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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1977
Page
2
Wampanoag Indians sue in U S district court claiming much of a Cape Cod resort town was seized from them in violation of the 1790 Non-Intercourse Act requiring congressional approval. The action seeks recognition and redress for the land transfer.
Dean Nash of Marion and Nile Scott of Independence were named to Culver-Stockton College’s dean’s list in Canton Missouri. Gerald Cornwell of SW Des Moines area was named to the college honor roll. Live entertainment noted at the Battery Lounge with The Escorts performing March 11 and 12 and Dean Lake on March 13. An air compressor valued at 450 dollars was stolen from Wanda Jones residence at 3104 Waveland NW, authorities reported Friday. Linn County Mental Health center board to meet Tuesday noon in Mercy hospital room 1401.
Linn county sheriffs deputies union rejected a proposed two year pact offering five percent raise in year one and seven percent in year two plus step increases and benefits. SECO Local president said members favored a one year contract with seven percent raise. No further talks scheduled.
Ely mayor Tom Tjelmeland was elected chairman of the Linn County Municipalities Association. Jean Oxley Linn supervisor was named vice chairman and Virginia Soukup Fairfax clerk became recording secretary. Florence Winkler to continue editing and publishing the monthly newsletter.
Sun rises 6 24 Saturday and sets 6 09. Year ago today highs near 47 and lows around 30 with no precipitation. Partly cloudy Sunday ahead of rain Monday and Tuesday. Highs in the 50s and nights in the 30s.
Ronald and Mrs. Phillips and their seven children fled a 2 a.m. blaze in Hiawatha after the furnace room fire. They lost nearly all belongings but were uninjured. Their teen daughter Renee helped evacuate younger siblings. Fire officials blamed a defective furnace. Red Cross aided the family as insurance and neighbors assisted. The family is staying with relatives.
Birth notices for several couples include Mr and Mrs Rich ard Delp Anamosa a daughter and Mr and Mrs Ronald Engelken 1703 Hillside drive NW a son plus numerous Cedar Rapids area couples with listed names and habitats. Emergency calls logged from 9:04 a.m. to 7:23 p.m. Thursday include false alarm accident scene unknown log on Ridgeside drive NE defective dryer leaky propane tank and resuscitation calls.
Marion driver’s license staff will start taking appointments for car motorcycle and truck tests to reduce long waits. A department spokesman said tests can be scheduled by calling 377-6461, aiming to improve service and shorten applicants’ waiting periods.
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