New Cedar Rapids airport chair Dr Huey advocates understanding landowners
Dr John Huey named chairman of the Cedar Rapids airport commission says he will visit affected landowners and push for a painless process. The Cedar Rapids orthopedic surgeon and pilot aims to expand terminal capacity, relocate the fixed base operation, and pursue an industrial park around the airport while maintaining farm production. He supports security upgrades, hopes for more air service, and notes a survey on expanding Ozark or United service. Huey flies weekly and backs close community contact.
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Federal Reserve Dates to 1923 Act Established
The Federal Reserve system began December 23, 1923, by an act of Congress to provide an adjustable currency and improve banking supervision. It consists of 12 districts each with a Federal Reserve Bank rather than a single central bank in the capital.
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Seminole Valley Farmhouse Open For Regular Visitor Hours
The Seminole Valley Farmhouse will be open today from 1 to 4 p.m. Special tours remain scheduled despite the park closure from high water. The farmhouse is reached on Forty-second Street NE.
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Seminole Valley Park
Forty-second
Stokely Carmichael Turns 34 Today
The Black militant leader Stokely Carmichael marks his 34th birthday today. He is known for his prominent role in the civil rights movement and his advocacy for Black Power.
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Stokely Carmichael
Paintings Sought for Linn County Courthouse Re dedication
The program committee seeks oil acrylic or watercolor paintings of Cedar Rapids and Linn County scenes from the 1925 period for a July 12 display in the supervisor's room. Credit will be given to artists and owners. To loan, contact Bob Wallace at 3937111 or 3650551.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Bob Wallace
Plastics Began With Billiard Ball Inventor John Wesley Hyatt
John Wesley Hyatt opened the plastics era in 1868 by mixing cellulose nitrate and camphor to create Celluloid, first used for billiard balls and other goods. Today plastics touch many products from heart valves to car fenders as production expands, despite recent shortages and price pressures.
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