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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1969
Page
43
Larry Taneer reports that his assessment schedule will be completed by the target work deadline. The statement outlines planned steps and confirms adherence to the timeline, signaling readiness to move to the next phase upon completion.
Mayor Eckhart proposed moving 54000 from unused street funds to cover monthly sanitary sewer contractor pay. Schmitt Construction Co. and Gjellefald Construction Co. face about two weeks left, with informal approval for an Upper Square Creek trunk system crossing and a building permit on Thirty-fifth Street near Third Avenue.
City Attorney Robert J. Stone said a total of $130,000 will be accessed via a $90,000 HUD grant and $40,000 in property assessments. City Manager Don Weih is instructed to prepare the papers for the HUD grant. legal work cannot be completed on thel.
City officials refused two building permits for the Van Berkums amid unresolved plots and easements. The Industrial Development group must file final area plat. Larry Waller said a letter will follow. School group liaison meetings and a public hearing on Bowman Woods additions are noted amid broader calendar revisions and staff changes.
South wins first trick with dummy ace of diamonds and grimly notes a stubborn trump lead. A careful sequence of club plays and ruffs, avoiding red-suit finesses, could secure game and rubber despite bad breaks and potential overtrick risk.
Ida G. Newman 98 Center Point's oldest citizen and lifelong resident died Monday at Benson Nursing Home in Center Point Funeral services are planned for Thursday in Center Point with burial to follow in the local cemetery Newman was a longtime member of the community and known for her civic involvement
CongressTuesday faces a push to authorize joint commercial efforts of rival papers when one partner is failing. Senator Inouye plans a bill to shield such pacts from antitrust rules, citing public benefit of preserving editorial voices. The Tucson merger of Daily Star and Daily Citizen faced Supreme Court scrutiny in 1953 with Justice Douglas dismissing the failing company defense.
Anamosa school board and teachers clashed Monday evening over the base salary for 193-10 teachers. The board offered 96,500 with a one year trial for a sick leave program, while the teachers pressed for 6,600 and had asked 6,800. Superintendent Coulter noted 6,500 would raise costs by about 11.5 percent and matched the state average.
The White House said Nixon will announce his ABM decision this week after conferring with Defense Secretary Laird who returns from Vietnam. Options include delaying deployment, canceling, or a modified system with sites possibly moved farther from cities. Senate GOP aides hint undecided senators may influence the outcome.
Cedar Rapids board of adjustment found the city building official wrong in denying a permit for proposed three story multiple family dwellings between O Avenue and Elaine Drive NW. The board noted the structures would be under 25 feet high and meet code provisions, countering the official's reasoning. A separate Des Moines item introduced a 200000 state conservation appropriation for the Indian Bluffs wilderness area in Jones County, proposing 3800 acres with 800 acres for a potential lake development. Senators Lamborn and Rep. Miller filed companion bills to authorize the purchase and development.
DES MOINES AP A bill allowing students at area community colleges vocational schools and nursing programs to join the state scholarship and loan program passed the Town House 103 to 16 and moves to the Senate. The program is run by the Higher Education Facilities Commission.
Central City infant Sandra Sue Silver daughter of David and Beverly Nielson Silver died Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital born March 9. Survived by parents a sister Kathy Kay Silver and grandparents Myron Nielson James Silver all of Central City. Private graveside services Wednesday at 12 30 p m Mt Clark cemetery Murdoch Funeral home Central City in charge of arrangements.
The Gazette reports Ray Dilley has been named to the council to succeed the late Harley McComb. Dilley resides locally and runs a Fayette barbershop, adding a familiar business touch to the new role.
On Rome University campus violent clashes erupted as winter term classes began one day after reopening from a month of turmoil. Leftist and Maoist student factions faced off in the law school assembly over leadership, with police outside as moderates ousted extremist chairs to restore order.
A house on the E. H. Hoben farm about ten miles northwest of Columbus Junction was damaged by a fire on Monday evening. The blaze apparently originated in the chimney and spreading damage occurred in the kitchen area.
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