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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1972

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Kirkwood Spent 1247 Per Student in 71-72 Budget Talk

Kirkwood Community College reported the 1971-72 per student cost at 1247.05 dollars, including equipment. Arts and sciences costs were 888.28, vocational costs 1398.92, with Ballantyne noting Kirkwood had the lowest arts and sciences cost among 11 Iowa community colleges in 1970-71. The college plans 62 new vocational programs by 1982 if funds allow.

Financial and Market News Kirkwood Kirkwood Community College Legislative Budget and Financial Control ‘Committee The Legisla Selby Ballantyne Ballantyne Iowa

Dow Jones closes at new high amid intraday 1000+ surge

The Dow Jones industrials rose Friday in broad gains, briefly topping 1,000 intraday before settling at a record closing high of 995.26, up 7.00. The broader New York Stock Exchange indexes also finished higher, with the Market up 12 cents and sectors like Industrial and Finance edging forward.

New York Dow New York Stock Exchange

Town Interest Brings No Hog Market Report

Des Moines reports Friday's Midwest meat trade shows slow beef demand with steer beef not established and heifer beef steady to 50 cents lower. Pork cuts, bellies, hams and loins varied with several weight classes falling or rising, overall mixed movement across markets.

Des Moines

Postville Beef Prices In Friday Market Report

The Postville beef market Friday quoted prices on prime steers 33.00 to 34.00, choice steers 32.50 to 33.50, good steers 30.00 to 32.00, standard steers 30.00 to 31.50, choice heifers 31.50 to 32.50, good heifers 29.00 to 30.00, and cows 21.50 to 25.00. Bulls traded around 30.50.

Postville Beef Postville Frida

Webster City Livestock Quotations Report

Central Iowa livestock quotations report limited data, cattle at 25.50 cows, bulls 30.00 to 31.50, hogs 800 head steady to 25 higher with butchers 28.25, sows 25.00, bulk 22.75 to 24.25, boars under 350 lb 21.00 to 24.50, heavyweights 23.50, Nemonaer's estimates show 700 cattle and 1,200 hogs.

Webster City Iowa Nemonaer

July Open High L Mc Ree rrigay's Quotations

July open quotations show bid and ask levels with figures 43.55 43.90 43.40 43.90 43.45 and prior sales totaling 4 960 1 090 328 as listed by Fromamen Bros.

Open High L Fromamen Bros

Cedar Rapids hog and grain market report Saturday prices

Cedar Rapids hog market held steady with Friday deliveries for 200 to 230 lb butchers at 27.00 to 27.50 dollars. Sows 300 lb and under ranged 24.00 to 24.50, with lighter weights and higher tiers discounted per 10 lb. Over 280 lb discounts escalate. Sheep, poultry, eggs and grain prices listed, including corn at 1.11 and soybeans at 3.33 delivered.

Cedar Rapids

Currie cites problems in legislative restrictions on Cedar Rapids schools

Cedar Rapids School Superintendent Craig H. Currie told the Iowa State Board of Public Instruction that legislative limits on school funding hinder year round operation. He described Cedar Rapids’ plan using three 60 day terms plus a 30 day summer term to speed graduation and allow lighter loads, but noted state aid rules do not allow extra funds for summer students. He warned the statewide freeze on per pupil spending and declining enrollment raise costs, citing higher social security and utility expenses as next year’s pressures.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Craig H. Currie State Board of Public Instruction Currie

Deputies Ticket 40 Speeders in Southeast C R

Five Linn county sheriff's deputies issued 40 summonses for speeding between East Post road SE and the Cedar Rapids city limits between 3 30 and 6 p m Friday. Additional summonses were issued for equipment and license violations. The greatest violation was 28 mph over the 40 mph limit. Residents report accidents and complaints about speeding, urging caution.

Linn County — Sheriff's Deputies East Post Road SE Cedar Rapids

Constellation Hearings Open on Sailors' Refusal

The navy opened captain's mast hearings for rebellious sailors from the carrier Constellation. Three of 123 scheduled hearings were held, for six hours of unauthorized absence after sailors refused to return to duty. Each was fined an undisclosed amount. captain's mast can levy up to a month's pay.

