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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1972

Page

7

ICC Hears Iowa Electric Rate Case Decision in Two Weeks

Des Moines AP Iowa Electric Light and Power faces a motion to dismiss its 4.5 million dollar annual rate increase request as ICC officials weigh evidence. Attorney James Merritt says the proposal lacks substantiation while Iowa Electric argues a full hearing is needed to ensure a reasonable decision. The commission expects a ruling in about two weeks.

ICC Iowa DES Moines Iowa Commerce Commission Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Commission James Merritt Cedar Rapids Iowa Electric Merritt John Gaston Palo Maurice van Nostrand Associated Press van Nosland Gaston van Nostrand Towa Electric

Wilson Receives AFCEA Distinguished Service Gold Medal

Robert C. Wilson, president and CEO of Collins Radio Co., was chosen as recipient of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Assn. Distinguished Service Gold Medal. The presentation follows at the AFCEA 26th annual convention in Washington with Wilson addressing over 1,000 attendees.

Robert C. Wilson Collins Radio Co Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Assn AFCEA Washington Wilson Army W. J. Baird Collins North American Rockwell Corp General Electric Co

Fee Schedule Set For New County Landfill Opening

The Linn county board of health announces landfill use fees including $3 per person yearly for residents in unincorporated areas, permits at $1.50, and gate charges by vehicle type. Landfill hours vary by day, with setup to open July 1. Towns may contract for use to avoid gate fees for residents.

Linn County Board of Health Health Department First Street Alfred Ahern Linn County Health Department Ahern the Gazette Toddville Troy Mills Bertram Central City Prairieburg

Taft signals compromise on contested GOP delegations

Twenty years ago Senator Taft stated willingness to compromise contested Republican national convention delegations on a fair basis, reflecting efforts to resolve disputes within the party.

Taft

All-Iowa State Fair to Be Eastern Iowa Event

Fair Manager Billy Greiner told Rotary club the 1972 All-Iowa fair will be an Eastern Iowa State Fair with entertainers and concessionaires at multiple state fairs. Top stock winners advance to Des Moines State Fair. A new antique and model train exhibit debuts. The carnival midway by Century 21 Shows and improvements at Hawk Eye Downs precede June 30 to July 9.

Billy Greiner Rotary Club Montrose Greiner Des Moines Hawkeye Downs

Bennett claims longest congress record for voting

Rep. Charles E. Bennett of Florida says he has the best voting record in Congress, completing his 21st year without missing a roll call. He reports 3,428 consecutive votes and notes his service since 1948, with the last missed vote in 1951 when he left to give a speech in Michigan.

Washington UPI Charles E. Bennett D-Fla Congress Bennett Michigan

Japan Plans Leap Into Supermarkets

Tokyo UPI reports Daiei president Isao Nakauchi says the firm will open a store on the outskirts of Honolulu in December to learn the business of American chain stores and enter the U S supermarket field for the first time.

Tokyo UPI Japan U. S Isao Nakauchi Daiei Honolulu Nakauchi

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