Notable Iowa Politician Lawrence Putney Dies at 79
Lawrence Putney a Gladbrook Republican and former Iowa lawmaker died Tuesday after a heart attack at his home. Born November 3 1899 he served five House terms after 1944 and was speaker pro tem in 1951 later joining the State Senate and chairing the Board of Social Welfare. He also served as mayor of Gladbrook and as a high school principal and cattle breeder. He leaves a wife two sons two daughters twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. services Friday at First United Methodist Church Gladbrook with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Lawrence Putney
Gladbrook
Iowa
Grundy Center
Geneva Elderidge
State Board of Social Welfare
Putney
American Legion, Elks
1.C.C.F
Howard Lord
Maple Hill Cemetery
Goettsch-Perrin’s
Gladbrook Public Library
Energy bill advances amid criticism and oil windfall fight
The Appropriations panel splits 26 15 over a rapid energy bill while President Carter threatens punitive measures for oil firms if Congress does not pass a windfall profits tax. Senate panel backs a multi billion energy package with synthetic fuels and solar loans as House keeps price controls through Sept 30 1981.
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Robert Giaimo
D-Conn
House Budget Committee
Joseph Early
D-Mass
Carter
Congress
Citizens’ Coalition
White House
Capitol Hill
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
National Citizens’ Coalition
Senate Energy Committee
Mortgage Rates Spark Withdrawals from Savings and Loans
Investors pulled funds from savings and loans seeking higher returns in money market funds. In September S&Ls paid out about 200 million more in mortgage payments than they took in, signaling disintermediation. Mortgage rates rose to 14 percent in parts of California and 12.5 to 13.5 percent elsewhere, with 24 states imposing 12 percent or lower usury ceilings that could block many borrowers.
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California
Weather and storm report with Northwest Pacific storm passage
The report notes a Pacific storm moving through the Northwest with rain and wind across Washington to California. Gale warnings were issued on the coast, and gusts reached 43 mph at Red Bluff. Overnight rainfall totals included 1.93 inches at Eureka and 2.00 inches at Crescent City with lighter amounts at Marysville.
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Idaho
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Plains
Rockies
Southwest
Florida
Great Lakes
North Dakota
Minnesota
Grand Forks
N.C
California
Ukiah
San Francisco
Alameda
Stranger chases boy near Nixon Elementary in Hiawatha
A boy was chased by a bearded man near Nixon Elementary in Hiawatha as he walked to school. Police say they cannot act without physical contact, though principals urge caution and request license plate details when botherers are seen.
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Nixon Elementary
Nixon
Northwood Drive
Hiawatha
Carl Carson
the Gazette
Carson
Northbrook
Robins Road
Howard Gardiner
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Max
Gardiner
Nixon School
Typewriter Sale Ad Promises Low Prices
Classified note advertises affordable typewriters for sale with emphasis on low prices and quick delivery. Details are scattered in readable fragments but indicate a direct sale from a local seller.
Center Point Man’s Car Vandalized. Tires Slashed and Theft Reported
Denny W. Baugh found three tires flattened an antenna broken and windshield wipers bent on his car parked behind the P and R Lounge in Center Point. A $25 bowling ball taken from inside the vehicle as per Linn County sheriff's reports.
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Denny W. Baugh
P and R Lounge
Baugh
Linn County Sheriff's
Vital Statistics Births and Marriages Notices
Births listed from Mercy Saint Luke's Sioux City Des Moines and Cedar Rapids include multiple families with birth announcements in Oct and dates. Grandparents named in Cedar Rapids area. Several marriages dissolved noted and numerous fire and alarm incidents, with times and locations across northeast and central Iowa communities.
Chrysler loan aid to Chrysler under review
The White House weighs loan guarantees of up to 900 million for Chrysler Corp with a 500 million initial grant and 400 million later as needed. Senior policy adviser Stuart Eizenstat says a final decision awaits an audit by administration consultants after Chrysler projects a loss exceeding 1 billion this year.
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Detroit News Today
White House
Congress
Chrysler
Eizenstat
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 prints daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by carrier are 1 40 per week with options for 7 issues 6 84 weeks and 72 80 52 weeks. Excludes mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service and notes AP rights for local news.
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Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U. S
Gazette
Associated Press
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Decorah
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Linn Area
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Owen St
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Anna Lydia Heath
12Th St
Vinton
Merritt R. Heath
Heath
Benton County
First Baptist Church
Francis M. Buresh
Au Sable Forks
N.Y
Lee J. Beynon Jr
Holyoke
Mass
Almon S. Heath
Sun City
Ariz
Harold Mantor
Maurice J. Shortess
Whittier
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Duarte
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Pasadena
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Clark
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West Liberty
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Iowa City
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Sioux Falls
Abby
Marion
U.S. A
Bruce Kimm
Norway
James Beachler
Driftwood Lane
George Brown
Second Ave
St. Luke's
Allan P. Baumgarter
Amana
Samuel Rees
Tiki Terrace
Sioux City
David Allan
Howard Heth
Loraine St
Edwin Holcomb
Altoona
Dillon Holcomb
Martelle
Lester R. Wacker
Rebecca D. Lowe
Michael J. Travagiakis
Cynthia A. Cahill
Daniel K. Woodward
Mary J. Diehl
James A. Ottaway
Debra K. Floyd
David G. Behrens
Mount Vernon
Nell M. Niccolai
Ronald D. Thuerauf
Joyce A. Archibald
Juanita R. and
Darrell H. Bruening
32Nd St
First Ave
36Th St
16Th St
Edgewood Road
Johnson Ave
Seventh Ave
Beverly
Owens St
Chrysler Corp
Fowers
John E. Lapes
Third Avenue
S.E
Joan B. Turner & Son
Turner
Turner’s West
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