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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
3
The public service department will launch a mosquito control program on Thursday and Friday. Trucks will spray for flying insects in evening hours. A department spokesman cautions residents with respiratory sensitivities to close their windows.
Ralph E. Long of Marion has been elected director of the American Welding Society district 20. He is an assistant professor at Utah State University and heads its welding program, aiding local sections and serving on the national board. The Gazette notes spray program timing and weather-related postponements. Phases two to four cover city mosquito fogging and July August work. phase one completed treating stagnant water.
The Marion high school band conducts the second concert in a city series Thursday at 7 30 p m in City Square park Paul Wright directs selections include Star Spangled Spectacular On the Quarterdeck Thundercrest Sweet Charity Holiday for Winds Fandango and Tribute to Glenn Miller If rain occurs the concert will be postponed a week.
Mrs Bailey is elected president of the Marion Mother's Club for 1975 76 with other officers Mrs David Rickard vice president historian Mrs Garry Zalesky secretary and press reporter and Mrs Lee Schmidt treasurer The club's name was corrected from a Gazette listing Names and addresses appear for several members and officers.
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa House passed a measure to boost retirement benefits for peace officers and firemen. A key amendment by Rep. Kenneth Miller would allocate 454 326 from the municipal assistance fund to cover added costs for 26 cities, with the remainder distributed to all Iowa cities per capita. The plan faced debate over funds and long term funding, and a separate 115 000 state share was added for highway patrolmen costs. The Miller amendment was approved 49 to 45 and the bill goes back to the Senate.
Washington reports a 14.2 percent May rise in housing starts to 1.14 million, the highest since September, with an 8.6 percent gain in new building permits and a record inflow of lending funds signaling the end of a two-year housing slump. Conventional mortgage rates declined for the fifth month as money markets improved and savings surged.
A deadly dust storm reduced visibility to near zero Tuesday, triggering multiple chain reaction crashes on a south Bakersfield highway. Over 50 cars were involved. one motorist died and several were injured as lanes remained blocked for hours. State highway patrol confirmed the three hour storm and dramatic drop in visibility.
An Iowa State University official said HEW may have erred by noting potential loss of nearly 63 million in contracts with seven federal agencies over discrimination in promotions and hiring. HEW Civil Rights said show cause letters were sent. institutions must fix affirmative action plans to avoid enforcement actions.
The Supreme Court, in a seven to two decision, held that a Pittsburgh fast food shop owner using multiple ceiling speakers to play music for patrons does not need a music publisher license. Justice Stewart noted it is akin to CATV aiding viewing, not broadcasting, and that amplification does not make the listener liable.
The Senate votes 55 to 43 to block a bid by Sen Lowell Weicker to vacate the New Hampshire seat and order a new election. Five Southern Democrats joined Republicans as in January, keeping the Iowaki effort blocked.
Senate subcommittee hears grim testimony from four students and teachers on widespread drug use in public schools across ghettos and suburbs. Students Debbi Kevin Robert and Tom describe easy access to marijuana uppers and downers, plus pervasive violence and a push for periodic busts. Officials note violence reaches affluent districts and parental pressure blocks counseling and reporting. Film reduction note follows about Indonesia cutting imported films on state TV to 40 percent to stress national development programs.
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