Navy

Depots to be Retired at Three Iowa Sites

The Iowa commerce commission approved notices by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad to retire depots at Kellogg Prairie City and Dowds. Notices posted for 15 days starting November 20 for Kellogg and Prairie City and November 27 for Dowds. Affected persons were invited to file written objections.

DES Moines Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co Iowa Commerce Commission ICC Iowa Kellogg Prairie City Dowds

Venue Change Ordered in Prison Murder Case

FORT MADISON AP A Lee County District Court judge moved the trial to Wapello County for Warner Kelly 27 inmate at the state penitentiary charged with murder in the June 8 stabbing death of prison guard Capt Joseph Kruse 48 The judge also granted a defense request for a psychiatric examination with no trial date set.

Fort Madison Lee County William Cahill Wapello Warner Kelly Hero Kelly Joseph Kruse Cahill

Lisbon Man Hurt In CR Mishap On Waconia Boulevard

A Lisbon man sustained minor injuries in a two car crash Friday afternoon at Waconia boulevard and J street SW. Elwood Rosewehr, treated at St Luke's Hospital, was riding in the vehicle driven by Walter Denison of Lisbon when it collided with a car driven by Lowell Schmidt of 830 Third Avenue SW. Schmidt was charged with failure to yield the right of way at an intersection.

Lisbon Waconia Boulevard J Street Elwood Rosewehr St. Luke's Hospital Walter Denison Lowell Schmidt Third Avenue Schmidt

Return of Teaching Certificate Questioned

The State Board of Public Instruction on Friday decided to seek a psychiatrist's view on homosexuality before ruling on a former teacher's request to return his revoked certificate. After closed doors, a motion by Mrs. Richard Cole of Decorah directed the board to obtain more information on the issue, while also asking the teacher for extra details supporting his case.

Des Moines State Board of Public Instructions Richard Cole Decorah Cole

Fire damages vacant two story house on L street

A vacant house at 932 L street NSW suffered extensive fire damage shortly after 10 p.m. Friday. Firefighters said the blaze was confined to the first floor of the two story structure. The starting room was gutted and an adjacent room severely damaged, with the rest of the house damaged by smoke and water. The owner is George Bounds of 1100 Ninth street SE.

L Street Nsw George Bounds Ninth Street

Bach Sons Stage First Public Piano Concert in London

New York UPI reports that Johann Christian Bach gave the world’s first public piano concert in London in 1768, 57 years after Bartolommeo Cristofori invented the piano. One of Cristofori’s two pianos resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bach’s son Philipp Emanuel pioneered the first methodical system of piano playing.

New York UPI Johann Sebastian Bach Johann Christian London Bartolommeo Cristofori Cristofori Metropolitan Museum of New York Bach Phillip Emanuel

Evangelist Meetings Planned at Bethel Baptist Church

Rev. Peter D. Todd, staff evangelist from American Evangelism Association, leads Vevion meetings at Bethel Baptist Church 1000 Eighth Avenue with 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m sessions from Sunday through Saturday plus Sunday 9 30 a m and 6 30 p m seminars. Women’s coffees Tuesday and Wednesday, Youth Blast Friday 9 p m, men’s breakfast Saturday 8 a m. Joe Popp buys 480 Valleyview Drive. sale coordinated by Fred J. Gibson and Co Realtors with United Inc. Also sale at 2620 Twenty fifth Avenue to Harold Mellody. possession Nov 1. John Zachar Jr Co assisted. Mrs Anna Conrad moved to Edgewood Manor Cedar Rapids from St Luke’s Hospital.

Bethel Baptist Church 1000 Eighth Avenue Peter D. Todd Mr. Todd American Evangelism Association St. Paul British Royal Navy Minnesota Wisconsin Pennsylvania Joe Popp St. Louis Valleyview Drive Dale E. Sheets Fred J. Gibson Ninth Avenue Gibson John Zachar, Jr Leaves Hospital Anna Conrad Seventh Street Edgewood Manor Cedar Rapids St. Luke’s Hospital Bethel Baptist 8Th Ave William C. Larson First Baptist 14Th Ave Lyle W. Lee Grace Baptist S. 15Th St Don R. Martin Squaw Creek Wilkins School Kermit W. Jelmeland Robins Faith Bible Main and Mentzeists Tom R. Hawkins St. Joseph's Catholic 5Th Ave Justin A. Kane Martin W. Pfath Harold Justice Ascension Lutheran Grand Ave Denny J. Brake George Strum Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 18Th Ave Otto A. Zwanziger St. Paul’s Lutheran Missouri Synod John D. Huber, Jr First United Methodist Glenn Lamb Marshall Monthei Prairie Chapel United Methodist Clive Cook First Presbyterian 12Th Rupert E. Lapthorn Charles Lindsay Reformed Presbyterian Robert B. McCracken Church of God 9Th Ave W. J. Kuryluk

