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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1979
Page
4
Two Chicago and North Western cars jumped the tracks at the 400 block of J Avenue NW near the river around 3 p.m. Friday while being switched to Quaker Oats Co. yards. One car tipped spilling corn after side swiping a freight on the adjacent track. No injuries were reported.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors and the Linn Psychiatric Clinic board near agreement on a one year contract for clinic operations. Negotiators Forbes Johnson and Sam Wallace say major differences are resolved and the contract could be signed Tuesday. The main dispute centers financing with clinic receipts and tax money. concerns rise over unspent tax funds and year end procedures, while both sides expect a workable budget and continued clinic operation.
This week at the Marion Community Center lists high school completion sessions at 9 am and 6 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday plus Rapid Squares on Tuesday and Don Spurgin dance class at 7 30 pm. Preschool Headstart runs 9 am Friday and senior activities are noted on page 90 of Sunday's Gazette. Also a Spring Sale for Roses Candle Niche and an adv for Help Wanted at a concession stand about 10 hours weekly with contact 3772474.
A Gazette poll of 20 Cedar Rapids residents shows only 35 percent believe a national gasoline shortage exists while 20 percent are unsure. Most think there is no shortage in Iowa and many plan to maintain usual driving and travel.
Testimony by a school board member in the hearing on superintendent Joel Wedergren’s termination adds a potential open meetings law issue. The hearing officer expects a decision within 10 days after the two day session, as arguments and denials unfold.
The Highway 151 bridge over Indian Creek in Marion will be restricted to one travel lane from midnight Sunday until about June 8 for repairs. Left turns from 151 onto Blairs Ferry Road and Sixth Avenue will be banned, and the Thomas Park entrance will close with an alternate First Street access available.
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