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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1969
Page
13
A mother speaks of her daughter's death linked to LSD use among peers. The report cites parental talks, a sorority incident, and a public plea for awareness as the family navigates loss amid warnings from figures like Linkletter.
City briefs report a noon Thursday speech by Commissioner Don Cannty, Lions official Leroy Young, and others at the Roosevelt. Parents are urged to seek drug information from health and welfare sources and local health departments. Various ads mention services, gardening shop items, and Kiwanis meeting plans, with emphasis on drug awareness and community activities.
Davie L Pierson 20 of 521 Tenth Street NW was arrested Monday on assault and battery charges. He posted $110 bond. Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers set the case after Pierson allegedly struck a man in the face with a beer bottle and kicked him during a dispute. The incident reportedly occurred near a residence on First Street NW. A trial was scheduled for Wednesday at 10:30.
Local advertorial lists Tall Colors Shampoo and set for 6.50 with a Master Charge option. Mentions Tuesday to Thursday shopping days and several stylists including Linda Temmack Kathy Stieger Myra Marks Florence Sickels Mat jean Offerman Judy Cleek. Dennis Barrier Sob4194 listed as ad contact.
Des Moines reports a governor's conference on education where James Van Allen criticizes overreliance on formal degrees. He urges business involvement in ongoing education and questions whether the system stifles creativity, urging balance between innovation and proven methods. Lawmakers debate tax-sharing, block grants, and state planning while blaming both schools and industry for educational ills.
Cedar Rapids filings swell to 99 by 5 p.m. Tuesday as candidates rush to petition. Sine Kalell filed for mayor, Gren A Carter for public safety, Kenneth R Barger for finance commissioner, and Kenneth L Perry Jr for parks commissioner. By noon Tuesday seven candidates sought mayor, public improvements, parks. five for public safety. two for finance. one for riverfront improvement. one for municipal court judge. City primary set for October 2 and general election November 4.
Cedar Rapids recreation department workers seek city council permission to form a grievance committee. The proposal aligns with eight city departments affected by a municipal laborers strike and includes a central committee and written appeal rights for personnel, including supervisors. The recreation commission backed the petition last Thursday.
Galen J. Hayen, 40, of Monticello, was injured in a Tuesday morning single vehicle crash one mile east of Troy Mills near the North Linn school. Deputy said he lost control on a curve, drove into a ditch, through a fence, and into a field. He was taken to St Luke’s, then transferred to University Hospitals in Tawa City with head and internal injuries.
Four county Cedar Rapids area officials announce a federally funded Career Opportunities Program to train 40 to 60 disadvantaged residents for education jobs. Kirkwood Community College will provide training and urban officials aim to enroll welfare recipients veterans and other disadvantaged people for roles as teacher aides and associates with path to teachers and administrators.
The Cedar Gazette announces its daily and Sunday edition with subscription rates. By carrier the week costs 65 cents. by mail the rate is $1.70 a month or $16 a year. Sunday and other issues priced at $0.70 per week, $7 a year. other states and territories $37 yearly. No mail subscriptions in areas with gazette carrier service.
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