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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1979
Page
5
Jane, a middle aged wife, recounts her 17 year battle with alcohol and drugs and her rescue by the Sedlacek Chemical Dependency Unit at Mercy Hospital. After six months sober she advocates AA and shares how the program reshaped her life and outlook.
Des Moines Senator Forrest Schwengels signals a potential shift by backing a reduced penalty for possession and exploring decriminalization only if broader drug-law reforms gather support. He aims to close an accommodation loophole while weighing alliances with colleagues on the pot bill.
Robert Wilkes of Decorah was given a one year jail term with seven days to serve after a jury conviction for third degree theft. Judge Lybbert ordered two years probation and restitution totaling 462 dollars to Larry Whittle and to Roger Hanson of Winneshiek County.
Scattered thefts of car batteries were among 32 crimes reported to Marion police in the last week. Lt Tom Walderbach said about a dozen batteries were stolen from cars citywide as thieves lifted hoods and snipped cables. The week also included 10 bad checks four burglaries two forgeries and two cases of criminal mischief. Police arrested two adults for theft offenses. Traffic cited 63 for speeding and 22 for other offenses. Notable items include a medical assist call at Linn Mar Junior High and a wiring short at 11th Avenue.
In Boston the UPI report notes about 10 percent of men favor razor and blade use, citing Samuel Schell, president of Gillette Safety Razor. The piece also marks August 5 1877 as Rutherford Hayes' inauguration anniversary.
Custodial workers in the Marion Independent School District voted Sunday to a 7.64 percent average salary rise for next year. With fringes, the package totals 8.4 percent. The pay scale moves from 3.80 to 6.05 up to 4.24 to 6.39 an hour. The group includes matrons custodians and maintenance staff.
Linn-Mar Community School District students will be dismissed 90 minutes early Wednesday afternoon. Teachers will be in service activities on career education after students leave. Three more early dismissal dates are planned in March for elementary conferences and a secondary teachers workday. Students will be dismissed 90 minutes early on March 20 21 and 22.
Parents of Linn-Mar Community School District eighth graders will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the high school auditorium to discuss course selection for 1979 80. High school principals counselors and selected teachers will present a brief overview while students bring home the course of studies booklet for take home.
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