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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1976

Page

6

Friday Night Schedule and Local Highlights

A readable fragment lists an array of events and broadcasts for Friday night including times such as 6:00 PM 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM at venues described as Hall, Washington Week, and Rochford. Notable items include a lengthy entry for a movie lineup and a police story feature, plus mentions of a murder-related segment and a midnight special.

Austin City Iddanoge Garcia Adam J Rochinn Rober Shensais Hirsi Imp Marie "Beererong

Ford Reconsiders, Backs Two Uranium Plants Plan

The Ford administration shifts to a two-track policy supporting both a government uranium enrichment plant at Portsmouth Ohio and a private facility in Alabama. If Congress mandates a government plant, output from Portsmouth may reduce the need for new customers, boosting the Alabama project as a supplier while preserving options for future enrichment.

Washington Ford Administration Congress Portsmouth Ohio Dothan Ala Ford Ronald Reagan Alabama Atomic Energy James Connor Connor Uranium Enrichment Associates

Vinton Appeals Budget Ceiling

Vinton city officials appealed the nine percent budget growth limit before State Auditor Lloyd Smith. City clerk Bill Strong said the general fund would rise 14.9 percent while total property tax asks would grow only 3.7 percent due to a 17 percent decrease in the debt service fund. The area annexation and rising costs drive the appeal as road funds and insurance costs outpace revenue gains. Registration for Kirkwood Community College summer classes noted with sessions and joint program with Mt. Mercy College.

Vinton Vinton City Lloyd Smith Bill Strong General Fund Debt Service Fund Wintart Kirkwood Community Colege Linnball Kirkwood Mt. Mercy College MI. Mercy Juninr

Air Rules To Boost Electric Bills By 1985

EPA estimates that clean air and water regulations will raise the average monthly electric bill by about 2.80 by 1985. Utilities face 26 billion dollars in capital costs from 1975 to 1985 to meet rules, while oil refining industry spending could push fuel prices up by one cent per gallon. Train says outcomes are reasonable in terms of capital, prices, and employment impact.

Washington API Environmental Protection Agency EPA Russell Train Train

Postal Workers Convene in C R

The annual state convention of postal workers is held this weekend at the Town House motor inn in C R. Emmet Andrews, director of industrial relations for the American postal workers union in Washington, will address the convention Saturday from 3 30 to 6 p.m. Congressman Michael Blouin will discuss legislation concerning the postal service and its employees.

Postal Workers Town House Motor Inn Emmet Andrews American Postal Workers Union Washington Michael Blouin Postal Service

Guam Air Grash Crash Kills 46 On Flight

A Manila propjet airliner crashed after takeoff from Guam International Airport, killing 45 aboard and the ground driver. The Lockheed Electra carried 33 passengers all Filipino contract workers bound for Manila from Wake Island and 12 crew members, per FAA official Claothas Cox.

Agana Guam Air Manila Guam International Manila Wake Island Claothas Cox US Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Island

C R Woman Named to State Advisory Committee

Barbara Bjornson director of the Center for Higher Education was named to the advisory committee of the Higher Education Facilities Commission of Iowa. The panel will develop a state wide plan for adult learners with input from Education Testing Services findings. Also named was Mary O Halloran Cedar Falls state representative.

Barbara Bjornson Center For Higher Education Higher Education Facilities Commission of Iowa Office of Education Towans Bjarnson Bjornsen Drake University Princeton Mary O'Halloran Cedar Falls

Prison Hell Report From Lewisburg Inmate Testimony

Francis Marziani described prison life at Lewisburg as hell during a court hearing. He testified about gang rapes beatings and threats, saying the death density should be fought back and warning he could be executed by a shank upon return.

Philadelphia Francis Marziani Hell Earth Lewisburg Marciani Marziani Rived U.S. Board of Prisons

D.C. Park Police Arrest CIA Trainees

Washington Post reports park police have been arresting rookie CIA agents as part of a covert training program. Officials confirm the program started January 14 and may still be active, with several arrests reported in Washington.

D.C. Park CIA Fost Park Washington Louis Churchville Interi Or Department Park Police

Ford Aides Not a Gimmick for Puerto Rico Summit

President Ford and top officials defend the economic summit in Puerto Rico as necessary and nonpartisan. Kissinger and Simon reject charges that the meeting is politically motivated, arguing it serves shared recovery goals among six other industrialized democracies.

Ford Washington Puerto Rico Henry Kissinger Treasury William Sinmon Kissinger Report. Org Simon

Arrest Follows Chase Across Two Counties

An 18 year old Iowa City man, David A Kriz, led Iowa troopers and Benton county deputies on a high speed chase from Cedar Rapids Lumber pickup theft to Blairstown. The vehicle crossed multiple highways, avoided road blocks, and Kriz was captured near Ellistown after a helicopter aided pursuit. He faces larceny and traffic charges and is held in Benton county jail with no bail set.

Lowa Benton County Iowa City David A. Kriz Blairstown Kriz Cedar Rapids Highway Patrol Cedar Rapids Lumber Keystone Grave Ellistown Trboperg Vinton

UN Proposes Aid For South Vietnam Resettlement

United Nations mission urges members to provide 432 million to back Saigon's plan to move nearly 10 million people from cities to the countryside. The goal is to ease urban strain, cut unemployment, and rebuild agriculture after the war. Report notes 400k volunteers moved and Cambodia convicts forced 4 million relocated elsewhere.

United Nations, N.V ALY United Nations U.N South Vietnam North Saigon Cambodia Phnom Penh Comones U.S. State Department

Mexican Leader Disarms Student At University Meeting

President Luis Echeverri disarmed a 19 year old student during a university meeting in Mexico City after the student carried a .22 pistol. The president warned against violence and urged intellectual action as he confiscated and later returned the weapon. The office gave no motive or loader details.

Menico City Luis Echeverri Echeverria University of San Luis Patos Academe Loader

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