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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1972

Page

4

Jobs Over 40 Bill Signed In Iowa Civil Rights Move

Governor Robert Ray signs the Jobs Over 40 bill banning age discrimination in Iowa workplaces. Cedar Rapids organizer Robert Fryrear helped push the measure with Sen. Tom Riley. the 1972 legislature enacted it. Present at the ceremony were Earl Nelson, Sen. John Rhodes, Rep. Tom Dougherty, Sen. Bass Van Gilst, and Fryrear, all state aging commission members.

Robert Ray Robert Fryrear Cedar Rapids Fryrear Eagles Tom Riley Earl Nelson Des Moines State Commission On Aging John Rhodes Chariton Rep Tom Dougherty Albia Bass van Gilst Oskaloosa Sen Riley State Commission

Contributions To Mezvinsky Are Revealed

Iowa City UPI Daniel Boyle campaign chairman for Edward Mezvinsky released a list detailing $14 340 in campaign contributions since Dec 1 The最大 contributors include Mezvinsky 5750 Agricultural and Dairy Educational and Political Trust 5000 and three 1000 gifts from Joseph Rosenfield Michael Horowitz and Drive A Teamsters local 371 group Boyle said the 590 from seven under 100 gifts brings total support from smaller donors to the effort

Iowa City UPI Daniel Boyle Edward Mezvinsky Boyle Mezvinsky Iowa City Democrat Agricultural and Dairy Educational and Political Trust Springfield Joseph Rosenfield Des Moines Michael Horowitz New York City Drive Teamsters Local 371 Rock Island

Bicyclist Hit by Car in Nighttime Crash

Whittier resident 21-year-old WHITTIER David Lam is hospitalized in Oskaloosa with critical injuries after being struck by a car Sunday night while bicycling after dark between Sigourney and Oskaloosa. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lam of Whittier.

Whittier David Lam Robert Lams Oskaloosa Lam Sigourney Daniel Wayne Jensen Gerald Jensen Red Oak

Full Scale Audit Expands in Clayton County

State Auditor Lloyd Smith said a routine audit of Clayton County treasurer’s office has escalated into a full scale investigation. Five auditors began last week, and Peters must stay away from the office until completion.

Clayton ELKA Clayton County Lloyd Smith Smith

Henry Bendorf Dies at 74 in Amana Community

Henry Bendorf 74 longtime Amana Heritage Society director and former High Amana postmaster died Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness Born February 26 1898 in South Amana he helped form Amana Society plans in 1932 and served as farm manager 1932 to 1970 He leaves a wife two daughters two sons siblings and grandchildren Services set for Wednesday 1 PM at Main Amana church with burial in High Amana Memorials optional to Amana Church Society or the heart fund Hoover Valentine funeral home Marengo in charge

Amana Henry Bendorf Amana Heritage Society High Amana Cedar Rapids South Amana Amana Society Amana Church Society Bendorf High Iowa County Selective Service Board Susanna Lloyd Williams Fairfax Carl Moershel Homestead Marvin Henry West Amana Johanna Bopp Elmer Zier

Ray Leading GOP Dinner Straw Poll In Iowa County

At a Des Moines county fundraiser in Burlington Governor Robert Ray led the GOP straw poll with 75 percent support among 179 ballots cast from Des Moines and nearby counties. Lt. Gov. Roger Jepsen 25 percent. Art Neu 72 percent for lieutenant governor. William Harbor 28 percent. Nixon renomination favored 92 percent. McCloskey 7 percent. Ashbrook 1 percent. Dinner speaker Vermont Senator Robert Stafford. About 240 attendees. Also Tama County: David Breja bound over on larceny charge for copper cable theft in Salt Creek township March 5. released on personal recognizance.

Burlington Robert Ray Iowa Fred Schwengel Roger Jepsen Des Moines County Republican Central Committee G.O.P Robert Baker Art Neu Carroll House William Harbor Richard Nixon California Paul McCloskey Ohio John Ashbrook Baker Des Moines Lee Henry van Buren Jefferson Louisa Vermont Robert Stafford TAMA David Breja Elberon Tama County Tama County District Court Justice of the Peace Terry Wheeler Breja Chelsea Salt Creek Township

Clark Says ITT Case Shows Corporate Power in Government

Des Moines Iowa. Dick Clark Democratic hopeful argued at the Iowa Democratic Conference that the ITT case illustrates how major corporations influence government at the highest levels. He cited discreet favors from officials and questioned the selection of top judicial and executive posts. Clark noted important local backing from Nicholas Johnson and eight state central committee members. Johnson chose not to run and praised Clark. Miller, Iowa senator, expected to seek re election.

