Force of 1200 Americans move to bunker hill fortifications
A force of 1,200 American troops began moving after nightfall to construct defenses at Bunker Hill Cambridge after learning that General Gage planned to occupy Dorchester Heights on June 18. The council of war directed the action as a precautionary measure.
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Cambridge
Mass
Bunker Dateline Hill
Council of War
Gen. Gage
Dorchester Heights
United Pros
McGregor Businessman Herbert E. Bickel Dies
Herbert E. Bickel 58, longtime McGregor resident and business owner, died suddenly Saturday night possibly from a heart attack. He operated Security Loan Co and H E Bickel Insurance and Real Estate Co. Survived by wife Ruth three sons Doug Dan of McGregor Bruce of West Des Moines mother Mrs Don Bickel brother Suho sister Mrs DJ Herran Tacoma Wash. Services Tuesday at 1 30 Thornburgs with military rites at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
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Security Loan Co
H.E. Bickel Insurance and Real Estate Co
Mar-Mac School Board
McGregor Kiwanis Club
Pocket City Post
American Legion
Ruth
Doug
Dan
McGregor
Bruce
West Des Moines
Don Bickel
Suho
Herran
Tacoma
Wash
Thornburg’s
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Three Accused in Defrauding Inns in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police arrested three men over the weekend for allegedly defrauding innkeepers. Steven Rhodes, 22, was arrested early Sunday at the Country Kitchen after reportedly refusing to pay 3.97 for breakfast for himself and two girls and was charged with intoxication. Rhodes remained in Linn county jail Monday under a 250 dollar bond. James D. Silas, 25, and Ronald D. Edwards, 24, both of Rock Island Illinois, were arrested Saturday on warrants charging them with defrauding the Roosevelt Royale hotel between April 28 and May 4 and are free on bond.
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Cedar Rapids
Steven Rhodes
Country Kitchen
First Avenue SE
Rhodes
Linn County
James D. Silas
Ronald D. Edwards
Rock Island
Ill
Roosevelt Royale
Chrysler Won't Abandon Big Cars in Seventies Shift
DETROIT AP reports Chrysler Corp, strained financially, will not drop its full size cars in the 1978 model year. Officials say a move to smaller cars remains possible, potentially delaying the change to the 1979 models if sales rise. R K Brown denied plans to end big cars in 1978 while not commenting on later years.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Associated Press
Chrysler
R. K Brown
Brown
C R Man Charged With Auto Damage
Nanny Wright age 23 of 1911 First avenue SW was jailed in Linn county on $5,000 bond after arrest Saturday on a warrant charging malicious injury to a motor vehicle. Wright suspected in a June 7 incident involving a car owned by Steven Parrott at 2925 Oakland road NE near Seventh street and First avenue SW.
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Nanny Wright
First Averc
Linn County
Hing
Wright
Steven Parrott
Oakland Road
Seventh Street
First Avenue
Six Hurt in C R Crashes Over Weekend
A weekend of crashes left six people with injuries in Cedar Rapids area incidents. Motorcyclist Earnest Schlemmer Jr. received leg injuries after a collision on J Street SW with a car driven by Cynthia Helms. Helms and two others suffered minor injuries in separate incidents at Eagle’s Parking Lot. A two car wreck at Tenth Street SE and Fill Avenue SE left Quentin and Jena Gilds with neck injuries. William Michael Goodknight was cited after leaving the scene and allegedly running a red light.
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J Street
David Thrailkill
J Streeet
St. Luke's Hospital
Cynthia Helms
S14
M Street
Thrailkill
Miss Helms
Eagle's
First Avenue SE
Steve McNamara
C Avenue NE
Robert Lovelett
Outlook Drive
Thirty-third Avenue
Quentin Gilds
Jena Gilds
William Michael Goodknight
Fourteenth Street SE
Fill Avenue
Tenth Street SE
the Gazette
Senior Citizen Buses Coder Rapids System
Area Ten SEATS in Coder Rapids operates transportation for seniors. Contact numbers 363 8244 398 5608 and 800 332 5934 provide ride details and service updates.
