Judge rules LaPeters fired in line with Iowa law
Linn County Judge Ansel Chapman upheld Cedar Rapids Chief Wallace N. LaPeters removal, citing state statutes and civil service limits. The ruling allows the city to appoint a new chief. LaPeters plans to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court. Back pay and reinstatement were denied.
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Civil Service Commission
Ford denies pardon rumors amid Watergate figures
Washington reports cite President Ford denying any validity to pardon rumors regarding Watergate figures including John Mitchell and John Ehrlichman H R Haldeman. Other items note anti Castro Cuban exiles plotting terror and a bomb blast in the hemisphere.
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Ford
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John Mitchell
White House
John Ehrlichman
H.R. Haldeman
Crossword Clues Prompt Saori To Change Teenspace
A fragmented notice hints at a crossword feature and a discussion of teenage girls in Saori related to a societal section. The readable text references comics, sports, and late news, with no clear names, dates, or events to specify.
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Marley
Editoriats
Ferry Collision Kills Nine as Ferry Sinks in Mississippi River
A Norwegian tanker Frosta struck the George Prince ferry near Destrehan Louisiana, tipping and sinking it in the Mississippi River. Officials report nine dead, about 50 missing, and numerous injuries with 20 survivors rescued. river rescue efforts continued amid near-freezing conditions and strong winds.
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St.Charles General Hospital
St.Charles Parish
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Destrehan
Luling
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Ford
Zoh
Coast Guard
Sheriff's Department
Mississippi River
Political Bus Ads On Public Buses Prompt Iowa Legal Question
The Regional Transit Corp faces questions over whether political ads on Cedar Rapids city owned buses violate Iowa law section 740.15. RTC president Ray Bagley says ads have run for 10 to 12 years with no prior complaints and that RTC does not solicit or reject candidates, reserving equal space. About 800 of 3800 dollars in monthly ad revenue comes from political ads. City Attorney says he needs more research to opine on legality.
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Iowa
State of
Cedar Rapids
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Iiss
Ray Bagley
Bagsey
Megal
Bagley
64 Percent Drop Seen in Iowa Budget Surplus
Des Moines reports show Iowa's general fund surplus falling 64 percent from 207.3 million to 73.7 million by June 30 1977. Officials blame unanticipated liabilities since the 1976 session and project a 6.8 percent revenue rise next year with income tax and sales tax adding about 70 million to the base.
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Norman
Des Moines
UPL
Iowa
Marvin R. Selden
Robert D. Rayana
Selden
Ray
Beef Price Rise Expected This Winter
Washington reports consumer beef prices, though declining for five months, are expected to rise this winter due to reduced cattle supply. USDA experts see no sharp increases before spring, with cattle fed for slaughter below year-ago levels as farmers trim herds. Iowa feedlots show lower on feed totals but year-over-year edges, with 360 000 cattle fed early October.
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Agriculture Department
Iowa
USDA
Crop and Livestock Rebartity Service
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