Des Moines Dick Clark United Statesenate Clark Tto Kleindienst Virginia Kentucky Marion Carswell Haynesworth Kleindienst Nicholas Johnson Democratic State Central Committee Johnson Federal Communications Commission Iowa City Central Committee Jack Miller Iowa Miller

Young Man Dies in Auto Crash on Lansing Street

A rural Lansing youth Marvel Cole 21 is the ninth Iowa weekend traffic fatality. He rode with Marvin Ball 23 whose car crossed a bridge on S Front Street and plunged into a ditch near the town baseball diamond. Cole died of neck injuries. Ball had cuts and bruises.

Lansing Street Lansing Marvel Cole Iowa Cole Marvin Dean Ball S. Front Street Gary Soper Highway Patrol Dan Wellendorf Ball Allamakee Burke Funeral Home Harold Cole Bruce

Men's Reformatory to Open for Public Tours

The state men s reformatory at Anamosa will be open for public tours Tuesday evening starting at 6 30. Visitors must be at least 18. An inmate panel will answer questions from guests in the auditorium after the tour. Those planning to attend should contact the reformatory at 462 3504 extension 223.

Anamosa Reformatory

Want Ad Promises Help in Finding Hard-To-Find Items

A classic want ad pitches itself as the swift route to locating elusive goods or services. It touts easy placement and broad reach, urging readers to post brief notices for assistance in locating specialized items.

Preparation H relieves hemorrhoidal swelling and pain

Doctors report tests with hundreds of patients showing hours of relief from burning itching and swelling without narcotics or stinging.a Preparation H product lubricates and protects inflamed tissue aiding comfortable bowel movements available as ointment or suppositories from drug counters.

Cornell Student Dies in Illinois After Car Crash Near Paris

Mt Vernon reports Cornell college sophomore Kathryn Louise McDermott, 20, died Sunday from injuries in a two car accident near Paris, Illinois. She was daughter of William and Mary McDermott of Mechanicsville, Pa. Funeral services are pending at Morgan funeral home with a memorial service planned on campus. McDermott served as Cornell student government secretary, dormitory advisor, and part time secretary in psychology. She belonged to Kappa Theta and engaged in Religious Life council activities including LINK tutoring.

MT. Vernon Cornell College Kathryn Louise McDermott Paris Ill William J. McDermott Mechanicsville Morgan Funeral Home Cornell Miss McDermott Kappa Theta Social Group Religious Life Council LINK

Buchanan Demos Elect County Democratic Officers

Buchanan Demos re elect Independence Gary Sch weitzer as chairman of the county Democratic central committee. Other officers include Gertrude McDonnell Independence vice chairman Daryl Roberts Independence secretary Mrs John Patton Aurora treasurer and William Reedy Brandon finance chairman.

Independence Gary Schweitzer Winthrop Buchanan County Democratic Central Committee Gertrude McDonnell Daryl Roberts John Patton Aurora William Reedy Brandon

Motor vehicle registrations in Iowa surge past two million

DES MOINES Iowa's motor vehicle registrations exceeded two million in 1971, up 2.7 percent from 1970, with $73.8 million collected in fees. Motorcycle registrations rose from 60 835 in 1970 to 70 073 in 1971, while mobile homes and travel trailers also climbed 13 percent. Officials note the 1904 program began with a $155 infant registration.

Iowa Department of Public Safety

Iowa Farmers Plan Slight Acreage Increase

Twenty years ago farmers in Iowa aimed to raise total crop acreage by 308000 acres, about a one percent increase over the prior year, signaling modest expansion across agrarian output.

Iowa

Train Related Traffic Fatalities Rise in Iowa

DES MOINES AP Train related traffic deaths increased in Iowa while overall auto fatalities fell. The Public Safety Department reports 83 traffic deaths in the first two months, with nine involving trains compared to four last year. Seven train related fatalities occurred in the past month.

Iowa Des Moines Iowa Public Safety Department Michael Sellers Sellers

City council to form 25th precinct from parts of 15th and 16th

Officials announce official action to create a new 25th police precinct by combining areas from the existing 15th and 16th precincts, pending council approval and local planning.

Cedar Rapids Gazette details and rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 lists publication at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates: by carrier 75 cents weekly, by mail night and Sunday editions $2 a month or $19 a year, afternoon editions and Sunday 7 issues $2.15 a month or $20 a year, other states and territories $30 a year. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

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