Complaint Puts Plans for New Police Test in Doubt
The city faces a setback as a complaint to the federal LEAA office challenges the civil service written test for police jobs. The claim alleges bias against blacks in licensing and education data while testing concerns and minority-hiring reforms stall a planned new exam.
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Office of Civil Rights Compliance
Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Gareth Clift
Civil Service Commission
Iowa
Commission
Police Department
City police testing plan troubled by LEAA probe
A campaign to test police recruits faces delays after E William Rine acting LEAA director signaled an inquiry. The city must cooperate with investigators, risking LEAA funds. Officials debated timing with a Chicago firm test favored for job relevance, while minority recruitment and female participation concerns drew opposition. Colton hinted he may personally oversee testing if needed.
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Clift
Gable
Special Committee
LEAA
Colton
Linn court actions include suspensions and sentences in crimes
Various Linn district cases include Hugh Landa receiving a suspended sentence up to five years for lascivious acts with a child at Hanna park Marion, David J. Leath sentenced up to ten years for a December Cedar Rapids Bungalow tavern robbery, Robin K. Bos given up to 20 years for burglary, and Michael O’Meara probation revoked with a ten year sentence for breaking and entering. Albert Kalell had larceny charges dismissed after preliminary hearing. Robert G. Becker received a six month suspended jail term for marijuana delivery. Francis E. McLaskey got a deferred sentence to erase forgery by good behavior. others involve probation revocation and various theft and check cases.
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Linn
Hugh Landa
Cedar Rapids
Hanna Park
Marion
Albert Kalell
Edward Oldham
David J. Leath
Robert G. Becker
Robin K. Bos
Michael O'Meara
Estherville
Francis E. McLaskey
Anger Workshop Planned at Coe College Union May 6
Children’s Home of Cedar Rapids sponsors a May 6 workshop on anger at the Coe College union. Minneapolis instructors Rob ert Willhite and Tim Tillotson will lecture and lead discussions on What is anger. Fee is 15 dollars, limit 50 attendees. Contact 519 Fifteenth Street NE Cedar Rapids for information. Approved for in service staff training by the state department of social services district 10.
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Children’s Home
Cedar Rapids
Coe College Union
Alfred Adler Institute of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Robert Willhite
Tim Tillotson
Fifteenth Street
State Department of Social Services
Warning Sign Aims to Curb Truck Falls on Cedar Rapids Curve
A new amber flasher sign went into service March 10 on Highway 13 where it meets Highway 30 southeast of Cedar Rapids. State transportation officials say sharpening curve and high center of gravity cause loss of control in heavy semi trailers. The sign urges drivers to obey the 35 mph maximum speed despite no speed limit change.
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State Department of Transportation
Highway 13
Cedar Rapids
Prodigal Sons Theme Marked Linn Jail Lenten Talk
Linn Jail chaplain Rev Arvid Harklay used the prodigal son parable to relate ministry to inmates at a Lenten ecumenical luncheon held at First Presbyterian church. He described three inmate types and stressed trust, reading materials, and seeing inmates as human beings.
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Arvid Harklay
Linn County
Harklay
Jesus
First Presbyterian Church
Johnson Hosts 29 Latin Diplomats at Texas Barbecue
On this date in 1967 President Lyndon B. Johnson welcomed 29 Latin American diplomats to a barbecue at his Texas ranch. The event showcased regional ties and informal diplomacy during LBJ’s tenure.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas Ranch
Ellis Y opens adult spring program registration
Adult registration at the Ellis Y runs Monday through next Friday with classes starting the week of April 11. Offerings include Slim-n-Trim, Slim living, Yoga, Belly dancing, oil painting, 3 on 3 volleyball, karate, men’s fitness, and swimming lessons. Call 362-3176 for details. ON THIS DATE in 1975, communist troops moved into central coast towns in South Vietnam with fears of Saigon attack.
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The
Ellis Y
San-Dee
South Vietnam
Saigon
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Ed Colton
E. William Rine
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Abia
L.W. Ward
Harklau
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