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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1969
Page
11
DES MOINES The 1969 legislature weighs a bill to change farm land assessment from market value based on comparable sales to factors like crop suitability productivity soil surveys and net earnings. The plan aims to reduce rural tax reliance and could shift timing from 1972 to 1973 with constitutional questions over equal application.
The state highway commission restricts traffic over Iowa 22 and 70 from Muscatine to West Liberty due to deteriorated surfaces from severe winter weather. No loads over six tons may travel until further notice. Highway 70 was formerly numbered 76 after a recent redesign to avoid Minnesota confusion.
Dr. Howard Ellis a Des Moines surgeon was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Dr. George Scanlon on the Iowa board of medical examiners. Gov. Robert Ray announced the appointment Friday. Ellis, 57, will serve until June 30.
Edward Prusha a Tama resident is hospitalized with facial lacerations and a fractured pelvis after a 4 way intersection collision at highways 63 and 30 in Toledo. Roger Kerschke of Harvard Illinois was turning south on 63 when Prusha failed to stop and struck the semi trailer.
Police report an altered firearm found in the car of suspect John E. Hutchinson 20 of Manchester after a Thursday incident. Investigators say the weapon was modified and seized for evidence as part of the ongoing case.
A $2,000 bond was set on a larceny charge and the suspect released from Buchanan county jail. Ronald Ives, 26, Manchester, remains jailed awaiting action by his parole agent after serving 17 months of a 10 year sentence for breaking and entering. Both men were arrested in a Winthrop break in Tuesday night. A 22 caliber pistol fashioned from a rifle found in Hutchinson’s car was seized when federal officials impounded the vehicle. Hutchinson said he took the gun from his uncle’s Lamont home. altering a firearm is illegal.
Funeral services were held Friday for Barbara Arnold of Wayland who would have been 107 Saturday. Arnold had lived here most of her life and died Wednesday.
A proposal to issue 180000 in bonds for a new fire station and emergency center received 74.6 percent approval on Thursday. The winner 1106 yes to 371 no, with the building to be placed beside the old railroad depot and remodeled into the city hall, aiming for completion by December.
Oliver M. Greenley, owner of the former Independence high school building, must raise a six foot fence around the site or demolish the ruined brick structure after a Feb 23 1955 fire. The state bureau of labor issued the order through Fire Chief Paul Soener, directing action within ten days.
State Auditor Lloyd Smith defended more than 2100 in travel expenses for 1968, saying he saved money by locating shortages in county funds. He contrasted his spending with his predecessor and urged tighter controls on out of state travel, while a council in a special session set new travel rules.
Des Moines AP reports Iowa faces a two year budget cut that could shrink the state water pollution control commission's surveillance program. Dr. R L Morris cites staff shortages and low salaries as reasons. He warns reduced monitoring may miss pollution in upper rivers. He notes a significant fish kill on the Iowa river tied to farmland runoff and nitrogen fertilizer.
C R Man Hart Car Suffered Injuries In Crash On Highway 150. Winn Driving Alone Left Curve On Wet Road South Of Center Point 20 Miles. Car Went 429 Feet Into Ditch Then Hit Tree, Fire Extinguished By Center Point Firemen. Winn Charged With Failure To Have Car Under Control. Hospital In Cedar Rapids Reports Fair Condition In Mercy Hospital ICU.
Buck's Demolition Co. won the clearing project for the proposed Burlington freeway route with a bid of 24960 dollars. The Iowa Highway Commission awarded the salvage and demolition of 22 structures in Burlington from Third Street West to Central Avenue.
Peggy Clinton, 16, Independence, joins the Independence Chamber of Commerce staff under the Neighborhood Youth Corps program, working 32 hours weekly. The Chamber station was approved in January amid seven other NYC stations in Buchanan County, directed by Rev. Vernon Anderson of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
A brief classified notice promises good usable merchandise at fair prices in a low cost want ad. It highlights affordability and quick sales. The ad targets buyers seeking practical items with immediate turnover.
McGREGOR Indian Isle, a 153 acre island opposite McGregor, changes hands to six Madison businessmen led by James Cummo. They plan harbor and marina expansion and housing development on 143 acres while keeping the island’s name. Grand opening is May 11.
Cyril Dolan of Masonville was fined 300 dollars plus costs for drunk driving. He was arrested February 26 and appeared before District Court Judge George Heath on the charge.
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