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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1971

Page

15

Ford Engine Passes Early Pollution Tests but Not Ready for Production

WASHINGTON AP Ford reports its experimental engine for Ford Motor Co and the U S army has passed short term EPA pollution tests but durability and performance over 50 000 miles remain unproven. EPA chief Ruckelshaus noted possible one year delay to 1974 deadlines if industry cannot meet standards. The engine uses a stratified charge method mixing fuel with air inside the cylinder rather than in a carburetor.

Washington Ruckel Environmental Protectionshaus Ford Ford Motte Co.i U.S. Army EPA William Ruckelshaus Ruckelshaus Fize EPS

Tipton Laundramat Trademark Suit Filed by Westinghouse

Westinghouse Electric Corp of Pittsburgh files suit in Cedar Rapids seeking to bar Tipton Laundramat Inc and owners Fred E. Zousel and Larry F. Miller from using Laundramat in their title. Westinghouse claims prior rights to Laundramat, a service mark for self service laundries, and alleges unfair competition from the Tipton firm’s use and signage. The case cites a Main Street sign reading Tipton Laundromet and seeks an injunction under the federal trademark act.

Tipton U.S Westinghouse Electric Corp Pittsburgh Cedar Rapids Laundramat Westinghouse Tipton Laundromet

Rolling Truck Causes Nearly $2,000 Damage

A city public works truck unattended on H street and Spring street SW rolled Thursday night causing about $2,000 in damage. It struck a parked car owned by Kenneth Mate, pushing it into another vehicle. A theft and additional minor damages were reported at nearby locations, with several items stolen or damaged during the incident.

City Public Works Department H Street Spring Street Kenneth B. Mate Marion Mate Thomas Knutson E Avenue NE Jeanne Burgelt Ken Marsh Terry Foster Grace Fleckenstein

Cedar Rapids finance post candidate files papers

L Lee Smith 39 of 2620 Glen n Elm drive NE Friday filed nomination papers for Cedar Rapids finance commissioner. The eighth candidate to qualify, Smith has 14 years in private industry including Martin Marietta Denver and Vand Collins Radio. A Illinois native, he holds a bachelor in management and has taken MBA coursework. He is active in YMCA Indian Guide, member of Valley View Baptist Church, deacon and building committee chair. Married with four children. He cites corporate financial planning and city efficiency as key goals.

L. Lee Smith Glenn Elm Drive Cedar Rapids Tal Ys Smith Martin Marietta Corp Denver Vand Collins Radio Co Illinois San Diego State University Junior Chamber of Commerce Christain Education Board of Valley View Baptist Church Cedar. Rapids

Pete Dizon and Alice clash over taunting stutterer aid

Pete Dizon contends Alice is to blame as her students laugh at a stuttering student he is helping. The scene unfolds in ROOM 22 with PM Friday on KCRG TV Channel 9.

Pete Dizon Alice Pete Kcrg-Tv

Four Apartments Entered in One Building

Four apartments were entered in the building at 1737 Dalavenue NE Thursday night. A television set and a radio valued at 250 dollars were stolen from Loretta J. Mumper apartment.

Loretta J. Mumper

Broken Water Main Closes Linn County Courthouse

A broken water main at the rear of the Linn County courthouse forced a noon Friday closure. Water bubbled at the rear steps from about 9 50 a m and spilled into the parking area as plumbers and city crews worked to fix the leak.

Linn County

Stolba Drops Plans To Seek Streets Office

W. W. Stolba 54 of 1507 Twenty-fifth Street SE withdraws from Cedar Rapids public improvements commissioner race after multiple operations, saying he cannot campaign fully. Incumbent Richard Phillips remains.

W. W Woody) Stolba Twenty-fifth Street Cedar Rapids Stolba the Gazette Richard Phillips

Driver Charged After Car Strikes Pole in Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids driver sped past radar at C Street and Thirteenth Avenue SW, clocked at 63 mph. He later hit a light pole at Eleventh Avenue and Second Street W, with Gary Bartosh, 1210 B Avenue NW, charged with speeding 68 mph and failing to control the vehicle. He was uninjured. Cosmos 440 fired into orbit by Soviet launch. Tass News Agency reports.

Cedar Rapids C Street Thirteenth Avenue Eleventh Avenue Second Street Goat Gary Bartosh B Avenue NW

Government Suing Lahmen Over FHA Loan Funds

The government brings action against John Lahmen of Tipton for 400 claimed due on a Farmers Home Administration loan made to Larry and Sondra Murdock of Tipton in 1968. The suit states the Murdocks were loaned 14 290 with 910 688 owed and due. The action alleges Lahmen converted to his own use five sows valued at 400 secured by agreements by the Murdocks.

John Lahmen Tipton Farmers Home Administration Larry Sondra Murdock Murdocks Lahman

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