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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1973
Page
4
A legislative plan by Rep Stanley advocates creation of a stabilization fund to divert excess revenue into a permanent reserve. He argues large surpluses should feed a rainy day fund while protecting essential services in downturns. Local officials note possible long term economic stability if adopted.
Prices at the market fluctuated for cattle and poultry with weights and grades affecting bids. Slabbed figures show dairy, beef, and hogs priced by weight, with packers deducting for heavier lots and hens and cocks listed under weekly delivery terms.
Yale New Haven hospital pediatricians Reymond Dull and Campbell report that in 1970 43 severely deformed infants were allowed to die with parental consent. The article notes infants aged hours to months, with defects including spinal, gut, and lung malformations, and cites cases where withholding treatment saved some due to specific decisions despite overall high mortality.
Fragmented OCR listing items and prices for pork bellies and groceries with scattered names and figures. The readable parts show Friday postings, various prices, weights, and vendors including Postville and mention of names like Anne and Karuna amid unclear context.
Police report two people hospitalized after an incident in the Southwest Crest region. David Cartin, 31, and Guadalupe Gonzales, 27, were admitted with injuries to Mercy hospital. No charges filed. officers arrested Gary L. Loney, 28, and Robert F. Wiegel, 21, at Mike's Lounge for resisting arrest. Both posted cash bonds and were released.
The Chelan Church named Teegarden its chief executive officer during the biennial general assembly. Kenneth Veegarden, a longtime associate, announced the decision after a contentious vote. Teegarden, a native of Cushing, Oklahoma, previously served as associate minister at the Chelan Church.
Washington AP report says Strauss will nominate former New York Mayor Robert J Wagner to head a commission enforcing revised reform rules. The choice surprised commission members including Ballimore Councilwoman Mikulski and Democratic Chair Rob Vance who felt the panel should name its own chairman. Mikulski hinted she might run against Wagner.
The University of Iowa medical center received a regional grant aimed at expanding medical services amid a coastal health care shortage. Officials plan to use the funds for a health planning initiative and to explore additional funding through private foundations. Regional HEA advisers approved the program, noting feasibility for serving broader regional healthcare needs.
Police pursued Thomas John Brewer after he eluded officers in a high speed chase through Marion and Cedar Rapids areas. He drove up to 60 miles per hour in 25 and 40 mph zones, struck a police car, and wrecked near Mt. Vernon road and Memorial drive. Brewer faces charges including evading police reckless driving driving while license is under suspension and assault and battery. He is held on bond. Fire crews quickly responded to a garbage truck blaze on Fifteenth Street and Seventh Avenue with no injuries reported.
The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection hosts Rev. Merle Medeatt and slides from his Taiwan mission on Sunday with a sermon and a children's service, followed by a congregational supper honoring him. He is on furlough and pursuing study in Minneapolis. Local real estate transfers include sale of 2890 Sixth Street and a garage sale scheduled for October 4. Helen A. Nucker, 70, of 225 Fifth Avenue, dies with services pending at Baxlor's.
Readable ordinations and worship schedules for Marion churches list service times across multiple venues. Includes denominations such as Baptist and Catholic, with Sunday schools and special masses noted. Addresses and pastor names appear inconsistently. some entries reference meetings at schools and community buildings.
Pleasant Hill authorities believe Daniel Malloy, 4% from Rockford, fell from a bridge before being struck by a train. Investigators say Malloy and an unidentified man left the Veterans Administration hospital in Knoxville on Tuesday. foul play has been ruled out. Malloy may have been deaf prior to the trau.
ANKENY IOWA UP I reports a young Iowa man Willan Coulter 20 died after accidentally touching an overhead power line while finishing concrete with a construction crew near Polk County. Wooters identified the victim at the scene and noted Coulter died from the contact as responders arrived.
Taylor Missouri news reports a 34 year old man Raymond Rohrbaugh driving a car with passenger Pam Hendin 87 killed in a one car crash near Lowe City. The vehicle reportedly struck a guard rail on a river bridge and plunged down a steep embankment.
East Towanson Park Recreation Assn outlines a program at the Iowa Parks and Recreation Assn conference next week at Waterlon Hiwny P Smiths University of Towa Institute of Public Affairs will participate in a session on Home Rule Bil Mow I Af forts Way Joe Butterfield superintendent of Link county parks is chairman Mel ss Kirk wood Community college speaker for a session on parks and conservation Cedar Rapids Chamber executive View president Jinburt Jax on veil speak on How to So rvivale Roary:e and Commiss sions Chris Sdginson University of Hows rearnation education pra pram will sperk Now Trends on Tot 1.468 and Play grounds
Two separate traffic crashes near Decorah within two hours left four people injured and treated at Winneshiek Hospital. A pickup crossed the center line north of Decorah, colliding with a transport from Wisconsin. one driver was unaccounted for initially, later found at the hospital. In the second crash near Knob Hill on Highway 52, Massman lost control, drove into a field, and was cited for reckless driving.
Coralville and Johnson County sheriffs investigators probe an early Saturday armed robbery at the Avavel Lange motel. The gunman, described as a young man in a party of two, entered before 2 am and forced the clerk to surrender about $1,300 to $1,400 before fleeing on foot through a rear break.
Washington reports plan to require states to review indirect sources of air pollution from large facilities attracting vehicle and aircraft traffic. EPA aims to curb pollution by ensuring new highways, parking garages, shopping centers, airports, and industrial developments do not attract traffic that pushes emissions beyond legal limits. Opposition by NADC accuses agencies of delay and political influence. EPA defends timely action.
Federal and local officers arrested Edward Valentine Ramsey 90 for illegal distilling three miles north of Waverly. They seized over 300 gallons of mash, two 20 gallon stills, and quantities of corn whiskey. Ramsey faced charges. James Wag released on own recognizance awaiting U. S. commissioner in Waterloo.
Emerald Knights Dram and Bugle Corps in Hagernia installed officers this week. Mrs Wayne Dickinson of Zea Neveavonie SE was named president. Willis Daugherty was elected vice president Ernie Bock named secretary treasurer Har Gaisburg chairs the appropriations committee and Bill Massirson becomes business manager.
A 15 year old boy, Scott Selby, died in a rural Parnell car crash when he lost control on a road, veered off a 40 foot embankment and the vehicle collapsed on him after landing in a stream. Emergency crews recovered him as authorities investigated the wreck.
Swift Dairy and Poultry Co facility in Keokuk will shut down in early December affecting about 180 workers. Plant manager James Thiel cited declining turkey production and economic unviability as reasons for the seasonal operation ending after roughly six months of processing.
Johnson County Magistrate J. Eric Heintz dismissed charges against six Clear Grove Community School officials for alleged violations of Iowa meeting statutes. The preliminary informations were filed improperly as they were signed before a notary rather than a magistrate. The case involved five board members and the board secretary.
AP report from Clinton County states six year old Matte Hauaillan of Big Rock was fatally injured when he fell from a tractor on a county road north of Big Rock. He remained on the roadway after the mishap, with authorities noting he was on the tractor at the time and was struck by a curb.
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