Cedar Hills Fire Station opening eyed by Cedar Rapids officials
City Hall notes Cedar Hills fire station may open this summer if staffing aligns. Safety Commissioner John Oberthien and Fire Chief Jesse Hunter cite a need for closer coverage as Cedar Rapids plans to recruit new firefighters though only a half dozen applicants have appeared and a Wednesday deadline looms. The station near Taft junior high and Truman elementary could cut response times and aid school safety, with current staffing at 126 across eight stations and an ideal 142.
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Chief Hunter Aims to Reform Civil Service in April
Chief Hunter seeks to push civil service reforms in April as part of a broader plan. The initiative focuses on efficiency, merit, and accountability within city departments, with support expected from key officials and unions.
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A New Type Of Fatigue In Vietnam
UPI report from Saigon cites Lt. Col. Robert Petera and Capt. Basil Johnson describing combat neurosis a new combat fatigue linked to Vietnam duty length. Disturbance causes sleep loss anxiety guilt and physical symptoms. onset peaks around 9 10 11 months in theatre with 10 months common among affected soldiers.
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Royal Pub Suffers 80 Percent Drop Amid Breath Test Rules
The King's Head Hotel in the Great Bircham royal estate reports an 80 percent loss of drive-in pub trade as motorists fear roadside breath testing in force since last October. Nonroyal pubs report similar declines while the government says accidents are down.
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King’s Head Hotel
Great Bircham
Royal Estate
Tea mistaken for marijuana sell shocks Albuquerque
In Albuquerque two high school students were detained after one allegedly sold a packet for ten dollars described as marijuana. Police later determined the substance was tea and released the youths.
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