Area Churches Schedule Services Across City

A city church list shows worship times and leaders for Marion and nearby parishes. Inclusive dates include Rev. Lar son Rev. Lee Rev. Martin Rev. Jelmeland and others with services from 7 p.m. Saturday to multiple Sunday worships and Sunday school sessions at several addresses.

James Benford Hurt in Crash

James Benford a 47 resident of Twenty Ninth Street NW was treated at Mercy hospital and released after a three car crash Friday morning Police said Benford stopped at the intersection of Sixth Street and Twenty seventh Avenue SW waiting to turn His car was rear struck by Gary Walker of 1817 Ninth Avenue SW causing Benford to hit Cash Williamsburg who was driving the car ahead Walker was charged with failure to have the vehicle under control.

James Benford Twentyninth Street Mercy Hospital Benford Sixth Street Twentyseventh Avenue William Cash Williamsburg Gary Walker Ninth Avenue Cash Walker

Driver Charged In C R Crash Involving Summers

Linda Summers of First Avenue NE sustained injuries in a two car crash Friday at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Thirty-second Street NE. She was treated at St Luke's Hospital in fair condition. Gary Summers, listed at the same address, was the other vehicle’s driver. Edward Dwiggins of Beveravenue SE was charged with failure to yield the right of way.

Linda Summers First Avenue NE St. Luke’s Hospital Eastern Avenue Gary Summers Summers Edward Dwiggins Beveravennue SE Dwiggins

Juveniles Charged With Theft of Car in Iowa City Area

Four teenagers from Tiffin and Oxford areas were arrested after crashing a stolen car on the Dane Blacktop three miles south of Highway 1. Two are 16, one 15, and another 14. all were injured. Two admitted to University Hospitals in Iowa City in good condition. others treated and released. The car, stolen during the night, carried stereo gear traced to Clear Creek school and was stolen from Francis Drollinger, rural Iowa City. Juvenile authorities will handle processing and refer cases to the probation office.

Iowa City Johnson County Highway 1 Clear Creek Francis Drollinger Probation

Koontz Heads Cerebral Palsy Group In Iowa

Dudley Koontz was elected president of United Cerebral Palsy of Iowa at the annual meeting. Officers include Jack Paris Ottumwa executive VP and David Ertl Webster City first VP with Marion Bradley Storm Lake second VP Calvin Jondle Waterloo third VP Mardelle Abram Des Moines secretary and Lyle Gerdemann Cedar Rapids treasurer. Ernest Weinrich of UCPA New York commended the state group for outstanding efforts as featured speaker during a two day meeting.

Dudley Koontz Twenty Sixth Street Drive United Cerebral Palsy of Iowa UCP Jack Paris Ottumwa David R. Ertl Webster City Marion E. Bradley Storm Lake Calvin Jondle Waterloo Mardelle Abram Des Moines Lyle Gerdemann Cedar Rapids Ernest Weinrich UCPA New York Weinrich

Rickey Heads Kiwanis Club of Five Seasons

Dr Larry Rickey named president of Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club of Five Seasons at a breakfast meeting held downtown. The group will meet Thursdays at 7 am at Bishops. Other officers include Frank Schneider and Bob Lesniak, with a board featuring Larry Rosen, Jack DeWees, Keith Westercamp, Ron Edens, Ralph Latham, Ernie Merriweatcher, Rick Reacard, Bill Peterson and Tom Houlahan.

Larry Rickey Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club Bishops Downtown Frank Schneider Bob Lesniak Tom Wyckoff Larry Rosen Jack DeWees Keith Westercamp Ron Edens Ralph Latham Ernie Merriweather Rick Reacard Bill Peterson Tom Houlahan

Grinnell College Raises Tuition for 1973-74

Grinnell College announced a $200 increase in tuition and fees for the 1973-74 academic year, boosting the comprehensive fee from $3,850 to $4,050. President Glenn Leggett cited a balanced operating budget but the need to raise salaries and offset inflation as justification, noting the change is in line with or below increases at comparable colleges.

