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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1978

Page

3

Rites set for Marengo doctor Burns M. Byram 54

Dr Burns M Byram of Marengo 54 killed in a Mexico plane crash will have 11 a.m. Friday services at Marengo Masonic Temple with Masonic rites and Reverend David Dugan. World War II aircraft will fly over after services. Burial at Chariton. Memorials may go to Marengo fountain, Marengo Memorial Hospital, Confederate Air Force or Experimental Aircraft Association. He held numerous aviation medicine and medical society memberships and flight ratings. He was a P-51 pilot with about 4700 hours. Survivors include a sister Mrs Ted Schultz Riverside California.

Burns M. Byram Marengo Mexico Marengo Masonic Temple Court Avenue David Dugan First Presbyterian Church Chariton Byram Iowa County Draft Board American Academy of General Practice Association of American Physicians and Surgeons American Academy of Family Practice International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners Iowa Gynecologists and Obstetricians Society Federation of Iowa Physicians and Dentists Hypnosis Foundation American Medical Associations Quiet Birdmen Des Moines Professional Race Pilots Association Flying Physicians Association Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Canadian War Plane Heritage Inc National Aeronautic Association Chamber of Commerce American Legion Izaak Walton League Ducks Unlimited Iowa Sportsmen Federation National Sheriffs Association Civil Air Patrol Reserve Officers Association U.S Masonic Blue Lodge Toledo el Kahir Shrine Iowa Cedar Rapids Hickam Afb Ted Schultz Riverside Calif

Wine spells defeat for Iowa Citian

Washington UPI reports 11 year old David Chiu of Iowa City was eliminated in the fifth round of the National Spelling Bee after misspelling chianti as ciante. He attributed the loss to unfamiliarity with wine terms and said he plans to try again next year.

Washington UPI Chianti Iowa David Chiu Chiu Iowa City Ciante

North Linn picks junior high principal Troy Mills-Norman Russell

School board named Troy Mills-Norman Russell as junior high principal for North Linn Community School District. Russell returns to the district after five years teaching music and serving as senior high principal, replacing Paul Carney who becomes senior high principal.

Troy Mills Norman Russell North Linn Russell Iowa Paul Carney

Closing Rath Packing Would Cost Waterloo Jobs

Waterloo officials released a Chamber of Commerce study showing Closing the Rath Packing Co. would immediately lay off 1,900 workers and eventually impact 10,545 jobs. The report estimates annual area losses over 171 million dollars and could push unemployment to 15 percent. The plant had asked workers to accept pay and vacation cuts to stay open and the findings were presented to federal officials in Washington for aid.

Chamber of Commerce Waterloo-area Washington

Prayer OK'd before meals at Catholic church

About 75 seniors at Queen of Angels Church in Chicago were told they could not pray before meals funded by a federal grant. After tears and fear, a new supervisor clarified that participants may pray anytime.

Chicago UPI Queen of Angels Catholic Church Paul Hemphill Mayor’s Office Hemphill

Students Drug Teacher's Coffee In Glastonbury Class

Two Academy School sixth graders faced discipline after slipping three non-prescription sleeping pills into their teacher's coffee thermos. Classmates informed officials, the teacher felt sleepy and was later watched in the nurse's office before returning to class. Principal Donald Wilson refused to identify the students but said parents were notified and a drug abuse education message was given to students. Jean Huhn of the Glastonbury Education Association urged broader community involvement in drug and alcohol education.

Jean Huhn Glastonbury Education Association Glastonbury

Do It Yourself Paraquat Test Kit For Marijuana

Landis Laboratories markets a $12.95 home kit from the University of Mississippi to detect paraquat in marijuana. The test covers six assays using four chemical solutions and lab gear, requiring about 30 minutes to an hour for each sample. Dr. Carlton Turner notes the test is not an endorsement of smoking grass.

Philadelphia UPI Landis Laboratories Horsham University of Mississippi Carlton Turner Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Pharmacy Turner

Disney cartoon ad rejected in South Africa over Holy Mackerel line

Johannesburg AP reports South African television refused a Walt Disney film promo for The Rescuers citing religious references in the line Holy Mackerel. Ster-Kinekor questions SBC officials and notes prior rejection of a radio ad for Harold Robbins The Betsy over sex content.

Johannesburg South Africa David Barnes Ster-Kinekor Film Company Ster-Kinekor Disney South African Broadcasting Corp Broadcasting Company Ster- Kinekor Harold Robbins Colin Haynes the Broadcasting Company

Worms Due in Thailand To Aid Garbage Disposal

A shipment of 50 000 American earth worms arrives in Bangkok next month to help garbage disposal. Narong Chomchalao of the Applied Scientific Research Corp of Thailand says a ton of worms can consume more than half a ton of garbage daily.

Bangkok Thailand Narong Chomchalao Applied Scientific Research Corp

Scaffold violations cited in page 1A continuation

Continued from page 1A report cites willful scaffold violations including failure to anchor formwork and hoisting system, monthly wire rope inspections, improper notification and training, and failure to test concrete specimens and train employees in unsafe conditions at two other companies.

Gibson held on murder charge tied to handgun in slaying

Police connected a pistol seized at Gibson's arrest to the Richmond homicide as tests are pending. They reported no clear motive, noting an argument between victim and defendant but unsure of its原因. At arraignment Associate District Judge Lynne Brady denied release on 10 percent of a $50,000 bond. Gibson remains jailed. Linn County officials said no prior Iowa record found for Gibson.

Gibson Richmond Lynne Brady Linn County Iowa

Airport expansion plans propose nine gates by 1980

Donoghue of Ralph Burke and Associates briefs the commission on two schemes to upgrade the airport. Gates would rise from five to nine by 1980 and to 12 by 2000, with space to double further. Parking and baggage areas expand, enclosed elevated loading added, and a new terminal built northeast of the current facility while the old one is modernized at about 1.5 million dollars. Construction would not disrupt service, with a 1980 start target.

Donoghue Ralph Burke and Associates

Carter reacts to Soviet accusations of exporting governance

Tass says the soviet claim cites U S and NATO as global policemen while Carter frames the speech as a test of confrontation or cooperation. Brzezinski calls the Soviet reaction a quick read that will take days to digest the balanced address.

Carter U.S.A Washington Zbigniew Brzezinski

Doctors Damages and Deterrence Debated in Malpractice Study

A report argues malpractice claims deter negligence but cites weak patient awareness and court avoidance as undermining deterrence. It suggests reform to make negligent doctors bear the higher premiums while acknowledging large awards can be necessary for severe injuries. Neil Komesar and attorney-elect economist Schwartz coauthored.

Schwartz Neil Komesar The University of Wisconsin

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