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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1975

Page

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Johnson Sprays For Mosquitoes Amid Encephalitis Outbreak

Lue Fisher director of Johnson county health department says ground spraying with Malathion will start immediately to curb encephalitis cases. Four cases reported, one confirmed as the Saint Louis strain, including a 28 year old University of Iowa student at University Hospitals. Fisher notes safety of the chemical and cites past council hesitations over a city mosquito control program in 1973 and 1974.

Iowa City Lue Fisher Johnson County University of Lowe University Hospitals Ite Fisher Laws City Council

Ford backs 45 day oil controls extension plan

Washington AP Ford Mournay endorses a GOP proposal to extend oil price controls for 45 days while Republicans and Democrats clash on veto prospects for a six month extension. Senate and House leaders weigh override chances as Ford seeks a quicker end to controls and a broader energy package.

Washington Ford Mournay Ford Senate House Carl Albert D-Okla Albert GOP William Roth Delaware Lowell Weicker Connecticut Weicker

Neighbor Faces 1600 Stidea Vace Dlenzz Case

A local resident is at the center of a case involving an alleged 1600 unit dose health issue described as stidea in European vace claims. The matter centers on Innacapom Lane RRammed authorities investigate possible health and safety violations.

Mail Service Seeks Subsidy Hike To Stabilize Rates

Postmaster General Benjamin Bailar Montiay urged Congress to double the $920 million postal subsidy to prevent steep stamp increases amid plans to raise first class letters from 10 to 13 cents per ounce. The Kokomo Plan would computerize routes to equalize workload, angering 200,000 letter carriers who threaten a strike, though arbitration now governs potential disputes.

Washington APS Benjamin Bailar Montiay Congress Bailar Post Office Bailor Elent Yeaven Postal Union James Rademacher National Association of Letter Carrere Postal Service Haion Rademacher

Republicans pick Kansas City for 1976 nominating convention

The Republican National Committee selected Kansas City as the site for the 1976 nominating convention after hours of closed deliberations. Cleveland was runner up as both cities vied for a Midwestern locale with ample housing, though Topeka and St Joseph offered near connections.

Washington Kansas City America Manhattan Republican National Committee Cleveland Kensas City Topeka Kan St. Joseph Akron Ohio Herbert Hoover New York White House Missouri Christopher Bond Aim Richard Herkley Miami Beach Hiost Nhar

SEATS bailout possibility eyed by Iowa DOT official

Cedar Rapids Monday. DOT Mass Transit Director Terry Fritz, speaking at Kirkwood Community College, said SEATS could qualify for a slice of $200,000 in state funds to aid rural transit systems. Proposals to be evaluated in 45 days with grants awarded by November 1.

Area 10 Iowa Department of Transportation Mass Transit Terry Fritz Céder Rapids Fritz Des Moines Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Community College DOT Guy

Brewer Gets Life for Edwards Murder

Ronald Prewer, 36, was found guilty of first degree murder by a Linn county jury for the January 29 rifle slaying of Clarence Edwards of Anamosa. Judge James A. Carter sentenced him to life in state prison at Fort Madison. A defense motion for a new trial was denied. an appeal was not yet decided. Appeal bond set at $300,000.

Ronald Prewer Linn County Clarence Edwards Anamosa Fort Madison James A. Carter Jones County Brower Carter

Police Battle at Anti-Busing Protest In Boston

Hundreds clashed with police near Charlestown high school during the second year of court-ordered desegregation. Seventy or more arrested citywide amid rock throwing and bottle hurling. Police guarded routes. one officer hospitalized. no serious injuries reported.

Boston Charlestown High School South Boston High Charlestown High Robert diGrazia South Boston South Boston High School

Armed Guards Ride On Louisville School Buses

In Louisville Ky protests and arrests marked the start of the first full school week with armed guards aboard buses and at facilities. Officials report fewer white riders, more Black riders, and widespread security including 570 officers marshals and guards. Over 100 arrests followed a Friday to Saturday clash near suburban high schools.

Louisville Louisville, Ky UPI Jefferson County U.S Portal

Bank Siege in Paris as Gunmen Hold Seven Hostages

In Paris on Monday two hooded gunmen wearing gas masks robbed Credit Industries Cambrereiat bank, taking seven hostages including five employees and two customers. Police surrounded the building as a submachine gun was fired inside. the robbers demanded 1.35 million dollars with a threat to hostage lives if unmet. Initial reports did not confirm injuries.

Paris Credit Industries el Cambrereiat

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