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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1972

Page

4

Tama-Toledo Medical Fund Drive Charts Plan

Tama-Toledo Medical Center, Inc. plans a spring fund drive aiming to raise about $300,000 for medical scholarships and a clinic building to attract general practitioners. A new board was elected, and a fundraising firm may be hired. Next meeting is March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the state juvenile home canteen in Toledo.

Toledo Tama-Toledo Tama-Toledo Medical Center, Inc Charles Kupka Karen Kurtz Dwight Applegate Charles Maplethorpe John Hess George Parkinson Phil Juhl Trudy Kirchner Marjorie Lundt Alvera Brezina Irene Jacobsen Anna Bairdin Gerry Thomas Darlene Pagel Charles Hall Gene Anderson John Speer Eleanor Twiselton Max Mason Roger Thompson Gary Anderson Gene Spear Lee Roy Collins Dean Rebschull Wayne Landgrebe Charles Svoboda State Juvenile Home

Weekend Road Tragedy Claim Five Lives in Iowa

Five people died on Iowa highways over the weekend. Erich Goeppner, 18, from Barrington Illinois, died when his eastbound car on Interstate 80 near Durant rolled after crossing the center median. Kala Deboer, 2, Hubbard, died in a two car crash north of Colo on highway 65 with eleven others injured. Kristine Thompson, 20, Ute, died when the car she rode in hit a parked gas truck in Ute. Jacob Wiepert, 29, Davenport, died after running a stop sign at highways 113 and 64 near Spragueville. Elsa Larson, 69, Council Bluffs, was killed in downtown Council Bluffs after being struck by a car.

Iowa Barrington Durant Erich Goeppner Kala Deboer Hubbard Colo Kristine Thompson Ute Jacob Wiepert Davenport Spragueville Elsa Larson Council Bluffs

Nuclear Pipe Decision Is Due Tuesday

Iowa conservation chairman William Noble says a vote on approving a diffuser pipe cooling system at the Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station near Cordova Illinois will come at the commission meeting on Tuesday. Approval does not guarantee operation as legal action against the plant continues. opponents warn hot water could harm Mississippi River aquatic life. The plant is a Davenport Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric and Commonwealth Edison joint venture. The water control panel has allowed 40 months of diffuser operation if temperature limits are met.

Des Moines Iowa Conservation Commission William Noble Quad Cities Cordova The Conservation Commission Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electrics Co Davenport Commonwealth Edison Chicago Mississippi River Noble Commission Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission

Ottumwa Teen Dies After Horse Fall Near Ottumwa

Patty Miller 18 of Ottumwa died at University hospitals in Iowa City after injuries from a February 26 fall while riding a horse near Ottumwa. The accident occurred Saturday night and prompted funeral arrangements in Ottumwa.

Iowa City Patty Miller Ottumwa University Hospitals

Drug Haul in Des Moines Largest in City History

Three Des Moines area residents were charged with importing heroin and conspiracy after federal officers confiscated 396 grams of pure heroin in a Des Moines home raid Saturday night. The drug, valued at 180000 to 250000 dollars, marked the largest haul in the capital city. Accused are Lisbeth Blair Lurey 21 and Barbara Shaw 21 of Des Moines and David Mark Supera 24 of Adel. Shaw’s residence was the shipment target traced from Bangkok Thailand. Shaw and Lurey posted bond. Supera is jailed in Polk County on 25000 bond.

DES Moines Lisbeth Blair Lurey Barbara Shaw David Mark Supera Adel Southeast Asia Bangkok Thailand United States Miss Shaw New York Miss Lurey Supera Polk County

Inspector Lack May Cut Back On Road Work

Ames, IA inspectors may force the Iowa Highway Commission to withhold summer road construction settings if staff cannot adequately inspect projects. Director Joseph Coupal said the commission faces a carryover of about 40 percent from last year and a record amount of work with limited personnel. He warned of possible project reductions to ensure proper oversight.

Coupal

Collision on Curve Injures Teenagers

Darcy Frana, 16, Festina, remained under observation at Winneshiek Memorial Hospital after a two vehicle crash Sunday three miles southeast of Ossian on a gravel road. Alan Birdsell, 16, Ossian and Kevin Timp, 17, Calmar, collided on a curve. Frana was a passenger in Birdsell’s car. Timp was charged with failure to yield half the road.

