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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1977
Page
9
Park rangers note winter has ended picnic season at Lake Macbride with tables stacked for the off season. A seasonal transition marks shorter days and cooler weather as officials prepare for next year's use.
In Jasper County Iowa defense closes in on David A. Fagen 21 Keota charged with killing Keokuk County Marshal Douglas Bell on June 11 1976. Fagen denied the shooting and said he signed a coerced statement after intense interrogation. His father testified that pressure could compel admissions, while his mother said she could talk him into anything.
The American Council for the Arts reports Iowa's state legislative arts appropriations at 228000 dollars for 1978, 7.9 cents per person, ranking 41st among the 50 states. Alaska leads with 656400 dollars and 1.86 dollars per capita. Texas trails at 355000 dollars and 2.9 cents. Wisconsin sits 48th at 251600 dollars and 5.5 cents.
Tipton council divided over property abandoned by Chicago North Western Railroad. A public hearing is scheduled for December 12 to decide on quiet title action or partial street access. CNW has sold portions of the line. debate centers on legality and future north-south street needs. Council also raised cost of special meetings from 100 to 150 dollars.
A mother files in Johnson County District Court claiming her son Kelland was bitten by a stray kitten and later required rabies shots. She seeks 30 000 for pain 000 for mental anguish and 99 for shot costs alleging shelter negligence after the bite on Aug 19.
A study by the Iowa Department of Transportation says raising maximum truck weights to 80,000 pounds gross axle weight could boost farm profits, cut fatalities slightly, and save about 7.8 million gallons of fuel, despite increased road wear.
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