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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1976
Page
13
Mrs Harold R McCoy lauds Camp Fire Gants for ten years of leadership and 16 handicapped girls at Taylor School Rehabilitation Center who perform skits at Father and Daughter banquets. United Way funds one day camps on school grounds, enriching learning and fun for the girls.
Two youths aged 15 and 16 were riding in a car on C street NE when a firecracker thrown from the vehicle exploded under a squad car. Police report the device went off beneath the patrol vehicle. The youths are due to appear before juvenile authorities.
Downtown workers were minutes late Friday as a Rock Island train blocked Fourth Street crossings for about 14 to 17 minutes. Citizens telephoned the mayor and safety commissioner with complaints, while Hook Island spokesmen declined comment. The incident highlights conflict between city rules and state law allowing longer blocking times for halted or moving trains.
Deniglas R Gracey MD a 1958 Coe College graduate and former national Coe Alumni Assn president was elected to two trustees seats at Coe College during the semi annual governing body meeting Gracey of Rochester Minnesota is a physician consultant in thoracic and internal medicine and intensive respiratory care at the Mayo Clinic and holds a Mayo School appointment He previously served as president of the Chicago area and national vice president of the alumni group
An organizational meeting for parents of impaired students will be held at 7 30 p m Monday at the Grant Wood area education agency 4401 Sixth street SW. David Farrugia deaf education teacher at Franklin junior high school will A film entitled It s Okay To Be Deaf Denise will be shown. For additional information contact Lee Fisher supervisor hearing conservation and education Grant Wood agency 368 7601. July and August Dog Days when Sirius the Dog Star rises with the sun were blamed in ancient Rome for summer sickness truth and the death of farm animals.
About 1,000 attendees filled Hawkeye Downs for Cedar Rapids first Fall Sport and Recreation Show. Show chairman John Hardin said officials were pleasantly surprised to be competing with the Yankees and Royals. The display included motor homes, vans, jeeps, snowmobiles, bicycles and gear for skiing golf tennis backpacking hunting and fishing. The show runs tonight through Sunday.
In English waters off Dover two German ships the Boblen and the Antje Oltmann sank in hurricane gales early Friday. Thirty two crewmen are missing and two Welsh fishermen drowned near Anglesey. The Cypriot cargo ship Freeland sank off the British coast but her crew were rescued by coast guard. Ships and royal air forces.
Newspapers east of the Rocky Mountains will pay $200 more per ton for newsprint in the coming months. Consol idated-Bathhurst, Ltd announced the hike beginning November 1, raising the price to $305 a ton for standard 30 pound newsprint. Analysts expect an industry wide squeeze next year, with some predicting further pressure on the price. A historical note recalls the Provincial Congress ordering government records moved to Kingston in Ulster County two centuries ago.
Widay misied an alert urging caution as high winds and extreme dryness raise grass fire risk. Linn County Civil Defense Director Byorenson and the Linn County Firefighters Assn. urged residents to avoid outdoor fires. Since Oct 1 three city grass fires. more county fires. a blaze between the city edge and Bertram sparked by train sparks. Three Bowman Woods fires this week plus an outdoor fire ban. Recommendations: supervise children, avoid tossing cigarettes, keep field equipment cool, and report grass fires immediately.
Cedar Rapids officials wrestle with autumn leaf burning amid a long running clash between pro burn advocates and opponents. DEQ hearings may influence the decision but not this fall, leaving the council to act. Fire safety concerns rise as fires from grass and leaf debris spread, with multiple incidents across Eastern Iowa and a large blaze in a Marion area cornfield.
United Way campaign total stands at 167951 dollars, 11.5 percent of the 1485006 dollar goal. Campaign Chairman Darrell Schumacher cites strong support from 17 local agencies and good prospects to finish by month end. Participating organizations include Hy-Vee on Wilson Avenue, Justice Electric, Kings Builders Material, Pierce Elementary, Crocker Claims Service, and Geneva Tower. Over 85 percent participation reported by Garfield and Hiawatha elementary school faculties.
FDA moves to order withdrawal of Naprosyn after alleging Syntex Laboratories hid disturbing rat study results showing tumors and advanced decomposition in test animals. Three similar non aspirin drugs remain FDA approved while agency warns patients to discuss alternatives with physicians.
Five go-go contestants were arrested at the Gold Mine tavern in a nudity crackdown after patrons watched as the first prize of 109 dollars sparked controversy. Police jailed four charged with indecent behavior and the venue owners for keeping a disorderly place after repeated nudity complaints.
Larry Sutliff of 407 J Avenue NW was charged with criminal trespass and intoxication after he allegedly refused to leave the Muntrowe hotel on Thursday. A separate dated note references U.S. tightening pew regulations on imports of synthetic fabrics from Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.
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