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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1977
Page
7
Cedar Rapids saw a 5.87 percent fall in serious crime in the first nine months, with total crimes dropping from 7,760 to 7,313. Aggravated assaults rose 29 and motor vehicle thefts rose 40, while nationwide rates fell across murders, robberies, burglaries, and larcenies. Police Chief Gareth Clift declined comment.
The FBI data show overall crime down 1 percent with property crimes down 7 percent and violent crimes up in rapes 8 percent and assaults 3 percent. North Central states led declines 9 percent while Des Moines saw a 9.1 percent drop. murders robberies and aggravated assaults rose in some cases. Attorney General Griffin Bell called the figures encouraging and noted four straight quarters of decreases.
A small group of six residents objected to the proposed 1978 79 salary increases for the nine Buchanan County elected officials. The hearing in Independence addressed pay raises of 2000 to 3000 dollars starting July 1, with critics saying the increases are too large for one year.
The ONS suggested raises for county officials including the auditor clerk of court recorder and treasurer from 12900 to 15900 sheriff from 14150 to 17150 and county attorney from 13360 to 16350. Supervisors' pay would rise from 10000 to 12000. Reed said the Compensation Board proposal stands and the Board will make the final wage decision.
A Jesup youth, Mark Steiner, faces six traffic charges after a high speed chase starting on U S 20 west of Independence. He was clocked at 70 in a 55 zone, fled on Iowa 248, and was captured behind the Mental Health Institute. He was released on own recognizance.
Sotheby Parke Bennet auctioned two small oak boxes from Windsor Castle and Nelsons Trafalgar ship beam part of the Countess Annesley estate. A 1824 snuff box from Windsor Castle beam sold for 775 dollars and a 1805 powder box from the Victory beam brought 675 dollars. An earlier history note recalls the 1835 New York City fire destroying 600 blocks and causing over 20 million in damage.
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