Grand jury charges 28 in interstate auto theft conspiracy
A federal grand jury charged 27 men and one woman in a multi state auto theft ring with conspiracy. They allegedly stole and altered cars, discussed harming a witness, and transported vehicles across ten states. Several suspects were arrested in Louisville as the probe expanded. The case carries prison terms up to five years per conspiracy count and fines up to ten thousand dollars per auto theft count. Madame Binh criticized Thieu and outlined conditions for peace. Xuan Thuy accused the U S of bombing and breaking a 1968 accord in negotiations.
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Public works director named as city expands projects
Oelwein council planned to name a new public works director after reporting private property work valued at 3000 dollars. A public hearing set for August 20 at Maquoketa Valley School discussed a 375000 dollar bond issue for property as part of a broader school and city infrastructure plan.
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Theli
Elgin
Maquoketa Valley
Public Works
Bill Bhuller
Ditlon
Elly
Nixon demands full original proposal on welfare bill
Nixon insisted on keeping his 28.7 billion plan for welfare spending amid veto messages and congressional maneuvering. Warren Magnuson supported the veto critique on education and welfare while discussions continued on closing a 1967 loophole tying federal aid to state social services. Two people were killed in a collision between a car and a Rock Island freight train near Anita, Darryl Paulson 28, and a 5 year old stepson Jay Martin.
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Rock Island
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Jef ‘Mussens
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Morrow Acquitted of Assault and Battery
Fred Morrow of 812 Eighth Street SW was found innocent in municipal court on a charge of assault and battery. He faced a prior accusation of assaulting another person. Virgil Gardner of 728 Ninth Avenue SW provided the case details on June 12.
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Virgil Gardner
Ninth Avenue
Bids Placed for Independence Switch Gear Upgrade
Independence Municipal Light plant opened bids for new switch gear. E A Peders Hon Co of Omaha led at 46 987 with 20 000 trade in. Heelasd Electric Co of Lorenz bid 21 000 with 94 008 trade in. Paulson Electric Co of Waterloo bid 153 513 with 2 008 trade in. Board to sign contract. project costs about 1.25 million. Completion target late spring or early summer 1978.
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Independence Municipal
E. A. Peder, Hon Co
Omaha
Heelasd Electric Co
Lorenz
Paulson Electric Co
Waterloo
Gene Williamson
Habraland
Five Moroccan Military Men Flee to Gibraltar
A fragment reports five Moroccan military men fleeing to Gibraltar amid coups and unrest. Hassan, in an unarmed jet, was en route home from France when Moroccan F-5 jets escorted the airliner and opened fire, wounding the aircraft. the British government considered asylum and negotiations over the helicopter and occupants under a treaty with Morocco.
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Hassan
France
Leo
King Hawaiii
Maran
Morocco
Two Men Bound Over In Municipal Court
Jerry Zisko of Marion was bound over on a charge of possession with intent to deliver controlled substances for alleged amphetamines and marijuana found April 25. Craig Bean of Hiawatha faces a charge of receiving stolen property linked to motors belonging to Fleetway Co. in Iowa City and placed in his possession on a date in June.
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Meadowview Drive
Marion
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Hiawatha
Fleet Iway Co
Iowa City
Hia
Former Iowa Citian Shot in Peoria Police Report
Police report states a former Iowa City resident was shot during a domestic incident in Peoria. James Myla is being questioned. 38-year-old Larry is assisting officers in the investigation.
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