Steinbeck seeks nationwide search for Cedar Rapids police chief
Cedar Rapids safety commissioner elect James Steinbeck said he will advertise nationally for a police chief, while considering internal candidates. The vacancy follows Chief George Matias receiving disability retirement for a heart ailment. Acting Chief Gareth Clift remains in authority as Steinbeck plans to appoint an acting chief until civil service exams and a candidate list are ready. Steinbeck intends to keep a line open with federal and other law enforcement contacts for potential hires.
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James Steinbeck
Cedar Rapids
Steinbeck
Police Pension Board
George Matias
Matias
Asst
Gareth Clift
John Oberthien
Oberthien
FBI
Washington, D.C
Commissioner's of
Pension Board
Thomas Mcintosh
Whealen Koontz
Robert Basler
John Erger
Erger
Judge Objects To Statements In Hall Case
Iowa City district Judge Harold Vietor withdrew part of the James W Hall murder file from public view citing statements of questionable propriety by both sides. Hall, 20, a former University of Iowa football player, is charged with killing Sarah Ann Ottens in a dormitory. her body was found March 13. His open murder trial is set for January 7. A separate forged check case involves Hall on a Woodburn area incident in February 1973.
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Iowa City
Harold Vietor
James W. Hall
Vietor
Hall
University of Iowa
Sarah Ann Ottens
U. of Iowa
Miss Ottens
Johnson County
Grand Jury
James Hall
Woodburn Sound Service
Victor
Mortgage Case Returned to District Court
A mortgage foreclosure case involving former Monticello attorney Jerald Bronneman was returned to Jones County district court by Cedar Rapids Federal Court Judge Edward McManus. Asst. U.S. Atty. Alan Kirshen filed a petition for removal from state to federal court Oct. 16. Citizens State Bank of Wyoming Iowa seeks return to state court, arguing the filing was outside the 30 day limit. The bank says notice was Aug. 16 and removal occurred 61 days later, the government counters from Sept. 14 amendment. The judge ruled for the bank, rejecting the sovereign immunity argument. The bank seeks foreclosure on two lots on Highway 38. Bronneman, his wife, and Heims Construction Co. are defendants. the United States also named due to liens. Bronneman previously disappeared en route to Canada then pled guilty to embezzlement of Grace Henrichs estate funds.
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Monticello
Jerald Bronneman
Jones County District Court
Cedar. Rapids
Edward McManus
Asst
U.S. Atty
Alan Kirshen
Citizens State Bank of Wyoming
Iowa
Kirshen
McManus
Bronneman
Laurence Heims
Heims
Canada
Jones County
Grace Henrichs
Nixon Tax Withholding and Deductions Reported in 1973
Nixon’s pay withheld $30 816 in the first five months of 1973 and his federal income taxes paid declined after he started claiming deductions for donation of his vice presidential papers. Records show he was also entitled to sizable deductions on property taxes and interest.
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Nixon
White House Surrenders Milk Fund Documents to Judge
The White House will hand secret milk fund papers and a related tape to U S District Judge William B Jones amid a civil suit by Ralph Nader. The tape, linked to the Watergate system, records Nixon and aides on March 23 1971 as the administration reversed a milk price support decision with potential $300 million to $700 million impact.
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Washington
White House
Justice Department
U. S
William B. Jones
Ralph Nader
Nixon
All About Argentina shown at chamber travelogue
Photographer Clay Francisco presents All About Argentina as the fifth program in the season’s travelogue series at the Coliseum Armory. A dinner precedes the showing at 6 p.m. Reservations are requested by dialing 364-5135. The film includes the story of Juan Peron’s return to power in Argentina.
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Argentina
Chamber of Commerce Civic Bureau
Coliseum Armory
Clay Francisco
At & P.m
Armory
Juan Peron
Cedar Rapids Briefs Show Stolen Radio and Local Ads
Police report a radio valued at 90 dollars was stolen from a truck at 3921 J Street SW Monday. Various ads note events and services including a 1974 Merchants Bureau meeting, a YWCA bazaar, preschool story hours, gift and candle shop promotions, furrier ads, and Christmas themed offers. A second theft involved car accessories valued at 450 dollars from 652 Brookview Lane NE Monday. Other items include tires, tools, and community notices plus a scholarship announcement for Leo Holowczak and a film at Library.
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Lowa Concrete Products
J Street
Dan Puckhaber
Brookview Lane
Handler Motors
Newman and Elizabeth Taylor Film at Public Library Wednesday
The public library screens Newman and Elizabeth Taylor Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium with free admission. Also notes a Wednesday special New England Boiled Dinner served until 8 30 p m with dining from 10 a m to 1 am and carryout available. A correction states the camera club banquet moves to Thursday December 13 in the library auditorium, not the Keen Teen room.
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Public Library
Edgewood
Edgewood Road
Johnny's Parkway
Ellis and
Five
New England
Camera Club
Library
Keen Teen Room
Hoover Medal Plan Wins House Approval
Washington AP reports the House approved a bill to authorize the production and sale of a medal honoring the late J. Edgar Hoover. The approval signals a ceremonial tribute within federal recognition programs.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Fire story recalls early 1900s hospital blaze escape
Wayne Mitchell, a maintenance man, described triggering the fire alarm after seeing smoke and aiding patient evacuation. He recalled nurses rushing patients out and that he and a patient leaped from a second floor window to safety without injuries.
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Wayne Mitchell
McMurrin Arrested On Firearms Charge
David McMurrin aged 18 of 1407 Seventh avenue SE was arrested Monday on a manner of conveyance charge after police found assembled uncased firearms in his car a .410 shotgun and a .22 caliber revolver in the 300 block alley between First and Second avenues SE shortly after 6 30 p.m.
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David McMurrin
Seventh Avenue SE
McMurrin
First
Second Avenue SE
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U.S
America
Denksen
Jerome’s
Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce Central Retail Merchants Bureau
Chamber
Y.W.C.A
Metro Kiwanis
Les Sykora
Roosevelt Hotel
Furs
Berger Furrier
Adv
Frank Abodeely
Fourteenth Street
Lindale
Rose
Marion
First Trust and Savings Bank
First Avenue N.E
3Rd Street
Twelfth Ave. S.E
Ely
Josie Watkins
All Saints Parish
Birthright
First Avenue SE
Pierson's Florists
Ellis Blvd
N.W
Stickney
Leo Holowczak
Willimantic, Conn
United States
Coe-Mt. Mercy-Kirkwood College
Paul
Jerry
W. T
Jess’ Fandel
Cedar Hills
Peoples West
Collins
Peoples East
John Hinrichs
Peoples
Town and Country
Mays City
Newhall
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