Armed Forces C R Man Earns Medal For Services in Vietnam
Captain Larry D Showalter son of Mr and Mrs G L Showalter 2604 Primrose lane SW awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for search and rescue in Vietnam on February 7. He flew an F 4D in enemy territory under heavy fire aiding the recovery of two downed navy pilots now based in Spain. He has three years in the air force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry D. Showalter
G. L. Showalter
Primrose Lane
Vietnam
Showalter
Spain
Air Force
Crash Kills Six Airmen in Arkansas Pasture
Witnesses described an Air Force transport plane falling and exploding in a northeastern Arkansas pasture at sundown, killing all six aboard. Some said it appeared to be on fire before impact, with several loud bursts heard as it descended near an abandoned rail bed.
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Piggott
Ark
UPS
Air Force
Akansas
Two youths charged in Bever Park Zoo vandalism incident
Cedar Rapids police charged two boys aged 14 and 17 with malicious vandalism at Bever Park Zoo’s Old McDonald’s Farm last Friday. They were processed and released to parents. cases referred to probation. Authorities say cages were tipped, two pigs injured, one guinea pig killed, and other animals sprayed with water.
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Cedar Rapids
McDonald’s
Bever Park Zoo
Burglary at Rural C R House While Family Vacated
Thieves pried off a screen and entered the basement of a rural C R household while the family was away on vacation. A mink, suede coat, sweeper, gloves, and a suitcase valued at about $900 were stolen.
Man Accused of Assault and Battery in City Fire
James K Fisher, 39, of 1001 First Street SW, arrested Thursday for assault and battery. He posted $110 bond and was scheduled to appear August 6 in municipal court. Information signed by Stavres Hades, 812 Fourteenth Street SE, alleges Fisher struck a man in the eye, breaking two bones, July 16 at Penick and Ford where the two men work.
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James K Fisher
First Street
Fisher
Stavres Hades
Fourteenth Street
Hades
Bum
Penick
Ford
Teo
Auif Whities Saad
Allstar College Football Picks Highlight Advancing Stars
A fragment notes significant advancement by top college football players as coaches evaluate the field for the 3rd annual all star showcase. Key athletes and teams from major conferences are mentioned in passing.
Man Gets Jail Term on Assault
John R. Whaley, 27, of 1316 First avenue NW, was sentenced to 30 days in the Linn county jail on a charge of assault and battery. Whaley was arrested Thursday night on information signed by Joyce A. Moraine, 150 Sixth street NW, who charged that Whaley struck her and kicked her Thursday at her home. He was sentenced in Cedar Rapids municipal court by Judge John B. Reilly.
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John R. Whaley
First Avenue NW
Linn County
Whaley
Joyce A. Moraine
Sixth Street
Cedar Rapids
John B. Reilly
Three Charged in Federal Bond Case in Dubuque
FBI agents arrested three Dubuque men on interstate transport of stolen U S savings bonds and firearms. Gary Kiefer 63 William Harry 27 and Gary Harry 223 were jailed in Dubuque County under 10000 dollar bonds each.
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Dubuque
UPI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U. S
Gary Kiefer
William Harry
Gary Harry
Showing Car to Potential Buyers Beating Occurs
Cedar Rapids man Alva E. Van Alst 32 was beaten while showing a car he had for sale. Police said two men came to his home about 11 p m and attacked him as he opened the hood. Van Alst was treated at St Luke s hospital for a fractured nose and an inner mouth laceration before being released. One assailant was described as heavy set about 25, wearing dark trousers and a vest. the second man could not be described.
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Cedar Rapids
Alva E. van Alst
C Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
VanAlst
Gets Plea Time On Unlawful Use Of Telephone
Kenneth E. Jenn, 37, of 207 Twenty-seventh Street NE, was arrested on two counts of unlawful use of the telephone. He is accused of making threatening or obscene calls to Jerry Sparks and Dean Strnley during the last year. Jenn appeared in municipal court and was given until Aug. 6 to move or plead to both charges. He is held in Linn County jail on $500 bond per charge.
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Kenneth E. Jenn
Twenty-seventh Street
Jenn
Jerry Sparks
Blake Boulevard
Dean Strnley
C Avenue
Jean
Linn County
Jury Claim Rejected by Judge Victor
Special to The Gazette Iowa City Judge Harold D. Victor ruled against Stephan D. Ford seeking trial by peers. Ford, an assistant professor of business administration, faced a felony charge of malicious injury to buildings and fixtures from a protest at the University of Iowa ROTC program. The judge held the Johnson county jury list valid and found no due process violation.
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Iowa City
Harold D. Victor Friday
Stephan D. Ford
Vietor
Johnson County
Ford
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Linn County Selective Service Board
Ft. Leonard Wood
Ronald L. Walton
Walker
Albert E. Powell
Marion
Frank W. Pusateri
Edward J. Offerman
Monticello
David R. Fritsch
Spencer Drive
Richard Barton
Cedar Terrace
Thomas ©. Long
A. B. Long
Walford
Aviation Electrician
Bruce le Clerc
Edward le Clerc
Twentieth Street
Navy
Donald J. Harper
JoAnn Harper
Donald A. Harper
Ridgewood Terrace SE
Richard A. Gallagher
Herbert F. Gallagher
Johnson Avenue NW
Dana M. Ford
Herbert E. Munger, Jr
Traer
Walter Reed General
John J. Linnenkamp
Keith E. Linnenkamp
Sigourney
Gary L. Henry
Duane Henry
Eleventh Street
Germany
C.R
Cam Cound
Ana
College Allstar Foot
Vecation Film and Processing
Sovi
Asovi
Ntak Normal
Wate Buetas
Peru
Pisco
Dial
Victor
Johnson Jury Commission
NEW Model Homes
SUN
Knoxtombey
Edgewood Road
Thes Seute
Orlon
Oxford
Armstrong Boys’ Store
Hi Shop
OUR
Armstrong Girls Store
Little Boys’ Parkas
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Armstrong Children's Shop
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