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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1968
Page
18
South Vietnam's general mobilization far exceeds expectations with over 240000 men drawn into the armed forces including 63000 draftees and 161000 volunteers. Regular forces rise to 755000 and 400000 serve in local defense units amid strict deferment rules and high penalties for illegal deferments.
Tom Riley a Republican candidate for Iowa's Second District said he would end the practice of announcing routine federal grants if elected. He criticized Congressman John Culver for publicizing every grant or contract, calling the disclosures unethical and aimed at voter image rather than recipient entitlement.
Low bids for a two story classroom building for Area One Vocational Technical School listed Black Hawk Construction Co in Waterloo at 458000 for general work Vicks Plumbing and Heating in Decorah at 194500 for plumbing and mechanical Brown Electrical in Decorah at 7270 for electrical Contracts expected to be let next week.
The state board of regents reviewed a master plan for a UNI west campus education center with unit one a six story building north of the men’s gymnas ium. The $1.4 million appropriation covers construction without equipment and the center aims to house administrative suites classrooms offices and clinical education facilities for a 15 000 student UNI.
Wallace for President state headquarters opens at 424 East Grand Avenue Des Moines with events from 1 to 5 p.m. Robert D. Dilley state campaign chairman says district chairmen lead activities in all 99 counties.
William R. Jackson 27 of 1815 Sixth Avenue SE arrested Thursday night on parole violation resisting execution of process and no driver's license. True informations in Linn district court Friday charge breaking and entering and malicious injury to a building. jail break details and stolen items from Pepco Litho Co. noted. He awaited arraignments after a 30 day Linn jail sentence for the license charge.
Dick Gregory told a Town State Armory audience that whites think Black Americans have forgotten and warned that the United States must straighten up or crumble within 18 months. He said he seeks the presidency with running mate Mark Lane and that his name is on Pennsylvania’s general election ballot.
A landslide pushed a bus into a ravine 375 miles north of Bogota injuring 17 others and killing 11 passengers on Thursday. Local authorities investigate the cause and assess rescue needs.
Secretary of State Rusk told 1,000 protesters at Yale Woolsey Hall he would welcome his own replacement with affection as he discussed foreign policy. He denied U S actions in Czechoslovakia and stressed peace over spheres of influence while urging Nigerian leaders to aid civilians and noting Vietnam stakes.
Married students at the University of Iowa asked the state board of regents to authorize speed limits on Hawkeye Court and Hawkeye Drive Apartments roads. The regents approved 15 and 25 mph limits to ease congestion before West High School access. Signs go up Monday.
The Marion branch YMCA schedules fall programs including women's trim classes on Monday and Thursday at 9 am with babysitting, a women's gym Tuesday at 1 pm, a preschool gym Tuesday and Thursday at 9 am, and senior citizens using facilities Monday Wednesday Friday at 1 pm. The Y director Bob Randall notes space remains for a Sept 21 bus trip to Iowa City for the Iowa football game.
A proposed measure by Governor candidate Paul Franzenburg would make student body presidents from Iowa's three state universities ex officio board members. Critics say the plan weakens campus autonomy and offers no voting power while supporters argue it would improve student insight into board decisions. The Ames meeting ends Friday with no action announced.
The Board of Regents approved buying four properties to create an indoor outdoor pool site behind Burge Hall at about 75000 dollars. Purchases include May Pardee Youth at 319 N Capitol for 37537 dollars Walter Benson property 319 N Capitol for 24938 dollars Ray Burbank Town City home for 15700 dollars and a brick 27 unit apartment at 101 111 N Clinton across from Pentacrest for 149625 dollars owned by R E Handy Town City. One trustee opposed, suggesting Harrison Hall land. university rejected the location. Funds come from the general endowment fund.
Iowa Conservation Commission fisheries personnel killed most carp and other fish with rotenone between Marion Street dam in Manchester and Forestville dam north of Dundee. Some fish were retrieved for eating as promiscuous fishing was allowed above the Marion Street dam. The river will be restocked with bass catfish and other game and pan fish after several days of cleanup.
Dysart Geneseo board awards $758,034 for first phase of new high school. Spencer Construction wins general contract at $491,734. Argabright Plumbing wins mechanical at $187,700. Bruner Electric wins electrical at $78,600. Nine bids on general, ten on mechanical, four on electrical. Voters approved $870,000 bond for this phase. completion plans not announced.
The state board of regents approved exchanging LLB degrees for JD degrees for Iowa College of Law graduates who had prior bachelor’s degrees and paid a handling charge. Dean Vernon said six other Big Ten schools have adopted retroactive JD, and beginning this fall new entrants will receive only JD degrees.
The Cedar Rapids City Council schedules a September 25 hearing at 9:00 A.M. in City Hall to review proposed plans, specifications, and contract forms for demolition and site clearance in blocks 2, 7, 9, 15 and 31 of the Cedar Rapids Urban Renewal Area Iowa R-1 Civic Center Redevelopment Project. Objections may be filed in writing and oral arguments heard. The notice also details bid procedures, project scope for 23 parcels, bid bonding, payroll and non discrimination requirements, and contract terms with Shire Hattery and Associates as engineers.
August 19 1968 Springville council minutes show resignation of Roy Williams Sr and payment of final salary Beatrice Briner received Class C beer permit adjournment followed. Urbana council September 4 1968 discusses dump problems garbage collector bills and water main request Cedar Rapids zoning hearing notice for October 2 1968 to rezone from B3 two family to B2 commercial for Short property at Millers Sub addition in West Cedar Rapids. Harold G Schaefer city clerk dated September 11 1968.
In Linn County Iowa the court admitted the last will of Frank Patek on September 1 1948 naming Richard F Patek as executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication dated September 20 1968 and debtors should pay promptly to the executor in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a m October 2 1968 to consider changing the zoning of the property at 2406 1st Avenue NW from R-1 to R-3, owners Gien E and Patricia A Lester. Published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette September 13 1968.
The Cedar Rapids City Council meets at 9:00 a.m. October 2, 1968 to consider changing zoning from Single Family to Multi Family Residential for property owned by Iowa Builders Finance Bio. The legal description covers part of Lot 3 in the Irregular Survey of the MUA in Section 11 Linn County Iowa located on 40th Street NE west of 1st Avenue. Public hearing for interested parties. Dated September 1968.
On October 2 1948 Eva Evans owner seeks a Special Permit to establish accessory parking in A 4 district for property described as The East 30 test of Lot 2 Irregular Survey SEs SW 4 Section 3847 Linn County Iowa at 1015 Old Marion Road NE. Public hearing date notice dated September 11 1968 Cedar Rapids Gazette publication.
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