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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1969

Page

21

Bison Skeleton Found in Iowa Bog Sparks Paleontology Debate

Geologists from the University of Iowa uncover a complete bison skeleton buried in a bog near Alling Hughes Marion. Dating by carbon methods and pollen analysis aims to fix the age, with estimates over 39,000 years. researchers discuss climate shifts and extinct megafauna as factors in the bison’s disappearance.

Towa Pyveling University O& Towa Alling Hughes Jaen Marion I. Gyologist Meimes Semen Samuel ‘Puthil Sermken Hughes Bealong Wis Euphiss I. Geology Department Semben Eab Llowa Semketi Hag Iowa Semken Semakent Samken Lowa

New Lighting Plan Aims at Brighter Marion Streets

Iowa Electric Light and Power Co begins replacing downtown Marion lamps with 1000 watt mercury vapor lights. City manager Dale Miner says the new fixtures will be about five times brighter than the old system. The city council utility committee chaired by Willis Schnall started the program. completion is expected in the next few weeks.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Pela Marion Dale Miner City Council Utility Committee Willis Schnall

More Candidates Seek Marion City Council Seats

Several residents filed nomination papers at the city clerk’s office for Marion elections. John McSweeney and Jerry Ollsway seek mayor and council positions, with others like John Lasenicky and David Swan drawing papers for ward and park board seats. The Marion Sentinel appoints a new publisher Robert Lana, while local ads, yard sales, and community notices fill the page.

John McSweeiey Jerry Ollsway Hurley Hall McGowan Boulevard Tiree John Lasenicky Fifi Iet David Swan Hen W. Stearns Twenty-third Avenue Park Board David Sthore Yave Stearn Ren

Marion School Board Endorses Freeway Plan

Marion School Board endorses a proposed freeway through Marion and moves the elementary site from Krumholtz to Marvin Nw property. The board seeks inclusion in planning sessions and to discuss building placement at a Saturday meeting. The Cedar Rapids League of Women Voters backs planning and supports services to prevent dropouts.

Pat Keess Marion Marvin Nw Bruce Majeres League Pty Women Voters of Cedar Rapids- Marvin Vornmiller Digitil Linn Teniity Hevommandaliong Ia Ueturagi Buach Whi Chattinen Fisted Ney Finance Gorden Harstad Douglas Hutehins Duane Weltha Personnal Mutehing Romaine Paege George Murdoch Paege Robert Davis Howstad Weltla Tutehins Faege Planing

Decora Farmer Hit by Plane Propeller Injury

A Decorah area dairy farmer, Ronald Brandt, was struck by an aircraft propeller after a plane propeller wing leaked fuel near a Minnecapella meeting. Brandt’s left arm was severely injured but he was treated at Decorah Hospital and later at Buddhuester. his condition was reported as good.

Devukah Tuencah Ronald Brands Ant Atven Mississippi Valley Creamery Minnecapella Brandt Decora Itt G. Gastermond Brand Buduwhter Branid

Iowa City Driver Charged After Crash on Kirkwort Gilbert

Iowa City resident Ralph Sladek was charged with drunk driving after a Thursday night collision at Kirkwort and Gilbert streets. He was released on $1,850 bond and will face a preliminary hearing. The other driver reported minor injuries while police and fire units responded to the scene.

Iowa Iowa City Ralph Sladek Ann Kirkwort Gilbert Slarek Town City

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