Cedar Rapids School Board backs 19 year drinking age
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board votes unanimously to ask the state legislature to raise the legal drinking age to at least 19, with Lauree Gerber absent. Board members cite younger students accessing liquor and enforcement concerns amid debates within Iowa school boards.
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Santa Claus Planned for Marion Weekend Visit
Marion shoppers and children await Santa at official downtown headquarters in City Park Friday with two two-hour sessions and additional weekend hours through December 23. The Santa run then moves to his house from December 8 weekdays evenings, with Saturday hours, and a small candy gift for visiting children.
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Rosenberger Admits Seven Traffic Counts
Rosenberger pleads guilty to seven traffic charges in Tama County court after plea bargaining. Four counts were dismissed. He receives 15 days in county jail on one offense and fines totaling 100 for speeding and stop sign violations. He faced additional charges including reckless driving and failure to yield for an emergency vehicle but these were dismissed or reduced.
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Tama County
Donald Juhl
Mark Havlik
Scott G. Rosenberger
Tama
John Felts
Rosenberger
Change Proposed in Pay Plan for Iowa City
Iowa City City Manager Neal Berlin proposes revising the merit pay plan to end open ended cost of living increases. He favors raises only when work quality justifies them and warns annual non merit raises strain the city's tight budget. The council, delayed by weather, planned to discuss bargaining with city employees next session.
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Neal Berlin
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Two Housing Plans Receive Okay in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids regional planning commission Moon day approved two housing developments with conditions. One is a four unit elderly housing project by Housing Associates of Iowa north of Cedar Hills shopping center. zoning change required. The second, by Darwin Lynner, is a five building family housing plan on Twelfth Avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets in Southeast Cedar Rapids. redesign and zoning changes cited.
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Mechanicsville to Handled Road Tasks by County
Mechanicsville voters learn Cedar County engineer will maintain secondary roads within city limits but will not haul Tocks. Mayor Railsback cites funding gaps for wastewater plant fixes and notes Tennis Services of Iowa will collect $59 for court work. Officials plan tests with Mt Vernon and Tipton, while city shines in statewide community betterment contest.
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Cedar Rapids School Board Eyes Career Education Study Funds
The Cedar Rapids Community School district seeks 35 000 dollars in federal funds under Title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to study career education needs. If approved, the grant finances a needs assessment begun in the district and a program to be ready for fall 1977.
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Cedar Rapids Community
Hopkins Plea Date Set In Iowa City Conspiracy Case
Donald L. Hopkins owner of Continental Mortgage Co is arraigned in Johnson County district court on conspiracy to misrepresent securities charges. He must enter a plea by Dec 19 and has 24 hours to appear in court on a pretrial release condition. Potential penalties include up to five years in prison or a $5000 fine. Sheriff Gary Hughes criticized the pretrial release.
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Johnson County
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Offices Relocating Close for Move to New County Building
Johnson county board of supervisors and zoning administrator offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for relocation to a temporary building north of the county courthouse. Offices reopen Monday at the new site with county offices in Lie 0. Cial Services department open Friday for Thanksgiving observance.
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Foreign Aid Bill Set by Conferees at 3.4 Billion
Senate and house conferees approved a 3.4 billion two month foreign economic and food aid bill. It includes cuts to the president's budget and a provision barring aid to nations that severely violate human rights unless benefits reach the needy. The plan directs at least 75 percent of funds to countries with very low per capita income. The bill totals about 7.587 billion for fiscal programs with military aid provisions and famine prevention planning.
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Mayor's Youth Council Meeting Set for December 4
The next meeting of the Mayor's Youth Council will be held on Thursday December 4 at the Community Center on the fourth floor. Chairman Pat Fletcher will attend along with members from the Coromunity Center and local charities.
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Impasse Seen In Cedar Rapids School Pay Talks
Cedar Rapids educators report an impasse with the Cedar Rapids Board over 1976 77 contracts though negotiations continue. CREA president Maxey says mediation will start if no agreement by December 16 while PER must be notified by November 14. list of impasse items includes wages policies and grievance procedures.
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Planning Unit approves diverse actions on city projects
The planning commission took several steps including a grant approval to fund sewer system studies for Springville, a FHA loan guarantee for Midwest Development Co. for 27 single family lots in Hoover Place Third Addition, and Cedar Rapids city plans to seek a $4,316,008 urban transport program. It also awarded a marketing research study to Transit Research and Marketing to identify underused riders and boost Cedar Rapids bus use.
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Dog Warmer Ignites Car Fire Damages Iowa City Vehicle
Firefighters responded to a Monday blaze in Iowa City caused by an electric warming pad used to keep a dog warm. The pad reportedly doubled over and overheated, igniting a car and an old mattress in the back of a station wagon. The car owned by Burchard Egulhol sustained minor damage. the dog was unharmed.
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Smokehouse plan targets smoking near Cedar Rapids school
Cedar Rapids Community School District gains park building access at Noelridge Park adjacent to Marding junior high to curb smoking by students. Principal DuWayne Cartes says a small percent use the facility before and after school, now penalized by suspension under a rent free lease approved by the city council.
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Basque separatists claim responsibility for mayor attack
ETA militants claimed responsibility for a serious assault on Oyarzun Mayor Antonio Echaverria as two to ten gunmen knocked on his door. The attackers fled in a waiting car toward the French border after injuring the 33 year old public safety official who was taken to a hospital. Police sealed the border as authorities investigated the incident, the first major political act since Franco era days.
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Postal Rate Hike Likely To Go Into Effect December
Warlington AF reports minimal chances to derail the planned postal rate increase despite congressional efforts. Postmaster General Haslar says the 13 cent rate will go into effect December 28, amid talks of possible 12 cent adjustments that may not halt the hike. Senate aides expect action before December 28, with hearings planned if the bill advances.
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Two Cases Dismissed in Tama Court
In Tama County District Court Judge William Eads dismissed two cases Friday. Michael Wanatee, charged with assault with intent to inflict bodily harm on Oct 22, had case dropped as the plaintiff wished to end the prosecution. Ronald Ellens of Grundy Center, charged with possession of stolen property, was dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Angry Guards Demand Leniency After Rikers Sitdown
New York dispatch reports angry prison guards walked off their posts at Rikers Island amid a staged protest over promised reforms and hostages released earlier. Officers claimed unsafe conditions and warned of future upheaval as corrections officials pledged to meet several demands at a planned meeting with city leaders.
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U S Sues Ban On Prescription Drug Price Ads
The justice department sues to bar advertising of prescription drug prices citing federal ethics rules and alleged anti advertising agreements by pharmacists. FTC pending proposal could overturn state and professional restrictions. An AP survey notes price variation across cities with potential consumer savings.
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Hawkeye Members Plan Fundraiser for Repairs
Hawkeye community group votes to sell memberships to raise two million dollars for repairs of the community hall. An annual meeting will be held to elect a new board of directors for the Hawkeye Business Men.
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