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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1976

Page

12

Pitfalls in Mail Order Insurance Alert

A New York reader warning outlines risks in mail order health and life insurance ads. It cautions about pre existing conditions questions and medical questionnaires, advising written clarifications and expert guidance before signing. It notes state regulation varies and urges awareness to avoid misrepresentation and hidden exclusions.

New York Institute of Life Insurance Park Ave N.Y Insurance Department Federal Trade Commission

Iowa Sunday Snow and Record Lows Shake State Weather

Snow and sleet fell across Iowa on Sunday with hail and freezing temps, yielding record lows Monday in Burlington, Lamont, and Sioux City. Des Moines warned May snow is unusual but noted warmer air will move in, with 70s readings possible by Tuesday. On this date in 1970 American bombers hit a rubber facility in Cambodia after helicopters were fired on.

Cedar Rapids Iowa National Weather Service Des Moines Weather Service Ani Cherokee Inn Northwest Waukon Towi Loa Southerst Burlington Lamont Sioux City Ottumwa Realdenta Easter Lawa Weather Bureau Cambodia

$1.5 Million In Repairs Needed on Roads

Clinton report cites $15 billion needed for town highways and $818 million to replace 13,997 Iowa bridges. CW Sloan, executive VP of the Good Roads Association, says current deficiencies include cracked pavement narrow lanes and worn shoulders. He faults legislature for not raising road funds while the DOT calls for $110 million more annually to maintain Iowa.

Clinton UPI CW. Sloan Association Sloan Iowa Gateway Chamber of Commerce Iowa Senate Department of Lransportation

Jayceeettes Leader Aims to Double Local Members

AP reports Jayceeettes president Carole Reaves of Algona aims to double the organization’s membership. Reaves was elected at the group’s state convention held here Saturday.

Wisconsin names Castner to head solid waste authority

Castner, former Ames town and city manager, is named head of the Wisconsin solid waste recycling authority after a 6-0 vote. He was one of 27 applicants for the $32,000 per year post, succeeding Char Tammel of Storm Lake. Castner helped develop Ames metal reclamation and waste disposal projects.

Madison, Wis UPI Dean Castner Ames, Town Wisconsin Solid Waste Recycling Authority Caster Castner Ames Aqwer

Heying Listed in Good Condition After Hospital Visit

DES MOINES Iowa Senator H L Heying a Democrat from West Union was reported in good condition at Iowa Lutheran hospital on Monday with a possibility of being released to rest at home later this week officials said

Des Moines H. L. Heying West Union Iowa Lutheran Hospital

Three Men Charged With Drunk Driving in Independence

Independence police arrested three men on intoxicated driving charges. Dennia Alan Lange, 37, of Waterloo, was taken into custody at 11 38 p m Saturday on Second Avenue NE. Jerry Lee Gilfillen, 37, Waterloo, was arrested at 2 p m Saturday on Highway 20 west of Independence. Richard Irvin Taylor, 19, Hazleton, was arrested shortly after 4 p m Friday north of Independence on Mehwey 150.

Independence Dennia Alan Lange Waterloo Second Avenue Jerry Lee Gilfillen Highway 20 Richard Irvin Taylor Flazleton Mehwey

Youth Charged After High-Speed Chase in Johnson County

A 6-year-old male from Hills pled guilty to seven traffic charges and was fined 399 in Johnson County Magistrates Court after a high speed chase. Sheriff Gary Hughes said the youth tried to escape as officers stopped the vehicle on highway 218 south. The pursuit spanned five miles and ended when three sheriff cars boxed the car on a dead end farm lane. Charges included reckless driving and speeding.

Iowa City Javoriile Hills Johnson County Gary Hughes Highway 218

Man Surrenders As Drunk Driver Alleges Arrested

Cedar Rapids police charged three people with drunk driving over the weekend. Gary A. Castle, 35, allegedly stopped his car, got out, approached a parked car and asked to be arrested near Fifth Avenue and Fifth Street SE. Donald J. Davis, 26, was arrested at Center Point Road and Blairs Ferry Road NE. Marlon Himes, 28, was arrested near Fifteenth Avenue and C Street SW and also cited for running a red light.

Cedar Rapids Gary A. Castle B Avenue NE Fifth Avenue Fifth Street Donald J. Davis Tongadelve Hiawatha Center Point Road Blairs Ferry Road Marlon Himes Wilson Avenue Fifteenth Avenue C Street Himes

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