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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1971
Page
7
A twister struck Conway Iowa at 6 30 p m destroying eight buildings injuring 12 and nearly wiping out the town of about 90 residents. Four houses were heavily damaged and only four of 45 structures remained undamaged. No fatalities reported and most injured required little care.
A confrontational antiwar rally at the University of Iowa sparked a rock throwing spree that damaged several businesses in Iowa City and led to 26 arrests. Demonstrators moved from the Pentacrest to clashes near Barney’s DX, Alden’s, and the post office before police cleared the area by 1 a.m. Thursday.
Iowa City gospel group famed for 1920s style to give a Thursday concert at 8 p.m. in Phil Lips Hall Auditorium, University of Iowa.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, operates from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscriptions vary by delivery method and region with night and Sunday editions priced per month or year, while no mail subscriptions are accepted in carrier service areas. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Iowa City and surrounding area students and local adults may enroll in an eight week University of Iowa music program. Offerings include band orchestral instruments piano and voice with options for one half hour private lesson at 12.50 or two lessons weekly at 25. Registration takes place June 14 from 9 am to noon in South Music Hall.
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