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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1978
Page
7
Raymond affidavits allege former Commission for the Blind director Jernigan ordered bulletproof glass doors sandbags and weapons with a riot threat as motive. He says Jernigan tried to finance a private business and pressured staff to stay silent amid FBI inquiries and an Iowa governor’s committee review.
Jepsen confirms he wrote a statement at Raymond's request and would stand behind it. He co signed a loan and supplied a $5,000 CD funded by Jernigan, though he says the money came from Jernigan and that he met Raymond only through Jernigan. He refused to co sign the loan, noting the money and CD arrangement were simple business matters, not tied to his campaign. He says he will pursue legal action against any allegations.
Katherine Carley, former top aide to Kenneth Jernigan, says he spoke of an insurrection by blacks or communists and showed rifles at his apartment. She recalls plans for an armed force, a fortress, and potential anti aircraft weapons, with money from National Federation of the Blind funds to install listening devices. The FBI reportedly knew but delayed action.
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