Cedar Rapids Hospitals Face Union Drive Opposition
The Cedar Rapids Labor Assembly reports an attempt by hospital employees to unionize at St Luke's Mercy hospitals meets resistance. St Luke's administrator Louis Blair denies dissatisfaction and cites existing channels for complaints. Union organizers appeal to the hospital board to permit discussion, while Mercy administrator Sister Mary Lawrence notes informants among tellers but no contact from the Labor Assembly.
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Robert Carson
The
Cedar Rapids
Labor Assembly
Gazelle
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mary Lawrence
Mercy Hospital
Coe College
Carson
St. Luke's
Mercy
St. Luke’s
Armstrong to Speak at Mt Mercy Faculty Workshop
Macalester associate dean Dr Jack Armstrong will speak at Mt Mercy college on the four one four term system and interim evolution at Macalester. Agenda includes departmental reorganization and committee elections as Mt Mercy continues self analysis of curriculum revision.
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Jack Armstrong
Macalester College
St. Paul
Chairman of Coe Growth Drive Named
Cedar Rapids attorney B. T. Silman named chairman of the 18th annual Coe Growth campaign for November. A Coe graduate and trustee since 1952, he will lead about 300 volunteers to reach a $150000 goal. Gifts support scholarships salaries and equipment. Silman served in World War I and II including the Nuremberg Trials era.
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Cedar Rapids
B. Td. Silman
Coe
Silliman
Alice Xirwin
Coe Growth Fund
Judge Advocate Corps
Justice Jackson
Suspended Term for Young Man in Assault Case
George W. White, 20, received a suspended seven day sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting Raymond Nedrow. Donald Strait, Jr., 26, was arrested on a disturbing the peace warrant and released on bond. An assault charge against Donald Simmering was dropped by the complainant Robert J. Hayes.
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George W. White
Route Two
Glenn Powers
White
Raymond Nedrow
Oklahoma Avenue
Powers
Donald Strait, Jr
Avenue
Powers’ Court
Sharon Kramer
Cedar Rapids
Strait
Donald Simmering
B Avenue NE
Robert J. Hayes
Ott Resigns from Fayette Council
Fayette council loses member Ott as he moves outside city limits. Russell Elien named to finish Ott’s term through year end. Council awards contract to Wapsie Valley Tree Service to remove 40 diseased elm trees for 2680 dollars.
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Fayette
Owen Ott
Russell Elien
Wapsie Valley Tree Service
Sertoma Club Elects Officers for Cedar Rapids
Dr. William G. Cretsinger was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Sertoma Club for 1969-70. New officers include Mike Bucklin Laverne Jurgens Ken Milles vice presidents Robert Hupp treasurer Jim Brady secretary Charles Raines sergeant at arms. Board members are Dick Mahoney Jack Matthews Dr. John Weber R G Prucha Edward Kadera and Jake Backman. Dr. William Bennette chairs the board.
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William G. Cretsinger
Redbud Read
Greater
Cedar Rapids
Sertoma Club
Montrose Hotel
Mike Bucklin
Laverne Jurgens
Ken Milles
Robert Hupp
Jim Brady
Charles Raines
Dick Mahoney
Jack Matthews
John Weber
R. G
Plot Reported Nab Armed Man Near Evers Office
A white man with a small arsenal in his car was arrested near Charles Evers office in Fayette Mississippi after a reported plot to kill the area’s biracial mayor. He faced concealed weapon and speeding charges and was held without bail for a Thursday hearing.
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Fayette, Miss
Charles Evers
Mississippi
Robert Vanderson
Vanderson
Kirkwood Plans Additional Adult Education Course
Kirkwood Community College will offer a 15 hour supervisory development course starting Monday open to supervisory personnel from any business. Sessions run 7 to 9 30 p m at the main campus Transitional Building D 301 Bowling Street SW through Oct 20. Duane C Brickner will teach topics including understanding and motivating people handling gripes and complaints maintaining discipline and applying training principles. Tuition is 14 dollars for more information contact the adult education division at 986 7381 Ext 24.
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Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood College
Bowling Street
Duane C. Brickner
University of Arizona
Unlawful Riding Charge Filed Against Cedar Rapids Youth
Police charged 16 year old Tom Super of 385 Twelfth Avenue SW with unlawful riding after he fell from a moving car in the 100 block of Wesley Drive SW while aiding on the rear deck. The driver, Paul Ortner 16, of 19a9 J Street SW, was charged with reckless driving. Super was treated at Mercy hospital and released.
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Cedar Rapids
Tom Super
Twelfth Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Wesley Drive
Super
Paul Ortner
J Street
Ortner
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Mt. Mercy
Coe Growth Drive
B.D. Silliman
Ott
Fayette Council
W. G. Cretsinger
Evers
Dubuque
FBI
Jackson
Kirkwood
Renneys
Second Street
Orlan
Orten
Allend
Femiey Covremers
Shemp
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