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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1978
Page
6
Marion police launch a city wide bike licensing program beginning Friday at the police station and other sites next week. Officers will inspect used bicycles only and require a bill of sale and description. Licenses cost one dollar for two years and run through June with HACAP workers assisting.
The city building department approved a 93 000 dollar 4528 square foot child day care center for Omaha Investment Group at 1260 35th St with Woodson Development Co as contractor. Nine single family homes from Skogman Construction and others plus a Zachmeyer Brothers duplex and garage at 1304 06 12th Ave were approved, with several other garages and additions listed including John Ramsey John Wilkinson Bob Barnett Don Bahm Ronald M Churchill Tom Davis and Eden Investment Co projects.
Marion police reported a Tuesday overnight burglary at 1251 Second Ave that raised losses to 15,000 in tires and equipment. 29 semi truck tires and numerous car tires were stolen. a stolen company truck used for transport was recovered at a southeast Marion city dump with minor damage.
Linn-Mar High School offers a $5 refund from the $15 instructional materials deposit for the 1977-78 year. Students may collect at the high school office 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. daily by June 30. The refund cannot be applied to the 1978-79 deposit.
Competitive swimming workouts have begun at the Legion Memorial pool this week. Team openings remain for interested swimmers, with registration at the pool. Lifeguards note summer lesson registrations Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three sessions run June 12-30, July 3-21, and July 24-August 11, covering all levels.
Marion police offer engraving equipment for residents to mark identification numbers on personal property. To use the engravers, contact the department at 377 7889. The station is at 534 11th St. YMCA Friday schedule lists non aquatic fitness classes exhibitions and multiple youth programs starting 9 a.m. through 7 p.m. with various swim and gym activities.
Washington AP report shows servicemen at corporal or lower ranks with under two years service lack government allowances for family moves. Air Force Sgt. Rickey Hooper testified that he could not bring his family to Germany without paying. He now plans to leave the service to pursue better work.
The House Appropriations Committee reduced the Atomic Energy Commission budget by $48,150,000, reflecting a pullback in federal funding for atomic energy programs. The action signals fiscal tightening amid ongoing oversight and policy debates over nuclear research and safety initiatives.
The Forestry Department plans to water about 1,000 trees monthly due to limited equipment while some 10,000 trees have been planted since 1969. Forester Eric Faaborg recommends five gallons weekly or a slow hose to soak soil to one foot depth, continuing through summer if rainfall is sparse, especially in Oak Hill and Time Check St Patrick areas.
Two people treated at St. Luke's Hospital after a five vehicle crash on Sixth Street SW near Cherry Drive. Dennis P. Jack, 27, Newhall, and Marvin Seastrom, 56, were released after treatment for multiple injuries. Jack was charged with failure to control a motor vehicle. Total damage estimated at $6,700.
Area service members receive commissions promotions and assignments in the latest brief. Kimberlee L Fall of Mount Vernon and David J Fall of Ames report successful Army Officer Education Program completion and ISU graduation earning second lieutenant in the Military Police Corps. Karl M Topinka advances to first lieutenant with field artillery in Bamberg West Germany. Kurt A Smith promoted while serving with Force Troops Camp Lejeune NC. Gerald Rogen enlists in the Army in the Delayed Entry Program slated to depart June 23 for basic at Fort Leonard Wood MO. Craig A Bidwell appointed to noncommissioned officer status at Grand Forks AFB ND. Patrick A Guinnane graduates West Point and is commissioned as Army second lieutenant in Engineers. Steve P Stejskal arrives for duty at Shaw AFB SC after serving in Mount Vergine Italy as electronic systems repairman. Darla J Cooper assigned to Chanute AFB IL after basic training. Virginia L Marshall assigned to Keesler AFB MS after basic training. Beverly D Klein enlists in the Army Delayed Entry Program with active duty July 11 at Fort McClellan AL. James R Krepfle reports for duty aboard USS Tulare homeported in Alameda CA.
Palm Desert California AP Norris Goff retired actor who portrayed Abner Peabody in the Lum and Abner radio team died Wednesday after an apparent stroke He was 72 and had headlined a network radio show for 24 years
Nine persons received judgments in Linn District Court First Avenue division. Walter H. Schoenfeld, 24, was fined 500 dollars plus costs and given a suspended 60 day sentence for drunk driving on April 16 and a suspended 30 day sentence for marijuana, with probation to the Department of Correctional Services. Mary L. Coonfare, 26, received a deferred sentence and probation to her attorney for drunk driving on April 5. Other deferrals included Larry R. Huston, Charles E. Sacy, Charles C. Carroll, David G. Jayne, and Loraine W. Ward Jr. Sacy was placed on probation to the Department of Correctional Services. the rest on probation to attorneys. Russell E. Anderson had drunk driving charges dismissed after pleading guilty to a related charge. William Waite, 21, received a deferred sentence for amphetamine possession with probation to the Department of Correctional Services. arrested March 28.
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