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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1977
Page
8
Jeff Mitchiner runs a five house midtown Atlanta learning community started in 1975 by University of Iowa students. Residents aged 4 to 62 teach and learn via self education, with a neighborhood learning exchange linking residents to Atlantans who can teach various subjects.
Nine people died in Iowa traffic accidents over the weekend. Ames ISU journalism professor Dr. Carl Johnson 39 perished when his car ran off a gravel Ida County road. Howard County Deputy Sheriff Steven Owen 30 Cresco and Paul Middleton 17 Mason City died in a head on near Riceville. Others include Robert Kadner 18 Union and Lynne Ann Rockwell 21 Huxley. Three motorcyclists died in separate crashes. Authorities reported drunk driving charges and ongoing investigations.
Democratic National Chairman Kenneth Curtis told reporters in Des Moines that Republicans face a tough job regaining ground after the last election. He defended Carter energy and gas tax proposals, urged a gradual lifestyle change, and blamed patronage issues on the party committee while praising Carter’s outreach to the people.
The Red Cross program at West Union pool starts Monday with two week sessions for area communities. Therese Holm directs an extra pre school session through June 17 at 10 45 each weekday, cost 3 with a guardian in the water.
The West Union festival for seniors will be held Tuesday at the Fayette county fairgrounds starting at 10 a.m. The event will recognize club presidents in attendance and feature a sing along, stunts, music, dancing, and door prizes.
An Iowa Department of Transportation study concludes single car passenger trains in Iowa would not be profitable. Des Moines to Iowa City, Iowa City to Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines to Osceola routes all fail to cover costs. Investment estimated at 3.3 million for Des Moines to Iowa City plus upgrades. revenue would not meet outlays.
A study on converting two Iowa routes to rail cars projects 75 passengers per trip for Des Moines to Iowa City and reveals only one rider per trip on Des Moines to Osceola. Break even requires near full use. even $250000 car costs and track upgrades may not pay off. Bus avenues may gain riders as highways remain strong.
United Methodist Churches of Iowa endorsed unconditional amnesty for conscientious objectors, legal abortion under medical rules, and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. The 134th Annual Conference in Des Moines heard debates on abstinence from alcohol and anti smoking education, with gun control action tabled and Bishop Abel Muzorewa to speak at the banquet.
Neil Sabetick, 38, of Kenosha Wisconsin, surrendered to Missouri authorities in Kahoka and was taken into custody in Clarke County. John Barette, 37, of Council Bluffs, remains at large after escaping Iowa Prison Farm No 3 with Sabetick. Both men were serving 10 year terms for crimes in Iowa counties.
Six area residents were injured in two crashes near Iowa City on Sunday. A head on crash near West Liberty hospitalized five men including Dewey Behrle in serious condition. Gene Hammons was released after treatment. A separate Iowa City car motorcycle collision injured Robyn Linn. Sophie Hansen, 74, was charged with a stop sign violation.
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