Defense Portrays Gurney as Victim of Immunity Deals
In Tampa, attorney Harris Dittmar wrapped up his closing for former Sen. Edward Gurney contending witnesses backed by immunity are unreliable. He labeled key government witnesses as liars and admitted lawbreakers, centering on Larry Williams as the case’s cornerstone. Prosecutor Harvey Schlesinger urged jurors to judge whether Gurney was naive or lied about the $400,000 fundraising slush fund.
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Levi Blames Crime Rise On Frightened Judges
Attorney General Edward Levi says crime climbs because judges fear enforcing laws, a frightened public, and prosecutors and police reluctant to crack down in black communities. He cites nationwide reluctance to prosecute.
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Ford Adinistration
State Official Gets Probation in Embezzling Case
Des Moines 28 year old Robert Lee Calderon a former Iowa highway commission right of way agent received a ten year suspended sentence and 500 dollar fine after pleading guilty to embezzlement by a public officer He must repay 1500 dollars in restitution for money diverted to his use The case involves accepting funds from Leo Yardley Guttenberg tavern owner on November 22 1974 for tavern item repurchase intended for the commission.
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Leo Yardley
Bumgarner Services Friday in Brandon
Patricia Mae Bumgarner 33 was killed Thursday morning when struck by lightning outside her Brandon home. Her funeral is Friday at 2 at Brandon United Methodist Church. She is survived by husband James and three children, plus parents, four siblings, and other relatives. Campbell's in Vinton handling arrangements.
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la Porte City
James Bumegarner
Virginia Gay Hospital
Vinton
Officials Vote To Seek Okay for Private Audits
In Coralville 14 Eastern Iowa counties voted 23 to 0 at a workshop to ask the state for authorization of private audits of county books. Johnson County Supervisor Robert Burns said audits by nonpoliticians are more ethical and cheaper than state audits. A January bill by Rep. William Hargrave would allow private county audits. Burns cited a 1973 Johnson County audit that cost the county $10,599 and noted prior requests for private audits were denied by the attorney general.
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William Hargrave
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Burns
Jobson County
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Mail Hike: Possible Fight on Last Penny
Washington AP report notes a new postal labor agreement requires raising the first class rate to 13 cents by year end. Postmaster General Bailar cites deficits and contract delays, while Congress weighs a 12 cent limit and a temporary rate bill.
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Wayward Plans Walton on the Naze Theft
Helen Walton widow aged 62 reported a purse theft in Walton on the Naze. She said New England savings carried at home were taken after a previous burglary years ago. Police cautioned residents to secure valuables.
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