Weather Forecast Snapshot and Daylight Details
Extended forecast shows partly cloudy conditions through Saturday with a chance of rain or snow Sunday and Monday. Highs will be in the 30s with overnight lows in the teens. Friday sunrise is 7 32 and sunset 5 01. Year ago today high reached 23 and low 2 with trace precipitation.
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Births and legal notices fill Daily Record brief
Births announced from Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals with multiple couples listed and addresses included. Out of town birth noted at Iowa City for Richard W. Ruble. Police reports include illegal burning and cigarette wash basket incidents, vent carbon monoxide, plus a series of drivers fined for speeding and traffic violations with names and addresses.
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Eighth Avenue SE
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Obituaries of Cedar Rapids residents include several deaths
Obituaries note the Cedar Rapids area losses including Otto V Blackwell 51 of 626 Second St SW died after a short illness born June 26 1924 at Marengo married to Betty Jo Cannon June 17 1967 Rock Island and a WWII Navy veteran. Also George E Rice 73 of 1022 Eighth St SE died after a long illness. Services set for Bethel AME Church and Cedar Memorial with military honors. Additional notices list John Vampola Jr James Leo R Turner Frances Zahradnik and others with funeral details and local call times. Memorials to American Cancer Society suggested.
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Second Street
Cedar Rapids
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Rock Island
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Eighth Street
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Kahoka
Roosevelt Hotel
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Chicago
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Sixth Avenue SE
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Eighteenth Avenue
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Trial Opens in Strange Federal Extortion Case
In Cedar Rapids a two day trial began over an April Mason City extortion scheme. Richard Mennen, 52, faces two counts of attempting to fraudulently obtain 4000 dollars from his wife and the First National Bank of Mason City. The Mennens married in 1948 and deny involvement, while the government cites fingerprints and a diary mentioning an old boyfriend. The jury of three women and nine men is hearing the case.
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Mason City
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Ely Man Jailed on Trespass Count
Melvin C. McNelly, 23, of rural Ely, is charged with criminal trespass involving more than $100 in damage at Carl A. Doubek’s rural residence. Doubek’s daughter Cindy reported McNelly entered about 9 p.m. Wednesday, argued with them and tore up furniture. He remained jailed Thursday in $1,000 bond.
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Ely
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Man Found Innocent of Burglary Count
Jerry C. Pruett, 30, of Cedar Rapids, found innocent of burglary in a Sept. 3 incident at Norma Kiefer’s home 1711 Fifth Ave SE. Jury concluded he was in the house but not proven to intend larceny, with about 1500 dollars in goods reported stolen.
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Norma Kiefer
Fifth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Pruett
First U S Mint Established in Philadelphia in 1792
The United States created its first federal mint in Philadelphia in 1792 marking the start of official coin production in the new nation. Officials outlined the establishment during early post-revolution governance, with infrastructure and governance under federal oversight planned.
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Term Suspended in Mail Obstruction Case
Edward J. Hale of 3171 Avenue NW received a two year probation after pleading guilty to obstructing the mail in Cedar Rapids federal court. A December grand jury charged Hale with stealing a USPS letter containing a $124.45 U S Treasury check made out to Robert A Burkes. the check was allegedly cashed by Hale and the second count was dismissed. Restitution of 124.45 is a probation condition.
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United States ratifies Kellogg Briand Peace Pact in 1929
On this date in 1929 the United States ratified the Kellogg Briand Peace Pact renouncing war as a means of settling international disputes.
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Angola war moves tighten grip near Zaire border
MPLA forces reportedly capture Ambriz and Ambrizete while advancing toward the Zaire border. FNLA reportedly holds Santo Antonio do Zaire, with MPLA near the border 37 miles away. UNITA, aided by South Africa, controls southern Angola. Clark says Kissinger will testify on Angola policy, with Rumsfeld and Colby to follow. Hearings planned to last two weeks as the United States weighs escalation.
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PLO rights debated as U N pressures Arab Israeli peace
U N sources note the United States will not depart from a November state department statement urging consideration of Palestinian Arabs' legitimate interests in Arab Israeli peace talks. El Hout argues PLO wording separates rights from interests and aims to prove a Palestinian identity to the world, while GA resolutions cite return home, self determination, sovereignty, and independence for Arabs.
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Bread and cereal firms face probe over price rise profits
A council study notes bread and cereal manufacturers hold about 90 percent of the national cereal market and earned very high profit margins. Profits rose sharply, averaging over 13 percent last year, as commodity prices fell in 1974 75. The council calls for more comprehensive data from individual firms to see if cost savings are passed to consumers.
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White House Aide On Payroll Sparks Campaign Debate
White House spokesman Ron Nessen downplayed Morton's political role as Harris urged the FEC to bar a campaign aide from the payroll. The FEC certified 1.1 million in matching funds for several Democratic contenders led by Henry Jackson, with Nixon-era debates cited about spending. Reagan campaigned in Jacksonville defending decentralization while Bayh warned against gimmicks and urged real budget action. Common Cause pressed candidates for 1977 priorities.
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Iowa City Man Hospitalized After I-380 Crash
Michael James Kelley 28 of Iowa City is listed in fair condition in Mercy Hospital ICU after a two car crash on I-380 near the Swisher interchange. Kelley was southbound in the northbound lane when struck broadside by Neil Bredman 40 of Iowa City whose northbound vehicle collided with him. Kelley suffers chest injuries possible internal injuries and a fractured leg.
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