Neighborhood aids plan eyed for Cedar Rapids several banks
Citizens group in Cedar Rapids proposes a development corporation to rehabilitate rental housing in Oak Hill Jackson and Flats with a board of directors and lending commitments. Banks mull the idea, weighing funding of about 30 cents per $1 million in assets to cover staff and office costs. A Chicago consultant visit is planned for June 27 to address questions and potential government support.
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Cedar Rapids
Oak Hill
Jackson
Flats
Citizens’ Group
Development Corporation
Citizens’ Committee
Hawkeye Area
Stevens
Brad Condon
American Federal Savings and Loan
Haines
Perpetual Savings and Loan
Citizens Group
Chicago
Citizen’s Committee
Jim Capraro
Southwest Community Development Corporation of Chicago
St. Wenceslaus Church
New look at old problem disruptive students in class
National expert Stanley Fagen from American University discussed emotionally disrupted youths in a Gazette interview. He noted the shift to new teaching methods, with teachers urged to view troubled students as emotionally disabled or chronically disruptive and to teach self-control while balancing authority.
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Stanley Fagen
Fagen
American University
Washington, D.C
Grant Wood Area
Gazette
Marion adopts first reading of trash fee increase and rules
Marion City Council approved first reading of a new garbage ordinance raising monthly collection from 2.50 to 3.30 while protecting seniors at half price. The measure adds annual free and paid large-item pickups, sets a 180-gallon weekly limit, and outlines warnings and possible fines for violations.
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Marion
Larry Asaro
William Grundy
Ers
Neuhaus Named Acting Chief In Marion Police Change
Marion police Capt. Joe Neuhaus was confirmed by the City Council as acting police chief from July 1 to September 1 during the absence of Police Chief Robert Zier who attends the FBI National Academy in Quantico Virginia. Wheat prices rose after government price support loans were extended 30 years ago.
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Marion
Joe Neuhaus
Neuhaus
Robert Zier
Zier
FBI National Academy
Quantico
Electricians Vote Tonight Over One Year Contract
Members of Local 405 of the Electrical Workers Union vote at 7 30 P M at 1211 Wiley Blvd SW to ratify a one year contract with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City electrical contractors. The old pact expired June 1 after a 10 day no strike period. the union has not struck in 27 years. The wage range is 4 79 to 11 dollars. most other trades settled in April and May.
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Local 405
Electrical Workers Union
Wiley Blvd
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Mike Powrie
Drunk driving arrest for Allan E Jacobs in city
Allan E Jacobs age 27 of 1034 F Ave NW was arrested at 1 55 a m in the 800 block of First Avenue West and charged with drunk driving and speeding.
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Allan E. Jacobs
F Ave
Jacobs
First Avenue West
Navy delivers first guided missile mail drop
Twenty years ago the U S Navy achieved the first successful delivery of mail by guided missile marking a milestone in warfare and logistics.
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Navy
IDOT hearings and dedication set for Cedar Rapids Monday
Iowa Department of Transportation commissioners meet in Cedar Rapids for public hearings on Iowa 100 corridors and a north Cedar Rapids beltline, plus the Highway 151 Marion bypass. A ceremony opens a new Interstate 380 section atop the five in one bridge, with Gov. Ray attending. The day includes transit grants and airport commission briefs.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa 100
Milwaukee Railroad
IDOT
Robert Ray
Third Avenue
Eighth Street
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Jim Struve
Merchants National Bank
Struve
Dan Stevens
Bohemian Savings and Loan Association
Condon
American Federal
Savings and Loans
Hal Haines
Mel McCaully
Peoples Bank and Trust Co
Dents
Asaro
Don Hoskins
Public Works Department
Natio
Hummel
Griffin Ltd
Wilson Ave. S.W
Center Point Rd
Seliate Easiettainahies Primitives
Stoneware Pottery
Norma Myers
Miriam Troyer
Litton
3Rd Ave
C.R
Coralville
St. S.E
Lindale Mall
Krebs Flower Shop
18Th St
Wilson Ave
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