Informal Cedar Rapids pact sets Marion sewage costs
The Cedar Rapids City Council informally agreed to a proposed contract for Marion sewage treatment at the new plant. Marion would pay 102,959 dollars annually for nine years starting January with two installments each year and a separate monthly fee of 14,096 dollars starting next July, about 1,500 less than prior estimates. Discussion covered potential purchase of unused capacity for future growth amid mayor Canney's objection to contract wording allowing Marion to buy more plant capacity if needed.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Don Canney
Cedar Rapids to fund Marion sewage capacity deal
Cedar Rapids will finance six percent excess capacity for Marion's sewage treatment. Marion buys the capacity now but no future expansion is guaranteed. Cedar Rapids reserves the right to approve more capacity and no new Marion industry can start without state and Cedar Rapids approval. Monitoring Marion's discharge is questioned due to inter-city sewer interconnections. Engineers say measurements at points could assess usage. Council action pending after attorney refining, then Marion review.
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Canney
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Marion City Council
Miller pledges chaos fix for Iowa attorney general office
Democratic candidate Tom Miller of McGregor outlined an administrative reform plan for the attorney general’s office in Iowa. He would require time records, bill state agencies for legal work, and use billing data to improve efficiency and quality. He contrasted his ideas with incumbent Richard Turner’s approach, noting office growth and rising budgets.
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Tom Miller
McGregor
Iowa
Linn County
Miller
California
Richard Turner
Turner
Walter Mondale
Tom Eagleton
Minnesota
Missouri
Legal Aid Bureau
Baltimore
Johnson vows study of issues before action
Robert M.L. Johnson, Republican candidate for the 26th District seat, told Cedar Rapids Care Center residents he will study issues before taking firm positions. The former mayor argued for fiscal restraint and smaller government, questioning state taxes on local revenue and advocating Legislature reduction amid the census.
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Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids Care Center
Johnson
Thompson Drive
Cedar Rapids
Robbery Attempt at Fanny Farmer Store on Third Avenue
Police report an attempted robbery Thursday night at Fanny Farmer, 129 Third Ave SE, with a suspect resembling the man who robbed the shop on Oct 5. The clerk claimed a gun bluff, five witnesses, and a struggle with a fleeing suspect who escaped as two women fled to Footnote bookstore. Investigation continues with no arrests.
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Fanny Farmer
Third Ave. SE
Oak Hill Group Opposes Cargill Rezoning Plan
The Oak Hill Citizens Committee opposes Cargill Inc. petition to rezone seven lots on 17th Avenue SE from residential to M-2 heavy industrial for a parking lot for grain trucks. Oak Hill proposes a change to R-T with strict off street parking use and cites potential air noise and odor impacts.
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Oak Hill
Cargill Inc
Cargill
17Th Avenue
17Th Street
Driver faces 3 charges after wreck
Carol J. Glessner, 39, of 1224 38th St NW, arrested after Thursday wreck on E Avenue NE near 19th St. Her car left the road, ran 82 feet onto Olga Houder’s yard, then returned to the street and head on collided with Marianne Crowley at 1339 E Ave NE. Glessner allegedly bit an officer during arrest, charged with resisting arrest, drunk driving and assault. Crowley injured with minor head injuries, listed in good condition at St Luke's.
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Carol J. Glessner
38Th St
Glessner
E Avenue NE
19Th Street
Olga Houder
19Th St
Marianne Crowley
E Ave
Crowley
St. Luke's
Former Nissen employees sue over firing and unions
Three men fired from Nissen Corp in Cedar Rapids in October 1976 sue the company Sheet Metal Workers union Local 263 and the national union. They claim $100000 in lost wages and benefits and $1 million from each defendant, alleging violation of the collective bargaining agreement and inadequate union protection.
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Nissen Corp
Cedar Rapids
U.S. District Court
Lee Mollenhauer
14Th Ave
Lyle French
Harrison Court
Norman Miller
Route 2
Nissen
Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 263
National Sheet Metal Workers Union
Gun used in store robbery at Lindale Plaza
Police report says an armed robber, a white male about six feet tall in his early 30s, confronted the assistant manager at Eagle Discount Supermarket Lindale Plaza Thursday evening. He forced removal of money from the office and front registers, then fled on foot in an unknown direction. No arrests reported. investigation ongoing.
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Eagle Discount
Lindale Plaza
Operation Skyscan planned for Iowa towns this winter
Des Moines AP reports Iowa Utility Association plans operation Skyscan to fly thermogram surveys over around 880 towns to detect heat loss. Texas Instruments will capture infrared images showing heat radiance to guide insulation upgrades. Weather and roof conditions limit timing. about 230 communities were surveyed last year and photos will be shared with homeowners via participating utilities.
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Des Moines
Iowa Utility Association
Texas Instruments
Iowa
Frieden Racing wins Hawkeye Downs contract with Board
All-Iowa Fair Board accepted Frieden Racing Inc. contract for Hawkeye Downs. flat fee 16200 plus 10 percent of receipts over 110000. If 1977-78 level repeats the board could gain about 1000 more than prior deal. Annual meeting set for Nov 13 at Sheraton Inn. officers and audit review planned.
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Frieden Racing Inc
Hawkeye Downs
All- Iowa Fair Board
Fairground
Raceway Committee
Lou Shepard
Frieden
Shepard
Sheraton Inn
New Board of
Astronaut Alan Shepard to Attend Five Seasons Center Cornerstone
Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepard Jr. will lead a parade and attend cornerstone setting ceremonies at the Five Seasons Community Center in Cedar Rapids. About 500 Masons will march from the Scottish Rite Temple to the center, with mayoral remarks and a Spearheaded by Cedar Rapids officials and the Iowa Masonic Grandmaster.
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Alan Shepard Jr
Cornerstone
Five Seasons Community Center
Tom Eggleston
Cedar Rapids
The
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite
Sixth Street
A Avenue
First Avenue
Third Street
Grand Lodge
Shepard
el Kahir
Jefferson High School
Don Canney
Iowa Masonic
Donald E. Stamy
Canney
Chamber of Commerce
Gerald Ovel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Peter Bezanson
Stouffer’s Hotel
U.S
Mike Gebauer
Cedar Rapids Police announce next week recruitment drive
Cedar Rapids officials launch a department wide recruitment drive starting Monday with an open house at training facilities and talks at area community centers. Applications close at 2 p.m. December 21 with tests January 11 and list eligibility within 90 days.
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Cedar Rapids
Gareth Clift
Gary Hinzman
Hinzman
Police
Clift
Chicago
No-swing defense in Spingold final yields safe trump play
In the Spingold finals a no-swing hand shows Kay and Soloway guarding against 4-2 trump breaks. They ruff third spade, then cash hearts and diamonds to establish trumps, discarding dummy’s ace. The line avoids losing a trump trick, with alternate lines outlined if a different trump finesse were attempted.
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Norman Kay
Paul Soloway
West
East
South
Declarer
Penalty vs takeout doubles in seven no trump
The rule is largely negative. In general there is no simple rule to distinguish a penalty double from a takeout double, except that all doubles of seven no trump must be for penalty.
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Mississippi
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Alan Sontag
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