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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1977
Page
14
Fire Prevention Week highlights simple steps to save lives. Install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, plan a family escape, and sleep with doors closed. Regular home inspections for heating, electrical, and storage hazards can prevent fires and protect loved ones.
In Linn District Court First Avenue division Wilmer J. Scholl Jr. 18 of 3056 Circle Drive SE received a deferred sentence for drunken driving on August 25. Larrene Kozman 33 of Aloha Drive Hawaii was granted dismissal for a July 9 drunken driving charge. David C. Shackelford 39 of 335 Eastland Drive SE had a September 29 drunken driving charge dismissed. Melvin R. Osborn 23 of 4101 16th Ave SW was fined 250 for possession of marijuana August 25. Kendal W. Happel 18 of 2505 Franklin Ave NE was given a deferred sentence for July 17 marijuana possession. Dean C. Starr 30 of 1030 16th Ave SE received a 30 day suspended sentence for driving with a suspended license October 8. Joyce A. Redfearn of Center Point had a December 21 1976 charge of gross fraud and cheat at common law dismissed.
The text recounts a marital dispute over abortion consent. Marie Stevens seeks an abortion after pregnancy, but her husband William withholds written consent. The U S Supreme Court recognized a husband’s interest but ruled a woman’s right to terminate pregnancy prevails when spouses disagree. Based on a Supreme Court decision.
Cindy Lundine explains how dried corncobs become colorful craft pieces. Slice cobs into four inch disks dye in hot water, then make coasters by grouping six slices around a center, or form pendants with five slices plus a top slice and leather or yarn hanger. Create corsages with dyed slices, and decorate pictures with corncob discs and pipe cleaners. Fall is ideal to save cobs and plan projects.
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