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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1978

Page

5

Iowa Republicans push 65 mph speed limit and death penalty plank

Iowa GOP platform debate centers on raising the 55 mph limit to 65 on interstates and four-lane roads. The proposal also calls for reinstating the death penalty for certain crimes and favors tax restraint, social security restructuring, and stricter labor and crime laws.

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Multiple Drownings and Crashes Claim Seven on Iowa Roads

Three Iowans died in traffic crashes this weekend, two in Wisconsin, and two drowned. Victims include 18 year old Dave Swanson of Ottumwa, 22 year old Sue Pennington of Indianola, 24 year old Randall Clark of Preston, and 25 year old Jeffrey Farrey plus 22 year old Roger Grimstad from Dubuque. A 15 year old Sioux City boy drowned near the airport while swimming for a frisbee, and a 27 year old Fort Dodge man died in the Sac City area. Police withheld the last name pending relatives.

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Lenox Class Reunion Planned in Hopkinton

HOPKINTON The Lenox College reunion will be held Saturday at the Presbyterian Church dining room. The class of 1928 is honored. A noon potluck dinner will be followed by a business meeting. Louis Jourdan is 58 years old today.

Hopkinton Lenox College Presbyterian Church

Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service

City transit notes a transportation program serving seniors and disabled riders with a dedicated bus service in Cedar Rapids. Contact number 363 8244 for details and eligibility information.

Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service

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