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Coder
Turner: Solons Can Be Included Under IPERS
Iowa Atty Gen Richard Turner ruled that the 1977 start could include legislators in IPERS but not those serving in the 66th general assembly. He noted lawmakers may gain IPERS membership with the next general assembly and that funds may be set aside for retirement, while pay raises could only take effect later.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Turner
IPERS
General Assembly
66Th General Assembly
Robert D. Ray
Meeting Planned On Federal Flood Insurance Laws
A meeting to discuss federal flood insurance laws will be held next Monday in Cedar Rapids. Gary E. McClure of HUD Kansas City will lead a session on the federal flood disaster protection act of 1973. Afternoon session targets Realtors builders insurers and related groups. 7 p.m. caters to officials and others unable to attend. Both convene in the third floor ballroom of Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College.
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Cedar Rapids
Gary E. McClure
Kansas City
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
NATO ministers begin two day nuclear planning talks in Monterey
Defense ministers from NATO states led by Secretary James Schlesinger and General Andrew Haig arrive in Monterey to start a two day conference on nuclear planning with NATO's Nuclearal Group and staff. The talks were to continue through Tuesday, a navy spokesman said.
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Monterey
Calif
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
James Schlesinger
Andrew Haig
Europe
NATO
Navy
Reading the Investment Letters on Stocks and Bonds
The column critiques a reader's stock query about Woolworth, clarifies dividend yields, and explains how market price, yields, and price earnings ratios reflect investor sentiment. It also discusses E bonds versus coin collections, pension reinvestment, and Federal Reserve rate impacts on high grade bonds with practical guidance.
Return of American prisoners from Communist China offered
The government stated it would arrange repatriation for any of the two American prisoners who chose to stay in Communist China after the Korean War but had since decided to return home.
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China
President Ford Swims at Camp David on Father's Day
President Ford spent Father’s Day at Camp David enjoying a swim between briefings for a White House meeting with West German Chancellor Walter Scheel. He watched a movie with Betty Ford and took another dip before bed. The First Lady’s gift to him was a pair of red plaid swim trunks and a matching shirt.
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Camp David
Ford
Walter Scheel
Hesso
Betty
Man Awakened Police Chase Catch Burglars
Two teenage boys were charged with burglary and an adult seeker is being sought after a 1382 i avenue NE break in at 4 40 am Sunday. A stereo speakers and television were taken as the resident woke to find his door open. A car sped away, was abandoned in the 1300 block of J avenue NE and an adult escaped. A 13 year old and a 11 year old were arrested on Oakland road and released to their parents. The music gear was later recovered from the car. Earlier, William Clay of 1021 Daniels street NE woke to a intruder at 4 am.
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Donald Shomier
I Avenue NE
Shomier
J Avenue NE
Oakland Road
Shomler
William Clay
Daniels Street
Clay
Cedar Rapids Police Crackdown on Unlicenced Bicycles
Cedar Rapids police will begin a crackdown on unlicensed and improperly equipped bicycles. Sgt Lyle Covington says bikes failing to meet standards will be impounded and issued summonses. An officer will be dedicated full time to the operation, and impounded bikes must be properly equipped and licensed before release.
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Cedar Rapids
Lyle Covington
Breath-holding in children and parental guidance
A mother recounts a three year old who holds her breath to gain control. Breath-holding is common and not as dangerous as feared. Address fears with love and limits, avoid permissiveness, and seek medical advice if it escalates. The respiratory system is under dual control. most cases resolve with calm, understanding, and guidance.
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Dr. 5
Andelman
Cedar Rapids Briefs Report Multiple Weekend Thefts and Vandalism
Cedar Rapids brief items describe vandalism and theft across several addresses. Cars overturned on Crescent Street SE and at a residence, a rear end collision theft, a window broken by asphalt, stolen car radio and equipment, and various small thefts including cash and a TV. Also notes a local wedding photography ad and a church-ta kes.
Two People Appeared in Magistrate Court
In magistrate court Michael McDermott of 1141 Brockman Drive SE had a charge of possession of marijuana dismissed from May 28. Byron Menonigle of Route Three Cedar Rapids faced an assault and battery charge against Tames Greer Jr. on May 18, which was dismissed.
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Michael McDermott
Brockman Drive
Byron Menonigle
Route Three
Cedar Rapids
Tames Greer, Jr
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