Blind high school senior earns top mechanic rep
Allan Lincoln, 17, of New Milford High School, is praised as perhaps the best mechanic in his class. Blind since birth, he uses touch and hearing to diagnose car problems, preferring hands on learning with nonhandicapped peers and describing mechanics as a field where feel guides function.
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New Milford, Conn
Allan Lincoln
New Milford
Lincoln
Albany
N.Y
Richard Kosier
Gilroy trial opens in Anamosa murder case
In Jones County District Court, 37 year old Michael Otto Gilroy faces a first degree murder charge for the shotgun killing of Vincent Lalla found at the Moose Lodge in Iowa City on March 12, 1979 The trial moved from Iowa City on a change of venue Judge William Eads barred tape recorders and photographs of Sgt Carpenter and Gilroy daughter Laurie 14 audio allowed for three DCI agents and six jurors were chosen by noon
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Anamosa
Michael Otto Gilroy
Jones County District Court
William Eads
Gilroy
Iowa City
Vincent Lalla
Moose Lodge
Eads
Robert Carpenter
Laurie
Department of Criminal Investigation
Antenna Woes Shut KSUI FM Signal
KSUI-FM at the University of Iowa suspended broadcasts after antenna problems knocked the station off the air around 12 30 p m Friday and officials warned repairs could take up to a week.
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Iowa City
Ksui-Fm
University of Iowa
Snow stalls tax work in southeastern Iowa
In Iowa City three H R Block offices faced an 11th hour tax day rush halted by spring blizzard. District manager Martin Beer said customer volume was way down and several preparers were unable to reach the offices while others could.
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Iowa City
H & R Block
Iowa
Martin Beer
Cedar Rapids Briefs Ex Club Speaker Tuesday Noon
Ex Club Don Morrison of Ozark Airlines will speak Tuesday at noon at Mimmy's. Civil defense committee meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. City Hall Civil Defense Center. Firefighters group meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Alburnett fire station. Les Darkhuff of Thermagas Marengo presents film Safe Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia. Friendsmobile stops Tuesday at Kinder care Eden Day Care Kirkwood Child Care. Optimists Lee Fisher to discuss aid to hearing programs Wednesday 7 45 a.m. at Armstrong's Restaurant. IRS hours start Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekly. toll-free help line 1 800 362 2600 8 15 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. weekdays. Optimists Doug Stover to discuss What Is a Dollar Worth Tuesday noon at Roosevelt Hotel. Kiwanis Bill Lett to speak Wednesday noon at Roosevelt. AA West Highlands Group meets tonight at 8 Trinity Lutheran School. Dick and Jeanne W discuss alcoholism recovery. American Gold Star Mothers meet Tuesday 1 30 p.m. Memorial Coliseum. Overeaters Anonymous hosts three weekly Cedar Rapids meetings. Various ads and notices listed.
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Linn County Firefighter's Association
Alburnett
Les Darkhuff
Thermagas of
Marengo
Internal Revenue Service
Cedar Rapids
Doug Stover
Cedar Rapids Gold and Silver Exchange
Roosevelt Hotel
West Highlands
Cedar Falls piano contest winner named in Iowa music event
Lisa Leonhart daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald C Leonhart 415 Oak Valley Drive NE won grade 6 7 piano competition in Cedar Falls She studied with Kay Gustafson and competed against 43 students representing the Iowa Music Teachers Association competition in Cedar Falls IA
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Lisa Leonhart
Donald C., Leonhart
Oak Valley Drive
Cedar Falls
Kay Gustafson
Usury bill debate resumes in the Iowa House
In Des Moines, the Iowa House reopened debate on the usury bill after a Senate overhaul. With 50 amendments filed, Republicans and Democrats discuss possible agreement to shorten proceedings while defending low interest rates on revolving credits. The current 18 percent rate on the first $500 and 15 percent thereafter faces a 21 percent rise from the Senate, as lenders seek easier money access amid volatile conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Lavern Schroeder
R-Mcclelland
Roger Halvorson
R-Monona
House Democrats
Twelve drivers charged in Linn County drunk driving sweep
Twelve people arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County over the weekend. Names include Richard L. Allen 38 of Hazleton Jackie L. Gibson 29 of Cedar Rapids area and others with additional charges such as possession of controlled substances disobeying a traffic signal speeding and failure to stop. The report lists arrest times locations and associated offenses.
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Linn County
Richard L. Allen
Hazleton
Blairs Ferry Road
Highway 150
Hiawatha
Jackie L. Gibson
Eighth St. NW
William E. Bys
Mount Vernon
Neil D. Smith
Anamosa
Dennis E. Fedderson
Clarence
Seventh Avenue
Kurt A. Newhart
18Th St. SE
Wilson Avenue
Daniel L. Molitor
30Th St. SE
Mount Vernon Road
Steven R. Snyder
Palo
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Mike Neal
Squaw Creek Park
Mike
Robert Ray
Linn County Conservation Board
Jeanne Andrea
George Hamilton
Linn
Jeff Lehman
Brian Weseman
Steve Leonard
Steve Hingtgen
John Maher
Kosier
KSUI
Cedar Rapids Briefs
Don Morrison
Ozark Airlines
Mimmy's
Civil Defense — Administration
City Hall Civil Defense Center
Friendsmobile
Friendsmobile of the Public Library
Kindercare
Burdette Drive
Eden Day Care Center
8Th Ave
Kirkwood Child Care
18Th Avenue
9Th Street
Lee Fisher
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Armstrong’s
Kiwanis
Bill Lett
Cedar Rapids Reds
Roosevelt
Memorial Coliseum
Call Foundation II
Western Sizzlin
K-Mart East
Kay
Greater Cedar Rapids Recreational Vehicle Association
Knights of Columbus
Bertram Road
Lefebvre
C Avenue
Hoyt Thomas
D.C
Iowa Theater
3Rd. St. SE
Siegel’s
Siebke Hoyt Jewelers
Novak
14Th Avenue
Trinity Lutheran Church
1St Ave
Center Point NE
The
Islamic Center
Kolar
Shery
Linn Democrats
Town House
Citizens For Workman
Kathy Paxton
Peg
Grace Christian School
South 15Th Street
Marion
New’s Game Room
12Th Street SE
East Post Road
Susie Brooks
Kenwood
First Ave
Iowa Music Teachers Association
Ken Sullivan
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
Arthur H. Johnson
Walker
County Road
Henry T. Lefebvre
26Th Ave
Highway 13
Gazette Company
Third Ave
U.S
Associated Press
Durant Independence
Iowa City Manchester
Tipton Williamsburg
Illinois
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