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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1969
Page
4
Carl Smith of the Linn county public health department urged Cedar Rapids officials to align the city air pollution ordinance with county rules. He noted an exemption for facilities inspected by the agriculture department is unrealistic since that department does not handle air pollution control.
Linn county tax bills face delays as auditors and the treasurer seek figures on variances affecting levies. Officials hope to finish verifications by week’s end, potentially setting levies within a week and beginning tax certification to the treasurer. Special assessments like sewer work remain due by April 10 to avoid penalties. the next deadline for untaxed assessments arrives next Monday.
Linn County District Court Judge Warren Rees dismissed United Parcel Service's appeal of the Commerce Commission denial to grant a certificate of convenience and necessity for a small intra town delivery service. The judge found the commission acted within its jurisdiction and reasonably denied UPS's bid, with Tuwa Parcel Service and other intervenors arguing that UPS would divert business from existing carriers.
Francis A. Becker, 35, of 948 M street SW, pled innocent to assault and battery charges. Judge John O Reilly set April 10 for a hearing and released Becker on his own recognizance after a 6:20 am Tuesday arrest on a warrant. The accusation: Becker struck 11-year-old Lynden B. Smith of 944 M street SW with a rubber object on Sunday, with the complaint filed by the boy’s mother, Mrs. Larry Smuth.
Charles M. Fisher, 33, of 1361 Twentieth Avenue SW, was arrested Tuesday afternoon for drunk driving after his car jumped the curb at Seventh Street and Fifth Avenue SW and struck a utility pole support wire. He remained in city jail Wednesday awaiting arraignment as District Judge Warren J. Rees gave him until Thursday to move or plead.
The Schoonovers sue Linn County Iowa in Cedar Rapids for 577517.58 damages from a car train collision on August 20. Plaintiffs claim extensive injuries including brain and liver damage, loss of memory and disorientation, with medical costs and future wage losses. Defendants are Loras McDermott Illinois Central Railroad Co and the city of Cedar Rapids.
Cesar Rapids city council set April 16 as the bid opening date for a contract to haul and store abandoned vehicles from city streets. The ordinance approved last week outlines a rotating wrecking service system with a standard charge for all removal jobs.
The Cedar Rapids city council approved filing for a federal public safety grant of 12,000 to cover planning for a public safety computer system and related enforcements. Public Safety Commissioner John Oberthien said the application must be submitted by the coming Wednesday to secure the funds. Wilson and Co. is the sole applicant firm involved.
Smith labeled his request to amend the city ordinance as routine after noting the health department has had no issues with Wilson and Co. The statement frames the action as standard administrative business.
Evelyn Kucera reports pigeons nesting in cave alcoves near homes in Cedar Rapids and says droppings may carry harmful fungi. She asks the council to address the nuisance. Mayor says health hazards fall to Linn County Health Department. no law allowing extermination of pigeons.
Federal Judge Edward J. McManus denied a motion to dismiss an indictment charging Robert A. Domer of embezzling about 530 dollars from Liberty Trust and Savings Bank in Durant. Domer, slated for trial April 7, has been free on recognizance since March 12. three alleged transgressions occurred between February 21 and May 25, 1668. McManus also denied a request for continuance, giving the defense until April 7 to prepare for a trial expected to last two days.
A fire in Manchester damaged the Frentress house on Vine Street from defective wiring. Firemen worked to control smoke and water damage while investigators assess the scene. In Des Moines, a senate bill revising four holidays, including Washingtons Birthday and Memorial Day, passed the Senate 36-21 and moves back to the House. changes require dates and observances shifting to later Mondays starting 1971.
A thief in a horse roving area stole two antique hitching posts valued at 75 dollars from Francis Sarchett of 1736 D Avenue NE and another post valued at 30 dollars from Robert Ruth of 1270 Third Avenue SE. A third post was reported missing the day before, police said.
DES Moines Iowa The House passed a bill to clarify the 1967 law granting personal property tax credits on up to 2500 of assessed value The measure backed by Rep Dale Tieden would limit the credit to a single individual after concerns that the exemption was misused The bill was approved 110 to 1 and moves to the Senate IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
Huntsville Alabama AP report says men are worse litterbugs than women with the 20 to 35 year old group most identified as offenders. Allen H. Seed of New York, executive vice president of Keep America Beautiful, cites findings from a public opinion poll.
Cedar Rapids city council gave second and third readings to an ordinance amending airport control operations. The measure adds building plumbing heating air conditioning electrical and fire prevention codes to apply at the Cedar Rapids Municipal airport along with city police powers. The airport remains city property but lies outside municipal boundaries.
Moscow AP report on Nikolai Podgorny flying to North Africa for official visits to Algeria and Morocco. The trip signals Soviet diplomacy in Africa with high level talks expected on cooperation and regional issues.
A three day teen dynamic seminar at Westminster Presbyterian Church aims to guide church youth workers in understanding teens and delivering productive ministry. Sponsored by Youth for Christ, the program features leaders from YFC and partner parties, with sessions on morality counseling teen frustrations and parent teen relations.
Ralph B Fisher 61 of 1023 A Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday at Jonal hospital from burns suffered in his apartment March 85. Services Thursday 2 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church Blairstown. Body at Peffer Halverson funeral home Blairstown. Born March 14 1908 Belle Plaine married Laura Slane Sept 12 1981 in Wyoming. Survivors include two sons Dewayne and Richard a daughter Mrs Kenneth Kimm of Blairstown 13 grandchildren and six sisters.
Registrations have been received from persons representing two percent churches in the Cedar Rapids area. Information about enrollment may be obtained from Frank Bussey at 360-3201.
Commerce Secretary Frans will depart April 11 for a 15 day trip to Europe to conduct exploratory discussions on world trade, aiming to gauge prospects and set the stage for potential agreements with European partners.
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