Addition of Youth Facility To County Home Is Legal
Linn County officials debated the legality of adding a juvenile detention facility to the county home. Attorney remarks supported evening meetings for accessibility, and officials considered bond proceeds to fund youth facilities while County Attorney affirmed legality. The session drew few residents, with critics from the Linn County Taxpayers Association seeking updates on health, park plans, and other county concerns.
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Lin
Torney
Linn
Fig
Phillip Eslinger
Linn County Property Taxpayer's Assa
Health Department
Squaw Creek Park
Ken Westprohl
El-Marmosellon
West Post Road
Cedar Rapids
Jean Oxley
Conservation Board
Taxpayers Association
Uney
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Recordun
Violtam
Verbal Pact On Palo Lake Development Costs
Federal verbal agreement commits 1.5 million toward Pleasant Creek lake and recreation area near Palo Iowa with total project cost near 4.9 million. Lowa Conservation Commission notes no written contract yet. utility and power interests pledge funds for intake easements and dam work.
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Ker Sullivans
Federal
Unes
Pleasant Creek Lake
Palo
Chiek
Lowa
Pleasant Creek
Commission
Lint
Benton
Sehnept
Bor
Lawa
Duane Arild
Shas
Local Briefs and Ads Mix At Small Town Market
A jumble of notices lists various local services and events including a patient at a hospital, beauty shops, antique stores, a garage sale, and a barbecue bar. Also noted are a weekly spry hour for presidents, a talk on Taphas, and a theft report detailing stolen stereo equipment from a residence and from a school.
Elks Vote End To White Rule National Referendum Passes
Chicago dispatch reports Elks nationwide approved deleting the word white from the constitution and statutes in a large referendum. Grand Secretary Homer Walter announced 104,075 votes favored removing white while 309,276 opposed, signaling a major shift in the organization’s rules.
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Chicago
Nike
Elise
Avius Dunormead
Fsa Elks Clubs
Robert Yolkers
Seattle Altor
Wey
Yolhers
Grand Secret
Lary Homer Waler
Elks
Sant
Volkswagen announces 14 percent price increases across models
NEW YORK AP Volkswagen of America unveiled 14 percent average price hikes for 1024 models and a liberalized one year warranty covering most parts. Rising production costs and a weaker dollar cited. Model by model increases listed with former prices and new totals.
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New York
Volks Wagen of America
Weel
Germany
Reetle
Cost of Living Council
Edwin Sharpless 77 Dies in Tipton Services Set
Edwin Sharpless 77 longtime Tipton resident and fur and wool dealer died Monday in a Town City hospital after a brief illness Born in New Windsor Illinois he was married to Tassie Niles on November 1 1924 Surviving include his wife a stepdaughter Mes Cleo Mewes a son Pamus Teave two sisters Mrs James Phelps Mrs John Oiler and six grandchildren two brothers John in Chester and William in Crofton Services will be Thursday at Star Sheets and Son Funeral Home with calling after 4 Wednesday Burial will be in Tipton Masonic Cemetery
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Tipton
Edwin
James Phelps
Doh Oiler
Lows Cliys
Ink
Dokn
Hachester
Willian
Crot
Star Sheets and Son Funeral Home
Tory
Island Hit by Three Killings
In Christiansted St Croix three murders shock a racially troubled island. Victims include two American schoolteachers Chery Barr of Florida and Betsy Reeding of Connecticut who vanished after a swimming excursion. A French immigrant Henry Berry, about 35, was killed Monday night near a night club. Police did not release full details immediately.
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Christiansted
St. Croix
Chery Barr
Florida
Betsy Reeding
Connecticut
Henry Berry
St. [Bart's Island
Palive
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Veterans Bonus Applications at the Courthouse
About 2,500 people visited Linn county recorder's office Monday to obtain Vietnam veterans bonus materials. The office stayed open until 8 p.m. and will stay open until 6 p.m. Tuesday. The American Red Cross and county veterans affairs department announced they will assist applicants in the evening, with advance call requested.
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Linn County Recorder’s
Recorder
American
Red Cross
iGranby Holding
Ment of Veterans Affairs
Third Avenue
Lots of Study in Agnew Rebuff Albert Insists
Washington AP Carl Albert says the House will not order the inquiry requested by Vice President Agnew. He cites extensive study and a judge decision, despite Republican pressure to change course. Agnew repeats need for probe to clear allegations tied to a Baltimore grand jury. Albert denies political motive, cites judicial caution and personal stance.
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Agnew
Albert
Washington
Carl Albert
Baltimore
Hat
Maryland
Baltimore County
Alber
Judiciary Committee
Lisbon Man Appears In Marijuana Case
Terry Meeks appeared in magistrate court on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. Sentencing was deferred for one year and he was placed on probation. He was charged with possessing marijuana on September 4 in Lisbon.
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Lisbon
Terry Meeks Builty Wriday
Stolen Property Case Against Thomas Glaus
Thomas Glaus of 1970 Second Avenue ST faced charges for possession of stolen property. The revolver reported stolen from Johnny Meltz at 1658 Tenth Street NW appears linked to his arrest in Linn County jail. The case involves electrical equipment and a separate charge related to a political advisory committee meeting at Kirkwood Community College.
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Thomagels
Second Avenue ST
Johny Meltz
Tenth Street NW
Maptier
Claus
Kirkwood Slance
Commmunity College
Linn
Jpan
Teoff Tof Linn Hall
Freeway 520 Design Gets State Okay
A planning briefing shows state approval for Freeway 520 from south of Independence easterly to Highway U2 with a public hearing planned. Modifications may include a southwest by pass and a revised 69 mph design standard instead of 70 mph.
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Rgh
Yusday
Atl i Buehaian Eounty Commission
Planne Ts Hey Wil
Independence
Fertaken Ag
Sakhey Publicy
Iyhe
Willy Fie Chanan
Phtnning Department
Ise
Werthestliy
Dubuqua
Bellevue
Donalus
Nixon Signs Merger Of Volunteer Efforts
Washington AP report on President Nixon signing legislation to merge the nation's volunteer service programs under a single umbrella agency named Action. The move consolidates civilian volunteer work and national service into one coordinated effort.
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Nixon
Washington
Profe
le Boytment
Action
City Seeks Owners Of Old Buildings
City to compel disclosure of owners for dilapidated structures. A 40 building block, third studied by the committee, faces hearings and possible sale after a later appraisal. Officials aim to curb hazards and clear derelict lots in the urban area.
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Es Royal Department
Althay
Commiller
Plans Check on Kalmbach Fund Plans Check on Kalmbach Fund
SAGRAMBINTO, CALI. AP California's secretary of state Brown said he will investigate a $250,000 campaign contribution by Herbert Kalmbach to President Nixon's former personal attorney. The payment, disclosed in a report filed in Sacramento and Washington, had been secret until now. The report does not state how the money was used.
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Cali
California
Nix ‘You
Herbert Kalmbach
Newport Beach
Sacramento
Washington
Edmund G. Brown
Sofar
Brown
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