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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1969
Page
13
Federal cutback rumors threaten Iowa highway progress as Gov. Ray and officials assess impact on interstate 380 and other projects. Officials warn a 78 percent reduction could slow construction, with states needing to juggle funds to preserve pace.
Cedar Rapids officials led by PubTy Improvements Commissioner Donald Canney urged the President to reject any 75 percent cut in federal highway funding. He warned the city is being strangled by a deficient highway system and called for immediate start of relief projects, including Interstate 380. Mayor Bush planned to send telegrams to Gov Hay and other officials and make telephone calls to press the action.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions infection terms and fast measures, with scattered references to May and a person or team. Details are unclear, but appears to be a short local notice or item about an illness or safety action and a time reference in May.
A private security guard at the University of Colorado in Boulder shot and killed a youth who he said was prowling among cars on campus. The suspect, Adolph Cornejo, 43, employed by Bonded Security Services, was held for homicide investigation after claiming he fired at suspects fleeing from a car. The victim, Daren Bayless, 9, of Northboro, Iowa, was not a student. Police say three youths were involved and Bayless died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Frank J. Tyrdik 69 of 2641 Meadowbrook Drive S Wed nesday obtained nomination papers for the Cedar Rapids office of streets and public improvements commissioner. Tyrdik, a plumbing inspector for the city building safety department, aims for the seat with a primary Oct. 21 and general Nov. 4. petitions must be filed by Oct. 7.
The Cub Scouts Pack 63 awarded honors to Brian Dotson Jeff Jobran Craig Sorenson Kevin Hamdarf Sahn Biederman Mark Pashan Scott Kuell Jett Davis and Terry Kudies in Hiawatha on the day of the ceremony.
Anna Wachal 89 lifelong Walker resident died Thursday in a nursing home. Police report an 18 year old boy and a 15 year old girl were involved in a disturbance. a bottle and knife were thrown at Robert Cage who faced resisting arrest charges. Cage was arraigned, bonded, and released pending a preliminary hearing set for Sept. 12. Burial will be at Walker cemetery with services at United Methodist church and burial by Murdoch funeral home.
Larry E Aven aged 23 of Walker died at Independence hospital. He was a lifelong Walker resident and proprietor of a local business. Services set for 1 30 pm Saturday at United Church of Walker. Friends may visit Murdoch funeral home Friday after 1 pm. He was born December 3 1925 and married Carol Fagle December 31 1985. Survived by wife and parents.
Two Cedar Rapids office workers report purse thefts at Ling County Abstract Co. in downtown. Pegry Auge, 1112 Hirst Avenue NW, states $8 vanished from her purse while Mary Bedell, 708 By Avenue SW, says $2 was stolen. Theft occurred at 312 First Street E.
Voters heard seven Cedar Rapids school board hopefuls discuss family life education and sex topics for all grades. Incumbents Trickey and Bjornson defended internal hiring and in service training, while Reynolds and others weighed longer school terms and funding, with mixed positions on closed meetings and holiday expenses.
The Guttenberg city council has scheduled September 23 for the opening of bids on a new dump truck. The action flags ongoing equipment upgrades for municipal services.
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