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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1972
Page
5
Des Moines VA regional chief Claude Gillam reports Iowa guaranteed 2,288 home loans in 1971, up from 1,053 in 1970, aided by lower rates and the 1970 Veterans Housing Act. statewide activity also shows increases in determinations, loan applications, and property appraisals, with most loans going to 25–35 year olds.
The University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra conducts Wagner works March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union with James Dixon conducting four Wagner pieces. Bass Albert Gammon and mezzo soprano Carolyne James, both faculty in the UI School of Music, are soloists. Free tickets available at the university box office Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Des Moines report on access to welfare records by county attorneys. Special Assistant Attorney General Lorna Williams and State Social Services Commissioner James Gillman discuss whether access covers only eligibility records or full case histories. Gillman favors restricting noneligibility records to protect privacy while allowing fraud-related disclosures upon subpoena. The article notes Iowa allows public inspection of recipient names, addresses, and amounts paid, but bans using such lists for commerce or politics.
Des Moines Roger Maxwell, equal opportunity compliance officer for the state board of regents, announced the affirmative action plan submitted by Master Builders of Iowa on behalf of their open shop labor committee has been accepted. The M-150 plan aims to raise minority representation in each building trade to mirror district minority populations, with 150 minorities to be employed or trained by December 31, 1975 across basic trades plus plumbing, sheet metal and electrical crafts.
In Dubuque on Lake Peosta a houseboat fire killed Ronald Rhomberg III, an 18 month old. Parents Ronald Rhomberg Jr 24 and Karla 21 and two daughters Stacey 5 and Tonia 4 survived unharmed. Neighbors aided the family to Ronald Rhomberg Sr's home across the lake after the fire broke out around 9 am. An unidentified person reported the blaze to Dubuque firefighters.
Edema inflammation and infection in hemorrhoidal tissues cause agony but Men tholatum introduces M P O Medicated Pile Ointment. The doctor tested formula provides soothing relief lasting hours from burning itch and pain. It shrinks sore inflamed tissue and lubricates for more comfortable bowel movements. Temperature stable and stays in place for temporary relief. Use in ointment or suppository form.
Independent congressman John Culver told a Democratic fundraiser in Independence that urgent comprehensive reform is needed for federal tax laws. He criticized the 1969 reform act as leaving holes, cited a census study on tax share, and urged simplifying forms and making IRS language plain. He also pressed for a debt-ceiling deal tied to tax reform by May 1.
Ardith Jones of rural Manchester is named to the Dean's List for academic excellence in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Dubuque, recognizing high scholastic achievement and consistent coursework across the term.
Daily community notice urges readers to check want ads for local services jobs and opportunities. Highlights that classified listings support residents and businesses with essential postings and timely information.
Iowa House notes show Rep. Ivor Stanley Cedar Rapids struggling with bills. He speaks on the World Food Expo 76 measure amid losses on his proposals. He jokes about a weak track record and fears of voting down his memorial resolution. Senator William Gross Sioux City adds that locals complain as talks of adjourning arise.
UNI reports spring term enrollment at Cedar Falls totals 10 927. On campus enrollment is 9 011 with 404 extension class credits and 331 correspondence credits. Noncredit community classes add 437, bringing total to 10 183, plus 744 at Malcolm Price Laboratory School.
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