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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1979
Page
4
A detailed explanation outlines jury duty basics for federal and state systems. It covers types of juries, selection processes, exemptions, compensation, and employer protections, with specifics on eligibility, on call periods, and travel payments.
Linn-Mar presents Foops a la Vegas a variety show in the high school auditorium Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the student exchange program with AFL International. Tickets 1.50 adults 1.00 students 0.75 elementary, available at the door or Educational Services Center Thursday and Friday mornings. Faculty chairs Barb Bukvich Dorothy Thompson AFS chair Evelyn Follensbee.
Residents woke to civil defense sirens in Marion due to crossed wires near City Hall. No disaster occurred as the alarm was quickly deactivated by the department after a tel net line work mishap. The incident may have aided those who forgot daylight saving time.
The Marion Police Department logged 12 theft reports, including a street light theft on 25th Avenue tied to Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. Other crimes included eight mischief cases, one burglary attempt, one motor vehicle theft, and one assault. Traffic fines and arrests numbered 47 speeding tickets and 21 other offenses. 12 arrests were made, with three drunk driving, three thefts in fourth degree, and three thefts in fifth degree.
The article contrasts jury duty with television trials, noting real jurors endure long, tedious proceedings. Interviewed jurors from Linn District Court and federal cases describe cautious deliberations, cross sections of participants, and satisfaction with the process and learning how the system works.
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