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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1977
Page
2
Chad Mitchell, 38, of the Mitchell musical trio, surrendered to federal officers and started a five year prison term after a 1973 arrest that cited 400 pounds of marijuana in his pickup at a motel. The charge was possession with intent to sell.
Jerome Kurtz head of the Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers may be asked to identify questionable items on returns with stiff fines for noncompliance. He notes a nine to one chance of an audit for a questionable deduction and that the slim chance of discovery encourages such write offs. A questionable item is one not proven by courts or IRS rulings as a legal deduction.
56 captives in a train and school seizure in South Moluccan action became the longest-held hostages in Dutch siege history, surpassing the 361 hours of the 1975 Amsterdam Indonesian consulate standoff.
Two juveniles spent several hours in Linn County jail after being turned away from Linn County Juvenile Detention Center due to overcrowding. Coordinator Ivan Vonk called it possibly the first instance. Officials released the pair later Tuesday morning. Cedar Rapids police stopped a vehicle at 1 31 a.m. Tuesday in the city.
Dane Marolf of Bettendorf will perform Carnival of Venice by Arban on alto sax at the municipal band concert Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Noelridge Park with Dr. Morgan Jones guest-conducting. The program includes Grainger and Rimsky-Korsakov pieces along with several marches and show tunes. Nearby, Cedar Rapids youths faced multiple charges after a litter incident on Third Street SE, with overcrowding at the detention center prompting temporary releases and a first-hand report from official Vonk. Tom Jones and Gwendolyn Brooks are noted as turning 37 and 60 respectively today.
John R. Wall sues Cedar Rapids physician Dr. Gary L. Van Slyke for 850000 alleging he alienated Wall's wife Kathleen Ann from Florida trip in the doctor’s private aircraft and other acts. The petition seeks 500000 for loss of affection 250000 for mental anguish and 100000 in punitive damages plus 350000 more for adultery and punitive damages.
Central City will hold a reunion for high school classes 1920 to 1929 on Saturday. About 65 to 70 attendees are expected to gather at 5 p.m. at the Long branch in Central City.
River stages across Iowa and Wisconsin show small movements. LaCrosse remains 5.0 feet with no change while Lansing rises 0.1 to 8.0. Dam 9 up 0.3 to 12.8, McGregor down 0.1 to 6.6, Guttenberg down 0.1 to 4.0, Dubuque up 0.2 to 7.2, Davenport down 0.1 to 3.6, Keokuk down 0.4 to 1.9, Cedar Rapids at 2.75 feet.
Senator Culver says housing bill will bring over 3.5 million dollars in FY 1978 to eight Iowa entitlement communities, with Cedar Rapids increasing from 1.3 to 1.59 million and future years rising to 1.741 and 1.858 million. The measure expands eligibility for hold harmless cities and redirects discretionary funds to multi year community development.
Birth announcements from Mercy and St Luke's list numerous couples with addresses across Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Hiawatha, Evansdale and surrounding areas. Multiple births include sons and daughters, with dates and affiliations to hospitals noted, alongside a garbage collection reminder at E avenue and Fifth street NW.
An ordinance to file for public inspection sets alley speed limits at 10 mph in Cedar Rapids and caps portions of I 380 within city lines at 55 mph. It allows city citations for revenue, matching state limits, and includes street name updates such as Bowman road renamed to Boyson road.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates listed include carrier and mail options with varying weekly and annual prices. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
Winners in a Monday duplicate teams event at Kent Bridge Center were Ruth Ann Kelleher, Marti Heald, Mary Earley and Bill Dore first place. Ruth Scott, Mary Lake, Trudy James and Frank Zeman finished second. Next game starts at 9 Monday at the center.
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