Linn County to Acquire Huey Jet Helicopter
Civil Defense will obtain a Bell HU-1B Huey from the Air Force surplus program for emergency services in Linn County. The aircraft, $500 paperwork cost, will be picked up in Arizona January 2 and expected in service by February. A second identical model will join Boone as a parts source.
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Linn County
Bill Bjorensen
Linn County Civil Defense Operations
Arizona
Air Force
Bjorensen
Civil Defense
Boone
Don Canney
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Tucson
Iowa Air National Guard
Waterloo
John Saddler
Cedar Rapids Aviation Department
Son's disappearance sparks massive hunt near Alexandria Ky
Judy Holliday’s family endures tragedy after Beverly Hills Supper Club fire and other losses. Keith Holliday, 5, vanishes from in front of his home as a 100 square mile search with helicopters and volunteers fails to find him. Authorities suspect abduction or exposure in freezing temperatures.
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Alexandria
Judy Holliday
Beverly Hills
Keith
Katherine Goosman
Cincinnati
George Carmack
Iowa DOT closing F Avenue NE section for 1-380 project
The Iowa Department of Transportation will permanently close the section of F Avenue NE between Shaver Road and the east right of way of 1-380 on Wednesday. The closure aligns with the opening of H Avenue NE between Shaver Road and Center Point Road due to the 1-380 construction.
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F Avenue
Shaver Road
Iowa Department of Transportation
Center Point Road
Sky Boom Theories Weigh Gas Bubbles And Sonic Claims
Atlantic City report surveys theories behind mysterious coastal booms heard from Connecticut to the Carolinas. Scientists cite possible underwater garbage gas buildup and exploding sludge, while others push sonic boom or outer space explanations. observers describe shocks and lights in the sky.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Atlantic Coast
New Jersey
Ted Weeks
Barnegat Light
Long Beach Island
Connecticut
South Carolina
Columbia University
Lamont-Doherty Geophysical Observatory
Palisades
N.Y
Edward Chiburn
Weston Observatory
Boston College
William Donn
Lamont-Doherty Observatory
Ocean County
Outer Space
Deputy Promoted in Linn County Sheriff Office
The Linn County sheriff announced Deputy Lynn Johnson 24 is promoted to detective filling the slot left by Detective Norman Popenhagen 33. Popenhagen moves to the civil division as sergeant while Sgt. Dave Webster shifts from civil to handle juvenile court orders and prisoner transport duties.
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Linn
Lynn Johnson
Johnson
Norman Popenhagen
Popenhagen
Dave Webster
Webster
Sheriff's Department
City briefs reflect multiple thefts and local notices
A series of petty thefts tops the brief, with taken items including a chain saw tools worth 595 dollars, a 400 dollar television from 307 30th St Drive SE, a 232 dollar snowblower from 4420 Bowling St SW, and a 500 dollar diamond ring from 1616 Keith Drive NE. Also notes Christmas bank closings and local service updates. Seaman Burian to be home on leave. Temple Judah service. Gary Darrow enlists in Army delayed entry program.
Gazette resumes daily stock lists next week
The Gazette will publish daily stock lists starting Tuesday December 27 including New York Exchange selections and added Amex listings. Lists will reflect prices as of 10 30 a m New York time after January 3 with Sunday totals at closing price for the week.
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The
Gazette
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Five charged with drunk driving in city incidents
Five people faced drunk driving charges after incidents Thursday night and today. Donald E. Servey, 17, was arrested following a chase and charged with multiple offenses. Others include Patricia Foltz, Leland Osmundson, Edward Rother, and Harlan Risdal, with accompanying citations and alleged resisting, assault, or intoxication counts.
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Donald E. Servey
Sharon Lane
Eighth Avenue
10Th Street
Servey
18Th Street
33Rd Avenue
Patricia M. Foltz
Hillside Drive
Sixth Street
Leland S. Osmundson
Lantern Court
Marion
40Th Street
Soutter Court
Osmundson
Edward J. Rother
Hastings
Minn
Harlan C. Risdal
Springville
Highway 151
Highway 13
Two Charged in Theft at Coe College Fraternity
Police report two men, Michael D. Davis 23 and Dustina Davis 20, were charged with larceny after a theft at the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Coe College. Arrests occurred Thursday at 7 30 p m. Also under arrest, Craig A. Ackley 26 faces assault and battery charges relating to an incident with a 17 year old girl on Third Street SE. Obie Dixon 20 faces two forgery counts for writing bad checks to the Ben Mimms and Johnnie Dixon accounts on dates in November and December.
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Tau Kappa Epsilon
Coe College
15Th St
Michael D. Davis
Route 2
Vinton
Dustina Davis
Craig A. Ackley
15Th Ave
Northwest
Cedar Rapids
Third Street SE
Obie Dixon
10Th St
Dixon
Ben Mimms
Johnnie Dixon
Nios Rally Keeps Going as Dow Rises to 826.84
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 5.03 to 826.84 by noontime in New York as the market extended a midweek rally. IBM rose 1 to 268% after lifting its dividend, with gainers outpacing decliners 2 to 1 on the NYSE. The composite index gained .25 to 52.06 and the AMEX rose .31 to 125.91. Volume reached 10.13 million on the Big Board at noon.
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New York
Cedar Rapids hog market halts and price shifts reported
C R markets Wilson Foods hog buying department remained closed Friday and will reopen at 3:00 p.m. Monday December 26. Prices for various weight groups ranged with discounts and additions by weight, while Cedar Rapids sheep market rose with lamb quotes. Chicago grain prices listed for wheat oats soybeans and corn.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Shearson Hayden Stone Inc
Iowa hog market mixed prices with light demand
Des Moines reports slow trade and light demand for hogs. No 1-3 200-230 lb butchers 43.25-45.00, sows weaker 34.00-36.50, receipts varied from 15,000 to 69,000 across days. Grain futures show corn steady and soybeans mixed, with prices quoted for Cedar Rapids processors.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Suspect sought in purse thefts
Police seek a single suspect in two purse snatchings. Debbie Jellison and Karen Chism reported their purses stolen from alleys near their homes. The thief described as a slight built man around five seven wearing a blue parka and a thin mustache. one incident included tickets to Chicago.
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Debbie Jellison
B Ave
Karen J. Chism
38Th St. Drive
Chism
Sioux City Live Stock Market and Chicago Price Report
Sioux City animals traded Friday with hogs 2,000 head and butchers 1.00 lower, U S 1 3 200 240 lb range 45.25 45.75, sows 350 450 lb 1.00 1.50 lower. Levees lower. U S 1 3 350 650 lb 34.50. Chicago USDA bulk selling prices show butter delivery to Chicago weaker at 100.71 for 93 and 92 scores, egg prices unchanged, retailers prices for Grade A carton eggs in various sizes.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Sioux City
USDA
U.S
UPI
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