Abandoned Car Dispute Over Tow Fee Sparks Upset
Ortha and Harold McDade of 709 Third St SW argue about a $12.50 tow charge for an abandoned car in their backyard. Police outline state law requiring owner notification, 24 hour waiting, and storage charges. city liability is limited. The McDades claim the system treats them unfairly, stressing the principle over the amount.
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Ortha
Harold McDade
McDades
Third St
Cedar Rapids
Martin Ginenatt
McDade
Stepanek
Miller Towing Service
Southwest Side
Louis Stepanek
the Gazette
McGuire
Ortha McDade
Jury ponders Munro's fate in Des Moines murder case
The Linn County District Court continued deliberations in the Munro trial after about five hours that day. Prosecutors and defense debated the crosshatch shoe pattern, a gun barrel scratch, and witnesses as jurors weighed whether Munro killed three West Des Moines teens and a nearby clerk during a 1978 downtown Des Moines shooting spree.
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Daniel R. Munro
Munro
William Kutmus
Alabama
Des Moines
Linn County
West Des Moines
Gerald
Geoffrey Hoffman
Jeff Beavers
John P. Dolan Jr
Kutmus
James Ramey
Dolan
Ramey
Cecil B. De Mille Dies in Hollywood at 77
Renowned filmmaker Cecil B. De Mille died in Hollywood at age 77, ending a storied career in American cinema. De Mille’s work spanned silent and sound eras, shaping epic storytelling and pioneering production scales.
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Cecil B. de Mille
Hollywood
Premiere hype to greet Dribble in Cedar Rapids
A Hollywood style hype build surrounds the first Cedar Rapids screening of the film Dribble next week with planned fan attention and promotional events.
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Cedar Rapids
Two women found guilty of illegal beer sales in Tama County
Tama County Magistrate's Court convicted Geralyn Babinat 21 and Shirley Axon 44 for selling beer to a minor during a crackdown that cited 32 businesses. Each was fined 100 dollars plus costs after testimony from Karen Kriegel 16, deputy sheriff's daughter, who purchased beer with a valid Iowa permit.
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Toledo
Traer
Tama County
Geralyn Babinat
Towne House
Shirley K. Axon
Axon
John Felts
Karen Kriegel
Nicholas Kriegel
Babinat
Iowa
Kriegel
Axen
Clark May Seek Refugee Affairs Coordinator Role
Former Sen. Dick Clark said he is negotiating with the White House for a United States coordinator for refugee affairs role. The ambassador-at-large position would involve negotiating with other nations to share the refugee burden and coordinating relief efforts within the U S government.
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Washington
Dick Clark
the Gazette
White House
United States
Clark
Jepsen Assigned to Agriculture and Armed Services
Senator Roger Jepsen of Iowa wins assignments on the Agriculture and Armed Services committees. Agriculture was his top priority, a seat once held by predecessor Dick Clark.
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Washington
UPI
Roger Jepsen
Iowa
Agriculture and Armed Services
Jepsen
Dick Clark
Regents OK end to parietal rule at Iowa universities
Iowa City The state Board of Regents voted 7 to 1 to suspend the parietal rule at the University of Iowa for two years. Freshmen will be exempt after two years, sophomores next year. A second favorable vote is needed to keep the change. otherwise the rule returns. The current rule, eight years old, affects unmarried under 21. Opponents cite bond funding needs and occupancy drops. the Student Association estimates dorm use would fall from 5,612 to 4,081 by 1993-94, with limited link to suspending the rule. Regents pledge a bond review at the end of the period. Other campuses weigh similar moves. ISU has no parietal rule.
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Iowa City
State Board of Regents
University of Iowa
U of I Student Association
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Iowa State University
Ames
Gazette Telephone Numbers and Office Contacts
The notice lists contact numbers for news, sports, bookkeeping and general information. It provides hours for circulation subscription, want ads and display advertising and includes Marion and Iowa City office numbers.
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Marion
Iowa City
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David McGuire
Gazette
John McIvor
Roger Owens
Town Meeting
Educational Service Center
Second Ave
Jack Nicklaus
Jinx Falkenberg
Telly Savalas
Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service
C.R. Today
Jerry Martin
Intermedia Arts Film Corp
Martin
Don Canney
Vixens
Iowa Cornets
Comets
Five Seasons
Mark R. Snyder
Blairs Ferry Road
Snyder
Marjorie Ohlhauser
Donald E. Gilbert
Fourth Ave
Gilbert
Marilyn Gilbert
Fourth Avenue
Donald Shaw
Davenport
Bfgoodrich
Wayne Dog Food
Wayne
Tropical Fish Sale
Hawkeyve Seed CO. Inc
3Rd Ave. SE
BankAmericard
American Express
Diners Club
Carte Blanche
Bipgoodrich
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