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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1976
Page
2
DES MOINES UPI The Iowa traffic death toll to date stands at 674, up 13.7 percent from last year. Primary and interstate deaths are down 7 percent while city street fatalities are up 43 percent, a pattern officials call confusing and indicative of broader travel increases. Page 12.
A Cedar Rapids youth wins a chance to travel to Europe after securing a spot in a debate opportunity. The piece notes a University of Iowa Memorial union prompt and a trip sparked by a heated parliament session. Page references 5A4.
In Washington AP report Justice William Rehnquist denied a bid by captains and crews of four tuna boats to suspend a year end ban on yellowfin tuna fishing. The high court rejected the California based federal men without explanation.
A reader notes the satisfaction of building a gadget alone then understanding the instruction pamphlet. The reflection highlights independent effort and comprehension after completing the task.
A quirky local feature notes diverse gas station pumpers including stayers sitters standers squatters and leaners. It describes varied pumping styles among locals and mentions examples Marjorie Potter and Andy Buresh with their respective locales.
Colton Safety Commissioner Ft Colton tells a Friday city council meeting morale in the police department is low due to leadership issues. He blamed council members for blocking a new chief list and described firing former chief Wallace LaPeters in August for insubordination after a heated confrontation. A district court later ruled Colton could discharge LaPeters without council approval, a decision LaPeters appealed. About 70 officers attended the session, urging job security and strong command, while Colton defended the current command staff and noted officers are protected by civil service and a collective bargaining agreement. The mayor and council, except Colton, met briefly to discuss the problems. Page to continue.
Plains GA Jimmy Carter will interview each cabinet hopeful in a transiton style process used to pick his vice president with transition director Jack Watson and campaign director Hamilton Jordan briefing reporters. They outlined priorities including cabinet picks White House staffing and whether to start Belhamber production with announcements likely in clusters. Carter may publish names as interviews occur and will continue the slow deliberate vetting begun with Benatar mandate.
Linn County Auditor Merle Kopel reports an audit found pay rolls claims submitted for more time than employees punched. Time cards lacked supervisor approval, records of doctor and dentist appointments, and sick leave deductions. Investigators will decide on action. recommendations urge consistent punching, supervisor approval, and immediate payroll record tightening.
Representatives of the Grant Wood Education Association and the Grant Wood Area Education Agency reached a two year master contract after protracted talks. The union warns multiple grievances may be filed over salary placement interpretations that could yield lower pay than ratified. Union leaders say administrative interpretation is used without board approval and may shortchange employees.
United Way reports 764139 dollars raised, 52 percent of goal 1465000 as of Friday. Campaign chairman Darrell Schumacher says participation spans most community segments with many success stories. firms and unions show high to full employee involvement including Longview Fiber Co and Washington High School.
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