Council Backs Third Year NDP Effort in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city council informal approval for the third year of the Neighborhood Development Program outlines plans from April 1972 to March 1973. The package includes property acquisitions, rehabilitation work in the Riverside and Oak Hill areas, and a requested $1.7 million HUD grant with additional credits.
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Woman Bound To Grand Jury On Drug Count
Linda Gross 23 of 2301 Gold Stream Ave NE bound over for grand jury on possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance after a municipal court hearing. Reports say state agents and Linn sheriff deputies executed a search warrant in October at the residence with two men and found substances believed to be prescription drugs. Charges pending.
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Novak Faces Assault and Damage Charges
Lester Novak, 32, of 002 Sixteenth Street NE, was arrested Monday on two counts of assault and battery and one count of malicious injury to property for allegedly kicking in a door damaging a residence and striking Mrs Barrows. Bond set and he was released. The incidents occurred Monday morning per Justice of the Peace Sleni Powers.
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Release details emerge after long captivity in Korea
The article describes reactions to the release of two prisoners, their families, and officials. Notes include lack of planned debriefing, anticipated press interaction, and adjustments after 19 years in confinement. Family responses show mixed emotions and long separation impact. The piece mentions North Korea criticizing South Korea’s film portrayal of violence.
Legal Consultation on Bender Pool Suggests City Action
Cedar Rapids council sought legal advice on transferring operations of the Jane Boyd Community House pool. Discussion covered city or school district takeover, funding subsidies, and governance if a joint arrangement is formed.
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Man Robbed of Car and $35 Throat Slashed
Jerry Greene 37 of Old Park Towne late NE was assaulted and robbed in his apartment. He said his throat was lacerated and the attacker stole $35 and his car, recovered by police near Edgewood Road and Forty-second Street NE. Greene was treated and released at St Luke's hospital.
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Luther considers independent exams after campus unrest
Luther College officials discuss offering independent exams and projects after student tensions over human relations issues. President Farwell cites racism and cultural pressures as causes and pledges ongoing dialogue with students and faculty to improve campus relations.
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Train Collision Near Zamagoza Kills Four
AP reports the Bilbao Barcelone express and a freight train collided head on killing four people and injuring ten on Tuesday near Zamagoza. Authorities investigated cause and no identities are confirmed yet.
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