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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
2
Linn county Sheriff Walter Grant gave no new developments in the search for Lynn Louise Schuller missing since Sunday. About 50 deputies scoured a one mile by one and a quarter mile area near the Schuller residence with no trace found.
A Cedar Rapids police car on an escort to St Luke's hospital with a newborn was involved in a crash Monday. The incident occurred at First avenue east and Nineteenth street when Howard C Elliott failed to yield to the emergency vehicle. Damages totaled about 190 to the police car. Elliott's vehicle damage was undetermined. The mother and baby remained in good condition at noon.
A Calgary druggist alerted police when five young men exited a car wielding rifles and machine guns and moved toward a bank back door. They were revealed as film students shooting a scene with mock weapons.
Cedar Rapids police were called to a traffic incident in the 900 block of Daniels street NE. They found a car owned by Unavea Gaby had rolled downhill and hit another vehicle. engine started but could not move. Investigation revealed a thief stole the driveshaft.
Two men were bound over to the grand jury after preliminary hearings in municipal court. Each faces two charges of breaking and entering. Jack Pigman, address unavailable, and Gary Lohr of 5925 Sharon Jane NW are accused of breaking on June 14 at Swift and Co and Eddie Enterprises located at 2708 Mt Vernon Road SE.
Cabin owners along Lake Delhi plan to unite to guard against a private dam owner. Nominees for the group include Marcheta Cooey and other local residents, with aims to incorporate and possibly tax all beneficiaries to fund dam purchase and maintenance, pledging legal action if needed.
ADN reported on a Baltic Sea island an infant was stung by a swarm 800 to 1000 times and died about fourteen hours later.
Arthur Thorman Jr of 508 Tenth Avenue SE pled guilty to larceny in municipal court and was fined 25 dollars plus costs for taking a fan from St. John's Eastern Orthodox Church on August 6.
A municipal court dismissed a charge of assault and battery against Isaac Martin of 1100 Sixth Street SE after the complaining witness failed to appear. He had been charged with assaulting Bertha Sykes on March 7.
Charlotte Nickelson of 205 Park Court SE was found guilty in municipal court on larceny and given 30 days in jail with 28 suspended. She allegedly took slacks a night gown and pajamas from the Giant store at 2111 Sixteenth Avenue SW on April 18.
Thomas Yoder of Rock Island Illinois pled guilty in municipal court to larceny and received a 30 day suspended jail sentence. He was accused of taking a firearm on June 4 from Zimmerman in Ford County.
William Pons of 1968 First Avenue NE was found guilty in municipal court of assault and battery. Sentencing was deferred until December 8, with a note of involvement by Thomas Bading on March 11.
Alexander A. Alt, 26, of 6605 Arborlane NE, was arrested by Cedar Rapids police on a larceny charge after a theft at Skogman Construction Co. on Idlebrook drive NE. A U-Haul trailer was used and most of the $60 worth lumber was recovered from a farm barn. Alt posted a $1,000 bond and was released.
Waterloo area politics saw Evansdale city attorney David Nagle elected Black Hawk county Democratic chairman on Sunday night. He succeeds Ben Benzine of Waterloo who resigned to become finance director of the state Democratic party.
Veterans of World War I in Linn County meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday for potluck and business. The Dairy Queen on Sixth Street SW reports theft of four dozen bananas and 12 dozen Dilly bars. Break-ins target Stalker Electric, Rapids Chevrolet, and a car owner’s wallet. Local clubs plan programs at Roosevelt hotel and Spring House restaurant. A purse and a coin changer are stolen, charges filed for assault, and multiple cars show window damage. Lancer Lanes reopens with a 3 for $1 deal. a vandal sinks a boat at Ellis harbor. Executives Association set for breakfast with speakers on the International Brokers’ meeting.
A string of weekend crashes across Iowa left multiple people dead. Victims include Ray Stanford Rowden in Gladbrook, William Powers near Muscatine, Burt Cummins in Ottumwa, Craig Soppe near Weston, William Wieman in Avoca, Edward Casebolt in Marion County, Hugh Massey Jr. near Fort Madison, Walter Martin near Sidney, Mrs. Earl Becker of Atlantic in Sheridan County, Leonard Martz near Sioux Rapids, and 4 year old Robert Wagner near Janesville.
Dennis Janssen, 24, of Humboldt failed to stop for two stalled vehicles, tried to weave between them, and struck a semi. The impact pushed the semi into the Erickson car, Janssen’s truck then overturned after 100 feet. Plaster sacks spilled and blocked the lane. Erickson was unhurt. both truck drivers were hospitalized in fair condition in Iowa City.
Federal agents arrested three men aboard Eastern Airlines flight 685 in Atlanta after a shotgun discharged in the baggage area. A loaded pistol and the shotgun were found in a suitcase. the men face charges of possessing illegal firearms on a commercial aircraft. The flight was delayed about an hour and then departed for Miami, en route to the Republican National Convention. No injuries were reported. Officials noted the case involves potential threats to convention figures. All three suspects boarded in Atlanta.
Federal Court Clerk K W Fuelling sent out 35 registered letters Friday notifying recipients to report September 5 at 9 am for grand jury service in the U S Courtroom of the Federal building 101 First Street SE.
A small classifieds note urges readers to place low cost want ads and provide a contact number 398 8234 for dial in.
Authorities seek 21 year old Harry William Strain of Cedar Rapids for assault with attempt to murder after he fired a pellet gun through a car window at his wife Mary Kathleen and their 22 month old son Matthew. The boy was treated for flying glass at a hospital. Strain, driving a 1965 black Ford with plate 57 20292, followed his wife from North English to South English and is considered armed and dangerous.
Nixon schedules a Moscow trip on May 26 as Congress weighs passing the interim moratorium on offensive missiles. The accord caps missiles built or under construction by July 1 and limits ABM defenses to two systems per side. Senator Jackson warns the Soviet force could outnumber the U S by roughly 2,360 to 1,710 under the agreement.
The article describes a possible U S military withdrawal from Vietnam leaving political settlement to Saigon and Hanoi. It states the U S would allow Hanoi a fair chance to remove Thieu without American intervention and notes the White House did not comment.
Rep Ella Grasso proposes postage free letters to federal leaders and a toll free phone system to Washington and regional agencies so Americans can voice questions and concerns without cost. She will sponsor bills to implement these changes.
Seattle report quotes former New Jersey Governor Richard Hughes urging corrections facility upgrades to cut crime by half. Hughes, ABA commission chair, warns ex-offenders returning to society worsen conditions and cites unnecessary prolonged imprisonment and annual per inmate costs up to five thousand dollars.
David G. Lint 21 of 512 Sixteenth Street NE was arrested by Cedar Rapids police Saturday night on a charge of assault and battery. He allegedly tried to strike a police officer while the officer questioned him at 226 Twenty seventh Street NW about a runaway. Lint was released on a $110 bond.
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