Pedestrian Overpass Proposed at Busy First Avenue Crossing
Arthur Elementary School families packed City Council chambers in support of a pedestrian overpass at First Avenue East and 27th Street, the preferred solution amid three considered by the City Traffic Department. County officials note 38,000 vehicles daily and a 20 degree turn complicate crossing. Estimated $100,000 cost with potential federal Urban Aid funding covering 70 or 75 percent.
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First Avenue
27Th Street
Arthur
B Ave
City Council
Mel Meyer
Meyer
Overpass funds urged and interim guards proposed
The City Council urged rapid submission of the overpass funding application while debating an interim plan to station adult guards at the intersection staffed by parents. Mayor Canney urged PTA or school backing, noting past failures of the program and police manpower limits.
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Meyer
Arthur
Ray Baker
Louis Stepanek
Des Moines
Don Canney
First Avenue
Canney
Chief Baker
Policemen's Ball Tickets Go On Sale In Cedar Rapids
George Nissen owner of the Coronets buys the first tickets for the 46th annual Policemen's Ball on Thursday January 25 at Stouffer's Five Seasons Center complex. Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass will perform with This Side Up also on the bill. Tickets are $12 per person. early callers receive two free Coronet game tickets.
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George Nissen
Coronets
Cedar Rapids
Gebauver
Charles Thomas Jr
Danny Davis
Nashville Brass
Stouffer's
Policemen's Ball Committee
P.O
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Falls
Alternatives to truck traffic problems near Cargill Inc
City Council heard three proposed solutions to southeast quadrant truck traffic tied to a Cargill Inc rezoning, including new road links via Otis Road and Van Vechten Park and routing south of the residential area to Ninth Street. No action was taken and feasibility remains undetermined.
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Southeast Quadrant
Mel Meyer
Cargill Inc
16Th St. SE
Meyer
Cargill
Otis Road
van Vechten Park
15Th Avenue
Ninth Street
Texaco to end Cedar Rapids gasoline pact Jan 1
Texaco moves to withdraw operations from several Midwestern states including Iowa and ends its city gas supply agreement as of January 1. Cedar Rapids uses about 300000 gallons annually and faces options to seek a new supplier or involve federal aid or a three party deal with Standard Oil. The council refers the matter to the city attorney for study.
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Cedar Rapids
Texaco
Iowa
Tom Aller
Aller
Standard Oil
City protests plan to turn off interstate lights
Cedar Rapids officials will send a letter to the Iowa Department of Transportation protesting a proposal to shut off 58 lights along Interstate 380 from Highway 30 to Third Avenue SW. City engineers and public safety representatives object to the plan. Mayor Canney suggests testing the effect before fixtures are removed.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Cedar Rapids
IDOT
Highway 30
Third Avenue
Mel Meyer
Meyer
Don Canney
Floyd Bergen
Sprinklers not panacea says Cedar Rapids fire chief
Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Edsel McMickle notes sprinklers are not universal and only apply to newly built or heavily remodeled sites over 12 000 square feet. City downtown shows about 40 percent sprinkler coverage, with many public venues lacking systems. Insurance officials say sprinklers can cut premiums but not guarantee safety, while ISO cites credits but warns savings vary by building and occupancy.
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Cedar Rapids
Central Fire Station
Linn County
Federal
Cedar Rapids Art Center
Witwer
Linn Social Services
Edsel McMickle
Younkers
Merle Hay Mall
Des Moines
McMickle
United Fire and Casualty
Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co
ISO
Larry Basart
Basart
Insurance Exchange
Iowa National
United Fire
Fire Department
Cedar Rapids to seek UMTA grant for five more buses
City proposes to file an Urban Mass Transit Administration grant to buy five 40 foot buses to serve high ridership routes. Each bus would cost about 110000 with total project costs around 667310 including shelters and equipment. UMTA would cover 80 percent and the city 20 percent.
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Cedar Rapids
Tom Aller
Urban Mass Transit Administration
Aller
UMTA
City
Industrialist Crosley Dies in Cincinnati at 89
Cincinnati business leader Lewis Marion Crosley died Monday at age 89. Son of the famed Crosley brothers who once owned the Cincinnati Reds, he helped shape local industry for decades. The obituary notes his role in the Crosley business legacy and impact on regional commerce.
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Cincinnati
Lewis Marion Crosley
Cincinnati Reds
Tipton approves permits for Nashville North nightclub
Tipton City Council approves beer liquor and dance permits for James Goecken owner of Nashville North to operate at the former Red and White site. Greek Prime Minister Sophoulis says coalition government will resign after 30 years ago note.
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Tipton
James Goecken
Nashville North
Red and White
Sophoulis
News You Can Use In Wednesday's Gazette
The Gazette previews today’s election results and precinct charts for home territory. It notes coverage of races at all levels and special issues, plus the Metro Youth Survey with Gallup Poll findings on teens and beliefs in angels ESP Loch Ness monster and witchcraft.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Area
Metro
Gallup
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17Th Avenue
Jane Boyd Community House
Illinois
C.R
Smulekoff's
Cedar River
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Hack
Midwest Foods
American
J.C. Penney
Hillbrunner’s
Woolworth's
SGA
Montgomery Ward
May's
Armstrong's
Killian's
Mullin
Paramount Theatre
Paramount
Kenwood House
Noland
Iowa Theatre
Arco
Bohemian Savings and Loan
Osco
Martin's
Goodyear
KCRG
Family Shoe Store
Morris Sanford's
Klinger's
Rubias
Century Engineering
American Legion
Peoples Bank and Trust and Merchants National Bank
Kerensky
Russia
Nikola Lenin
Third Street
Second Avenue SE
Crosley
TM Nas
Godley Gi
First Avenue S.E. Medical Arcade
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