Two Charged in C R Tavern Fight
Ronald W. Trader 22 and David J. Zbanek 18 were charged after a Sidetrack lounge fight. Trader faced intent to do great bodily injury and malicious injury to property. Zbanek charged with malicious injury to property for breaking fixtures. Bond set at 10000. Additional arrests included Reinert Kvndahl 19 for possession of a controlled substance and contributing to a minor, and Willie L. McCall Jr. 19 for receiving stolen property.
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Ronald W. Trader
Forty-first Avenue
Bowling Street
David J. Zbanek
Second Street
Reinert L. Kvndahl
Shawnee Park
Kvndahl
Bond
Willie L. McCall, Jr
Inmate Gerald Hepker Goes Missing Then Is Caught
Linn county jail inmate Gerald Hepker 30 failed to return after a work release. He was arrested on drunk driving near Interstate 80 in Iowa City. Trooper Kent Gabrielson recognized him and reported the absence. Hepker awaited return to Linn jail as release was revoked and he remained in Johnson county jail.
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Linn
Gerald Hepker
Hepker
Fourth Avenue SE
Iowa Highway Patrol
Interstate 80
Iowa City
James Wesley Hepker
Kent Gabrielson
Linn County
Johnson County
Hooker
Fraud scheme at college nets benefits for all but taxpayers
Three Dubuque men Stan ey Brooks Solomon Jones Jr and Paul Schmitt pled no contest to charges in Cedar Rapids federal court over a program that gave veterans benefits and school stipends with no attendance. They face restitution totaling 936? and probation with up to one year in prison. Illinois authorities pursue charges against Stromer linked to the scheme.
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Asst. U.S. Atty
Kieth van Doren
Dubuque
U.S
Cedar Rapids
Stanley Brooks
Solomon Jones, Jr
Paul Schmitt
Edward J. McManus
Illinois
Stromer
Wisconsin College
Panama Canal treaty edges toward ratification
U S officials in Panama City expect President Carter to address the nation on the treaty terms and possible signing in Panama City. Panamanian leaders plan a regional signing celebration while Panamanian voters would vote on the pact. The deal would keep canal joint control until 2000 when Panama takes full charge amid a potential lump payment of 460 million plus 150 million yearly in fees.
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U.S
Panama City
Carter
Panama
Congress
House
United States
Guaranteed Air Fare Proposal Approved by CAB
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved United Airlines proposal to offer guaranteed air fares. Passengers who buy tickets for future flights receive transportation at the price set at sale, regardless of later fare increases. United President Richard Ferris defined the guaranteed fare concept.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
United Airlines
United
Richard Ferris
Undercover Dog Catcher Stalks Waukomis at Night
In Waukomis Oklahoma a mysterious night dog catcher works unseen. His identity remains secret to residents and officials as he handles the town's dog problems while avoiding threats and abuse. Mayor Joe Hampton confirms a covert volunteer is on duty with unlisted phone and no public complaints accepted.
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Waukomis
Okla
Oklahoma
Joe Hampton
City imposes tax on lobbyists in Sacramento
In Sacramento the city council enacted a business tax on lobbyists, with annual fees ranging from 12 to 120, affecting about 700 statewide professionals. Critics call it a ripoff, and the measure has lingered for three years without notices to many lobbyists.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
City Hall
Larry Tabor
Canners League of California
Weather Outlook and Local Observations Summary
Scattered showers expected Saturday into Sunday. Partly cloudy Monday with highs around 70s and lows in the 60s. Coralville Lake pool level noted.
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Seatiteian
Coralville Lake
River Stages Forecast for Mississippi Peaks in Iowa Towns
Flood stage readings for the Mississippi River in Iowa show Dubuque at 7. (fall .1), Davenport at 4.1 (rise .1), Keokuk at 5.1 (fall 1.6), LaCrosse at 4.8 (fall .2), and other sites including Lansing and Dubuque carrying small changes. Records indicate minor fluctuations with several stations near stable or easing levels.
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Mississippi River Makey
Tien Lansing i
Dam
Dubuque
Davenport
Keokuk
Phone Workers Await Outcome of Omaha Talks
Cedar Rapids employee of Northwestern Bell may strike Sunday with about 20 000 workers in the five state system if local contracts fail. A nationwide CWA Bell contract was tentatively settled last week but local negotiations remain. The Omaha deadline is midnight Saturday and Cedar Rapids members hope to finish by the 13th.
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Cedar Rapids
Northwestern Bell
Northwestern Bell System
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Bell System
Bell
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Omaha
Neb
Pam Becker
Man Held In Theft In Linn County Break-In Case
Kenneth D. Barkdoll, 22, of 943 Twelfth street Marion, charged with breaking and entering Wednesday afternoon. He allegedly broke into the Duncan Ross residence route 3 Cedar Rapids between July 27 and July 29 and stole antiques valued at 2500 dollars. He is held in Linn jail on a 10000 dollar bond.
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Kenneth D. Barkdoll
Twelfth Street
Marion
Linn
Barkdoll
Duncan Ross
Route 3
Cedar Rapids
Glass Road
Local Births and Marriages Reported in Vital Statistics
Births announced at Mercy St Luke's and Phoenix and Iowa City list new daughters and sons for multiple families including Wright Krabbenhoff Kresnicka Beres Thullen Erb Andrew Litscher Beebe Byard and Pettit. Marriage licenses granted for Ebsen Mackett Harmon Pettit Choate Kieck Knapp Landis Long and Schmitz dissolutions noted for Connie and William Schmitz.
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St. Luke's
Dennis R. Krabbenhoff
Johnson Avenue
David E. Kresnicka
Valley View Drive
Marion
Joseph M. Beres
Springville
George R. Thullen
Palo
Larry A. Erb
Red Fox Road
Steven R. Andrew
Silver Spring Drive
David D. Litscher
Stanwood
Stephen H. Ebsen
Rita J. Mackett
William E. Harmon
Lynette R. Pettit
Ronald L. Kelley
Rosalyn M. Scheetz
Kent A. Choate
Julie A. Kieck
Cedar oTan
David E. Knapp
Swisher
An F. Woodward
Cedar Rapids
Paul’ E. Landis
Dorothy E. Long
Two Men Charged With Drunk Driving
John E. Keller, 34, of Kings Man or Cedar Rapids, was arrested at 10 25 p m near Sixteenth avenue and Eighth street SE. Henry A. Millsap, 36, of 1600 B avenue NE, was arrested at 3 a m near Marion boulevard and Twixt Town road.
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John E. Keller
Kings Manor
Cedar Rapids
Sixteenth Avenue
Eighth Street
Henry A. Millsap
B Avenue NE
Marion Boulevard
Town Road
Marion
Cedar Rapids Gazette Establishment and Circulation Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates vary by carrier and mail with specific amounts for Afternoon Edition weekend issues and long-term options.
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The
Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
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