Caudill J Richard obituary notes Springville biology teacher
J Richard Caudill 40 of Carlton Trailer Court Springville died after a sudden illness. He taught biology and chemistry at Springville Community Schools and held degrees from Arkansas State College and work toward a master's at the University of Iowa. Survived by father Hubert Caudill, mother Gladys Taff, a daughter Sandra, and three sons. Services Friday at Springville Presbyterian Church with burial in Blackey Kentucky. Memorials to Springville Presbyterian Church.
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Cedar Rapids officials weigh flood flow figures for downtown mall plan
Cedar Rapids engineers and city officials spar over 100-year flood estimates as the council edges toward approving a downtown mall project. The Cedar River’s 100-year crest is debated between Corps of Engineers figures and local study, with developers citing urban renewal investments and downtown viability amid flood risk.
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Snow blamed as Cedar Rapids traffic gridlock worsens
Snow piled on Cedar Rapids streets disrupted rush hour causing a major snarl with drivers stuck in intersections and cross traffic halted. Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips considered manual traffic control while officials noted grease and windrows contributed to delays.
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Train Hits Benton Plow Near Vinton Wreck Injures Worker
Benton County worker Russell Schwarz, 57, of Vinton escaped injury when a train struck his end loader while he was clearing snow from tracks four miles west of Vinton on a dirt road. He could not see the oncoming train due to snow drifts and bright sun. the loader sustained a glancing impact.
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Fayette attorney resigns after 17 years in office
Walt Saur announces resignation as Fayette County attorney after 17 years to join the state Board of Parole. He will step down Jan 17 during a two week transition, citing his law practice and time demands for the parole board. He says his daughter cried when he told her about leaving the post.
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Viola woman injured in Anamosa crash at highway junction
Kimberly Sue Collins, 22, of Viola, was listed in fair condition after a collision at the junction of routes 64 and 151 one mile east of Anamosa. James Alfred Dirks of Anamosa drove northbound through a stop sign and struck Collins’s eastbound car at 10 p.m. Tuesday. Dirks was hospitalized and released. no injuries among Collins’s four passengers.
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Seoul Falls to North Korean and Chinese Forces
On this date in 1951 during the Korean War North Korean and Communist Chinese forces captured the city of Seoul, signaling a major shift in control and a setback for United Nations forces in the region.
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Williamsburg Sets Shot Clinic After Weather Delays
The immunization clinic is reset for Thursday at Williamsburg Elementary School gym from 8 45 to 11 30 a m. Poor weather caused the prior postponements.
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Iowa Guard officer cited over flights for personal travel
The Army IG's Office says May owes the government more than 20000 for flights to Florida to visit his fiancée. May had repaid several thousand earlier. Burkhead touted as qualified adjutant general and pledged support for unit commanders as National Guard readiness and recruiting remain concerns in a post Viet Nam era.
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Cedar Rapids firm reaffirms policy on unpublished numbers
Cedar Rapids officials clarified that unpublished telephone numbers will not be released through directory assistance without a subpoena. Police Chief Gareth Clift and Northwestern Bell manager Gerald Schaub discussed the practice, emphasizing no change despite possible access through contacts.
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Coburns Robbed in Florida Fatal Home Invasion
Mrs Coburn screamed during a television room attack as a black suspect grabbed her then killed her husband who had stepped toward the kitchen. The couple, long residents of St Petersburg, were watching a game when the crime occurred and police theorize the man was wounded outside before the body was found.
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Husband Shot, Wife Bound During Coburn Home Invasion
In St. Petersburg two intruders ransacked a residence while Mrs. Coburn, bound for over an hour, survived while her husband was killed by a single shot to the head. Police characterize the Coburn case as isolated though two similar burglaries targeting elderly victims occurred last year. Survivors include two sisters in Cedar Rapids and a son in California. Services set for Friday at Robert Easter Funeral Home in Ipes, burial in Florida.
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Carter Says Peace Talks Likely If Egypt Israel Agree
The PLO rejected Carters call for Palestinian state rights and pressed for a sovereign independent state. A Carter aide hinted that peace principles defined by Egypt and Israel could invite more Arab nations to talks. Carter praised French help in WWII and planned a Normandy visit to honor Allied dead.
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Bond and Bail Authority in Linn County Under Review
Linn County officials clash over who may set bonds and accept bail after a December order. Sheriff Workman says deputies can issue bonds, while Cedar Rapids police argue their authority ended. Judge Brady notes the order clarifies magistrate authority but may need rewriting to ensure smooth operation.
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Cedar Rapids
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