Iowa legislators guess adjournment week as talks stall
Republican leaders forecast adjournment this week with Wednesday to Friday as possible close. They oppose a marathon session, while Democrats push for action on public employee bargaining, radiation control, county school consolidation, credit life insurance rates, and campaign cost limits.
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Northwestern Bell seeks $21.5 million annual rate increase
Des Moines hearings opened as Northwestern Bell outlined rising costs since 1970 and 1971, requesting $21.5 million more in annual revenue to fund plant, taxes, wages, and inflation. VP Jack MacAllister cited construction expenditures rising from 22.6 million in 1957 to nearly 80 million in 1972 with inflation eroding earnings. A laundromat owner objected, predicting an 800 percent monthly hike for a coin phone and planning a $1 daily rent bill submission.
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Cedar Rapids
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DeCamp
City Briefs and Advertisements Snapshot
City briefs note a March 30 meeting at 7 30 p m in Sokol hall and Ellis Pro Shop open daily. Reports of stolen stereo valued at 267 from Raymond Alkire residence 207 Twenty-ninth avenue SW. Grace Episcopal church hosts a second International Meditation Society lecture at 8 p m. Cedar Rapids Marion Chamber Exec Harold Ewoldt to speak at 7 30 a m at the Roosevelt. Ronald Anderson Coe College reports a book theft containing 90 in cash. University of Arizona distinction list lists Jan Rapoport of 3221 Ridgemore drive SE for fall semester. Farm Bureau Omaha tour April 11 12. Bev's Hairstyling offices report cash missing. Smulekoff warehouse broken into. cash box drawer 176 stolen. Scarlet Angels color guard compete Racine Wis and Gurnee Ill placing fourth and seventh. Parade of Progress Honor Roll in Section D March 26 FEATURE.
Would-Be Thief Only Gets Fight
An unknown assailant grabbed a pizza delivery boy’s money bag near 3847 First Avenue SE. Joseph H. Meyer, 16, chased the thief, tackled him, and wrestled back the about $50. Meyer's glasses were broken and his face was cut. he received treatment at St Luke's and was released.
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C Avenue NE
First Avenue SE
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Robert Buckman 67 West Liberty Dies
West Liberty Robert Buckman 67 died suddenly Saturday born Nov 8 1904 Atalissa. Married Bertha Thompson Sept 5 1934. Presbyterian church official board past president Rotary Masonic lodge West Liberty fair board. Survived by wife two daughters Sandra Ballou Carole Ewald a sister Lois Weierhauser seven grandchildren. Services Tuesday 2 pm at West Liberty Presbyterian church visitation Monday evening at Snider funeral home.
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Rites Tuesday for Glenn Bateman 75
Glenn Bateman 75 a Cedar Rapids native now of Winthrop died at his home Saturday He was a carpenter and electrician in Cedar Rapids and a member of El Kahir Shrine Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion Surviving is a sister Mrs Lloyd Smith Services Tuesday at 11 a m at Fawcett funeral home Winthrop and graveside at Cedar Memorial cemetery Cedar Rapids at 2 p m Tuesday
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Cedar Rapids
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Cresco Man Charged With Drunk Driving
Robert K Omar aged 24 of Cresco was charged with drunk driving after police stopped him Saturday night on highway 150 about a mile south of Center Point. He was released Sunday on a promise to appear for arraignment.
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Center Point
Jet Crash Kills 30 On South Yemen Flight
A Yugoslav Egyptian chartered jetliner collided with Mount Shamsan near Aden and exploded, killing all 30 aboard. The plane was en route from Cairo to Aden. Most passengers were South Yemeni. crew included Yugoslavs and Egyptians.
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Federal Grand Jury Begins Deliberations in Cedar Rapids
A federal grand jury began deliberations Monday in Cedar Rapids on several cases including draft law violations. U S District Attorney Evan Hultman said the panel should complete its work by Wednesday.
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C R Viers Arrested on Assault and Resisting a Officer
Steven L Viers aged 34 of 1006 Twelfth Street NE was charged with assault and battery and resisting an officer after a Sunday incident. Police served a justice of the peace warrant and Viers resisted, had to be handcuffed, then taken to the station. He was released on $220 bond.
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Spilled Corn Stalls Traffic on Highway 6
A car truck collision spilled shelled corn and halted traffic for 35 minutes east of Iowa City. The truck, driven by 23 year old Donnie G. Baker of Montezuma, overturned after a car driven by 74 year old Leonard Dohrer of rural Iowa City struck it as Dohrer made a left turn. Dohrer was treated and released from University Hospitals.
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Services Wednesday For Ross Annis, 63
Ross W. Annis 63 lifelong resident of the Troy Mills and Coggon area died Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital He was born near Coggon on December 29 1908 He married Sarah Price on October 17 1932 in Galena Illinois He worked as a custodian at the Troy Mills school for 30 years retiring due to health Surviving wife two sons Harold and Daryl a daughter Norman Mc Graw ten grandchildren a brother Jack Annis and three sisters Funeral at 2:30 p m Wednesday United Methodist church Troy Mills burial in Troy Mills cemetery friends may call at Murdoch chapel in Coggon after 1 p m Tuesday casket not opened after service
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Nora Annis
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Norman McGraw
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Independence
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John Silver
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Cascade
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Three Injured In Car Crash Near Central City
Joan Stone 37 and her daughter Carol 16 remained in fair condition in Mercy Hospital ICU after a Sunday night two car crash on highway 13 north of Central City. Julie 10 was listed in good condition. Dennis Howe 20 and passenger Steve Brecht 19 were unharmed. Investigation ongoing.
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Central City
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MacArthur vows return to Philippines after Roosevelt orders offensive
Thirty years ago General Douglas MacArthur told residents of the Philippines I will return after learning President Roosevelt directed him to organize an American attack against Japan. He pledged to come back despite the strategic shift and wartime pressures.
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