Baker chosen as next Cedar Rapids police chief
Public Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen announced Raymond K. Baker 49 an assistant chief would be recommended to the City Council to fill the vacancy left by Chief Gareth Clift with Baker to be sworn in June 29 if approved by the council Baker led the four candidates in test scores with James Barnes Wallace Johnson and William Byrne following Bergen said the process included assessments and interviews and noted Baker’s administrative ability communication with the safety office and rapport with the City Council Baker declined comment until the council votes and Baker was born in Fairfield
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Raymond K. Baker
Gareth Clift
Cedar Rapids
Public Safety
Floyd Bergen
City Council
Baker
General Service Division
Clift
James Barnes
Wallace Johnson
William Byrne
Bergen
Safety Commissioner’s Office
Midwest
Fairfield
Linn County tax rates shift as residence and farm taxes drop
Linn County residents will see higher overall taxes while residence and farm levies decline. A public hearing on Boyson Road extension requires written requests. Anamosa Reformatory officials review disciplinary reports against 10 inmates after an apparent inmate beating. An Eastern Iowa livestock specialist weighs in on Monday’s cattle price drop.
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Linn County
Boyson Road
Anamosa
Iowa
Arnold Palmer saves USGA from major embarrassment
An index page notes Arnold Palmer again rescues the United States Golf Association from a major embarrassment while a separate item mentions a planned special softball game on the eve of the 13th annual Amana VIP golf tournament and a possible song.
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Arnold Palmer
United States Golf Association
Supreme Court Upholds Massachusetts Veteran Preference Law
The Supreme Court unanimously rules seven to two that Massachusetts public hire veterans’ absolute lifetime preference does not discriminate against women. Justices Stewart writes the law benefits veterans of either sex, while Justices Marshall and Brennan dissent, arguing gender-based discrimination. The ruling cemented a stronger state model than most others and may shield similar laws nationwide.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Iowa
Potter Stewart
Stewart
Thurgood Marshall
William Brennan
Marshall
Massachusetts Law
Tornadoes strike Tama County causing farm damage near Gladbrook
Four tornadoes touched down in northeastern Tama County around 7 15 p m with extensive damage east of Gladbrook. The Gus Wrage farm near Gladbrook suffered the collapse of a house and loss of outbuildings while other farms reported damaged homes and destroyed structures. Two minor injuries reported and up to 600 customers lost power in Garwin as crews aided by rescue units and Red Cross teams responded.
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Tama
Tama- Toledo
Tama County
Gladbrook
Leland Staker
Shortage Likely From Truckers Shutdown Hits Iowa
Independent truckers plan a Wednesday night shutdown amid diesel fuel shortages and variable laws. Iowa truck traffic falls about 20 percent as 300 drivers park, threatening fresh produce supplies from California and Texas to Iowa stores by next week.
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American Independent Truckers
Independent Truckers Association
Altoona
California
Texas
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Dallas
San Antonio
Harlingen
McAllen
Nebraska
Florida
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Waterloo
Sioux City
Federal Department of Energy
Des Moines
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Wally Pinckney
W.F. Pinckney Co
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