Plea Bargain Ties Two to Wedelstedt Case in Iowa Court
Two Missouri men Richard Dobler and Bruce Gentry pled guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to a conspiracy charge tied to the 1974 theft of about 1100 adult films. As part of a plea deal they will testify against Cedar Rapids producer Edward Wedelstedt who faces an August 29 trial in U.S. district court.
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Missouri
Cedar Rapids
Edward Wedelstedt
U.S
Richard Dobler
Bruce Gentry
St. Louis
Wedelstedt
Chicago
Cedar Falls
Dobler
Gentry
Dennis Leone
Towa
Leone
Davenport
Black Hawk County
Anamosa
Six individuals charged with drunken driving in weekend arrests
Six people faced drunken driving charges after weekend arrests. Harold J. Henderson, 53, stopped at East Post road and Cottage Grove avenue SE at 2 10 a.m. Sunday. Brett A. Freeman, 17, near County road D-62 and Coggon at 1 a.m. Sunday, also cited for stopping on the roadway. David J. Warren, 32, arrested at Highway 149 and Edgewood road SW at 2 55 a.m. Sunday. Michael D. Williams, 23, in the 3700 block Center Point road NE at 3 54 a.m. Sunday, cited for missing license. Matthew R. Richeson, 24, in Maplewood drive NE 1000 block at 10 p.m. Saturday, cited for license restriction. Alan R. Probst, 20, in the 2900 block First avenue east at 3 46 a.m. Sunday, also speeding.
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Harold J. Henderson
Hamilton Street
East Post Road
Cottage Grove Avenue
Brett A. Freeman
Walker
Coggon
David J. Warren
Edgewood Road
Michael D. Williams
Spyglass Hill
Center Point Road
Mathew R. Richeson
Maplewood Drive
Alan R. Probst
Fairfax
First Avenue East
Burned Bush Oak Pulpit Restored at Salem Church
In Salem Illinois a historic oak pulpit once gifted in 1917 by William Jennings Bryan to First Presbyterian Church has been rededicated after a restoration. The pulpit features a distinctive pearl burning bush design and remains a focal point of the church's 1917 era heritage.
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Salem, Ill
UPI
First Presbyterian Church
William Jennings Bryan
Union Urges Rejection of Ozark Contract
Mechanics union leaders urge members to reject Ozark Air Lines pay, pension, and work rule proposals after June 1976 negotiations ended with no contract. A ratification vote is planned midweek, with a potential strike after a 48 hour notice to the National Mediation Board. The last work stoppage in 1973 halted Ozark flights for 11 weeks.
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Ozark Air Lines
John Miller
Ozark
Cedar Rapids
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn. Local 24
Charles Ehlert
Miller
National Mediation Board
Ray UAW clash over fairness of new Iowa tax law
Des Moines Gov Robert Ray downplayed UAW plans to sue the new 6 percent statewide property tax growth law while signaling possible support from other groups. UAW spokesman Bob Roberts called the provision a double standard harming urban property owners, as farmers gain via earning capacity assessment. Louise Moon of the Iowa League of Women Voters said financial help would be unlikely but possible. The law, effective next year, caps residential and farm growth and shifts burden toward farm land. exact effects to be confirmed by the fall equali zation order. Collected note recalls Columbus landing in Honduras on this date in 1502.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
United Auto Workers
UAW
Iowa League of Women Voters
Bob Roberts
Louise Moon
League
Department of Revenue
Roberts
Still Critical In Iowa City Attack Near Shaheen's Tavern
Donald Grove 61 remained in critical condition Monday at University Hospitals in Iowa City after an early Saturday assault near Shaheen's tavern. Police described the suspect as a tall thin Black man who struck Grove with a short club. investigation ongoing. Also noting Colorado's 1876 admission as the 38th state.
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Donald Grove
First Avenue NE
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Grove
Shaheen
Fifth Avenue SE
Open Meetings Law Under Review Says Governor Ray
Governor Robert D. Ray urged Iowa lawmakers to tighten the open meetings statute to clarify provisions for closed sessions. He cited recent hearings where panels hidden from the public drew scrutiny. Ray also pledged to return a $300 political donation if legal questions arise, noting it came from a firm partner, not the corporation.
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Des Moines
UFI
Iowa
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Attorney General’s Office
Fort Dodge
Weather summary and river stages with 1975 Helsinki charter note
Wind SW at 8 mph this morning. Sunrise 6 01, sunset 8 24. Year ago today high 77 low 50 with no precipitation. Mostly clear to partly cloudy ahead with possible showers Friday. Highs upper 70s to mid 80s, lows upper 50s to mid 60s. Coralville Lake pool level 677.25. Mississippi river stages show minor rises at Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and Cedar Rapids with several readings unchanged or up to .3 feet. On this date in 1975 President Ford joined 33 nations in Helsinki to affirm a broad charter for peace and human progress in Europe.
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Ford
Helsinki
Russia
Europe
Local Births and Marriages. Fire and Incident Notes
Births announced from Mercy and St Luke's including July 30 31 entries for Marion and North Liberty with multiple families named. Marriage licenses listed for Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. Fire and incident logs show Saturday night alarms at addresses in Marion and nearby areas with times from 9:20 p.m. to 10:04 p.m. Sunday including electrical, smoke, and downed wires reports.
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Christopher Columbus
Honduras
Colorado
Ed Campbell
Arthur Johnson
Campbell
Bob Rush
Tom Whitney
National Weather Service
Denver
Lower Plains
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Coralville Lake
Mississippi River
Lansing
Dam
Dubuque
Keokuk
C.R
Bismarck
Prefereri Teers
Anchorage
Atlanta
Miami
Cincinnati
Mets
Cleveland
Chicago Denver
New York N. Orleans
Duluth
Phoenix
Honolulu
Seattle
Detroit
Houston
Washington
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Omaha
Sioux Falls
Kevin Hines
Thirty-fifth Street
Marion
Kenneth Hootman
Georgia Avenue
Steven Egger
North Liberty
St. Luke's
Joseph Glasgow
Third Street
Barbara J. Paulsen
Alburnett
Rex M
Neuhart
First Street
Carl O. Morning
E Avenue NE
Leon Gaines
Lisbon
Sergeant Bluff
Gary Livesay
Mr. Livesay
Bright Livesay
Parkwood Drive
Robert A. Handley
Martha K. Johnson
Floyd H. Weis
Juanita Klith
Joseph T. Treendle
Christine A. Hayslett
Martin E. Andersen
Barbara J. Talbott
Daniel C. Washburn
Debbi L. DeKlotz
Norman D. Strain
Darlene M. Light
Mt. Vernon
Thomas E. Nath
Palatine
Ill
Sue K. Morf
Monticello
Robert H. Taylor
Mary S. Hampton
Solon
Eugene L. McLean
Jodi K. Lawrence
Hiawatha
Dasie M
William E. Kane
Helen K
Randall Phillip Bates
Kathy Kay
Roy August Wright
Ellen
Edward J. Prochaska
First Avenue
Fourth Street
1000 Avenue
Tenth Avenue
H Avenue NW
Baldwin
CR. Piano & Organ CO
Third Avenue
Wurlitzer
Hawaii
Perpetual Savings and Loan
Perpetual
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association
Second Avenue SE
Lindale Plaza
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