Weather notes and local incidents from Cedar Rapids area
The Cedar Rapids Daily Record reports a normal January barometer readings around 30.05 with a fast NW wind at 8 mph. Extended forecast shows rain or snow chances early next week, turning colder by midweek. Birth announcements list three newborns from St. Luke's and Robins and a daughter for the Stanford family. Incident logs include trash container discovery, a gas leak at Third Avenue SE, a TV short, and a smoke odor on Glenway Drive SE.
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Cedar Rapids
Vendetta Os
Harnischfeger Drive
Third Avenue
Sixth Street
Glenway Drive
Three Warrants Executed in Probe into Disappearance
Iowa City police and the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation executed three search warrants linked to the disappearance of Jane Wakefield a 26 year old teacher last seen Sept. 6 in the north section of Iowa City. Investigators searched John A Wakefield's apartment and two Wakefield run businesses Magoo s Lounge and Four Cushions billiard parlor. Detectives say foul play is indicated and authorities have new evidence and investigators continue searches including two ponds near the mobile home park.
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Iowa City
Jane Wakefield
North Liberty
Kenneth L. Stock
Stock
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Iowa City Police
BCI
John A. Wakefield
Wakefield
Magoo’s
Penn
Larry Sharp
Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge
Mobile Home Park
Six Leftist Targets Bombed in Portugal
Six bombs exploded at leftist targets in northern Portugal, and a fire destroyed the headquarters of four far left parties near the Spanish border. The incidents occurred within ten minutes in Braga, about 223 miles north of Lisbon, with no injuries reported.
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Lisbon
Portugal
UPI
Braga
Thieves Market Rescheduled at University of Iowa
The thieves market at the University of Iowa has been moved to February 15. No time is listed and only handmade items like pottery paintings weaving macrame and jewelry will be sold. It takes place in the main lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union on campus.
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University of Iowa
Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union
U. of I
One Dead in Highway Crash West of Cedar Rapids
A man died in a two vehicle collision on Highway 30 about three miles west of Cedar Rapids late Friday. Police withheld the victim’s name at midnight pending next of kin notification. The pickup driver was killed when it collided with a semitractor trailer, sending both vehicles off the road. The victim was taken to Mercy hospital.
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Highway
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Thought for Today by Christopher Morley
Thought attributed to U S novelist Christopher Morley reflects on the future being shaped by the cleverest people. The quote warns that clever opponents may hinder progress.
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U.S
Christopher Morley
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and History
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. outlines subscription options including carrier and mail rates. The notice notes postage details, edition scope, and exclusive AP republication rights for local news.
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The
Gazette Co Ang
Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Lowe
IE to Inspect Duane Arnold Containment Vessel During Refuel
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. will inspect the primary containment vessel at the Duane Arnold Energy center while refueling. Chairman Duane Arnold said the phased inspection stems from a ten month safety review by IE and 15 other utilities plus the NRC. He noted the most hypothetical accident is remote and the move aims to keep the plant safest possible. Refueling and inspection start February 16 and run to late March.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Duane Arnold Energy Center
Duane Arnold
Arnold
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Ford says U S and Soviets slowly narrowing arms gap
President Ford told reporters in the East Room that the United States and the Soviet Union are slowly but constructively narrowing the gap in negotiating a new nuclear arms curb agreement. He cited Kissinger’s Moscow trip and noted unresolved issues remain while stressing continued Middle East efforts and domestic policy notes.
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Washington
Ford
United States
Soviet Union
Assn
Henry Kissinger
Moscow
Yitzhak Rabin
U.S
Middle East
Deaths: Howard Glasgow Buck 75 and others
Death notices for Howard Glasgow Buck 75 of Tucson formerly Cedar Rapids born 1900. Also Ivor H Dillon Jr 55 Cedar Rapids resident for five years born 1920 and Lawrence Hartmeyer 82 Dyersville burial details listed. Obituaries note church affiliations and memorial services with dates and locations.
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Howard Glasgow Buck
Tucson
Ariz
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Buck
Illinois
Hilda Wetherbee
Polo, Ill
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Turner Chapel
Arnold Herbst
Mt. Clark Cemetery
Central City
Ivor Harold Dillon, Jr
First Avenue
Mr. Dillon
North English
United Beechcraft, Inc
Wichita
Kan
First Christian Church of
Paul D. Dillon
Adele Dillon
Chapel of Memories
David Polk
F \st Christian church
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Man Accused in C R Man's Death Pleads Innocent
Clarence Freitas, 19, Kai maki Hawaii, pleads innocent to an open murder charge in the New Year’s Day slaying of Patrick Maudsley, 26, a former Cedar Rapids resident. The incident occurred near a Kalakaua Avenue service station in Waikiki. Freitas is held in custody in Honolulu with a $20,000 bond. no trial date set.
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Clarence Freitas
Kaimaki
Hawaii
Cedar Rapids
Patrick Maudsley
Freitas
Oahu
Yoshimi Hayashi
Maudsley
Kalakaua Avenue
Waikiki
Honolulu
Bailey denies Hearst family pressured justice in Hearst trial
After court adjourned Bailey held a news conference to refute a New York Times report that the Hearst family sought influence with the justice department for their daughter's treatment. He noted a government employee suggested a back door approach but said no wrongdoing occurred.
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Bailey
Hearst
U.S. Department of Justice
Hearsts
Justice Department
Miss Hearst
The
New York Times
Joe Doakes
Federal Building
Explosion near Cedar Rapids police HQ prompts investigation
Eyewitness Mike Beltz reported a blue late model car speeding along Second Avenue about 50 to 55 mph. A passenger reportedly lit a fuse like device, tossed it from the window, and an explosion occurred on Seventh Street near Third Avenue. Police, bomb squad, and helicopter surveyed the scene as debris was collected to determine the cause.
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Mike Beltz
Seventh Street
Second Avenue
Beltz
Third Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Public Safety
Craig Schneider
Schneider
Mechanicsville backs budget limit opposition and 1976-77 prep
The Mechanicsville council unanimously supported the League of Iowa Municipalities stance against a 6 percent local budget limit. Letters will be sent to Gov. Ray and state legislators. The panel began early talks on the 1976-77 budget prioritizing streets and sewers, street sanding concerns, and modest raises for city staff amid higher solid waste costs.
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Mechanicsville
League of Iowa
Robert Ray
Tom Railsback
Railsback
Memorial Services for Michael Bernard Shea Saturday at St Jude
Memorial services for Michael Bernard Shea will be held Saturday at 11 at St Jude Catholic Church with the Rev Richard Ament officiating. Teahen Funeral Home handles arrangements. A second service for Antonie Jinoch Mrs Frank will be Monday at 10 at Ku ba Funeral Home East with the Rev George B McDill. Burial is at Czech National Cemetery. Friends may contribute to Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church building fund or the charity of their choice.
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Shea
Michael Bernard
St. Jude’s Catholic Church
Richard Ament
Teahen Funeral Home
Jinoch
Antonie
Frank
Kuba Funeral Home
George B. McDill
Czech National Cemetery
Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church
C R Man Faces Drunk Driving Count
Stuart M. Mammel, 51, of 468 Owen Street NW, was arrested and charged with drunk driving by Linn deputies Friday night. He was taken into custody at 8 30 p m while driving on Edgewood Road.
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Stuart M. Mammel
Owen Street
Linn
Mammel
Edgewood Road
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Detroit
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Dyersville
Lawrence Hartmeyer
Basilica of St. Francis Xavier
St. Mary's Cemetery
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