Bottoms testifies wife killed herself during quarrel at Disneyland
Michael Bottoms an Iowa ex convict testifies his teen wife Virginia accidentally died when she fell on his buckknife during a June dispute in a parking lot near Disneyland. He claims he wrestled for the knife and that she then collapsed with his blood on her clothes as police arrived after a confrontation in Orange County California the trial progresses with cross examination and jury deliberation pending.
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Hayes appeal hearing set by Cedar Rapids Civil Service
Former city firefighter Charles J. Hayes will have a Civil Service Commission appeal hearing on January 23 at 9 a.m. in City Council chambers. Hayes was discharged June 30, 1979, for failure to obey Fire Department rules by not losing weight during probation. The commission initially claimed no jurisdiction, sending the case to Linn District Court where Judge William Eads ordered consideration.
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Springville Man Held on Warrant for Drug Delivery
Michael A. Mills, 22, of Springville, arrested on a warrant charging delivery of a controlled substance. Police say Mills sold hashish to undercover officers on Dec. 2. He remained in Linn County Jail this morning.
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Doolin Named Temporary Ombudsman for Cedar Rapids Police
Cedric Doolin, 28, leader of the Black Coalition, will serve as temporary ombudsman to aid Cedar Rapids’ black community in police dealings. The role, to be defined by ongoing talks, includes accepting complaints and guiding forms, with next meeting set for Feb 4 if federal mediators can attend.
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Rezoning OK'd but plat rejected for Heather Ridge
Mount Vernon planning commission denied a 37 lot Heather Ridge plat citing a single Candlestick Drive access. It did approve rezoning 10.8 acres from agricultural to residential. Commission will urge council to reject the plat and to streamline permit processing.
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Hawkeye Development Co
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Lisbon Road
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Jack Zazza
Schoon
Jean Tompkins
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John Moser
City Hall
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