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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1973
Page
14
Cedar Rapids postal officials say a 1972 court ruling on overtime pay may entitle some employees to back wages under the 1985 law requiring time and a half for schedule changes. Officials caution it is early to tell how many workers will benefit as time cards are reviewed.
Line supervisors voted Friday to keep Covington Road in the county system despite property conflicts. Opponents and supporters appeared at a hearing Tuesday, then reconvened after a site visit. Supervisor Jean Oxley noted development potential for residences and the decision delays suggest court action may follow.
Celina Huntley, 78, of Lincoln Way trailer court, in fair condition at Mercy Hospital after a car truck collision Thursday afternoon at Sixteenth Avenue and Edgewood Road SW. Passenger in a car driven by Donald Olver, 20, of Leonard Terrace NE. Willie Millon, 45, of Chicago, drove the truck. No charges. Other injuries include James Tucker, 16, in good condition at St Luke's after his motorcycle hit a hole on private property. Joseph Kolling, 86, released after a Seventy-sixth Avenue SW collision. Kenneth Wilkins, 16, charged with improper passing after a truck collision with Kolling. Patricia Bergstrom, 25, treated and released after being hit on A Avenue NE by Myrtle Roman.
Two youths were charged with robbery attempt after allegedly trying to rob the Hy Vee food store at 185 First Avenue NE. Charles J. Watking and Bobby G. Dorsey were arrested at their residence minutes after the incident and were being held. a revolver was found in the apartment. No money was taken. Kathy Thenpeon was arrested for resisting an officer. A man framed the event with a pistol on a female employee during the attempt.
Cedar Rapids and the metropolitan area report retail sales rising between 10 and 1 percent, per the Inlet national compilation. Ewoldt said last year Cedar Rapids sales totaled 250.3 million and the metropolitan area 439.5 million. Per capita income runs 4335 in Cedar Rapids, 3980 metro, with household incomes around 12 626 and 12 260 respectively. Effective buying income reached 1.338 billion for the eight-county area. The council notes one of its finest years and a pending city park expansion in Hiawatha.
Mayor Donald Canney, 42, announced Friday his plan to seek reelection for a third term to continue progress in civic development. He cited completing key projects like the 18 Tower, interstate opening, airport turnways resurfacing, a mini-bus system, and storm sewer improvements. He added no bid for higher office and will run for a full term, following campaign finance laws. All five current council members seek reelection in November.
DES MOINES UP I The town commerce commission granted two railroads permission to discontinue or rearrange agency service in six Iowa communities. The Milwaukee Road may close depots at Waucoma Fayette Anamosa and Hawkeye while Rock Island Lines will rearrange service at Indianola and abandon its Indianola depot.
A fragment notes a service at a chapel with a later event. The text references an opening after the service and a Saturday timing but lacks clear names or places. The readable items are limited to a church service context and a ceremonial opening following it.
Hiawatha aims to seek an environmental impact study of the 1380 corridor through northeast Cedar Rapids. City officials discuss timing with the highway commission and potential planning needs before routing. The highway plan includes elevated berms and interchanges. Cedar Rapids may request a study within 30 days.
Thieves entered the Hawkeye Stages barn Thursday night and stole 75 dollars from an undisclosed location. A secondary note mentions a rash involving a coin or coin collection.
The council adopts a three six month budgeting method to meet state law requiring a calendar to fiscal year changeover. A Sept hearing is planned to review the budget with the department, and a rezoning approval was granted for 5 Robins Road. Delbert Haw operates a garage on the property.
A special gym and swim class for Kindergarten students will run at Ellis YMCA. The program starts Monday and Tuesday with sessions Monday Wednesday 10 30 to 11 30 a m and Tuesday Thursday 1 30 to 2 90 p m. Contact Ellis YMCA at 362 3176 for details.
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