Ruling on Evidence Discovery in Elliott Ricehill Case Cited
Iowa Supreme Court review on Judge William Eads order to turn over witness statements and police reports to the defense. Linn County Attorney's Office argues the ruling aids organized crime and exceeds jurisdiction. defense cites discovery standards and state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eads
Elliott Ricehill
Linn District Court
Iowa Supreme Court
Linn County
Thomas J. Wilkinson, Jr
Eads
William Faches
Supreme Court
Ruth A Teggatt in collision and court dispute over pre trial evidence access
Ruth A Teggatt 26 of 1006 Cheyenne road NW is cited after a chin laceration from a Wednesday auto collision with a parked car at the 400 block of E avenue NW. The accident involved a car owned by Edwin R. Rask and no charges were filed. The beating death of Mabel Bigley 75, at 118% First street NE, July 2 is tied to a Supreme Court petition over pre trial disclosure in an organized crime context.
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Towa
Ricehill
Winnebago
Neb
Mabel Bigley
First Street
Ruth A. Teggatt
Cheyenne Road NW
E Avenue NW
Edwin R. Rask
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Brecht Sues Wilson for Injuries at Cedar Rapids Plant
Berthold Brecht sues Wilson and Co Inc in Linn district court for 35474.25 alleging negligence in a Jan 19 1967 accident at the Cedar Rapids plant. He says he was permanently injured after being thrown to the pavement while unloading cattle bought by the company, suffering a punctured skull broken collarbone and broken ribs due to lack of assistance and unsafe facilities.
Lenses Shot Out of NE Traffic Signal
Three traffic signal lenses on the southeast corner of Collins road and avenue NE were shot out Wednesday morning. Authorities say a BB gun caused the damage. Lenses valued at seven dollars fifty cents each.
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Collins Road
Avenue NE
Forst Won't Appeal Tax Case Ruling in Iowa
Des Moines AP State Revenue Director William Forst will not appeal a Polk county district court ruling blocking property valuation increases in 47 counties. He cited doubt the Iowa supreme court would overturn the decision and potential financial problems from delays for involved governments.
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Des Moines
William Forst
Polk County
Forst
Iowa Supreme Court
Department of Revenue
Supreme Court
Court challenge to property tax hikes in Iowa counties
The court battles target increases in valuations across multiple counties including Buchanan Cedar Clayton Jackson Keokuk Linn Poweshiek and Winneshiek. Six cities raised valuations while Burlington alone challenged the change in court. Twenty three counties raised valuations but did not seek court action.
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Buchanan
Cedar
Clayton
Jackson
Keokuk
Linn
Poweshiek
Winneshiek
Burlington
Man Arrested on Assault Charge at Orchard Trailer Court
LeRoy Stanky of Orchard trailer court was arrested Wednesday on a justice of the peace warrant charging assault and battery. Douglas Carpenter filed the information in Justice Glenn Powers court on December 29 alleging Stanky struck him in the face and broke his glasses. Stanky posted a $110 bond and was released.
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LeRoy Stanky
Orchard Trailer Court
Justice of the Peace
Douglas Carpenter
Stanky
Glenn Powers
Walter Linder 64 dies in Shellsburg after long service
Walter H. Linder 64, a Shellsburg insurance agent for 31 years, died Wednesday night in a Cedar Rapids hospital. He leaves wife Leona, a son Capt. Richard Linder at Veale Air Base California, a sister in Topeka, and two grandchildren. He served 18 years on the school board and held Masonic and Gethsemane White Shrine memberships. Masonic services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian church. burial in Oakwood cemetery. Visitation at Fry and Holland funeral home in Vinton after 10 a.m. Friday and at the church after 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Shellsburg
Walter H. Linder
Cedar Rapids
Gethsemane White
Masonic Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Fry and Holland Funeral Home
Vinton
Regents Set Contractor Job Policy
Iowa Regents adopt an equal opportunity policy for contractors bidding to three state universities. Prompted by an NAACP and Civil Rights Commission complaint about Crescent Electric, the policy requires compliance with employment laws, reviews contractor practices, and defers contracts during investigations.
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Des Moines
State Board of Regents
Iowa
The
NAACP
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Crescent Electric
University of Iowa
Pearson-Anderson investigation Pending Amid Hearings at Universities
Editorial notes the Pearson-Anderson inquiry is pending with hearings at each university. A three man panel appointed by the president will conduct proceedings. Executed contracts will not be suspended except in compelling situations as stated.
Wallet stolen after tavern scuffle near Merlisa Tap
Marion Purl of 3205 Dalewood avenue SE said he was robbed of his wallet during a scuffle behind the Merlisa Tap at 862 Fifth avenue SE Wednesday night. He described asking another driver to back up, a fight followed, and the wallet was taken. it contained no money.
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Marion Purl
Dalewood Avenue
Merlisa Tap
Fifth Avenue SE
Purl
Precincts Name Delegates to HACAP in Linn County
Linn county residents vote to elect poverty representatives to HACAP advisory board for first time. Precinct four names Daisy Ashby Mary Meggers and Sally Sauer while Precinct five selects Clyde Basham Tina Hancock and Fran Woodward. Upcoming votes in Precincts one two and three finalize the 15-seat board.
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Linn County
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
HACAP
Daisy Ashby
Coggan
Mary Meggers
Walker
Sally Sauer
Central City
Linn
Clyde Basham
Bertram
Tina Hancock
Fran Woodward
Mt. Vernon
Poverty Unit
Pueblo Inquiry To Be Delayed
The Navy said leaves for Pueblo crew members are tentative and a court of inquiry into their capture and behavior will likely be postponed two to three weeks. The delay follows the scheduling of leaves before the inquiry convenes in San Diego.
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San Diego
Pueblo
Navy
Train derailment in Edmonds leaves seven cars off tracks
In Edmonds Washington two engines and seven passenger cars derailed Wednesday night with no injuries reported. Investigators began inspecting the derailed train and the track to determine the cause. Safety crews controlled access to the area as operations continued.
Want ads perform an im portant community service, head them daily
The note urges daily placement of want ads to support community services and keep residents informed. It stresses the value of timely notices for local needs and opportunities.
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Berthold Brecht
Wilson
District Court
Gibson Holliday
Iowa City
Walter Linder
Regents
Phyllis Fleming
Editorial
David Lawrence
Pearson-Anderson
Elinor Ahern
Nancy Ee
Sam Shulsky
Ray Deens
Rick DuBrow
Leonard Lyons
Gus Schrader Ee
Don Walton
First Methodist Church Education Building
Marion
Clinton
Monroe
Fayette
Washington
Otter Creek
Marion Township
Highway 13
Palo School House
Toddville
Center Point City Hall
Robins
West Side
Fairfax Township
College ‘Township
Ellis
501H Avenue NW
City
East Side
Oak Hill-Jackson
Twelfth Javenue SE
Majestic
Hal Wilson
Luce & Sullivan
Franklin Stove
ST. Clair's House OF
North Towne Lane
Kenwood Transfer
Center Point Rd
Blairs Ferry Rd
Coatmen Mens Shop
Craemer’s Mens
Craemer's Mens Shop
Creamer's Mens Shop
Lindale Plaza
Amana
Smulekoff
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