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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1976
Page
10
A continuous mathematics course will be offered at Linn-Mar High School from date 3 to 0 Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to noon. First 22 registrants admitted if only one class is formed. less than 18 may trigger refund. Deadline May 14. For more information call 377-7373 ext 116.
Fifth graders in Linn-Mar Novak Elementary join a bicentennial social studies unit by researching Old Capitol history and creating posters and models. Students raised 134.76 to fund the restoration, to reopen July 4. contributors receive a commemorative button. Names will be listed on a special roll in the building.
Vietnamese authorities could permit about 38 U S citizens and their Vietnamese dependents to leave Vietnam this week. Diplomatic sources say the policy reversal is unexplained though Mennonite worker Max Ediger stated most Americans want to depart as the government seeks foreigners out after the Communist win. Three Americans have already left Saigon this year.
Des Moines brief outlines multiple bills introduced or before the Senate for action. Proposals include city project cost accounting, historical preservation committees, barbering and cosmetology regulation, transportation aid to political subdivisions, proof of settled traffic tickets for vehicle registrations, broker and dealer lending limits, and clarifications on credit offered by agricultural suppliers.
Marion Kiwanis elects Robert Holecek at 1255 Eighth Street as president for 1976 77 Officers include Wallace Kemp as president elect LeRoy Rick second vice president red Wade treasurer Directors named Archie Conklin J B DeWees Eugene Frye Bruce Harford Ralph Mills Sell House Mr and Mrs Arthur Steenhive sold their home at 2990 Twenty sixth Avenue to Mr and Mrs Raymond T Egan of West Head Possession May 1 Sale by Kensinger Realtors with Jack Hubler Realtors Lions Marion Lions evening meeting set for 6 15 Speaker Mrs Eugene Johnson Willow Gardens Nursing Home Marion Ear Piercing Clinic by licensed nurse Saturday noon Ray s Jewelry Ady
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wallace LaPeters asked the city council for permission to build a storage facility at the police pistol range to hold evidence and materials. He cited space problems at headquarters and plans to use federal funds if extended, noting the project would cost about 10004. The council delayed a decision pending federal revenue sharing status amid upcoming I 380 work. An 1855 note recalls the first women’s hospital opening in New York City.
Washington AP report says HEW will trim federal matching funds for AFDC programs in 45 states plus DC for failing to meet error-reduction goals. Four-year effort saved about 950 million, but only five states met the goal by end of last year. Largest penalties eyed for New York about 32 million and Illinois 16.4 million. Iowa may lose 596 thousand.
Eight lowang have been ap pointed to the newly lished legal services advisory council under the Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974. The council will advise on improving legal aid in Iowa. Appointments run one year to March 31, 1977, including Robert Wooldridge, 53, Gul tenberg.
The Iowa House approved a barbering and cosmetology reform bill 68 to 9 on Monday and sent it back to the Senate. It revises last year’s measure vetoed by Gov. Ray, setting total instructional hours and study requirements for barbering and cosmetology schools.
Seoul AP reports the trial of opposition leader Kim Dae-jang Yun Po-sun and 16 others was postponed after defense lawyers threatened a walkout due to restricted admission. After a brief opening session the three-judge panel delayed proceedings until May 18 to discuss trial procedures.
DETROIT AP GM reports near record 800 million profit in Q1 and doubles the quarterly dividend to 60 cents per share for common stock. Regular payout rises from 40 to 60 cents, payable June 10 with record date May 12. The move follows the 1978 cut from 85 cents amid auto industry downturn.
In Dover North Dakota the 22 year old construction worker Tim Vogelwede is the town’s sole resident living with four cats. He cherishes the silence no radio or TV menaced life and has traveled widely before settling in the prairie. He recently finished a book of North Dakota sunsets and clouds and pursues reading writing and sketching as entertainment.
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