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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1975

Page

4

Marion Linn-Mar summer events and community notices

Marion Linn-Mar schools offer summer activities for all grade levels including a reading program for grades one through six, two Wilkins and Bowman Woods summer classes, and a math class at Bowman Woods from June 10 to July 1. Other items include police arrest in a Marion lounge break-in, a Florida car theft link, a 16 year old charged as a runaway, YMCA activity schedule, local club meetings, and real estate sales in the area.

Linn-Mar Wilkins Bowman Woods

Urges Action By Legislature On Insurance

DES MOINES The chairman of the Republican legislative policy committee urged the legislature to approve a compromise proposal to resolve the malpractice insurance problem quickly. Sen Willard Hansen Cedar Falls said failure to act brings the state closer to a major medical care crisis each day and stressed the public interest in prompt action to ensure health care is available.

Des Moines Republican Legislative Policy Committee Willard Hansen Cedar Falls Hansen

Inmate Found Dead in Fort Madison Prison Cell

FORT MADISON AP An Iowa state penitentiary inmate Vernon E. Moore 47 Des Moines died by hanging in his cell about 10 pan Sunday. A leather belt found in the cell may have been used. Moore began a five year term May 1 for carrying a concealed weapon. IBI investigation and autopsy planned.

Fort Madison Iowa State Penitentiary Vernon E. Moore Des Moines Moore Fort Madison Pricen Polk County Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Laundry Workers Discover Infant's Body at U of I

In Iowa City the Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigates the death of a newborn white male infant found at 2 p.m. Saturday in a University laundry facility. The infant was wrapped in a sheet and uneventful, with no signs of violence. County attorney's office and university security seek information.

Iowa City Bureau of Criminal Investigation University of Love Service University of Iowa Department of Transportation and Security

Fitzgerald Sees Changes In Election Law Bill

DES MOINES House Democratic Leader Jerome Fitzgerald expects substantial changes to the house approved election law bill by the Senate to meet Republican objections. He said changes would stem from a possible veto risk by Gov. Robert Ray. Senate Democrats advised removing a section opposing open registration at polls on election day to boost voter access. Ray questioned the advisability of immediate registration on election day and suggested discussing postal card registration with safeguards. Under current law movers who shift address during the 10 day pre election registration period cannot vote in either old or new precincts.

Des Moines House Jerome Fitzgerald Fort Dodge Senate Fitzgerald Robert Ray Democrats State Government Committee GOP Jowan Gov. Ray

Tornadoes Seen In Iowa City Area Sunday

Three tornadoes were spotted in the Iowa City area Sunday with unconfirmed reports of a funnel briefly touching down. Warnings sirens blared in Coralville near noon as funnels were seen northwest of Coralville and south and west of Town City. Large hail up to 1 1/2 inches damaged autos and windows across Muscatine and surrounding counties as the storm moved southeast triggering warnings and watches.

Iowa Iowa City Hoo Coralville Town City Muscatine County Muscatine Scott Counties Inois

Missing Brothers Found in Missouri

Two missing brothers from West Burlington Iowa were found safe in Hannibal Missouri after a Mississippi River search. Danny Williams 26 and Steven Williams 28 had been missing since a May 4 boating trip. authorities located them in a 16 foot boat on the river.

Hannibal, Mo Burlington Iowa Mississippi River Danny Williams Steven Williams Mississippi Missouri State Water Patrol

Kirkwood to Host Two Student Music Recitals

Kirkwood Community College students Rey Johnston of Mechanicsville and Luanna Olson of Alburnett will perform Tuesday in Iowa Hall. Johnston will sing a Debussy and Bach program while Olson will play Bach Mozart and Schumann on piano. Both study under Elgene Shea at Kirkwood. The 3:30 p.m. recital in the Towa Hall ballroom is open to the public.

Kirkwood Community College Iowa Hall Rey Johnston Mechanicsville Debussy Bach Luanna

Mezvinsky Bill Aims to Aid Vietnam Era Veterans

WASHINGTON UPI Rep Edward Mezvinsky D town introduces legislation to extend veterans educational benefits for Vietnam era veterans from 36 to 48 months and to cover graduate studies. The Iowa Democrat said veterans need and deserve the extra support.

Washington UPI Edward Mezvinsky Dtown Wibnaay Mezvinsky Iowa Democrat

Margaret Stochl Services at Solon

Solon services were held at 8 30 am Monday at Brosh funeral home for Margaret Stochl 83 a Solon resident most of her life She leaves daughter Libbie Kramer Mt Rose son Frank rural Solon seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Also notes Napoleon Bonaparte captured Vienna on this date in 1809.

Solon Brosh Funeral Home Margaret Stochl Libbie Kramer Mt. Rose Frank

Youth Injured In Sunday Decorah Car Crash

Daniel Karl Becker age 16 of route 3 Waukon was hospitalized in fair condition after a one car crash at 1 am Sunday five miles east of Decorah at the intersection of highway 9 and county road A 52. The car flipped several times landing on a fence throwing Becker 20 feet. He had head and possible internal injuries. The vehicle damaged a mailbox trees a road sign and fencing on Daryl Barth farm. Becker was charged with violation of an instruction permit and lack of control. The car owned by Karl Becker of Waukon was a total loss.

Decorah Daniel Karl Becker Route 3 Waukon Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office Daryl Barth Becker Karl Becker

Total Eclipse of Moon Predicted for May 25

Cambridge astronauts. A total lunar eclipse visible from North America will occur May 24 night into May 25 morning, lasting about 90 minutes from 1:03 a.m. to 2:33 a.m. May 25, with initial stages starting 10:58 p.m. May 24, per the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Cambridge Mass North America Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

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