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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1976

Page

26

Marion St Josephs Spring Festival and Fire Dept Features

Marion St Josephs Catholic church schedules a June 8 6 festival with a Northeast Iowa spring tug war championship featuring teams from Greeley St Donatus Temple BI and nearby communities. Firemen's waterchill center slated for June 6 at 1 30 pm with departments from the area. Randall Maher 24 of Cedar Rapids was arrested for drunken driving at the Hwy 1 151 intersection and for possession of a controlled substance.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Northeast Iowa Tam Greeley St. Donatus Temple BI James St Joseph's School Fourteenth Street Randall James Maher Fifteenth Cedar Rapide Marion Maher East Marion Mahar Linn County

Insect Hormone Antagonists May Fight Pests

A scientist at the New York state agricultural experiment station reports a new class of natural compounds that block the juvenile hormone in insects, producing precocenes. These anti hormones may offer selective, plant derived biological pest control with minimal effects on animals. The discovery, backed by Rockefeller Foundation support, could lead to mass produced precocene analogues.

Geneva N.Y Scientiss Williams Bowers New York State Agricultural Experiment Bowers Soen Br. Bowers Rockefeller Foundation

Coleman Miffed By Concorde Noise Test Evasion

Washington AP report says Transportation Secretary Coleman vows to bar Concorde flights from unmonitored runways after a last minute Dulles runway switch caused inadequate noise monitoring. He summoned the British ambassador to discuss the incident and criticized the French British sonic jet for higher noise than expected.

Washington William Coleman Coleman Federal Aviation Administration British Airways Peter Rainsbotham Norman Todd FAA Laken FAA Officitis Chena Dulles Tyarday

Plan to Resume Community Mental Health Center Aid

Washington UPI reports the federal aid for new community mental health centers will resume with 22.4 million dollars from the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr Frank Oenberg says the program is revived after two year lapse. Review committees recommend 37 million dollars and about 40 centers may share funds. Final center locations to be announced after review.

Washington UPI Frank Oenberg Nimh of Kelale

Armed Robbery Strikes West Liberty Inn Cash Register

A man armed with a long barreled handgun robbed the Liberty Inn at West Liberty interchange around 11:55 PM Wednesday. Josephine Webb on duty said the intruder forced her to lie down as he took about $120 from the register. Suspect described as about 6 foot tall, 230 to 250 pounds, in his mid-40s, wearing a dark stocking cap. Cedar County sheriff’s department investigating.

West Liberty Liberty Inn Intersute HO Josephine Webb Cedar County

Two Jury Verdicts in Cedar Rapids Case Draw Mixed Results

Jury verdicts in two separate trials produced one guilty ruling and one innocent verdict. Kerry Haines, a 3 year old subject in the first trial, was charged with receiving stolen property after authorities say he took a television set to a Cedar Rapids store for a refund. He claimed he took the set from his brother to settle debts. An earlier trial in this case ended in mistrial due to a hang jury. In a separate Cedar Rapids case, David Ray, 18, was found guilty of breaking and entering in a March 14 burglary at a southeast Cedar Rapids home.

Kerry Haines Recair Iog Anamosamus Cedar Rapids Ary David Ray

Missing crown jewels court scope muddled vault dispute

Rome reports say the Bank of Italy chest containing the crown jewels may be opened only by “persona entitled to I” amid unconfirmed rumors of missing gems worth about 41 million dollars. Magistrates seek who can authorize access as officials note the chest is intact and sealed in the bank vault since 1948.

Rome UPL Foie Bank of Italy Umberto II Portugal Hank Timnet Pres Sald

Texaco Raises Gas Prices One Penny Across Nation

Texaco Inc, the nation's second largest oil company, lifted all grades of gasoline by one cent per gallon at company owned stations with immediate effect in all 50 states. Wholesale buyers may also pay more. This marks Texaco's second one cent rise this month as the national average for regular gasoline sits near 59 cents.

New York Texaco Inc Mation Mealera Texaco

Governor Ray Defends State of the State on Corrections

Governor Ray rebuts Rep. Higgins who said the January address was silent on prison reform. Ray cited a section on corrections and noted 308 minutes of overcrowding at Fort Madison and Anamosa since 1974. Higgins urged clearer budget asks and a plan for a new security facility.

BES Movies Robert Ray Tom Higgins Davenport Iowa Ray Dennis Nagel Bia Social Services Institutions and Corrections Fort Madison Anam Fa Fork Madi~son Anamosa Higgins Wik Siggine

SEC Sues To Halt Tax Shelter Fraud

SEC asks federal court to stop Petrofunds Inc a Houston based high flyer facing a $76 million eight year tax shelter fraud. Investors included sports stars and executives such as Larry Ceconka Brooke Robinson Kerryn King Milton Handier and Walter Fran with ties to Te XSCO and Columbia University. The action mirrors the prior Homestake fraud style scheme.

Washington Brooke Robinson Lawrence Marcus Nie Van-Marcus Lore Texaco Kerryn King Columbia University Milton Handier New York ‘Stock Exchange Walter Fran Prom Het Anmertenns Congress Boas Afl-Drilling Halalea

Town Fathers Fear Armpit Image Hurts Sonoma California

Sonoma leaders fear a TV deodorant ad could label the town the armpit of California. Residents complained after a Ben Basic commercial filmed in town, with payment to participants. Officials plan tighter script approvals and a filming fee to deter future use.

Sonuma Callf UPI California Somma Simoma

IRA Letter Bombs Found Defused in Britain

Seven letter bombs believed mailed by the provisional IRA were found at prominent British targets on Wednesday. All devices were defused safely, signaling a potential new IRA bombing campaign.

London HPI Scntland Yard Irish Republican Army Provisional Ira Britain

Greek labor bill approved sparks protests and strike threat

In Athens parliament passed a controversial labor bill banning political strikes after earlier protests left one dead and over 100 injured. Labor unions vowed a 48 hour general strike starting Monday to pressure the government to withdraw the measure.

Athens Greece Agatnet

Kisinger Celebrates 53rd Birthday in London

London reports say Secretary Henry Klasinger marked his 53rd birthday during an eight day European mission. The event included a brief guest of honor appearance at a party in London. The secretary received birthday gifts from supporters and messages from Fidel Castro. The trip coincides with global tensions and ongoing Middle East and Cyprus settlement efforts.

London UPI Henry Klasinger Markel Beiay Elvan Amotienti Winsi Barapes Ford Fidel Castra Hivann Gal Anpala Sucesna Stockholm Gresen Trykey Frost Cyprus Can

Legal Notices From Monticello Area Probate and Ads

A dense OCR style legal notices page mentions probate, estates, and guardianship actions. Names such as Brian Reece Adrian, Margy and Elena appear amid references to RICKEY, PRONATE, and various local offices. The fragmented text lists dates, locations, and filing actions, with scattered organization initials and political entities.

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