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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1982
Page
3
The Linn County attorney reviews allegations of improprieties raised by a former Community Corrections Center employee. The case is being scrutinized for possible misconduct and institutional issues.
Houston bus mechanic Coral Eugene Watts, 28, admitted involvement in as many as 22 unsolved slayings across Texas Michigan and Canada in exchange for a plea bargain sentencing him to 60 years on a burglary charge. He implicated himself Tuesday.
Duane Ampey, 46, a Black man, says a officer dragged him from his car in July and alleges his complaint to police authorities has been mishandled in Cedar Rapids 10A.
About 220 to 250 Linn County households receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children Refugee Cash Assistance and AFDC related medical benefits must submit the first monthly eligibility reporting form by month end. Public notice page 15A.
Neurosurgeons removed a brain tumor from actor Slim Pickens in a five hour operation Tuesday at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center his press agent said. The report appears on People magazine page 20A.
The Chicago Cubs won their sixth straight game by defeating the Montreal Expos 5-3 last night. The rally continued a strong run for Chicago on page 1B.
Big Ten faculty representatives say Illinois football probation ends after the university guarantees clear cut faculty control of athletics. The action marks an early end to a three year probation tied to athletics governance and faculty oversight.
The Agriculture Department says retail prices for pork and choice beef hit record highs in June. Pork averaged about 1.75 per pound, while choice beef averaged 2.55 per pound, with only modest increases likely to follow and the June level near yearly peak.
Dr. Fiester testified the gun was 24 inches from Straw when fired, possibly 16 inches, challenging defense that the shooting was accidental during a struggle. He described a right chest to head wound angled forward, while cross examination raised questions about the autopsy and police handling. The Cedar Rapids case, in Linn County District Court, began with witnesses noting a 10 minute argument before the Oct. 15 shooting outside Straw’s home.
Los Angeles officials announce a revived review into Marilyn Monroe's 1962 death amid claims of missing red diary and improper handling by the coroner's office. District Attorney Van de Kamp says a preliminary review will last about 10 days to decide on a possible grand jury or full criminal probe.
Deborah Hartman Smith and Janet L. Richmond, both 19 and 21, inmates from the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women at Mitchellville, were arrested Tuesday around 5 p.m. on escape and interference charges after leaving a dormitory window Monday night and giving false names. They had recently been moved from Rockwell City Reformatory amid local security concerns, and corrections officials said no security breakdown occurred.
The Clear Lake and Charles City school boards unanimously denied requests for a public vote on adding scientific creationism textbooks to their library collections. Attorney James Stanton argued voters lack authority under Iowa law to determine supplementary texts. Officials cited unclear petition language and separation of church and state concerns.
Cedar Rapids residents learn state law allows trains to block crossings up to 10 minutes with exceptions. Local code limits to five minutes, but state law prevails. Citizens are advised to report delays with engine number, railroad, and time to the county attorney. violation is a simple misdemeanor with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail.
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