Decorah Darcy Frana Festina Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital Winneshiek Ossian Alan Birdsell Kevin Timp Calmar Miss Frana Birdsell Timp

Young G O P Turns Down Amnesty Bid

Newton Iowa delegates at the Young Republicans of Iowa convention adopted a resolution opposing amnesty for draft evaders stating evaders should face the full force of the law. They also backed private sale of liquor, pari mutuel betting legalization, opposition to racial busing, and halting trade with China if it boosts its military power. Leroy D. Corey was re elected president with Dee Davis vice chairwoman, John Muenster treasurer, and Sue Bjornseth secretary.

Newton Young Republicans of Iowa G.O.P Iowa China Leroy D. Corey Cedar Falls The Young Republicans of Dee Davis John Muenster Clinton Sue Bjornseth Des Moines

Treasury Assistant C. E. Brumley Dies

Calvin E. Brumley aged 48, assistant to the treasury secretary for public affairs, died Sunday in Washington. He joined the treasury in 1969 after 15 years with Dow Jones and helped establish the Associated Press-Dow Jones report, serving as its news editor for a period.

Washington Calvin E. Brumley Treasury Brumley Treasury Department Dow Jones Associated Press

Asian Natives Urge Caution on China Visit

Westmar College faculty and staff including Dr. Cheul Kang and wife discuss Nixon trip to China. They favor improved US China ties but urge caution and realism, warning about potential disappointments and strategic issues for Taiwan, Japan, and regional power dynamics.

China Kang Westmar Peking U. S Dr. Kang Patricia Hsiung Taiwan United States Red China Manuel Aldana Philippines Nixon Aldana Mao South Korea Japan Soviet Union Dr. Aldana U.S Jack Miller Iowa Westmar College Cheul Kang Manual Aldana Korea Department of Business Administration

Governor names Iowans to new Disabilities Council

Governor Robert Ray named 33 Iowans to a new state developmental disabilities council tasked with forming a plan to allocate HEW grants. The panel includes state and local officials and private citizens, meets in Des Moines, and members serve two-year paid-free terms with expense reimbursement.

Des Moines Robert Ray East Iowa Ira E. Larson Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids John C. MacQueen M. D Iowa City Elodie A. Manternach Watkins Iowa Assn Florence Bear Tama Mesquakie Maurice 0. Smith Washington Comprehensive Health Planning Council Joseph P. Deeney Waukon Iowa Department of Health Richard Morris Department of Public Instruction Heath Department

Black Caucus Backs Busing If Necessary

About 200 members of the Iowa Black Coalition met behind closed doors in Des Moines and adopted a resolution prioritizing quality education, even if it requires busing students. The group also urged higher federal minimum income levels, opposed including criminal records in SBA loan apps, and called for long-term job skills funding. Delegates named to the national caucus include Dr. Robert Harvey, George Boykin, Edwin White, Powell Owens, Lafayette Twyner, Nolden Gentry, Rep. A. June Franklin, and others.

Des Moines Iowa Small Business Administration National Black Caucus Robert Harvey Waterloo George Boykin Sioux City de Edwin White Burlington Powell Owens Davenport Lafayette Twyner Nolden Gentry Lewis Grady Mary. Robinson Clarence Jackson Magnolia Waller Cedar Rapids Jerry Stevens Iowa City Bruce Taylor

Time Is Running Out on Terrace Hill Bill Alt

Des Moines AP Rep Donald Alt says efforts to convert the mid Victorian Terrace Hill mansion into a governors residence likely will not get approval this session. Alt on the Terrace Hill Planning Commission notes the bill may not come up before adjournment. Gov Ray says he would be disappointed if the legislature fails to act.

Des Moines Donald Alt West Terrace Hill Iowa Alt Robert Ray

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Tama-Toledo Medical Fund D.M C. E. Brumley Asia America API Linn County Savings and Loan CAN Association 7Th Avenue Marion, Lowe LN County Savings Council Black Caucus Bill the Gazette Co Third Ave. SE U.S. Territories James A. Russell CLU Equitable Life Insurance Company of Russell Equitable of Professional Park Third St N.E
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