Subpoena of Reporter Is Withdrawn
A Seattle Times reporter John Bell was not required to testify before a federal grand jury in Cedar Rapids investigating an extortion plot tied to a Washington rock festival. The subpoena ordering Bell’s appearance was withdrawn, with officials citing ongoing investigation details. The festival, Satsop River trail and Tin Cup Race, faced financial losses and related incidents over Labor Day weekend, including a motor cycle gang shooting and a bus crash. Harmon claimed Bell’s reporting spurred the subpoena.
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Seattle
Cedar Rapids
Washington
John Bell
Seattle Times
The
Gazette
David Elderkin
Times
Bell
Evan Pullman
Craig Harmon
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Harmon
Puget Sound
FBE
Urat
Wington
Two Cedar Rapids Men Injured Crossing Street
Two Cedar Rapids men were struck by a car at B avenue and Fifteenth street Saturday night and remained in fair condition Monday at St Luke's hospital. Lewis Ashbacher had a crushed leg while Robert Miller suffered leg injuries and a possible fracture. Rickey Canby, 19, the driver, faced charges for driving without a valid Iowa license.
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Cedar Rapids
B Avenue
Fifteenth Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Lewis Ashbacher
Robert, Miller
Taft Hotel
Rickey L. Canby
Heath Conducts Christmas Carol Concert in Broadstairs
Prime Minister Heath maintained a seven year holiday custom by leading the annual Christmas carol concert in his home town of Broadstairs, England, on a Sunday.
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Broadstairs
England
Heath
Towa
Informational Meetings on Phase I Set in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce and the IRS announce public informational meetings on Phase I at 7 30 p m Wednesday and 9 30 a m Thursday in the Memorial Coliseum Armory. Two IRS officials will attend, with a press conference at 1 p m Thursday. Further details from the IRS office 215 Federal Building Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Internal Revenue Service
Mike Boyson
Denny McBride
Boyson
McBride
Internal Revenue Office
Cedar Rapids
Federal Building
Apollo 16 Rocket Moves Toward Moon Launch
Apollo 16 mission team begins three month checkout after Saturn V transfer to the launch pad. Commander command module pilot Thomas Mattingly observes from a viewing stand as John Young and Charles Duke train on a Hawaii volcano field for moon walking, with launch scheduled around March 17.
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Cape Kennedy
Thomas Mattingly
Command
Mattingly
John Young
Charles Duke
Hawaii
Meir warns Israel to be ready for war after U.S. talks
Tel Aviv premier Golda Meir, returning from the United States, urged Israelis to assume war could occur and cautioned that security cannot rely on American promises for warplane supplies. She spoke after meeting President Nixon and said matters were clarified though deeds and conclusions remain. Raytheon to acquire ToW Manufacturing and Iowa Steel in a deal valued at about 43.5 million dollars in Raytheon stock, broadening into road building and heavy construction.
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Fielda Meir
Raytheon
C.R
Tel Aviv
Golda Meir
U.S
Israel
Meir
Anwar Sadat
Nixon
Raytheon Co
Ow Manufacturing Co
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Cedar Rapids
Wall Street Journal
Jounal
Towa Manufacturing
Iowa Steel
the Journal
Pick-Pocket Pick Portyhee Charged by Police
Cleveland detective report says Richard Powell aged 21 is held on a new pickpocket charge after arrest on November 29 for taking 33 dollars from a woman's coat pocket. A cellmate allegedly caused the watch and receipt to go missing, later recovered. Meanwhile David Schmitt, 25, of 2622 First Avenue NE, was arrested in Cedar Rapids after a brief chase and charged with three traffic violations. He appeared in municipal court and was given deadlines of December 24 to answer the speeding charge and to answer the other two charges.
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Richard Powell
Cleveland
Powell
David M. Schmitt
First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids
Schmitt
Hie
Walie
Lewis Schminkey Hurt In Industrial Mishap
Lewis Schminkey, 55, of Lig, was listed in satisfactory condition at Mercy hospital after a power saw incident at the Cherry Burrell plant. Spokesmen said the injury occurred in the crating department on Sixth Street SW and involved torn muscles and tendons.
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Lewis Schminkey
Mercy Hospital
Cherry-Burrell
Sixth Street
Schminkey
Judge to begin voluntary jail term to satisfy conscience
FRANKFORT IN AP A county court judge select Alah Appleton will start a three day jail term Friday to learn firsthand what jail life is like. Clinton County Sheriff Robert Kelley vows no favors for Appleton as he becomes judge on January 1. SAN CARLOS CA AP Snoopy the five year old dachshund beagle mix gets a $40 gold crown on one tooth after a car crash. Vet Robert Manhs notes stainless steel crowns used on cattle and guard dogs, but gold crowns are rare and practical here.
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Frankfort
Ind
Alah Appleton
Appleton
Clinton County
Robert Kelley
San Carlos
Calif
Snoopy
San *Rancisco
Robert Manhs
Towa Citlan Named Girl Wounded
A one year old girl from Towa City Iowa was reported in fair condition at University Hospital Iowa City with injuries from a shotgun incident. Betsy Hall, 8, suffered gutshot wounds. details say she was hit when a shotgun discharged in a trailer home. The child is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Rahn.
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Columbus City
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Huron
M.D
Betsy Hall
Towa City
Iowa
Jackie
Tpsllon
Sigma Society of
Huron College
Gene Rahn
Germany Moves to Ratify Nonaggression Pacts
Chancellor Willy Brandt's government opens parliamentary proceedings Monday to ratify Germany's nonaggression treaties with the Soviet Union and Poland, as AP reports.
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Germany
BOM
Willy Brandt
Soviet Union
Poland
Denture Adhesive Advertises Elastic Membrane Benefits
An ad describes a denture aid called Pixooent that forms an elastic membrane to absorb biting shocks. The product promises denture stability for hours, enabling eating speaking and laughing with less worry of loosening. It urges regular dental visits and claims Pixodent as easy to use.
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Maymon
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Vielint
Gaul
Bill O'Neall
Gary Friedman
Motors
Tira IG
Havlicek
Qullock Drive
Darrell Bosier
Ninth Avenue
Bosier
Apollo
Thane VhPip
Pentagon
Seatate Portehee
Cleveland, Ohio
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Sirvinns
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