Grinnell Grinnell College College Board of Trustees Glenn Leggett Leggett

Book Sale Off To Fast Start

The Friends of Library book sale opened at noon with hundreds racing inside for 35 000 to 40 000 hard bound books. About 300 bought books in the first hour, one man taking five cartons. The sale runs today to 5 30 p m at the former Craemer s building on Second avenue se and Sunday noon to 5 p m. About half the hard bounds remain along with many paperbacks including older textbooks from the Cedar Rapids school system.

Friends of Library Craemer’s Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids School System

Edge of Acceptance To Headline Muscular Dystrophy Benefit

Cedar Rapids pop rock group Edge of Acceptance plays in Hiltbrunner Studios Fisher room Sunday for a muscular dystrophy benefit with two shows at 2 p.m. and 3 30 p.m. The trio includes Paul D Williams Paul E Williams and Bill Pisha with tickets at the door.

Cedar Rapids Edge of Acceptance Fisher Room Hiltbrunner Studios Paul D. Williams Paul E. Williams Bill Pisha

Churchill warns of future attack over the North Sea

Thirty years ago Prime Minister Churchill told the British House of Commons that an attack would be made in due course across the Channel or the North Sea, signaling wartime planning and caution to Parliament.

Channel North ‘Sea Churchill House of Commons

Iowa faces federal takeover of workmen's comp program

Iowa Industrial Commissioner Robert Landess warned that without major 1973 legislation, Iowa risks losing state control of workers compensation. He urged raising benefits, bringing agricultural employers into the program, and meeting 84 federal standards to avoid federalization by 1980. The move aims to modernize coverage, especially for total disability and death benefits, with emphasis on state administration.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Robert Landers Landess National Commission On State Landers National Commission Governor's Office Robert D. Ray Ray

Clinton Youths Aim At Walking Record

Clinton youths Roger Burgess and Jim Clark start a marathon walk at noon to break the national 121 miles 385 yards record set in 1883 by C. A. Harriman. If successful they plan the world mark of 215 miles 1,670 yards by John Sinclair from 1969. They expect to finish Sunday afternoon or evening on a laid-out course with brief rest stops.

Clinton Roger Burgess Jim Clark C. A. Harriman Truckee Calif John Sinclair Great Britain Burgess Clark

Nixon Ferry Visit Costing San Francisco Bridge District

A 45 minute Golden Gate ferry ride for President Nixon on September 5 cost the bridge district $10 000. Transit manager Stanley Kowieski said expenses covered equipment and labor for a luncheon aboard the ferry with Nixon and the Citizens Advisory Council for Environmental Quality. The trip was billed as official business, not a campaign appearance. White House aides reportedly requested painting portions of the boat to improve photographs. The luncheon's $400 cost was among the smaller items.

San Francisco Nixon Golden Gate Bridge District Stanley Kowieski San Francisco Bay Citizens Advisory Council For Environmental Quality Kowieski White House

First Black Columnist Joins Gridiron Club

Washington AP report notes columnist Carl Rowan became the first Black member elected to the Gridiron Club, a Washington newsmen organization, marking a historic milestone in media integration.

Washington (Ap Carl Rowan Friday Gridiron ‘Club Washington Newsmen

Notice of Appointment and Creditors for Elsie Freese Estate

Probate in Linn County Iowa names Roger D Freese as administrator of Elsie M Freese estate. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication, or be barred. Publication dates include October 31, 1972 and November 1, 1972.

District Court State of Iowa Linn Cae Elsie M. Frees Elsie M. Freese Roger D. Freese Clarence

Notice of Will Probate and Public Claim Filing

Notice in Linn County District Court: estate of Clara Wright, deceased, executor Wayne K. Wright appointed. Action to set aside will must be filed within one year from second publication. claims against estate to be filed within six months from second publication. executor’s attorney Carl Hendrickson, Cedar Rapids. Second publication dated November 7, 1972. Independent, Iowa.

RPA Earl District Court State of Lowe Linn County Clara Right Clara Wright Clara Yew Wayne K. Wright Secord Independence Iowa Carl Hendrickson Said Executor Cedar Rapids Cody’ Rapids Cath Seema Lowa Robert

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