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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1960
Page
3
MGM has not yet scripted the novel Chautauqua and a filming site choice for Independence and Vinton, Iowa, is deferred for months amid mixed local views. Officials warn the strike by screen actors could delay any decision further.
The North Fayette County Community School District votes a base pay raise of 200 dollars per year for teachers with additional increments of 100 to 150 dollars for experience and degrees. The plan ties to degree level and experience, with overall salary impacts shown by the new schedule including 40 sick leave days annually.
Twelve bids were opened on physical plant equipment at the University of Iowa including coal handling gas burning and ash handling systems. Contracts await final approval by the State Board of Regents with bids from firms in Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Missouri and Iowa for various power plant components.
Notice of a public hearing at 10:00 A M March 28 1960 in Cedar Rapids City Hall on proposed plans specifications and contract form for a sanitary sewer from the trunk line on Sth Avenue Southwest to Edgewood Road and along Highway No 30 to 2 560 feet west at an estimated cost of 31075 00 Written objections may be filed and oral arguments heard Harold G Schaefer City Clerk published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette March 4 and 11 1960
Cedar Rapids Iowa City Council proposes a sanitary sewer improvement on Ederwood Road within the city. The contract method, materials include 12 inch concrete or No 1 vitrified clay pipe, cast iron, and manholes. Public consideration set for March 28 1960 at 10 AM in the Council Room with assessments per Section 391.20.
Des Moines Iowa Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst announced the filing deadline for June primaries is Saturday April 2 with state offices open until 430 p.m. That day. Two candidates attempted to file on Thursday but were turned away since the law sets the first filing date as March 14.
The Mid-Prairie school district board rehired Superintendent Everette Van De Voort for a three year term. The district serves Kalona Wellman West Chester and nearby areas.
A 64-year-old Iowa City man was found dead in his garage Wednesday afternoon by his daughter. Police and coroner Dr. George Callahan ruled the death a suicide. He is survived by his wife and several children. his body lies at Oathout Funeral Home.
Williamsburg officials unveiled a new street numbering plan after a Lions Club led project. North south numbers start at North Street and east west numbers begin at Highway 149, shaping a citywide grid.
North English Iowa attorney David E Green has filed for the GOP county attorney nomination in the June primaries. He is linked with Clarence R Off in North English. Louis Schultz also seeks the GOP nomination and is a Marengo attorney. The current county attorney John Wilkinson is not seeking re election.
Independence incumbent R. P. Harrington, a Democratic state representative from Buchanan County, announces he will seek re election. He completes his first term and served on the agriculture board of control and tax revision committees during the last session.
Services were held weeks ago at Riceville Iowa for Emma Priestly wife of Rev J Priestly former pastor of the McGregor Congregational church The notice records the death and ties to the local church community.
Iowa officials expect state income tax revenue from farmers to fall this year. It may be May or June before the State Tax Commission confirms the amount. For July through February, total revenue was about 87.13 million, up from 81.14 million a year earlier, with February special taxes dipping slightly from 20.98 million to 20.43 million due to higher corporation and cigarette taxes.
City council considers two petitions on fluoridation in Strawberry Point. One seeks to declare parts of College Park a restricted residence district. A special meeting is set for March 11 to draft an ordinance regarding the request. The second petition has 88 signatures.
The Strawberry Point council urged a vote on fluoridating town drinking water but a state official says there is no legal basis for a public referendum. The matter remains within the council's discretion and any election would be an illegal municipal expenditure.
John Scwab age 43 of route 3 was arrested February 17 for non payment of a 300 dollar fine from a first offense drunk driving conviction. He has been released from the county jail and will pay the fine at twenty dollars per month after obtaining employment.
The Fayette County Medical Society protests the Forand bill before the House Ways and Means Committee led by Wilbur Mills. The measure would authorize a government run program for hospital, surgical, and nursing home care for about 16 million social security recipients. The society’s president Dr. David A. Freed signs the letter opposing government involvement in medicine.
Special to The Gazett reports the Jaycees will start flag sales this Saturday. The sale aims to raise funds or support civic activities with the availability of 50 star flags for purchase.
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