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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1979
Page
12
Garland Dixon and Judy Parsons of Cedar Rapids use a new single line system at Cedar Rapids main post office to speed service. Patrons now wait in one queue and proceed to the first available window as chains and stanchions guide the line. The change follows USPS guidance and mirrors bank and desk service trends.
The Linn District Court heard the Ferdinand Vick attempted murder case with Dr. Paul Loeffelholz testifying that Vick appeared “all right” yet dependent on prescribed drugs after the Feb. 4 shooting of Officer Mark Fischer. Olga Vick testified to threats and mental illness in the marriage, describing past episodes and a 1978 divorce.
Lester Petrak resigns from the airport commission watchdog post citing opposition to the terminal plan and questions over inconsistencies in the plan report. The panel accepted 1,111,786 in Federal Aviation Administration funds to reimburse land purchases and discussed bonds, contracts, and projections for passenger growth and revenue.
Springville Community school board meets Monday night. Richard Young and David Machula are re elected president and vice president respectively. Betty House resigns as board secretary for teacher contract negotiation services. Farris Ray and Associates hired. Board votes to install 17 plexiglass storm windows on north windows to conserve heat.
The Cedar Rapids City Council suspended rules to pass second and third readings of a language ordinance amendment for city golf courses. The change removes a clause prohibiting profanity and rough conduct that began in mid August. The item restores free expression on course grounds.
Gwen L. Postley, 20, was arrested at the Stouffer's Hotel after allegedly soliciting a plainclothes officer for immoral purposes. A knife longer than legal length was found on her. She faces additional charges on auto title transfer and a traffic violation.
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