GM Contingency Plans Reported for South Africa
The American Committee on Africa released copies of documents claiming General Motors planned to cooperate with the South African government during civil unrest. GM acknowledged contingency planning but denied any sinister motive, saying the plan is not unique and could apply to a national emergency.
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New York
General Motors
Philip Workman
South Africa
American Committee On Africa
Detroit
Jennifer Davis
Cedar Rapids Briefs Page 3 Items Include Canceled Meeting and Sales
Meeting canceled at Coe College Gage Memorial Union. Sunrise Optimist no meeting Saturday. Veterans group to hold potluck at Memorial Coliseum Sunday. Box Kar Hobbies store closing May 22 for Linn Mar Graduation. Jefferson Orchestra Festival at Jefferson High and Roosevelt Wilson Taft campuses. Admission 50 cents students 75 cents adults. Ice cream and cake served. Rummage sale 1121 25th St Marion Friday Saturday 9 6. Plant lists and business ads follow.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Linn- Mar
Jefferson
Roosevelt, Wilson and Taft Junior High
Elementary Honor
Jefferson High School
Fine Arts
Iowa Blind Probe Nearing Public Findings
A five member committee appointed by Gov. Robert Ray nears completion of a six week inquiry into conflicts of interest at the Iowa Commission for the Blind. A preliminary report cites recommendations for a federal audit of finances and tighter 28E agreements with private groups. Kenneth Jernigan’s roles with private organizations are noted, with officials urged to avoid positions risking discretionary control of funds.
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DES Moines
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Pat Cavanaugh
Robert Ray
Ray
Commission
State Agency For the Blind
National Federation For the Blind
The
American Brotherhood of the Blind
Services For the Blind
Palmer Eyes Senior Talent in State Government Bid
Palmer, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, told Cedar Rapids listeners that retired citizens hold valuable expertise. He urged using senior talent on boards and commissions and cited SCORE’s example to suggest state government should harness their contributions.
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William D. Palmer
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Democratic Women’s Club
Linn County
Palmer
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Constitutional Political Alliance
Gage Memorial Union
Coe College
Optimist
Veterans — Veterans of
Auxiliary
Memorial Coliseum
Embassy Club
Beef Wellington
Marilyn
Tony
Adv
Pierson
Ellis Blvd
Clarke College
Dubuque
Lynn Barta
Second Ave
Mary Beth Guinnane
Hertz Drive
Peggy Hess
Midway Drive
Karen Volz
Fairfax
Carla Koch
Stanwood
Mary Blake Finan
Siebke Hoyt Jewelers
Shaklee Products
Dennis and
Lila Hegland
Berry's
Ua Lea
Wvndoor
Tip
Gre
Rust & Brown
Center Point Rd
Door Busters
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