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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1976

Page

13

Linn-Mar Board Okays Pedestrian Span and Assignments

Linn-Mar board approves building a 12 foot wide pedestrian span over Indian Creek with estimated cost 17 000 to 18 000 and debates bid process. The panel also approves school staff appointments including librarians and teachers and reviews HVAC and bus contracts amid district renovations.

Hlalus Tupuris Linn-Mar Board of Education Aigrord Indian Creek Bis Company Lipi-Marines Linn-Mar Wic Hhign

Marion Approves Education Program

Marion approves an alternate education program for about 35 students unsuited to conventional learning. Remodeling of the Longfellow building continues with one administration office complete. The board also weighs a towel rental contract with Gym Towel Rental Service of Baraboo Wis amid options like laundering towels locally or asking parents to supply towels.

Marion Independent School Clark Stevens Longfellow Ken Smith Baraboo Wis Gym John Vernon Ellen Adams Russell Vinson Richard Rice Mercy Supl. Stevens

Park Board authorizes ten contracts and reports progress

Marion park board on Thursday approved ten contracts including plans for a restroom at an unspecified Marion park and use of City Square park during County Fair days. The board also discussed Hanna park construction, August walks at City Square, temporary repairs for Bicentennial events, and supervision by Thompson.

Marion Park Herman Thompson Associates Marion Marion Chamber of Commerce City Square Park James Shelia Seigal Joe Butterfield Hanna Park Butterfield Gome

Pops Concert Saturday At Christian Church

Marion Christian church chairs present a pops concert Saturday at 7 30 p m at the church on McGowan Boulevard The GO singers in five chairs will be directed by Mrs David Etzel The choirs will present a salute to America World’s bicentennial The concert is free to the public

Marion Christian Church McGowan Bolevard David Etzel Wos

Trial notes unclear garbled names and case outcome

A damaged OCR entry records a defendant from a district court case pled guilty or was sentenced for a crime tied to a breakaway group. The text mentions probation terms of five years and references a city or county venue, but many names and details are garbled.

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Global Tour Plans Dropped by Lowans

MIAML Fla AP Bill and Minnie Rotiseh former Dubinque Jaws residents sell the bowl they hoped would take them around the world. He spent six years guiding yachts aboard Cindy Mariv and the pair cruised the Mis River in December 974. They’ve abandoned plans to sail the globe and sold the vessel for 50 000 dollars. Rising costs and crew loss prompted the move. The couple plans to return to the Midwest, likely Dubuque or Ruckford, to be near relatives.

MIAML Fla (Ap Bill Minnie Rotiseh Dubinque Jaws Butiseh Gbiggt Cindy Mariv Mamie Dubuque Decison Sid Bodigel Vale Bodisch Midwest Dubuque Or Ruckford

Grant Wood Festival Weekend event lineup announced

Stone City and Anamosa residents plan a busy Grant Wood Art Festival with a Saturday opening at 10 am featuring bicentennial flag, canoe race, historical film showings, bus tours, and a trampoline team. Anamosa hosts art and craft shows, antique displays, car exhibits, teen dances, volleyball, a parade with Miss Stone City and Nan Wood Graham, and an antique fair.

Stone City Grant Wood Anamosa Murgell's Bridge Canada Nissen Trampoline Corp Stone Dante Steve Gily Antioch —Country School Angimusa Prantl

Sean Conner Crash Victim In Coralville Train Collision

Coralville reports identify 18 month old Sean Garrett Conner as the victim of a car train crash on Camp Cardinal road. His mother Connie Conner, 23, remains hospitalized with head and neck injuries and lacerations after the vehicle was pushed about 50 feet by a locomotive. Bystanders freed the infant, who died at the hospital.

Coralville Camp Cardinal Road Sean Garrett Conner Larry J. Conner Connie University Hospitals Piers-By

Services Are Saturday For W. E. Bywater in Iowa City

Willis E. Bywater, 68, of Iowa City, died Monday in Mexico while on vacation. A former Economy Advertising vice-president and Tipton publisher, he belonged to the University of Iowa Alumni, the state historical society, and attended Kappa Upsilon and Sigma Delta Chi. He is survived by his brother Ray of Iowa City. Services are Saturday at 140 Beckman-Huterts.

