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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1977
Page
20
Kevin Booth of Palo took part in a legally sanctioned vault encounter after his wife, the contest winner, could not run the event. Merchants National Bank and KLWW radio sponsored the prize with $10,000 scattered around the vault for the taking under controlled conditions.
Two Linn county Democrats spoke at a Marion division Chamber of Commerce meeting about citizens versus professional legislatures. Sen. Bob Rush and Rep. Myron Oxley shared their views on the long debated issue.
A 17 year old Cedar Rapids youth was charged with breaking into Molly's Antiques and Gift Shop at 813 Third Avenue SW. Police found him at the rear. a window was broken to gain entry. He also faced a charge of possession of a controlled substance for marijuana found in his boot.
Trade bureau meeting May 17 at Longbranch supper club with three members of Iowa development trade mission to Saudi Arabia Sudan and Nigeria. Dog tag notices not mailed by Linn County Auditors. buy by June 30 to avoid penalties. Stolen stained glass window reported at 836 Fourth Avenue SE.
A Guttenberg area man Jerome Ulbrich, 36, died Friday afternoon when his tractor overturned at about 4 15 p m on his farm. Authorities said another man driving a tractor was attempting to pull Ulbrich s stalled equipment.
President Carter wore a blue cashmere suit with J C pinstripes made from cloth gifted by British Prime Minister James Callaghan during a visit to the United States. White House aides said the gift will be turned over to the General Services Administration after Carter leaves office.
Sixty seven Master Masons received the thirty second degree during a Saturday reunion. The Louie J. Pochobradsky memorial class ended with a dinner where officers were announced: Duane King president, James Westergaard vice president, Michael Doolen secretary-treasurer, and Kenneth Kloubec orator. Pastor W W Brubaker spoke as guest. A class donation benefitted the Iowa Masonic nursing home Bettendorf. Cedar Rapids Consistory schedule fall reunion November 15 16 17.
Iowa Senate passes 39 to 1 the minority stockholders rights bill. It bans corporate officers from voting their own shares, requires a fourth of shares voted, and limits takeovers to publicized offers. Penalties for commercial bribery rise to five years and $1,000 fine. Goes to the House.
Former WMT-TV newsman Jeff Thompson received an award at the American Lung Association of Iowa annual meeting in Des Moines for promoting a four week quit smoking program. The association says more than 3,500 Cedar Rapids area viewers joined the effort.
A backpack clinic, sponsored by the Ambroz Recreation Commission, is planned for Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ambroz Recreation Center. The session covers gear and packing, with a $3 fee including a May 13 to May 15 trip to Yellow River State Forest.
A roster of telephone numbers and office hours is listed for News, Sports, Bookkeeping, General Information, Circulation and Display Advertising. Key lines include 398-8211 for general inquiries, 398-8234 for weekday hours, and 398-8222 398-8430 338-8731 for advertising and related services.
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