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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1969

Page

4

Wounded in Iowa gunman spree across three robberies

A lone gunman wearing a hunting cap and jacket robbed a Fertile filling station then a cafe in Alexander and a Hampton motel lobby, taking cash totals around 425 dollars. Two victims, Marvin Hansmeier and James Hoffman, were wounded as the assailant fired into rooms and walls. Police describe the suspect as 25 to 30, about six feet four inches, 175 to 208 pounds, with a 30 30 rifle threatening more violence if victims moved.

Iowa Marvin Hansmeier Fertile James Hoffman Wheatland Hampton Alexander Hansmeier Davey Worth County Tvan Davey Hansmeler Hansmieier Nansindier

Two Die in Plane Crash Near Mason City

Mason City AP reports two local men died when their night plane crashed about a mile west of the airport before dawn Monday. Pilot Wayne Klinner, 27, and passenger Vic Sprindlee, 43, a student pilot, were not found until late afternoon amid a weekend snow cover. Authorities say Klinner sought a weather briefing but did not file a flight plan. the men were believed en route to Fort Dodge.

Mason City Samy Wayne Klinner Vic Sprindlee Lyne Mesan City Klinner Fort Dodge

Town University will relax freshman women curfew

Town University announces a shift in dormitory curfews for freshmen. Beginning after Christmas, single underage freshman women may stay in dorms past midnight on weekdays and until 1 am on weekends, with parental opt‑in for both men and women. Parents of freshman women will be polled to confirm their daughters' adherence.

Towa City University of Town U. of 1

Measles Clinic In North Tama Set for Friday

North Tama county Community School will host an Er Measles Clinic with the Tama County Medieval Society and state health officials open to children up to 15. The event runs 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday in the North Tama High School gym with donation requested but not required. additional clinics are planned in Gatwin, Gledbrook, Dysart Geneseo, and South Tama County communities with varied times.

Traer North Tama County Tama’ County Medieval Society State Department of Health Gymnseium St Trose Tama Raunty Gatwin Gledbrook Dysart- Geneseo South Tama County Tama

Moratorium Drive at ISU Collects $3,300

Vietnam Moratorium leaders in Ames say they have raised 331,00 toward a 450,00 goal to fund a children's hospital in Quang Ngai South Vietnam. One hundred seventy students canvassed Ames for six hours collecting dimes. They sum to 33,000 dimes toward the 45,000-dime target. The hospital site is near My Lai, linked to a massacre.

AMES Vietnam Town Stata Quang Ngai South Vietnam My Lal U.S

Aerosol sprays praised yet warned by Iowa researcher

Dr. Seymour M. Blaug of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy says inhaled aerosol medications can provide rapid relief for asthma and migraine but overdoses and misuse pose serious risks including fatal heart issues and sudden death. He notes risks from propellants, drug interactions, and lung effects, while mass vaccination research explores inhalation delivery.

Iowa City University of Town Seymour M. Blaug U. of 1. College of Pharmacy Blaug Bang Pan American Congress of Pharmacy and Biochemistry Caracas Venezuela University Central of Venezuela Blaug Hag Abbott National Institutes of Health Bini

Plea of Guilty Ends Trial in Des Moines Murder Case

Daniel Clawson, 22, of Des Moines, accepted a manslaughter plea ending his first degree murder trial in Carroll County. Judge Braginton approved after the state’s case did not prove intent for first degree murder. Clawson admitted unlawfully killing Marsha Brishois and led police to her shallow grave. The offense carries up to eight years in prison and a $1,000 fine.

Varroli Daniel Clawson Des. Moines Carrail County Clawson Marsha Brishois Carroll Green Bragitton Braginton Des Moines Miss Clawson South Des Moines Catrall Goun Chinson Miss Brisbois

Earlville Fire Department Officers Listed

Earlville fire department announces officers with James Ottton as chief Diesch first assistant chief Vincent Herman third assistant chief Merle Smuck secretary treasurer and Al Olling maintenance man. Pet lost ad offers help through Galt 1691294.

Eanville Earlville Earlville, Fire Department James Oltton Dates Diesch Vincent Herman Merle Smuck al Olling

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