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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1972
Page
14
A Cedar Rapids spokesman questioned parts of a state study on municipal and school consolidation. The study recommends a 25 percent voter trigger for elections on consolidation and outlines county level merger rules. It urges a state building authority, uniform fiscal years, and enhanced data collection for local government reform.
The state debates whether $21 million in federal funds can be used to bolster the foundation plan. A court ruling may allow limited use while officials warn a ban could slash local district support by about 21 million. Gov Nay favors possible use as a base upgrade. officials meet Thursday to clarify.
Two Cedar Rapids men were arrested in Des Moines after a rural Cedar Rapids burglary where 63 guns were stolen. One man’s identity was partially known as Leslie Undriedt, 36, while the other remained unidentified. a Des Moines officer later identified the other as James Saniec, about 25. Police recovered 22 handguns and six other weapons, ten of which were confirmed stolen from a local gun shop. Arrests followed a tip that the stolen merchandise was hidden in a Des Moines residence. Charges include receiving and concealing stolen merchandise and breaking and entering. prosecutions may shift between counties. The men were held in Des Moines city jail.
Linn County deputies report Larry Madsen of Soo Fifth Avenue SE charged with two counts of larceny for stealing gasoline from a farm northeast of Albumell and copper wire from a railroad right of way. About four dollars worth of copper recovered. wire identified as belonging to the Central Railroad. Held in county jail on bonds of 10 and 1 000 dollars. Municipal court order could add jail time for nonpayment of a 10 dollar traffic fine.
Cedar Rapids police launch crime prevention drive inviting community involvement after council creates bureau. Captain James Barnes heads the program, pledging to advise on building safety, locks, and door security to reduce burglaries and crime, following Fire Department precedent.
Michael Hay Nash, 19, of Brighton serving 11 years for breaking and entering and escape, left the Anamosa Reformatory on a work furlough to Davenport and did not return on the prescribed day. Authorities issued a search for Nash after he failed to report back Wednesday.
Linn County sheriff says two Palo youths, aged three years old, faced arrest after a alleged break-in at a vacant Palo house. One boy was detained by deputies Wednesday night and released to parents. authorities said the case was investigated by Sheriff Waller Grant.
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