Iowa City Council Tackles Cable TV and Urban Renewal
The Iowa City Council held two long sessions addressing cable television policy and downtown urban renewal. A referendum on cable TV was urged, to be funded by applicants, with the council setting policy and possible franchise rules. HUD credits may help R-18 without extra local costs, while other actions included bridge plans, Maiden Lane delay, and inquiries into rail crossing tie-ups.
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Rites Friday for Stanwood Bay youth Paulsen dies
Robert J. Paulsen 12 died after a lengthy illness muscular dystrophy for seven years. Born October 12, 1958 in Cedar Rapids he was son of Keith and (Mrs.) Paulsen of Stanwood. Survived by sisters Joan and Karen and grandfather J Burr Aylsworth Stanwood. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday United Methodist Stanwood burial Olin Cemetery visitation after 9 a.m. Thursday at Sheets and Son Funeral Home Tipton.
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Tipton
Iowa Soldier Killed in Southeast Asia War
Army Spec. 4 Steve W. Hendricks of Hawarden Iowa was among Americans killed in Southeast Asia last week, Defense Department announced. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Mose V Hendricks of route three Hawarden.
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Belle Plaine Fire Destroys Tom and Al's Market
A Wednesday blaze in Belle Plaine destroyed Tom and Al's market after a 6 30 a.m. sighting. The fire was controlled by about 1 a.m. with smoke and water damage to neighboring Anthony Clothing and The Office tavern. See story on page one.
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Decorah Approves Rezoning and Low Rent Housing Plans
Decorah city council approved a rezoning request on Mechanic Street from residential to semi business. Gary Lehan received a $30,000 permit to expand his root beer stand into a 40 foot restaurant with a sign over the boulevard. Rooney was granted a demolition permit for expansion. The council backed low rent housing plans for seniors and handicapped residents after a hearing with no objections. County and county officials discussed paving Old Highway 52 north of Decorah, with the city to consider joining the project. Urban planner Bill McNarney warned of 1971 grant cuts and urged local updating pending 1972 funds.
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Two Escapees Held in Robbery Of Iowa Farmer
Two escapees from the Ionia state reformatory Michigan, Gary Harrison and Freddy Beckett, both in their early 20s, were held in Jasper county jail on armed robbery charges tied to a Kellogg Iowa farmer theft. They were later found with a Cameron Illinois kidnapping suspect and a abducted Iowa woman released after $50 ransom. State bureau of criminal investigation assisted.
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Read the Want Ads Regularly for What You Need
A brief reminder to keep scanning want ads to find needed items and opportunities. It urges consistent reading to identify desirable goods, services, or job postings, highlighting the value of regular attention to classified listings.
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