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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1973
Page
11
Chicago reporting on a broad market lull with commodities prices retreating. Traders note softer moves across grains and energy while the Dow and other indices show scant gains amid cautious activity and mixed futures.
Harpersburg district court heard a civil action by Judie Robert Osmunelsan against Cedar Rapids Television Co. for 120000 in damages related to a firing and alleged assault by a station employee. The judge ordered a discussion on further steps and potential remedies.
Two representatives from the Iowa State Association of Counties visited Linn County to collect data for a statewide report on county home operations. They emphasized studying programs and community resources rather than facilities, with a final report expected later this year.
ISU officials praise Cedar Rapids fire prevention bureau as key to safety during the 2nd annual Chamber of Commerce industrial and commercial fire safety school at Veterinary Memorial Coliseum. W.R. Simpson and other extension service representatives note prevention now warrants about 4 percent of effort, shifting from past 10 percent.
Washington reports a strike by 8,000 airline workers including flight attendants and stewards prompts widespread TWA flight cancellations. Union spokesmen said the action followed failed negotiations and warned more disruptions could occur as talks continued.
A Linn County man faced a murder charge in a sanity trial opening, with the defense arguing the defendant is mentally unfit to stand trial due to psychosis and arterial issues. Dr Ampler testified Rascher suffers a mental disorder and cannot recall events, based on interviews and medical reports.
A public hearing is scheduled Monday November 1 on a complaint of race discrimination in housing. Ralph Coty executive secretary of the human rights commission said the hearing will take place in the city council chambers on the third floor of city hall. The complaint alleges a landlord refused to rent an apartment to a white man based on race. Attempts at conciliation have been filed Coty said.
Election clerks described Yuli as moderate as 100 voters cast ballots at City Hall on Tuesday. Two incumbents Carl Anderson and Harold Higgins faced challengers Dorothy Browell and Martin Bruna in the council race. Ballots were counted amid the early polling stage.
The Lowden council plans to apply for federal police funds via the Cedar County crime commission, with possible months before approval. They approved paying water bills for Okvon's shore and discussed signals at Washington Ave and Wight Street near Trinity Lutheran School, plus creek watershed erosion concerns affecting Clarence and Lowden.
Warren J. Rogers, 31, of 272 Normin Drive NE, named to the Iowa State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for a term through June 30, 1970. He is director of physical therapy at Morey Hospital in Cedar Rapids and will help regulate licensure and state standards. he is a Marshalltown native with a 1968 science education degree from Northern Town University and a 1966 physical therapy degree from Iowa University.
Elmer L Becker 68 died in Cedar Rapids hospital Monday. Born Jan 1 187 on a farm north of Watkins he married Dorothy Vel Newhall Jan 10 1935. Survived by wife one son Roy one brother Arnold and one sister Livie Borhucker. Services Wednesday 10 am St Pauls Church Newhall burial at Norway cemetery. Parish Rosary recited 8 pm Tuesday at Broshs Norway.
WES MOINES AP Rasmussen a former aide to Senator Hughes will meet with newsmen at 1000 Thursday in Des Moines. Rasmussen 39 a former Democratic state chairman is expected to announce his campaign for the Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
Three Cedar Rapids women were arrested on assault charges on Monday. Ela Rualela, 22, of 8th G Street. Mary Wirth, 18, of 1603 KK Street. and Gloria Hoover, 22, of 1603 K Street SW, were taken into custody in connection with an alleged assault by Deborah Mortis, 28.
Mt Vernon road reopened to through traffic late Monday after a year of widening work. Engineer Jondana urged caution as construction continues on some sections. The southwest corner of Mt Vernon and Memorial Drive remains closed but is expected to open Friday.
Life Investors Tae reported net earnings of 4,866,040 dollars for the nine months ended Sept 30, about four cents per share on GAAP. The firm notes GAAP figures weren’t computed this period and projects earnings rise 25 percent year over year to 115 dollars per share, aiming to double 1953 reduction goals. The company also states life insurance in force reached 2 billion, with first billion recorded in 17H after wartime inception.
Investment offers include 1 year and 5 year certificates with minimums of 500 or 4000 dollars. Interest paid semi annually on June 1 and December 31 or via monthly checks, with varying terms and residency restrictions. Examples show monthly earnings from 4000 at 7 percent and claims of 8 percent guarantees for up to nine years.
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