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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1994
Page
10
Elizabeth McLaughlin 47, who coordinated a Helping Hands toy drive in Knoxville, is due at a preliminary hearing on second degree theft after authorities say hundreds of donated toys were stolen. Bond was reduced from 13,000 to 3,250 before she was released. A warrant led police to search her rural home.
Investigators link 125 to 130 seized toys to a theft from the Helping Hands food pantry in Knoxville. McLaughlin reportedly collected two loads totaling 1,071 toys from Toys for Toys in Des Moines on December 16 and delivered 356 on December 17, leaving 715 missing toys valued at $5,589. Police warn more arrests are possible.
Senate President Leonard Boswell proposes a three member Truth in Campaign Practices Board to investigate complaints in state races. The panel could fine up to 50000 dollars and require retracting false claims within 48 hours, but critics fear free speech interference and limited effectiveness.
The family of 50 year old Rita Schuelka asks the public for help locating her. Last seen Friday in Ottumwa she suffers from schizophrenia and is described as mentally handicapped by police. She is white with brown hair blue eyes 4 feet 11 inches tall 150 pounds. Call (515) 683 0661 with any information.
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