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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1978

Page

10

Trial date set in tax case for Carl M. McDonald

Carl M. McDonald, president of McDonald Oil Co., pleads innocent to five counts of failure to file and four counts of failure to pay state income taxes. Trial scheduled for June 26 in Cedar Rapids. Authorities say about 1200 dollars is due for 1972 to 1975. He filed federal returns for the years involved. Charges are misdemeanors with up to one year in jail or a 2500 dollar fine. He was released on his own recognizance.

Carl M. McDonald Cedar Rapids McDonald Oil Co Iowa Department of Revenue McDonald

Road oil signup moves to County Home Shop location

Linn County Engineer reminds residents to sign up for road oil at the County Home Shop north of Marion this year. Signup runs April 17 to May 12, 8 a.m. to noon and 12 30 to 4 30 p.m. A mobile office visits Center Point May 2, Central City May 3, Springville May 4, Mount Vernon May 9, and Fairfax May 10.

Linn County Engineer's Office Marion Center Point Central City Springville Mount Vernon Fairfax

Three Charged With Drunk Driving In Local Incidents

Three individuals faced drunk driving charges after separate incidents Monday. Gary S. Brucher, 42, of 619 15th St. SE, was arrested after a traffic crash on Sixth Ave SW. Albert E. Hinrichsen, 65, of Route 2 Anamosa, stopped on Highway 151 East near Linn County line. Timothy R. Tudor, 17, of 1031 Center St. NE, arrested on County Road E-70. Tudor also charged with failure to dim his lights.

Gary S. Brucher 15Th St Sixth Ave Albert E. Hinrichsen Anamosa Linn Timothy R. Tudor Center St Tudor

Work stoppage ends at Iowa Steel and Iron Works

About 100 foundry workers returned to work after partial stoppages last week caused by an employee firing. A company spokesman said the matter is resolved and declined to give details while confirming full operation resumed Monday.

Iowa Steel and Iron Works

Two Men Charged With Second Degree Burglary

Patrick Levi Little, 18, was arrested at 9 45 p m on a complaint by Dan Sullivan of 1341 O Ave NE for a week old theft of a clock radio and sound equipment from the Sullivan home. Kenneth R Coulbourn, 20, was arrested at 4 30 p m in a break in at 1144 18th Ave SW the Mike Drafah residence with stereo equipment stolen. On this date in 1968 Arthur Goldberg resigned as chief United States representative at the United Nations and President Lyndon Johnson named George Ball to replace him.

Patrick Levi Little Dan Sullivan O Ave Sullivan Kenneth R. Coulbourn Mike Drafah 18Th Ave Arthur Goldberg United States United Nations Lyndon Johnson George Bai

Tennis plans scaled down for Veterans Memorial Center upgrade

Recreation Director John Foens told the City Council that plans to upgrade the Veterans Memorial Tennis Center near Kingston Stadium have been reduced after a $180,000 federal grant likely will not be approved. Work will now proceed with $95,000 in revenue sharing funds, resurfacing six courts and possibly adding four to six new ones if bids permit.

Veterans Memorial Tennis Center Kingston Stadium John Foens Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Foens

Weirdo tries door at Cedar Rapids apartment

A 77 year old northeast Cedar Rapids woman woke to a man claiming to be Keith from downstairs at about 12 15 am. She saw a man in a red nylon jacket at her door after he asked to use her phone. She released the deadbolt and plans to install an extra lock.

Cedar Rapids A Avenue Keith

Door intrusion ends after chain lock fails

A woman recounts a stranger forced entry as she opened her door to use a phone. The door broke the chain lock and the man, about 30 with dark hair, demanded to enter but left after she resisted. Police to reinforce deadbolt security.

Linn County Supervisors Plan Referendum on Space Funding

The Linn County supervisors announced a public referendum this year to authorize funds for extra county office and court space and to consider selling bonds. A favored plan may use federal revenue sharing funds to buy an undisclosed building near the courthouse, with negotiations ongoing. Other options include a behind courthouse project or Memorial Coliseum remodeling, while a special election could cost 8000 to 10000 dollars.

Linn County Memorial Coliseum Merle Kopel

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