
Molder
Marilyn Johnson
Shirley Thompson
Jan Larson
Iowa City
Iowa City Public Library
Hansen, Lind and Meyer
Library
Decorah Youth Hospitalized After Drowning Incident
A 10 year old boy, Charles Lundt, was listed in critical condition at St Marys hospital in Rochester Minnesota after nearly drowning in the Upper Iowa river. He waded with his sister and a friend when he stepped into a deep hole and went under the water. Police arrived within minutes and he received artificial respiration before hospital transfer.
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Decorah
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Charles Lundt
Harold Lundt
Iowa River
Lundt
Winneshiek County Hospital
Lady Churchill in satisfactory condition after operation
Lady Spencer Churchill, 92, widow of wartime leader, is in satisfactory condition after an abdominal operation at King Edward VII hospital. A hospital spokesman said she is expected to make a complete recovery.
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London
Spencer- Churchill
Britain
King Edward VII Hospital
Churchill
Salvation Army Opens Red Shield Store in Iowa City
The Salvation Army Men’s Social Service center plans a Red Shield store in Iowa City at 24 Van Buren Street replacing a previous facility lost to urban renewal three years ago. Serving 19 Eastern Iowa counties, the self supporting outfit relies on its pick up service and resale of renovated items, offering furniture clothing bric a brac and books.
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Salvation Army Men’s Social Service Center
Red Shield
Iowa City
Salvation Army
van Buren Street
Men’s Social Service Center
Iowa
United Way
Edwin Seger
Senior Citizens Trip to Fair From HAA Cedar Rapids
The Heritage Agency on Aging sponsors a charter bus trip to the Iowa State Fair for Senior Citizen Day on August 23. The package includes admission to the Older Iowans awards, an afternoon grandstand show, a crystalware demo, and an evening Henry Mancini concert. Depart Cedar Rapids from Lindale Plaza and Kmart with returns by 10:30 p.m. Cost 13.50. Reservations Cedar Rapids Marion 398-5559 or toll free 1-800-332-5934.
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Heritage Agency On Aging
HAA
Kirkwood Community College
Henry Mancini
Lindale Plaza
First Avenue
Kmart
Sixteenth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Marion
ERDA Raises Federal Share in Marion Solar Project
ERDA officials increased the federal cost share from 88 to 92 percent for the Longfellow school solar energy project up to 223000 dollars. The Marion Independent school district has not yet approved participation and must decide at the August 11 board meeting. Remaining issues include project location in a nonclassroom building and potential cost overruns and bidding requirements.
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Energy Research and Development Agency
ERDA
Marion Independent School
Longfellow
School YMCA Agreement Set
The Marion Independent school board approved an agreement with the Marion YMCA for facility use. YMCA access includes Mentzer, Vernon junior high, and high school gyms for volleyball and basketball, with specific custodial fees and a share of renovation costs at Longfeld low. The district funds pool usage and instructors, and adds a learn to swim program for second graders.
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Marion Independent School Board
Marion Ymca
YMCA
Mentzer
Vernon
Longfellow
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Balster
Fourteenth Street
Balster Furniture
Donald E. Balster
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Linn-Mar Board
Charles E. Brown Sr
Anthony
Cedar Memorial
Trenna Bailey
Adv
Civil Defense
Benito Mussolini
Dovia
Italy
Dennis L. Lecher
West Eighth Avenue
Timothy A. Walleser
Fifth Avenue
Stickney
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Hansen Firm
U.S
Janet Jones
al Watson
State Department of Public Instruction
Booth Tarkington
Orig
Terry
Jcpenney
St. S.E
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