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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1971

Page

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Miss Eastern Iowa crowned at 1971 band festival

Debra Miller 17, Nor way senior and Miss Norway nominee, crowned Miss Eastern Iowa at Greene square. Deep River-Millersburg won Class C with band director Karen Bart achek. Prairie won Class A led by Ken Smykil. Mt Vernon won Class B led by Donald Stine.

Gazette L. W. Ward Eastern Iowa Debra Miller Norway Greene Square Cedar Rapids Center Point Susan Kouba Debra Robert B. Miller United Methodist Church Norway Band Deep River-Millersburg Karen Bartachek Prairie High School Ken Smykil Mt. Vernon Donald Stine Jim Rogers Charles Kacere Western Dubuque Epworth Phillip Schmitz

ISEA sanctions two Iowa districts over working conditions

In the first such move in seven years the Iowa State Education Assn sanctions the English Valleys Community district at North English and Ida Grove Community district. ISEA President Ray Satory cited unsatisfactory working conditions and warned educators against taking positions in either district. The sanctions were approved by the ISEA executive board on Saturday and direct staff to notify Midwest education officials.

Des Moines UPI Iowa State Education Assn English Valleys North English Ida Grove ISEA Ray Satory Satory Pleasantville

Chuckle Phrase About Bath Tub Wit

A humorous antiquated line notes that when the phone rings while in the bath one should not ask who it rings for since it rings for you. The quip reflects playful language and timeless vanity.

Forest Fire Out of Control Near Boundary Waters

A vast forest fire raged over 17 square miles in Superior National Forest near Ely Minnesota. About 450 firefighters worked with 17 bulldozers and water-dumping aircraft to create firebreaks as the blaze burned lakeshore, with no immediate danger to most cabins and resorts south of the fire. The northern edge lay about 9 miles from the Canadian border and officials labeled the fire man caused, hoping for weather changes to aid containment.

Ely, Minn Superior National Forest Ely Boundary Waters Canoe Area Lehrer Forest Service Midwest Cook Minn

Fishing Talks in Boston Aims at Soviet Harassment

The commander of the Russian fishing fleet off the east coast agreed Saturday to meet U S government officials next week to discuss alleged harassment of American lobster boats by Soviet trawlers.

Boston UPI U.S

Speech Fees for Hughes Lead Senate Earnings List

Special-interest groups boosted senators' speaking fees by over 250000 dollars last year. The banking sector paid 15000 to top members of the senate banking committee including Chairman John Sparkman. The Associated Milk Producers gave 19000, Harold Hughes received 5000, and Gale McGee drew 4000 from labor groups. Reports filed with the senate ethics committee show outside earnings. deadline passed Saturday.

Washington Senate John Sparkman D-Ala G.O.P Democratic Senate Hugh Scott Mike Mansfield Associated Milk Producers Harold Hughes Iowa Gale McGee Wyo Senate Committee Senate Ethics Committee

National Rail Strike Threatens Across United States

Washington reports no progress after day-long talks between railroads and the Signalmen's union led by C J Chamberlain. A nationwide strike is considered almost certain at the Monday deadline, with pay raises and housing for overnight workers the main issues. Chamberlain says workers are underpaid and ready to strike. Negotiations resume at 10 a.m. today, no work stoppages until after the 6 a.m. Monday deadline.

Washington UPS C. J. Chamberlain Chamberlain National Railway Labor Conference Labor Department Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen Nixon

Iowa Senate Faces Revenue Dilemma For Schools

Des Moines Iowa lawmakers focus on funding the state wide public school system with a 607 million annual cost and a 155 million state share while 452 million comes from local property taxes. A plan to raise taxes faces scrutiny for fairness and complexity as the Ways and Means panel combines seven bills into a single amendment.

Des Moines Iowa Senate

Ray Assurance on Iowa City Trouble Course

Governor Robert Ray pledged to deploy all means to restore order in Iowa City if disturbances reoccur. He noted the withdrawal of 200 patrolmen earlier in the week and said a residual Eastern Iowa force would be ready to return on short notice.

Senate Clifton Lamborn R-Maquoketa House Ray Assurance Iowa City Robert Ray Ray Howard Miller Iowa

Postal rate increases cut stamp to eight cents

Substantial postal rate hikes take effect with the first class stamp rising from six to eight cents after publishers failed to obtain a delay from the Supreme Court. Airmail, postcards and second and third class rates also rise, while a possible temporary reduction awaits approval by the Postal Rate Commission.

U.S. Postal Service Postal Service Asia Australia South Africa Central South America Europe North Africa Postal Rate Commission Rate Commission

Index Parade Magazine Comics Page Summary

Index Parade Magazine entry covers wm comics with a brief note on feature sections and page references. It highlights the weekly lineup and notable strips, guiding readers to the comic features and publication structure of the edition.

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