Hearing Thursday on Transcript Request for Police Probe
In Linn County, attorney for Joseph Brandt seeks a transcript of police interrogation where overheard conversations between Brandt and his lawyer allegedly violated rights. District court scheduled a Thursday hearing. Atty Faches resists release unless court orders, citing best evidence concerns.
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Linn County
William Faches
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Brandt
Ping
Brandt
Linn District Court
Faches
Grand Jury
Linn
William Eads
Police Department
Cough Syrup Complaint Central to Rights Inquiry
A race discrimination complaint over cough syrup access remains under review by the state human rights commission after a Black man alleged rude service at two drug stores. The commission reported 32 total complaints, with 15 racial cases and 17 sex cases, and actions across several matters.
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Human Rights Commission
Commission
Joyce van Deusen
van Deusen
Ralph Coty
Sturtz Pleads Guilty to Trespass in Magistrate Court
Everett Sturtz of 706 Third Street SW pled guilty to an amended criminal trespass count in a magistrate court. He received a 30 day suspended jail sentence for an incident on December 25 at property owned by Kenneth Knospe.
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Everett Sturtz
Third Street
Kenneth Knospe
Robbery Charge Dismissed for Jesse Jones in Dothan
A robbery charge against Jesse Jones of Dothan Alabama was dismissed last week in magistrate court after a preliminary hearing. He had been charged with robbing Wilbur Bowers on January 3.
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Jesse Jones
Dothan
Ala
Wilbur Bowers
New Sewage Plant Discussed by Decorah Council
Decorah council authorized Mayor Vern Iverson to consult engineers on the feasibility of a new city sewage plant. The body accepted Cahle Chevrolet’s $8,025 bid for a new city dump truck and voted to seek state Conservation Commission financial aid to build two city tennis courts.
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Decorah
Vern Iverson
Cahle Chevrolet
State Conservation Commission
Three UCS Agencies Move Into New Headquarters
Five agencies relocate to 712 Third Avenue SE with Velma Stramel noting moves began Jan 2. The Red Cross arrives April 15, Voluntary Action Center and Retarded Children's Assn moved in, Camp Fire Girls to follow in three months as space costs rise to 1400 dollars monthly from 500. The site was Northwestern Bell offices previously.
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United Community Services
Third Avenue SE
Velma Stramel
UCS
Trial Held in U S Court on Truth in Lending
A federal trial in Cedar Rapids addressed whether Landis Financial Group violated truth in lending laws. Wally Kenney testified he borrowed 600.92 dollars in July 1971 and argued prepayment penalties used Rule of 78 differed from Iowa arithmetical method. Landis defended procedures as designed to prevent loan errors and presented three witnesses.
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Landis Financial Group, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Edward MecManus
Wally Kenney
Washington
Landis
Empire Credit Co
McManus
Kenney
Iowa
Briefs Due Feb in Case With Stand Testimony
The sole witness to testify for the defendant is stated to present his case, with briefs due by February 19. The proceedings emphasize a limited testimony lineup and upcoming filing deadlines.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Struck by Auto
A 74 year old woman was struck crossing First Avenue and Eighteenth Street in Selma. The motorist Casey J. Raker, 19, of 1802 First Avenue E, was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to carry his driver's license. The victim was treated at St. Luke's Hospital for hip, back and head injuries and remained in good condition Wednesday.
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St. Luke's Hospital
Selma Smith
First Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Casey J. Raker
First Avenue E
Income scale for reduced price lunches raised in Cedar Rapids
The income limits for reduced price meals in Cedar Rapids Community schools rise under new federal guidelines. Reduced price meals stay 20 cents. families may reapply anytime. free meal scale remains unchanged. For a four person family the limit grows from 6380 to 7440, with increases shown for other family sizes and $890 added for each extra member.
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Cedar Rapids
Reduced-price meals offered by principal at each school
The principal's office in every school provides reduced-price meals for eligible students. This program aims to ensure affordable lunch options across the district.
Trudeau Swears In Governor General Leger at Ottawa
Jules Leger, a tall quiet-spoken diplomat and scholar, is sworn in as Canada’s 21st governor general with Prime Minister Trudeau and about 200 dignitaries present. The oath on the Leger family Bible authorizes him to preside at parliament openings, act as queen’s representative, and sign legislation and state documents. Leger, 60, succeeds Roland Michener who served nearly seven years including an extension.
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Ottawa
UPI
Jules Leger
Canada
Trudeau
Leger
Roland Michener
Pub offers free pint a day for missing Labrador
Alan Bird of Woodleaves England offers a free pint daily for life to anyone who locates his missing Labrador dog, hoping for a quick return of the pet.
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Woodleaves
England
UPI
Alan Bird
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