Towa City Willis E. Bywater Iowa City Mexico

Dennis Banks May Go Free In Oregon Bail Hearing

Portland report says Dennis Banks could be freed next Tuesday if Gov. Straub takes no action on extradition. Multnomah County Circuit Judge Pate Daley indicated he would delay further action when the extradition warrant is presented. Banks is charged with possession of weapons and intent in a South Dakota case.

Portland Ure Prunia Banas Bob Straub Snutt Dakota Oregen South Diketa

Council to Seek Four Way Stop at Tipton Corner

Tipton City Council directed the city attorney to ask the state transportation department to install a four way stop at the Plum Street and Highway 130 intersection after a car bicycle collision Wednesday night. Lisa Farrell, 7, was taken to University Hospitals in Town City after riding into a pickup. The council also banned parking on the east side of Meridian Street between Third and Fourth Streets and moved to modify a lease at Tipton airport to allow service for aircraft.

Tipton Tinton Town Department of Transportation Lisa Farrell University ‘Hospitals Town City Joan Behrle Plum Street Meridian Street Third Fourth Streets Bill Main Lisbon Molm

Loans Approved For Alburnett And West Branch

Farmers Home Administration approved loans for Alburnett and West Branch. A $94,400 loan funds a three unit project in Alburnett, while West Branch secured $51,510 for a four apartment building. Projects will house senior citizens and moderate income families.

Washington Farmers Home Alburnett West Branch Michael Blegin Iowa

Stolen Property Charge Filed In University Bike Theft

TOWACITY Norman Davis of Chicago was arrestedThursday after a pursuit on foot and by car by campus police. Davis faced a charge of possession of stolen property and was held in Johnson county jail. Campus police spotted Davis and a companion near bike racks at the University of Iowa, chased them as they ran, and found two bicycles in a nearby yard. Davis allegedly returned to the yard and refused to leave the vehicle before the stakeout led authorities to stop the vehicle on Interstate BU. Davis was to be arraigned Friday.

Norman Davis Chicago Carly Royal Law Johnson County Davis University of Iowa Law City Yar

Chambers Quits As UI Officer Joins Faculty

Iowa City University of Iowa executive vice president George Chambers announced his resignation to take effect June 10. He will assume a full professorship in education and plans to return to teaching as the UI faculty reshapes leadership at the state Regents meeting near Lake Okoboji.

Iowa City University of Iowa George Chambers Willard Boyd State Board of Regents Lake Gkeoboji Chambers College of Education

Regents Agree to Extended Delay on Old Brick Church

The state board of regents backs a purchase option for Friends of Old Brick to preserve the Presbyterian church, contingent on First Presbyterian Church agreeing to extend the contract. The plan would convert the site into general space while preserving the sanctuary, with Friends of Old Brick needing to raise 140000 to buy the building and avoid demolition by the owner. The board supports delaying razing but requires a timeline agreement from church members.

Milford State Board of Regents Friends of Old Brick Gelong Chairch Downchosen Town City Friends of Old Brick Friends of OM Brick First Presbyterian Church

Pravda Affirms Equal Security as War Policy Basis

Pravda asserts equal security as the only reasonable basis for wartime policy, criticizing Western military pressure and insisting that American agreements cannot secure lasting peace. The article quotes Yur Zhukov outlining the party line that Moscow seeks reciprocal security.

Moscow UPL Mealfirmathan Communist Party Pravda Yur Zhukov Ieadihe Durhataosnel Tata Satan Paren Canning

Vaccination drive in Yopal as yellow fever outbreak grows

In Colombia yellow fever kills 10 people and prompts authorities to vaccinate residents in Yopal and nearby areas. Travel restrictions are imposed to prevent spread to other regions as officials note the tropical Zastelt Maina outbreak near Cusanare, about 400 miles west of Bogota.

Boyota Colombia Mosi Dente Yopal Portrol Wich Cusanare

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