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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1979
Page
2
John Cabot sailed from England in 1497 seeking the New World and later events include the 1668 Treaty of Aix la Chapelle settling French claims on the Spanish Netherlands.
Abbott Lipsky of the Downtown Development Corp says a 90 000 square foot addition could extend the proposed downtown mall into the ground transportation center on Fourth Avenue SE and Second Street SE. Financing hinges on federal funds. papers backing the project could be finalized in 30 to 60 days.
Readers wary of packaged tours for Iran next summer despite ticket sales. The piece notes controversy and potential risks for travelers.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette launches the Second Annual Eastern Iowa Amateur Photo Contest with $450 in cash prizes across six categories. Entries open June 1 and close at noon on June 15, with up to two photos per person per category and amateur status required.
The listing shows section byline guides for today with sections A through F. It includes Deaths Editorial Marion R.Card Scrabble and Sport sections across pages 1 to 8 and 12 to 16 with various topics such as Farm Pol Notes Travel Arts Books Food TV list and Horoscope.
Eldon Driscoll aged 20 of 410 Fourth Ave SW was arrested Friday evening and charged with fourth degree theft in connection with a May 17 report by Lenos Muret alleging golf clubs were taken from a garage at his residence.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established in 1883, published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates by carrier and mail are listed with period options and regional restrictions. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local and AP news.
Traffic enforcement will use radar in four districts this week. Northwest Edgewood Road and First Avenues plus Ellis Boulevard are targeted in the northwest area. Northeast 29th 32nd and Council Streets and Center Point Road are scheduled for radar checks. In the southeast, 14th 15th Streets, Third and Second Avenues and Mount Vernon Road are listed. Southwest targets include First 29th and Wilson Avenues J Street and I 380.
Barbara C. Mease, 26, of 1213 Fourth Ave SE, was arrested Saturday morning and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Kenneth A. Mease, 28, of the same address, was arrested Friday night. A search warrant at the residence around 10 15 p m found marijuana. Both are held in Linn County Jail Saturday afternoon.
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