City agencies feud over cop test rights race issues rise
Cedar Rapids civil service commission denies another chance for minority applicants to take police qualifying exam amid complaints of white department makeup and alleged harassment. Officials cite driver license requirements and past practice allowing nonresidents to test with local licensing goals.
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U N General Assembly approves Waldheim for second term
United Nations officials report Kurt Waldheim won formal approval by acclimation from the General Assembly for another five year term as secretary general. The decision followed a Security Council recommendation ratified on Tuesday.
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Germans Halt NATO Radar Plan
West Germany blocked a U S backed plan to buy a 2 5 billion AWACS radar plane fleet to warn against Soviet attack The delay follows Germanys Oct 3 election and will push a defense ministers meeting into early 1977 The alliance cited the need for new government and parliamentary committee formations before a final decision can be reached
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Two Fair After Linn Stabbing
David Emrich 34 and his former wife Rosalie Emrich 33 lie in separate hospitals after an early morning stabbing at his residence. Emrich with a head wound and Rosalie with a stab wound. authorities question whether she cut herself or was struck during a struggle. Court records allege threats of a shotgun and arson in the divorce case. Police have few witnesses and limited information.
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Soviet Leaders Signal Readiness To Talk With Carter On Arms
Soviet leaders signal willingness to discuss arms control with President-elect Carter. Moscow suggests a second SALT agreement, a complete nuclear test ban excluding peaceful blasts, and removal of trade barriers, with Brezhnev guiding private channels. U.S. officials expect SALT II and a comprehensive test ban by fall 1977 barring unforeseen events. High-level talks involve Carter aides and cabinet nominees as interviews continue.
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Decision on Noise Ruling Irks Cedar Rapids Policemen
In Cedar Rapids the noise ordinance ruling was called vague and unenforceable by police officials led by Trafic Captain Loula Shouliahe. Robert Nelderscheid challenged the ordinance’s term language while Justice Scalaro found the measure a vehicle regulation lacking clear enforcement standards, prompting debate over what constitutes excessive noise and how to test it.
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Hays Sex Case Ends Without Charges
The probe into Rep Wayne Hays over Miss Ray’s payroll and alleged misconduct concludes with no charges. Justice Department sources say insufficient evidence led to termination and no prosecution, ending a 28 year congressional career amid controversy.
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