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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1978
Page
4
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports on how families and individuals facing death by own action seek support from Foundation II Linn County Psychiatric Clinic and a new Iowa City group. Crisis lines and talks with clergy are common, with peak calls in late winter and spring reflecting seasonal stress.
Foundation II staff and volunteers train to intervene in crisis calls about self harm. Assessments determine if the person is alone and has means, then counselors work to talk them down and arrange urgent help. Referrals follow to clinics, counseling agencies, or hospitals.
Trial of John Pledge and two others followed a May 20 incident outside the L and H Lounge in Cedar Rapids. Pledge, 42, was found guilty of driving left of center, fined $20, with a $150 appeal bond. two co-defendants had cases continued. The incident triggered police clashes and injuries to officers, prompting further investigations and multiple court dates.
The Linn County Board of Health filed lawsuits against two rental property owners in Cedar Rapids seeking court orders to repair code violations or vacate. LeRoy Corey, doing business as Iowa General Housing of Cedar Falls, is named for a property at 1450 1452 Fourth Ave SE with attic pigeons and failing basement stairs and plumbing. Jim Sinnen’s property at 720 14th St SE is accused of a hazardous electrical system and needed kitchen, ceiling, and floor repairs plus a defective water heater relief valve. Owners allegedly refused to bring houses to code after requests.
Four candidates filed papers for Kirkwood Community College board seats. Ezra Schenk and Rev. Roy Wingate seek District 6 posts, with Wingate a former director from 1969 to 1976. Max Lewis will not run again. James Sauter seeks District 4 and B A Jensen seeks District 9 for re election.
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