Two Killed in Weekend Iowa Crashes
United Press International reports two Iowans died in weekend accidents on state highways. A 31-year-old Des Moines man, John Willie Mitchell, died in a four car crash on Interstate 235 after his car crossed the median. Thomas Robinson, 28, of Des Moines, faces involuntary manslaughter and drunken driving charges. Robinson allegedly tried to push Mitchell off the road racing in the westbound lanes.
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Thomas Robinson
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Dennis Thomas
Margery Schulze
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Mercy Hospital
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Joshua Kennedy
Hawkeye gridder faces theft count
Jeffery Brown 21 of Iowa City charged with second degree theft and breaking and entering for allegedly taking stereo equipment from a residence at 614 S Gilbert St on May 30. Brown led the Hawkeyes with 699 rushing yards last season before a knee injury and will be a junior this fall. Preliminary hearing set for June 10.
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University of Iowa
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S. Johnson St
S. Gilbert St
Freemont
Ohio
Brown
Iowa
Hayden Fry
Iowa City road funding faces constitutional snag
A $1 million appropriation to build a four lane access road to serve the Hawkeye Sports Arena and UI Hospitals and Clinics may violate the Iowa Constitution which bars local or special road tax laws. The plan splits repayment, with $600,000 from the Regents on an interest free loan, and $150,000 current funds plus up to $500,000 additional if needed.
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Former Iowa priest dies during parish robbery in Rapid City
Rapid City police report Rev. James O Conner formerly of Davenport died of a heart attack during a break in at the Mother Butler Mission of St Jaques Parish. Rev Richard Pates was shot but in good condition. suspects fled with a TV set and wallets.
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Lutherans back merger at state convention in Waverly
Delegates at the American Lutheran Church state convention favored merging the ALC with the Lutheran Church in America and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches as part of a national unification study. Bishop Paul Werger spoke for the merger while Rev. Homer Larsen urged focusing on membership decline. The Waverly College gathering drew 1,042 delegates with keynote speakers Kathryn Koob, William Diehl, Dr Herman Diers, and Dr James Nestingen.
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Lutheran Church In America
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Paul Werger
Iowa Lutheran Church In America
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Cedar Falls
Waverly College
Laos
Kathryn Koob
Jesup
Iran
William Diehl
Allenton
Bethlehem Steel
Herman Diers
Wartburg
James Nestingen
Luther Seminary
St. Paul, Minn
Iowa woman sues United Airlines over lost luggage
Nosa Ann Osifo seeks 50000 in Johnson County District Court for two bags lost on a January flight from New York City to Cedar Rapids. She alleges negligence and claims past present and future anguish and a cancelled marriage schedule set for February 14 1981.
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Johnson County
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New York City
Cedar Rapids
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Bartelt Road
Linn County faces tax levy questions under state rulings
The county debates a proposed fiscal year 1981-82 poor fund tax levy of 64.3 cents per $1000, up from 60.5, amid state comptroller objections over carryover funds and welfare rulings. Officials note a $647,000 projected cash carryover with $116,000 already appropriated, and compare generous levies in Black Hawk and Polk counties.
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Hixon
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City Brief Honors Local Graduates From Kenyon and Haverford
Amy Huston of 128 22nd St NE earned a bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College in Gambier Ohio. Timothy Guinnane of Cedar Rapids received a B A in economics with high department honors from Haverford College in Haverford Pennsylvania.
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22Nd St. NE
Kenyon College
Gambier
Ohio
Timothy Guinnane
Cedar Rapids
Haverford College
Haverford, Pa
Monkeys Trained to Aid Handicapped People
Capuchin monkeys, once coin collectors for organ grinders, are trained to assist handicapped individuals. They learn tasks like locking doors turning on lights and pushing elevator buttons and are featured in National Geographic World magazine.
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Iowa City man charged with lascivious acts
Merlin Dean Courtney is charged with approaching and fondling the genitals of an 11 year old in Cards Etc. store in downtown Iowa City on May 30. Court records note the girl was blocked in aisles as she tried to leave before Courtney departed. preliminary hearing set.
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Merlin Dean Courtney
S. Dubuque St
Apt
Courtney
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