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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1972

Page

5

One Killed In Accident Near Decorah Iowa

A northeast Iowa man Cecil J. Wicks 74 of Burr Oak died Sunday afternoon in Winneshiek county memorial hospital Decorah of injuries from a two car crash. His wife Agnes 72 was in fair condition with a fractured leg.

Iowa Cecil J. Wicks Burr Oak Wit Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital Decorah Wicks Agnes Robert D. Levi Princeton Minn Winneshiek County Levi

County Attorney Boasts Record and Court Wins on Campaign Trail

County Attorney William Faches spoke at a C N Affeldt residence coffee about his five and a half year record. He cited 4500 annual cases and high murder conviction rates and noted treatment for drug addicts at several centers. Senator Robinson urged reform of school funding and property tax relief at a Michael Mallace coffee.

William Faches C. N. Affeldt Terry Drive Faches Linn County Gateway House Safari House Chicago Lexington Foundation II Citizen’s Committee On Cedar Rapids Mental Health Institute of Independence Iowa Security Medical Oakdale Robinson California Iowa Michael Mallace Hamilton Street

Tax Group Against Alburnett Bond Vote

The Linn County Property Taxpayers Assn urged voters to oppose the Alburnett school bond issue set for Oct. 30. They cited harvest season timing, pending court cases affecting taxes, concerns over a constitutionality of financing, and the district's existing debt. The proposal seeks 610000 dollars to add to the high school and enlarge the gymnasium.

Alburnett Linn County Board of Education Alburnett High School

Kopel Advocates Dog Licensing in Linn County

Democratic candidate Merle L. Kopel spoke at a Jan Hirchert home coffee about dog licensing, disputing incumbent Arthur Williams who opposes the policy. Kopel argued licensing can fund itself and protect public welfare by curbing unregistered dogs and ensuring owners pay registration fees.

Merle L. Kopel Linn County Jan Hirchert Arthur Williams Kopel Linn

Robinson Cites School Tax Confusion

State Sen. Cloyd Robinson, seeking re election in the Fourteenth district, said Monday the constitutionality of funding education from property tax has left people very confused as a member of the interim study committee on school fi.

Cloyd Robinson

Marion organist to accompany Ben Hur at ISU series

Iowa State University Stephens Auditorium launches Movie Mietumes Series with the 1926 silent Ben Hur. Marion organist Howard A. Burton will improvise live accompaniment at the matinee Sunday 2 30 p m. Ramon Novarro stars in the epic set in ancient Rome with a famed chariot race. General admission is 1.

Ames Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Iowa State University Stephens Auditorium Howard A. Burton Third Avenue Marion Burton Richard Snyder Iowa State Center Ben-Hur Ramon Novarro Francis X. Bushman Rome C. Y. Stephens

Indian Theft Reported at Fisherman’s Wharf Gift Shop

Indian theft at Trade Winds Gift Shop on Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey California involved a seven foot wooden cigar store figure valued at 750 dollars.

Monterey Calif UPI Trade Winds Fisherman’s Wharf

Damage Suit Continues in Benton Court

Testimony resumes in Sauer versus Scott in Benton County District Court. Carlos Sauer of Vinton sues Tom Scott of Cedar Rapids for 675000 for disability pain and future damages from a 1965 auto crash near Vinton. The case has seen two trials and a mistrial after 17 hours of deliberation by an all woman jury.

Vinton Benton County Carlos Sauer Tom Scott Cedar Rapids Sauer Scott Mt. Auburn Iowa Supreme Court

Central City Lake Project Shelved as Inactive

The Iowa natural resources council was informed by the Rock Island district of the corps of engineers that the Central City lake project has been placed in the inactive category after a restudy. Authorized by the 1938 flood control act, the lake on the Wapsipinicon River near Central City in Linn County was found to lack economic justification.

Central City Iowa Natural Resources Council Rock Island Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers Central City Lake Mississippi River Wapsipinicon River Linn County

Morton calls grain deal sloppy but beneficial to farmers

Interior Secretary Rogers Morton said the U S Soviet grain pact was done a little sloppily yet he expects the agreement will ultimately help American farmers by expanding grain sales and farm income.

Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Circulation Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates show 75 cents weekly by carrier and various mail options with monthly and yearly costs. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

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