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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1975
Page
20
Marion police report a local woman surprised a burglar in her home Monday night. the intruder fled as Jalan Conway of 1346 Twelfth Street entered and a television and radio were reported stolen. Police noted the incident occurred after the resident returned home.
Thousands of Luanda residents welcomed Agostinho Neto as Angola’s new leader at independence ceremonies. Rival FNLA and UNITA forces moved toward the capital from north and south, threatening disruption and prompting concerns of further clashes as Portugal withdrew.
New York officials rejected claims that the city owes pharmacy owners five million dollars for Medicaid prescriptions. City aide Vaccarello said the oldest unpaid invoice is only a few months old and most bills are paid automatically. He noted 15 percent of bills are withheld to ensure credibility.
Valerio di Marco, chief of personnel at the Leyland Innocenti auto plant in Milan, was shot three times in the legs as he left his Milan apartment. Doctors said his condition was not serious. Ansa reported a message claiming he was punished as an enemy of the working class, signed by Class War for Armed Proletarian Power.
Independence city council approved equipment purchases and mayoral appointments. Included are a Caterpillar endicator with snow blade for 29938 and Burroughs computer for 20047 shared with the city light plant. New board appointments take effect Jan 1, with a public hearing set for Nov 25 regarding Robert Weber's liquor permit violation.
Leo Perlis of AFL-CIO will give the first lecture on the social responsibility of the corporation at United Way headquarters in Des Moines. The lecture, free to the public and 7:30 p.m. start, is sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Social Work and followed by a panel with labor management and social services representatives.
Davenport report from the Motor Club of Iowa states gas mileage could rise by up to 44 percent with better driving habits. They urge route planning, using the most economical car, gradual acceleration, and keeping to 55 mph to minimize air resistance and fuel use.
Gov. Carey’s proposal links higher state and city taxes to avoid default. City residents would see a one cent increase to nine cents sales tax. The plan seeks loan guarantees and heavy support from banks and investors to bridge a funding gap while Ford signals veto on a federal bailout.
Legal notice announces bids for supplies and services for a school district. It states bids may be rejected in whole or part and informs preference given to goods from within the state. The document is dated with publication notes and names the district and secretary.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District of Linn County Iowa invites bids for equipment and/or services to be furnished and installed. Bids must be submitted by the stated hour at 346 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. PublishedNovember 1 and November 18 1975 in The Rapids.
The notice announces David Gharle executor of an Iowa county estate with probate to proceed within six months. It also records Rollin Homes Mobile and Recreational Housing, Inc. being organized under Iowa law with perpetual duration, issuing stock at 800 per share, and listing Hawkeye Downs Road Cedar Rapids as address for offices and agents.
Maurice L. Smith of Cedar Rapids is found guilty by a Linn County district court jury of operating a motorcycle without the owner’s consent. Sentencing is set for December 19 after brief deliberation.
West Branch farmer Floyd Fawcett elected president of the Hoover Presidential Library Assn. He succeeds Duane Arnold of Cedar Rapids who was named chancellor at an October 8 executive committee meeting. Secretary John Henry announced the changes in the association’s October newsletter.
A list of local contact numbers for emergency services medical information and crisis help includes ambulance FBI highway patrol police sheriff fire and after hours lines. Agencies provide crisis support information and referral contacts for residents seeking assistance.
Lee Enterprises reports a 31 percent rise in net income for the year ended Sept 30 totaling 7.2 million and 2.15 per share. Fourth quarter net income climbs 38 percent to 2.041 million or 61 cents per share. The gain is aided by NAPP Systems, LLC, its half owned photo polymer plate venture. The company operates newspapers in Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Montana and Oregon and broadcast properties in Illinois.
Cedar Rapids council notes publishment costs totaling 384.18 with yearly 3199.73 spent. The record lists bills for street work, water mains, hydrants and contracts, including Riverside and Kirkwood projects and numerous permits and authorizations.
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