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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1976
Page
13
Cedar Rapids Community School District boards approves first reading of a policy to cut policy reviews from three to two before adoption. The plan requires two more readings for final adoption and includes revisions on public input and advance written requests.
A packed New York crowd witnessed the Metropolitan Opera launch its 92nd season with Verdi's dramatic opera. The gala featured a star-studded cast and participation from officials including Mayor Abraham Beame and Governor Byrne, marking the start of nearly 200 performances across the 1976-77 season.
MAPLE RIDGE Canada AP former Justice Thomas Granthan Norris died Saturday night at 83. His investigations led to Hal Banks dismissal as president of the Seafarers International Union.
Cedar Rapids Community school district reverses two week old plan and provides free busing for Twin Pines North students to Hiawatha elementary this year. Squaw Creek busing remains free on a temporary basis with equal treatment urged for all areas. discussion on future support continues.
Cedar Rapids Community School district eyed trimmed remodeling for McKinley Roosevelt Wilson and Franklin junior highs after citizen committee urged smaller scope. Architects cut additions at Wilson and Franklin, repurposed spaces, and proposed new smaller facilities while awaiting further design details.
The United Fund Torch drive in Detroit uses a 24 story lighted display at the Renaissance Center as a fund raising beacon. Blue lights in the Center's northwest tower spell UF and will shift to red as donations push toward the $6.8 million goal supporting 14 health and community service agencies.
Cedar Rapids Community school board approved handicapped access upgrades at twenty eight district polling sites including curb cuts ramps and sidewalk replacements funded by the 57.5 cent schoolhouse levy. Franklin junior high work deferred pending further study. total project cost about 496, with extensive changes needed at some sites.
Cedar Rapids Community School District moved to solicit bids totaling over 16500 for carpeting at Roosevelt junior high Kennedy high Grant Wood and Coolidge Harrison elementary schools. A public hearing is set for 1:30 pm Oct 25 at the Educational Services Center with bids awarded Nov 8.
Dennis Ricca of the Cedar Rapids Education Assn praised district leaders for handling an assault at Roosevelt Junior High. Four students were removed after a hearing found they assaulted Emmit Omar, a teacher who intervened in a fight. Students may appeal to Supt. Marvin Maire amid calls for open communication to curb rumors.
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