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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1971

Page

4

Fire Marshal Okays UNI Housing Unit

A new married students housing complex at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls received occupancy approval after review by state fire officials. A dispute arose with Assistant State Fire Marshal Reynold J. Henges who had warned the complex could burn quickly in strong winds. The permit requires thicker doors and sheetrock around each closet.

DES Moines University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Reynold J. Hentges Says UNI Asst Reynold J. Henges Henges

Judge Suspends Sentences for Three Persons

In Independence Judge Blair C Wood suspended sentences for three individuals after district court hearings. Johnny Collett of Waterloo received up to five years in prison for grand larceny with a two year parole. Merlin Hoeger of Independence pled guilty to five counts of false uttering and was sentenced to 30 days with one year parole plus restitution. Roger Fangman of Winthrop drew 90 days for night time larceny later paroled for two years.

Independence Blair C. Wood Johnny Calvin Collett Waterloo State Penitentiary Ft. Madison Jesup Black Hawk Merlin Hoeger Buchanan County Hoeger Winthrop Roger Joseph Fangman Hand Implement Co Greenley

FTC revises complaint against Du Pont Zerex formula

The FTC issued a revised complaint alleging Du Pont marketed a Zerex formulation without disclosure that could damage cooling systems. The agency says the formula has been revised and now shows no damage potential, and seeks disclosure of any risks in future ads and labels.

Washington Federal Trade Commision du Pont FTC Associated Press

Iowa and Nebraska Rank High in 65 Plus Citizens

Iowa and Nebraska each show 12.4 percent of their population age 65 or older, placing second nationally behind Florida. The central region dominates the top list with five of six states at or above 12 percent, including Missouri and Kansas near or at 12 percent and 11.9 percent respectively.

Iowa Nebraska Kansas City Department of Health, Education and Welfare Missouri Kansas Florida

Negro Named to Pentagon Post

Washington AP Secretary of Defense Laird names Donald Miller a 39 year old black shipbuilding executive as the Pentagon s civil rights chief. Miller will earn 36000 yearly starting December 1 and replaces Frank Bender who resigned after pressure over racial discrimination in the armed services.

Washington Laird Friday Donald Miller Pentagon Miller Seatrain Shipbuilding Corp Brooklyn N.Y Bergenfield N.J

Court Denies Kent State Trial Delay

The U S Supreme Court refused to block the November 22 trial of 25 Kent State defendants in the 1970 anti war disturbances. Only Justice Douglas voted for a delay, finding Ohio riot statutes possibly infringing First Amendment rights.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Kent State University William Douglas 6Th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Douglas Ohio Portage County National Guard

Widow Seeks $128000 Judgment in Fatal Accident Suit

Martha A. Becker of Lamont sues Cy and Charley's Firestone Inc. Independence and Orin C. Coonrad Sr. estate administrator over a Nov 13 1970 crash on Highway 187 that killed Orin Coonrad Jr and Edwin H. Recker. Becker seeks $125000 to cover loss of services plus medical, funeral costs and car damages. jury trial demanded.

Martha A. Becker Lamont Cy and Charley Firestone, Inc Independence Orin C. Coonrad, Sr Orin C. Coonrad, Jr Recker Edwin H. Recker Cy and Charley Firestone Becker Coonrad

No Linn Jury Until Nov. 29

The Linn district court petit jury panel need not report for duty next Monday. Jurors should report on the third floor of the courthouse Nov. 29 unless notified to the contrary. The jury in Judge William Eads' case, which started last Monday, is to report Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. as scheduled.

Linn District Court Petit Jury Kenneth Perry William Eads

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