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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1975
Page
2
Three men vie for commissioner of streets and public improvements with differing views on the top campaign issue mirroring last week’s disagreements over parks commissioner. The debate highlights policy priorities for city infrastructure and public works.
In Cedar Rapids mayoral column follow up the race for commissioner of streets and public improvements centers on long term planning. Bruce DeSotel argues lack of representation and poor council responsiveness. Alan Hanson calls for coordinated construction and forward thinking. Richard Phillips stresses continued progress and emergency flexibility in city projects.
A U N week observance program is set for next Sunday October 19 at 8 p.m. in Franklin junior high school auditorium under Cedar Rapids Area United Nations Assn. Four part program opens with a flag parade by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. It features Maypole dance Campfire Girls Greek folk dancing Virginia Reel of 1775 American square dance 1975 Philippine dance by Jane Boyd group and a ballet Amazing Grace.
The Silks were Canadian Pacifics famous transcontinental trains 1899 to 1930. They carried silk bales from Shanghai to clothing makers in the East, arriving in Vancouver and moved in sealed cars. Guarded by crews and armed guards, cargoes valued up to $6 million were protected during swift handling.
Coe college announces a full homecoming weekend with concerts, mini courses, a Hall of Fame banquet, and football rivalries. Activities include an Orleans Melissa Manchester concert, gardening and music seminars, a 11 a.m. economy panel, and a 1 30 p.m. football game against Cornell College in Kingston.
The snippet lists memorials from Linn Grove Presbyterian Ladies Aid and families for Ray Runquist Alvice L Milburn Mrs Sidney Schweitzer Lend A Hand Bridge William Ruth L McCune Slade Mrs Walter Mayme B and Leland P Todd and Margaret I Faulkner Neilson Florence Williams Gross and others. A line shows Yet to be raised with donations of 15 and 10 dollars.
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