May births and local notices from area residents
May 19 births announced for Mr and Mrs Kenneth McColley in Drive SE and May 18 birth for Mr and Mrs Robert Rothlisberger. Also May 19 birth for Mr and Mrs Robert P Kriener in Olin and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Thomas J Every on E Ave NW. Friday 9:03 PM and ambulance call 1319 Maplewood Drive NE. Diesel flush at 529 Waconia Court SW. Arrival at 719 31st St SE 7:02 PM Saturday. Investigations at 3327 Oakland Road NE and needless call at 1000 block Oakland Road NE.
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Kenneth McColley
34Th St. Drive SE
Robert Rothlisberger
West Post Road
Robert P. Kriener
Olin
Thomas J. Every
E Ave
Thomas L. Jedlicka
Jacolyn Drive
Maplewood Drive
Waconia Court
31St St
Oakland Road
United Airlines fare rise tied to broader market moves
Cedar Rapids officials say a four percent fare increase in May applies across airlines and is not a direct result of the United strike. Operations at the Cedar Rapids United office will resume after contract ratification, with staff and flights to restart once approval is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Airlines
Marty Kloska
United
Cedar Rapids
Kloska
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Klaska
Written pact outlines commission use of equipment
The article notes a continued discussion on service rules for the commission. It states that there must be a written agreement detailing arrangements and restricts equipment use for personal reasons unless for recreation, social, or professional enrichment. It also explains exceptions for private-organization work under a formal agreement with that group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
NFB
Cavenaugh
Commission Proposes Appeal Shift and Dog Guide Policy
The governor’s ad hoc committee urged that employee grievances go to the state Merit Commission, but the commission voted to keep final rulings. The new rule adds a possible administrative appeal with a Merit Commission moderator. It also restates policy on dog guides, stating access to facilities is allowed where legal under state or federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Merit Commission
Commission
Merit Commission
Gasoline Shortages Probe as Memorial Day Weekend Nears
Weather and travel patterns affect fuel supplies as Memorial Day approaches. Officials note rain may ease demand, while station closures abound nationwide. Governor Byrne faces political heat over transportation policy, with lines reported in California and the Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ferrara
New Jersey Gasoline Retailers Association
New Jersey
James Wallwork
Nomi
Nuclear accident at Three Mile Island sparks local outrage
Goldsboro mayor Ken Myers criticizes patchy public information as a 12 member commission investigates the March incident at Metropolitan Edison’s plant. Officials initially downplayed the release while residents learn of radioactive particles seconds after the first report.
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Ken Myers
Goldsboro
Reid
Metropolitan Edison
Car Motorcycle Crash Injures Man in C.R.
A 29 year old man, William E. Cummings of 628 A Ave NW, was seriously injured in a head on collision with a car on 10th Street NW near B Avenue about 8 50 p m He was transferred from St Luke s Hospital to University Hospitals Iowa City with a fractured skull and severely fractured leg James Bornstein 46 of 908 Ninth Ave SW drove the other vehicle and was treated at St Luke s Hospital with minor injuries No charges have been filed and police continue the investigation
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University Hospitals
Iowa City
William E. Cummings
A Ave. NW
St. Luke’s Hospital
University Hospital
Cummings
10Th Street NW
B Avenue
James Bornstein
Ninth Ave
Bornstein
St. Luke's Hospital
Eight Arrested on Drunk Driving Charges Across City
Eight individuals were arrested and charged with drunk driving late Friday and Saturday. Names include Charles R. Fraley 32 Melvin S. Baker 29 Melvin L. Goldsworth 36 Thomas E. Kent 31 Sidney D. Martin 27 Arnold R. Kula 21 Mark F. Newcomb 20 and Donald W. Johnston 64. Fraley faced additional reckless driving and unattended vehicle hit charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Fraley
Seventh Ave
F Avenue NW
Melvin S. Baker
Henry Court
Edgewood Road
Melvin L. Goldsworth
Hideaway Manor Trailer Court
J Street
Thomas E. Kent
Belle Plaine
Cedar Rapids
Sidney D. Martin
N. E Ave
Hiawatha
Council Street
Arnold R. Kula
Route 1
Anamosa
Central City
Mark F. Newcomb
Pebble Lane
Robins Road
Highway 150
Donald W. Johnston
Forest Grove
Ore
Springville
Kennedy opposes Draft Ted efforts for 1980 bid
Sen Edward M Kennedy said he is personally contacting Draft Ted movements to stop attempts to place his name on the Democratic presidential ballot. He noted only New York contacted him and he plans to reach other state leaders, while repeating his intent to support the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Edward M. Kennedy
New York
Kennedy
Worcester Telegram
Assumption College
Former Cedar Rapids man dies in self-inflicted stab wound
Francis J. Meyer 23, once a Cedar Rapids resident now unknown at his Las Vegas address, died at St Luke's Hospital from internal abdominal bleeding after stabbing himself during a disturbance at 3620 Crestwood Drive SW. Police say the self-inflicted wound occurred as they arrived and Meyer moved toward himself. The girlfriend involved was not charged. Autopsy completed before noon.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Francis J. Meyer
Las Vegas
Nev
Meyer
St. Luke’s Hospital
Crestwood Drive
Southwest Side
St. Luke's Hospital
ITC Discusses Milwaukee Rail Service Recommendations
The Iowa Transportation Commission will discuss directed service for Milwaukee Railroad lines in a conference call Tuesday beginning at 8 30 a m. The plan will be sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission which must review the recommendation before the next regular meeting.
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AMES
Iowa Transportation Commission
Milwaukee
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Coffee break at rest stops by REACT on Memorial Day
REACT will sponsor a coffee break at I-380 rest stops on Memorial Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event aims to promote highway safety by encouraging drivers to take rest breaks. Cedar Rapids Stamp Club meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Sokol Hall on 417 Third St. SE.
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Hawkeye React
Stamp Club
Cedar Rapids Club
Sokol Hall
Third St. SE
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Vanessa Shelton
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Koska
Federal Aviation Administration
Brendan Byrne
Byrne
Washington, D.C
Carter
National Guard
Wallwork
California
New York City
Tom Anderson
Pennsylvania Service Station Dealers Association
American Automobile Association
Washington
The
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C.R
Ted
ITC
Iowa
Armstrong
Joens Bros
Trong
Armstrong Coronelle
Solarian
16Th Avenue
Czech Village
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