Linn Planners to Launch Multi County Regional Waste Plan
Linn county planning commission endorses a joint county solid waste planning effort with Cedar Rapids and adjacent counties. A committee will study feasibility and deadlines include state filing by Nov. 12 and July 4, 1875 compliance. EPA funding covers 75 percent of costs.
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Don Salyer
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Rub! Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Uly
Postal Workers Told Not to Cooperate
The American Postal Workers Union APWU told its 300000 members to withhold cooperation in all postal facilities and authorized President Francis Filthy to take necessary action, including job action, if local bargaining impasses are not resolved by May 1. A mass protest rally and informational picketing were planned.
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Sales Tax Hike To Pay Viet Bonus Is Proposed
Governor Robert Ray opposes a permanent tax rise but considers a temporary half-cent sales tax to fund a Vietnam veteran bonus. House members debate funding, with Rep Delbert Trowbridge proposing a one year half-cent increase bypassing a public vote, projecting 37 million dollars raised. Nearby leaders discuss bond versus tax options and impact on low income earners.
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Robert Ray Friday
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Rowse
Andrew Waley
Stuart
Delbert Trowbridge
Charles City
Trowbridge
Goal Cited for Cancer Crusade
Linn County Chairman JRoy Potthoff told volunteers the next Month's cancer crusade will adopt the theme We want a wipe out cancer in your lifetime He said gains in cancer treatment and researchers optimism make the goal realistic and attainable The Linn County Cancer Society is expanding services including a Joan closet for hospital room equipment part time housekeeping transportation to appointments and counseling at the Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Center
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Marion
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Hussein to visit Washington amid federation proposal
The state department says Jordan's King Hussein plans a visit to Washington soon to meet President Nixon and other officials informally. Details on dates and arrangements are not set. He may discuss his plan to transform Jordan into a federated state with an autonomous Palestinian region on the West Bank.
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Double Feature Set At Lowe U Theater Iowa City
The University of Iowa Studio Theater presents a double bill Friday and Saturday starting 8 p.m. The Love of Now Perlimplin and Balsa in the Garden by Garcia Lorca opens, followed by Don Perlimplin a farcical piece about social restraints. Tickets are $1.50 for the public and discounted for students at the University Box Office.
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University of Iowa
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Town Memorial Union
Grand Jury To Hear Breakin Case In Edgelon Charge
Francis Edgelon bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing in municipal court on a charge of breaking and entering. The incident is linked to a break in on November 1 at a location in Dry following the hearing at 3316 Oakland.
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Francis Edgelon
Grand Dry
Lynto Harnish
Oakland Ad
Charles R. Gates 88 Dies Rites Saturday
Charles R Gates 88 a retired Cedar county farmer died Wednesday afternoon in Mercy hospital Iowa City after a long illness Born Sept 13 1894 near Downey he was married April 4 1915 at West Liberty to Hallie Conklin He was a World War I veteran and 50 year member of the Chauncy Butler American Legion past at West Branch He retired from farming in 1959 and had been employed at the Hoover Birthplace in West Branch Surviving wife a daughter Evelyn Uylbak a sister Alice Coxon a foster son Rev Gale Baldridge eight grandsons and a great grandchild Services Saturday at 2 PM at the Downey Baptist church Barker's West Branch
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Charles BR. Gates
Cedar County
Mercy
Iowa City
Daw Iney
West Liberty
Hallie Conklin
Downey High School
Cedar Rapids Commercial College
Chauncy Butler American Legion
West Branch
Downey Baptist Church
Study Proposal Seeks $23000 On Tricycle Safety
Washington AP The Department of Health Education and Welfare proposed a $23 000 study to learn why feet fall off tricycles Rep William Scherle Iowa said Thursday. The study titled The Evaluation and Parametrization of Stability and Safety Performance Characteristics of Three-Wheeled Vehicular Toys for Riding aims to assess safety and stability of toy trikes.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
William d_ Scherle
Iowa
Scheele
McCarthy Focuses On Issues Over Votes At Coe College
Senator Eugene McCarthy told about 500 at Sinclair auditorium that his visit was more than a campaign speech, urging the Democratic Party to embrace clear positions on issues. He warned of wastes in military and space programs, highways and resources, urged job creation, criticized justice as uneven, and urged openness on campaign finance while weighing a possible third party if Wallace gains traction.
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Veteran legislator to retire citing age and process
Des Moines AP reports veteran Paullina legislator Marvin Smith, 71, says he will not seek reelection next fall. He notes primary procedures need change but will not simplify politics, as McCarthy and others respond to questions about elections and youth involvement at Coe College artist lecture series.
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Damaging Testimony Heard In Big Mac Steer Inquiry
The inquiry into the 1972 National Western Stock Show Big Mac steer heard potentially damaging testimony. Willard Simms, stock show GM and chair, said findings will guide a final decision in days. Kirk Daves testified of offers to buy the steer for 400 to 600 dollars and of a sale to Warren L. Cowman for 600, with a request to keep it secret.
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