Weather Summary and Local Notices for the Region
The daily weather report lists highs and lows for cities including Atlanta Miami Minneapolis York Phoenix Houston and Los Angeles with rainfall amounts and normal August figures. Noon readings and 2 pm winds are noted along with sun rise and set times and a list of obituaries and local notices including births marriages and service schedules across several towns in Iowa.
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Discrepancy Cited Probe Boy s Death at Iowa Fairgrounds
Des Moines Iowa eight year old Roger Ingram of Elkhart died at the state fairgrounds with Polk County Medical Examiner reporting a broken neck from an accidental fall. Governor Ray ordered a review by state departments while Des Moines police homicide unit probes the case.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert Ray
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Roger Ingram
Elkhart
Polk County
Robert Connair
Ingram
Connair
Gary Ingram
Midway
Fairgrounds
Wallace Interference Seen Invalid in School Desegregation
Federal judges ruled Wallace has no power to intervene in desegregation plans. A panel asked Wallace to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for past orders. The case cites his busing directives and conflict with governor Wallace’s directives and prior rulings by Judge Pointer.
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Wallace
U. S
Sam Pointer
Pointer
Nixon
Governor questions auditors over missing Commerce Commission files
Governor cites a phone inquiry that yielded records for every case in the Commerce Commission. He details 11 named staffers who could have located the files and asserts the missing items include the Davenport Water Co rate docket, two IP&L disputes, and a rural electrics co op case. He notes some inactive files and challenges the auditors to finish their work.
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Davenport Water Co
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Power and Light Co
Nishna
Smith
Commerce Commission
Puppet types: rods and marionettes distinguished
The text explains that puppets manipulated by rods or held by the hand are called marionettes when strings are used. It defines string puppets as marionettes and contrasts them with rod or hand-held varieties.
Ellison files for Cedar Rapids finance post
Robert H. Ellison, 56, of 810 Twenty-seventh street NE, Friday filed nominating papers for Cedar Rapids finance commissioner, becoming the fifth candidate. Others already filed include Robert D. Keene, Ronald J. Phillips, DeWayne Cosgrove, and Kenneth P. Quinn. To qualify, petitions with 400 voter signatures are due to the city clerk by Oct. 5. The primary is Oct. 19 and the general election Nov. 2. Incumbent Stewart Shank said he will not seek re election.
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Robert H. Ellison
Twenty-seventh Street
Cedar Rapids
Robert D. Keene
Bever Avenue
Ronald J. Phillips
Regent Street
DeWayne Cosgrove
Thirty-fifth Street
Kenneth P. Quinn
Falcon Drive
Stewart Shank
Wanted ad points to find items quickly
A brief public notice urges readers to use a wanted advertisement to locate a specific item and provides a contact phone number 2369 1234 for inquiries.
Discrimination Ruled in Cedar Hills Housing Case
Cedar Rapids human rights commission found probable cause that two families and a minister engaged in acts to block a black family from moving into a Cedar Hills home at 238 Boice Road NW. The commission noted harassment, verbal abuse, and interference with the sale, while the black family and seller faced victimization and threats tied to racist attitudes.
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Cedar Hills
Cedar Rapids
Gibson
Deaths Marie Knochenmus 84 Davenport widow dies in Cedar Rapids
Marie E. Knochenmus 84 widow of John Knochenmus former Davenport resident died after a three week illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. She had lived with daughter Mrs Wayne Prignitz 248 Jacelyn drive NW for eight months. Survived by son Marvin Knochenmus Davenport and six grandchildren. Services pending at Range Mortuary Davenport. Burial in Fairmont Cemetery Davenport.
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Marie E. Knochenmus
John Knochenmus
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Wayne Prignitz
Jacelyn Drive
Obituaries from Turner East chapel services Friday
Bess Miller and Bess Kepler Turner are listed with services at Turner East chapel Friday at 10 30 a m conducted by the Very Rev Canon D A Loferski with burial at Linwood Friends may call at Turner East until 10 15 a m Friday the casket will not be opened after the service Frank Charles Anderle Turner East chapel service Friday at 1 30 p m by Rev Louis McDonough with graveside military honors at Mt Calvary cemetery by Hanford American Legion post Friends may call at Turner East until 1 15 p m the casket will not be opened after the service Dr Carlton Lee Haines Beatty Bearle chapel service Friday at 10 30 a m led by Rev J Richard Wagner with burial Cedar Memorial
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Turner East
Haines
Carlton Lee
Beatty-Bearle Chapel
J. Richard Wagner
First Congregational Church
Cedar Memorial
Death of Cedar Rapids man ruled death by own action
The Linn county medical examiner ruled the Monday death of Louis V. Melsa of Cedar Rapids a death by own action. His body was found by sheriff's officers about midnight Monday in a corncrib on a farm near Municipal airport where he farmed. Death was caused by a shotgun blast in the chest.
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Louis V. Melsa
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Municipal Airport
Melsa
Armstrong's Store Hosts Seventh Annual Picnic
Armstrong's department store held its seventh annual picnic Tuesday in Van Vechten park for employees and families. Officials reported 847 attendees, the largest turnout yet, with Bucknell Marionettes providing entertainment.
