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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1975
Page
4
Des Moines IA AP Maurice Van Nostrand chair Iowa commerce commission says Iowa electricity sales in 1975 may post the largest single year gain in state history with a 9 percent May-August rise. He warns not rate driven but demand while urging conservation amid high oil costs.
In Des Moines 2500 neighborhood precinct caucuses are set for Monday to poll Democrats on legislative priorities for 1975 and to take a straw poll on the 1976 presidential nomination. State Chairman Tom Whitney says results will guide lawmakers and clarify grassroots concerns. The meeting will also fill precinct offices and review January caucus procedures.
Carl Mercer, 30, of Winterset was shot four times in a downtown Winterset fight and remained in fair condition at Iowa Methodist Center in Des Moines. Police arrested John Greenwood, 39, of Winterset, on assault with intent to commit murder and he is held in Madison County jail on $50,000 bond awaiting arraignment.
Iowa officials at the League of Iowa Municipalities convention outline a $3 million state assistance fund for mass transit. Transportation Director Victor Preisser and Gov. Robrt Ray planned speeches as 250 officials gathered. Strayer urged flexible city financing amid rising taxes. workshops followed on environment employment and public works with state and federal speakers.
Douglas Alan Upah, 20, of Cedar Rapids, accused of burglary in a Sept. 4 break in at J.W. Musel and Son in Chelsea. Tools valued around $500 reportedly stolen. Upah appeared in Toledo before Judge George Stein. preliminary hearing set for Oct. 9. Bond set at $2,500 cash, later released on own recognizance. Two 16-year-olds from Belle Plaine and Chelsea were arrested and referred to juvenile court, released to parents.
North Western Railway plans to abandon up to 571 miles of Iowa track, reducing Iowa service by more than one third. The ICC controls abandonments and has already authorized 20.8 miles this year, with 20.6 miles in 1974. The railroad seeks 250 miles on the Iowa branch and 168 miles more in state as possible, with 132.2 miles in use for internal transport.
Bertley A Clutter 98 a longtime What Cheer druggist died in a LaGrange Illinois nursing home Friday. Born December 4 1876 in Newark Ohio he married Bessie Tinsley. A 50 year member of the Masonic lodge and Order of Eastern Star he is survived by two daughters a son four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 11 at Harden's.
In Dubuque John Deere Co plant workers refused to cross picket lines set by Local 527 of the Hotel, Restaurant and Bartenders Union striking Automatic Retailers of America after contract talks. Many workers belong to UAW Local 94 and walked with the strikers in solidarity.
A 76 year old couple Sumner Henry Holtz and Alma Holtz were hospitalized in Oelwein on Monday after a collision Saturday night two miles southeast of Sumner. They were treated for injuries and listed in good condition. The pickup driver was Roger Pagel of Sumner.
South Tama Community school board authorizes Superintendent Jerry Nichols to sign a 157 470 Johnson O Malley contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Mesquakie Indian children during 1975 76. Total with carryovers reaches 172 550 funding Sac and Fox school and staff hired to serve 35 students.
Bill Bodisch 66 builds a 58 foot diesel yacht Cindy Marie in a barnyard west of Dubuque. He joins wife Mamie and crewman Ray Temeyer 24 of LaPorte City for an Atlantic voyage via Bahamas Haiti and potentially the Panama Canal. Bodisch began the 11 month journey a year ago despite hurricane season.
Five defendants appeared before Judge John L. Hyland in Tama county district court denying charges and entering innocent pleas. Cases involved drunk driving offenses for Manley Hulme Griffin and Rogers, with trials set for November 10 and earlier dates for others, including Bradley on drug possession. All but Rogers pursued hearings on suppression and admissibility of statements, some released on recognizance.
The 27th annual invitational trail ride sponsored by the Whistlin Bit Saddle Club will be held October 12 starting at Elkader recreation park. The ride begins at 11 a.m. and travels along the Turkey river to the Motor Mill with riders registered on arrival.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces subscription options including night and Sunday editions, afternoon editions, and carrier and mail rates. Rates show weekly and annual prices with varying delivery days and regions, noting no mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas. The AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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