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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1971

Page

2

Microwave tower work halted for city permit in Muscatine

Northwestern Bell plans to add a microwave tower building west of Houser Street near Mulberry and an adjoining work center and garage. No construction has started as both projects require special permits from the Muscatine plan and zoning commission and city council. Hearings on the tower permit are set for May 11, while a council hearing on April 30 was cancelled pending commission recommendation.

Bell Houser Street Mulberry Muscatine Plan and Zoning Commission Plan and Zoning Commission Harald Peters Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Muscatine Donald E. Hackett City Urban Renewal and Housing Muscatine Plan Houser and Mulberry

Subscription rates and permit delays in Muscatine area

Rates list for daily and mail subscriptions in Muscatine city and surrounding areas with prices for different delivery methods and durations. Notes on special service halted this week pending permits and city approvals May 1 and May 20, plus planned building changes near Houser and Mulberry and a Washington Street facilities replacement. Leslie Bacon testimony before a federal grand jury relates to the Capitol bombing. she says questions show no connection. Peters notes sketches of a proposed building and a public hearing planned after resident consultation.

Muscatine Muscatire Leslie Bacon Seattle U.S. Capitol Capitol Jeffrey Steinborn

City awards paving job at $130,386

Manatt-Carter Paving Co. of Brooklyn Ia. won a $130,386.45 contract to pave about 13 blocks of streets including Logan St Broadlawn Ave Dolliver St and Fairhaven Ave after a Friday city hall hearing. Bids ranged to $153,258.70 from Coopman Construction and $130,943.88 from Jackson Construction Co. Nevada Ia. Attending were aldermen city officials and the mayor.

Manatt-Carter Paving Co Brooklyn City Hall Logan St Broadlawn Ave Dolliver St Fairhaven Ave Warren Barnum Coopman Construction Moline Valley Construction Co Rock Island Brandt Construction Milan Jackson Construction Co Nevada Ron Hansen Harold Vischer Art Howe Lyle Hinman Charles Coates John Pearce S. (Kelly) Burns

Parked-car crash leads to two charges for Reynolds

Ronald Richard Reynolds of 1102 Westwood Street faced two charges after his westbound 1971 Chevrolet truck struck a parked 1965 Chevrolet on Lucas Street near 8th Street at 12 01 this morning. Police say he fled the scene and later parked at his home where he was arrested. Damages exceeded $100 to both vehicles.

Muscatine Lucas St 8Th St Ronald Richard Reynolds Westwood St David War- Bus Reynolds

Musser Library expands archives of Muscatine history

Musser Public Library advances local history efforts by cataloging photographs clippings and publications on Muscatine. Under Mrs Paul Sweitzer the program seeks interviews with older residents via taped oral history sessions to preserve early Muscatine memories and plans to index and store tapes for future use. Volunteers and photo donations are welcome and callers can reach the library at 263-3065.

Musser Muscatine

Park commission hosts craft workshop in May

The Muscatine Park Commission will present its annual anniversary shower and summer craft workshop May 6 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Central Junior High. Three articles will be made per participant and supplies require an empty king size detergent bottle and scissors. Mrs. Billie Leabhart leads, assisted by Mrs. Wilma Smith and Mrs. Mary Ryder. a $1 registration covers materials. Call 263-0241 to plan attendance. PARIS AP U S Ambassador Arthur K Watson leaves for Southeast Asia on a familiarization mission hours after a bomb hits his residence. No injuries. French police have no clues.

Muscatine Park Commission Central Junior High 6Th Street Billie Leabhart Wil Ma Smith Mary Ryder Park Commission Paris U.S Arthur K. Watson Southeast Asia

Thefts Reported Overnight in Muscatine

Police report two thefts overnight in Muscatine. Donna Kronfeldt says a red Craftsman tool box with tools valued at 300 dollars was taken from her auto on or near Friday night near 309 East 8th Street. Steve Rudolph reports a Carter carburetor stolen from his rocker at Muscatine High School on Pine Street.

Muscatine Donna Kronfeldt E. 8Th St Steve Rudolph Pine St Carter Muscatine High School

Deeds Recorded Transfer in Muscatine Lot Addition

Mary Ellen Beck transferred part of lot 1 in Freemans Addition Muscatine to Calvin Richard and Diana Lynn Dykes as joint tenants by warranty deed.

Mary Ellen Beck Calvin Richard Diana- Lynn Dykes Freemans City of Muscatine

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