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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1969

Page

15

House approves 2 million for commerce unit

Des Moines lawmakers pass an appropriation of nearly 2 million for the state commerce commission for the next two years. The House rejected a $97,000 a year increase for the utility division and sent the bill to the Senate on a 11 to 1 vote. The lone dissent came from Rep. Leroy Miller who argued the total needed correction.

Des Moines UPI State Commerce Commission House Utility Commission Commerce Commission Self Senate Leroy Miller R.shenandoah Miller William Harbar Henderson Stan Shepard Farmington William Gannon Mingo Gannon Davenport Davenport Water Co American Waterworks Co Utilities Commission

Fall TV lineups revive medical dramas and high school stories

Hollywood notes that three major networks will return medical dramas this fall with CBS's Medical Center or UMC, ABC's Marcus Welby M D, and NBC's The Bold Ones. New versions of Route 66 and Mr. Novak reboot the era, with Room 222 and Bracken's World joining the slate.

Hollywood UPI Roeters Brow Territory Cbs-Tv Medical Center University Medical Center Abc-Tv Marcus Welby Robert Young Nbc-Tv Bracken Lana Turner George Hamilton Mr. Novak Lloyd Hares ABC T Room 222 Bill Soshy

Fragmented TV listings with weather blurbs and quiz guesses

A jumble of TV schedule lines and weather notes. Mentions include Pink Panther movie times and multiple quiz or game show items with scattered program names and local forecast hints. The content reads like an OCR fragment from a newspaper listing.

Area School Funds Voted for Repairs and Beach Plans

The article notes funds approved for improvements to a 46 year old 10 room stucco home with a red tile roof, including repairs and a paint job. A tennis court may be restored and a swimming pool considered. A beach path along California sun is mentioned and neighbors seek track removal, with Nixon viewing traffic as charming. Nixon bought five acres of a large estate with balance held in trust while seeking a compatible buyer.

California Sun Nixon

Nixon Net Worth $596,900 After Purchase of Summer White House

President Nixon closed a $340,000 purchase of a summer White House in California, listing total net worth at $596,900. The figure includes properties, stock sales, and a Florida land stake, with $100,000 down and the balance over five years at 5 percent.

Nixon Summer White House Washington White House California Pacific Ocean Florida Whitkier Calif New York Ab Sant Clemente Los Angeles Hetty Hamilton Cotton

Findley Faults Farm Aid Distribution With Food Excluded

Rep. Paul Findley says 423 counties in 29 states receive no food stamp or surplus distribution aid while farmers get 2.4 billion in 1967 to curb production. He argues federal payments mostly go to wealthy producers and urges reallocation to nutrition for the poor.

Washington UPL Paul Findley R-Ill House Agriculture Department Find- Jey Findley Illinois Hindley Texas Kansas Kan-t /Sas

Iowa senate page quits after controversial survey quote

Des Moines teens remarks about legislators salaries sparked complaints from lawmakers. Peter Frantz 18 resigned after being quoted saying three-fourths of Iowa legislators aren’t worth a damn. Senators Gene Glenn and Alain Shirley praised his perception.

DES Mogines UPI Iowa Senate Peter Frantz Des Moines Towa Senate Carroll Lane Frantz Lane Roosevelt High School Witesses Wrantz Frank Page Gene Glenn D-Ottumwa Alain Shirley D-Perry

Corn Planting Off 50 Percent In Iowa Report

Des Moines dispatch reports corn planting only 50 percent complete by Monday, well below the five year average as cool wet weather slowed progress. Northeast Iowa counties lag behind while stands range from good to excellent with slower growth due to late seeding. Pasture yield remains mostly average with small portions above or below.

Des Moines Towa

Power Line Falls on Train at Parramatta in Sydney

A 1,500-volt power line fell on an electric train at Parramatta on Tuesday. Eleven passengers were burned after contacting electrical fixtures and metal fittings on the car.

Sydney Australia Parramatta

Linn's Summer Headstart Begins June 16 in Linn County

The Headstart program for Linn county children entering kindergarten this fall starts June 16. Eligibility follows Office of Economic Opportunity guidelines. Each classroom has a teacher, aide, and volunteers. a week of training is required for all personnel. Applications are available at Oak Hill-Jackson SG1-4840, Wills 501h avenue NW 366-4843, Southwest Neighborhood center 361 Twettysixth avenue SW 963-3367, Northeast Linn Central City 438-6420, Southeast Linn Presbyterian church Mt. Vernon 885-8429, and Chainankes Neighborhood center Toddville 293-3214.

Linn County Office of Economic Opportunity Oak Hill-Jackson Twelfth Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids teachers elect seven delegates to AFT convention

Members of the Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers AIL CW have elected seven delegates for the American Federation of Teachers convention in New Orleans August 18 to 22. Elected were Mrs. Thomas Bavis, Mrs. Willis Wilson, H. Johann Eschbach, Ed Olson, Richard Winey, Mary Rickey and Mrs. John Miller. Mathelle Carlson was named as alternate.

Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers AILCW American Federation of Teachers New Orleans Thomas Bavis Willis Wilson H. Johann Eschbach Ed Olson Richard Winey Mary Rickey John Miller Mathelle Carlson

Jack La Lanne Color Series On Weekday Morning Show

Jack La Lanne unveils a new color series on the 8 30 segment of the weekday MORNING SHOW. The feature highlights health and fitness tips along with product demonstrations.

Jack LA Lanne TV 8

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