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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1976
Page
11
New York reports a slight stock market dip after an early rally. Dow Jones at 990.58 with major banks signaling rate cuts, while utilities lead gains and volume remains light on major exchanges.
Four masked gunmen raided the accounting office of the labor ministry in downtown ROMB AP report. Ronnie Munday and Uiren tear gas bombs were used to disable staff as they prepared pay envelopes, with the bandits escaping by car after taking about 464 million lire, roughly $551,800, per police.
A county Democratic chairwoman says turmoil surrounds the sheriff race after a party convention name and dissatisfaction. Orie Workman, the Democratic sheriff candidate, faces Republican opposition and internal party controversy as delegates deliberate next steps.
Three people were injured in two crashes on city streets Sunday and Monday. All victims were treated at local hospitals and released. Names and details are partially garbled but include a motorcycle rider at Forty sixth and Council, a bicycle rider at Williams Boulevard and Fifteenth Street, and a third person on Blair’s Ferry Road near North Point Lane.
A jumble of crime notes and notices reports objects stolen including jewelry worth thousands, a television, a diamond pin and silver items. Authorities log break ins, unlocked cars, and burglaries across Cedar Rapids with multiple victims named and locations listed.
A flood in Keraan district in southern Tehran left 14 dead and caused widespread damage across the region. The Ayandepan newspaper reports torrential rains and rising waters disrupting homes and roads while rescue teams search for missing residents.
On this date General Douglas MacArthur was named to command U S forces in the Philippines during World War II. The appointment established his role in defending the archipelago as Japan advanced.
Three separate crashes occurred in Buchanan County over the weekend. Vernon Weber of Winthrop sustained head and facial injuries, was hospitalized in Waterbury, and cited for failure to maintain control and a stop sign violation. A rural Winthrop resident and a passenger from rural Winthrop were treated at local hospitals for injuries. A second collision south of Jesus involved Robert Griebner and Clare Manprich, with one vehicle attempting a driveway maneuver. no serious injuries noted for Manprich, while Griebner’s vehicle was reported to be in a collision with an unidentified driver.
Two boys, sons of Mr and Mrs Lye Buehler, were riding a trailbike south of Wentyal when struck by a car driven by Allan Brock ten. Both were hospitalized with bruises and head injuries. A driver failure charge filed against Brock.
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