Ombudsman's probe faults deputy for excessive force at Linn jail
The state ombudsman found excessive force by Deputy Donald Wharton in a Linn County jail incident involving Robert Robideau, a Cedar Rapids murder trial defendant. The report urges Wharton’s suspension, mandatory training, and possible criminal charges while noting delayed medical care and a lack of immediate police response. Sheriff Walter Grant defended the action as not excessive.
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Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour death at 72
Ted Mack, who presided over the Original Amateur Hour program on radio and television, died Monday at age 72. He began as a band leader in the 1920s and joined Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour in 1935, later succeeding Bowes as host in 1948.
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Weather outlook with light scattered rain chances
Forecast shows a 30 percent chance of rain on Wednesday with a low in the low 70s tonight and highs in the upper 50s on Wednesday. The period offers a cool, damp pattern with brief showers likely.
Extra Funds May Boost Road Work
Ames reports an $80 million funding surge from federal and state sources to advance 15 IDOT projects over two years. Of this, $48.1 million targets 46 miles of freeway 520, including grading for a 124 mile segment between junctions with highways 150 and AT and work in Black Hawk and Buchanan counties. Additional sums cover ramp reconstructions near Cedar Rapids and related upgrades. The boost follows $26 million in extra federal highway funds due to a fiscal-year shift.
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Deliberations Continue in Murder Case in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids federal court jury continues deliberations in the murder case of Robert Robideau and Darvill Butler tied to the Pine Ridge shooting of PRI agents Jack Coler and Ronald Wilharng last June. Jurors received the case at 12:30 pm Monday and, after an hour’s deliberation, retired to a motel. Judge Edward J. McManus ordered sequestration until verdict. Foreman Robert Bolin sought transcripts of Wilford Draper and Norman Brown, witnesses at the scene, with both sides agreeing to make testimony available. Final arguments asserted the incident stemmed from misunderstanding and mistake, not premeditated murder.
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Carter Criticizes Republicans in Preconvention Push
Jimmy Carter, nearing the Democratic nomination, attacked the GOP as led by strong special interest groups while weighing running mates. He met New Jersey delegates, noted a tough fall campaign, and eyed Mondale Muskie Glenn and Church as top VP prospects amid delegate surveys and polls.
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Iowans Back Jordan As Prospect for VP
Iowa delegates at the Democratic national convention push Barbara Jordan as a vice presidential possibility. The 40 year old Texas Democrat draws praise for her speech and reception from audiences, with attendees and supporters urging Carter to consider her on the ticket.
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