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Armstrong’s Department Store
van Vechten Park
Armstrong’s
Bucknell
Man reports attempted robbery in Third Avenue area
William Bowers of 1029 Third Avenue SW told police a man threatened him with a knife and demanded $50 in the 1000 block of Third Avenue SE. After refusing, the assailant pulled a knife and fled when a passing car was called for help. The incident occurred about 10 30 p.m.
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William Bowers
Third Avenue
Bowers
Third Avenue SE
Who can resist Graham Kerr’s strawberry pie TV segment
The Gallo p ing Gourmet presents Strawberry Pie Friday at 9 30 on TV 9 with host Graham Kerr showcasing a tempting pie recipe and tasting notes for viewers.
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Graham Kerr
TV 9
Drownin Rites Set for Local Victim and Family
Drownin services planned for Tracy Scott and relatives Maria Pulice of Detroit and Loretta Waller of Erie. Services at Turner Chapel East at 9 a.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. Edmond J. Becker of All Saints Church. Burial at Mt. Calvary. Casket to remain closed after the service. Rosary at Turner East 7:30 p.m. Friday by Father Becker.
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Tracy
Scott
Maria Pulice
Detroit
Loretta Waller
Erie
Penn
Turner Chapel East
Edmond J. Becker
All Saints Church
Mt. Calvary
Turner East
Father Becker
Traffic Closings in Cedar Rapids Street Work
Cedar Rapids traffic engineering announces three street closings. First avenue W between First and Second streets will close 9 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday for sewer work. Twelfth avenue SE between Third and Fourth streets will close Friday from 6 a.m. to at least 9 p.m. and between Fourth and Fifth streets Saturday from 6 a.m. to at least 9 p.m.
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Cedar Rapids
Probe Drugs as Possible Cause In C R Death
Cedar Rapids authorities weigh narcotics or overdose as the death cause of 22 year old Donna Cooley found in the Steve McNulte apartment. Autopsy inconclusive. needle marks observed. Tissue samples to FBI lab for analysis. Cooley, a Cedar Rapids resident, married to Steven Cooley, was laid to rest after services.
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Cedar Rapids
Donna Cooley
Living Cost Trends Boost Food Index in July
In July the food index rose 1.7 percent from the previous quarter and 2.3 percent from a year earlier due to higher fruit and vegetable costs. Housing fell 0.5 percent while apparel eased. Transportation rose 0.9 percent with used cars and parts up, and health and recreation up 1.2 percent. Purchasing power for the average factory worker increased by 8.49 dollars year over year, with current earnings at 166.46 dollars in July.
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Hammond
Iowa
County Board Won't Back Unified Zoning Study
Linn County supervisors reject participate in hiring a consultant to draft a uniform zoning code for the county. Don Salyer cites urgency due to nearby Cedar Rapids and Robins, urging county share of about 13000 for study. Board notes need for broader town involvement and enforcement issues.
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Linn Board of Supervisors
Don Salyer
Robins
Cedar Rapids
Salyer
Marion
Floyd Emmons
Tragedy at Cedar Rapids Fire Claims Stephane Topping
Rescue workers saved two boys after flames engulfed a shed behind a beauty salon. Lt. Carlton Heins pulled Stephane Topping from the blaze and treated her with mouth to mouth resuscitation, but she died early Thursday in Iowa City. Heins suffered minor injuries, and Todd Dayton was treated and released. The fire was confined to the shed by Cedar Rapids firefighters. Stephane Topping, born July 7, 1968 in Germany, is survived by her family. Burial will be at Linwood after a noon Friday service. the casket will not be opened.
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Dayton
Carlton Heins
Oakland Road
Stephane
Heins
Mercy Hospital
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Todd Dayton
Mercy
Cedar Rapids
Stephane Michelle Topping
Germany
Thomas E. Topping
E. L
Jack) Knight
Route 2
Eugene Topping
Rosa Mae van Voltenberg
Turner Chapel East
Arthur Nash
Ely Presbyterian Church
Linwood
Turner East
Men Sentenced On Guilty Pleas In District Court
Darrell G. Peterson and Howard J. Glass pleaded guilty in Linn district court. Glass, 52, received a suspended six month jail term for possessing stolen guns valued over $20 and tied to an Aug 10 search. Peterson, 24, had a one year sentence deferred with probation after pleading guilty to giving a false bomb report about a March 5 threat to Town and Country shopping center.
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Darrell G. Peterson
Howard J. Glass
Linn District Court
Glass
Route Three
Cedar Rapids
B. J. Maxwell
Peterson
Maxwell
Iowa
Town and Country
Two Are Arrested and Charged with Assault
Cedar Rapids residents Richard D. Ludwick and Marjorie Ludwig were arrested on warrants for assault and battery. Ludwick, 33, allegedly kicked Lloyd Waybill on August 21. Ludwig, 29, allegedly hit Judith Willman on August 23 in front of the Bohemian Villa. Each posted $110 bond and await trial before Justice Glenn Powers on September 13.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard D. Ludwick
Westwood Drive
Lloyd Waybill
Third Avenue
Marjorie Ludwig
Twenty-first Avenue
Judith Willman
Fifteenth Avenue
Glenn Powers
Thai Troops Seize Large Terrorist Camp in South
Thai soldiers captured another major terrorist camp in the south, army headquarters announced on Thursday, signaling a continuing military push against insurgent hideouts in the region.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Army
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