Canney battles over CETA program in Linn County
Mayor Donald Canney and the Linn County Consortium Board clash with William Hood over CETA. They complain about liability and red tape as possible withdrawal from prime sponsorship is considered. Hood cites complex legislation and says administration could shift to Iowa if sponsors drop out.
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Donald Canney
Linn County Consortium Board
William Hood
CETA
Kansas City
Linn County
Department of Labor
Canney
Consortium
Linn County Consortium
Bob Ballantyne
Linn Ceta
DOL
Washington D.C
Hood
Ken Schriner
State of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
United Auto Workers
Gazette straw poll set for fairgoers at All-Iowa Fair
The Gazette will run a straw poll at its Exhibition Hall booth for fairgoers age 18 and over during the All-Iowa Fair. Ballots list presidential options Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan and John Anderson and Senate race choices between John Culver and Charles Grassley. Voters also indicate Republican or Democrat preference for Congress and list their home county to show regional support.
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Gazette
The
Exhibition Hall
Gazette Daily
Iowa
Congress
Ertl Sues Over Toy Saws Copyright and Patent Claims
Ertl Company files a federal lawsuit alleging Marvin Glass and Associates claims to exclusive rights to market miniature toy saws in the United States are unfounded. It seeks injunctions and triple damages, cites $10,000 invested and orders for 40,000 units worth over $200,000, and names Lanard Toy Ltd. of Hong Kong as co-defendant with Glass.
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United States
Marvin Glass and Associates
Chicago
Ertl Co
Dyersville
U.S
Eri
Ertl
Skil Corp
Skilsaw
Big Sounder
Eric
Lanard Toy Ltd
Hong Kong
Glass
Greener Grounds and Busy Fair Set at Hawkeye Downs
A new groundskeeper promises greener grounds as the All Iowa Fair opens at Hawkeye Downs with gates at 9 a.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Preview Night. The fair features livestock entries, talent shows, racing, rides, and free grandstand entertainment with paid rides and events planned through July 6.
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Hawkeye Downs
Saturday schedule for fair events and concerts
Saturday events include 9 a.m. Rabbit Judging at the Agricultural Building and 9 a.m. Quarterhorse Show in the Horse Arena. Noon opens the Carnival and Exhibition Building, 1 p.m. Anans Von at the Fine Arts Building, 1:30 p.m. Food Judging at the Family Living Center, 2 p.m. Junior Dairy Judging in the Livestock Arena, 2 p.m. Flower Show Judging at the Farm Youth Building, 6:30 p.m. Quassars High Wire Act, 7:30 p.m. Paul Revere and the Raiders with The Litterers Band, and 9:30 p.m. Quassars High Wire Act.
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Bill Hames
Paul Revere
The
Raiders
Hawkeye Downs
Lincolnway
Kirkwood
J Street
Wilson Avenue
33Rd Avenue
Sixth Street
Sambo’s-Sheraton
Quassars High Wire
the Raiders
the Litterers
Quassars
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Lincoln
Mayor Canney
Reagan
Grassley
Anderson
Carter Kennedy
Culver
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Anans
33Rd Ave
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Sheraton Inn
Door Buster No
Reg. Price
StratoLounger
Door Buster
Sealy
Brody
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