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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1982
Page
4
Cedar Rapids public improvements chief Wayne Murdock reported widespread sewer backups and flooded basements following a Monday downpour. He cited a malfunctioning pumping station, illegal foundation drains into sanitary sewers, and clogged storm basins as major causes, warning of street undermining and urging council action.
John Adams defended British troops after the Boston Massacre and became a key figure in early US politics. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence, served as vice president for two terms, and was elected the second president in 1796. He aided peace with Britain and recognition from the Netherlands. He also helped avert a potential war with France.
A Cedar Rapids man, Steve Sommer 19, is listed in fair condition at St Luke s Hospital after a collision at E Avenue and Wiley Boulevard NW with a pickup driven by Ronald W Rethman 52 of Belle Plaine The crash sent Rethman s truck over a stop sign into a house at 606 Wiley Blvd causing about 1000 damage Marilyn Rethman 50 was treated and released Sommer s car hit a chain link fence Rethman faces a disobeying a stop sign charge.
Do not dry clean electric blankets due to solvent damage to wires. Launder at home following label guidance. If care labels are missing, Iowa State University Extension Service suggests washing in water with detergent, dissolving powders first, soak briefly, then short agitating cycle, rinse and dry.
Ronald J. Kaltenbach 20 of Cedar Rapids was jailed on drunk driving disobeying a traffic signal and improper use of lanes. He broke a deputy’s arm during an attempt to move him from a holding cell. Kaltenbach faces assault causing bodily injury and interference with official acts charges. He was treated at Mercy Hospital in good condition.
A 21 year old man identified as Randy Daugherty was found guilty of two Illinois murders and faces a death sentence in Pittsfield for the 38 year old Richard Dark killing during a robbery. He also received a 70 year term for the murder of parole officer Robert Shepherd in Pittsfield last September.
In Cedar County District Court Albert and Lillian Kelly sue for one million dollars seeking damages from Alma Freeman Town and Country Lanes Joe and Phils Maquoketa Iowa Electric Light and Power Clinton County and several estates alleging John Freeman drove drunk after being served alcohol and that road and utility pole design contributed to the December crash that killed four men returning from bowling near Toronto.
Holy Cross man Russell E. Hefel 23 was killed in a one car crash on County Road C 9 Y in the southeast corner of Clayton County about 7 p m Tuesday. His passenger Michael Schulte 23 of Dubuque was hospitalized but not believed to be seriously injured.
Judge Car roll Engelkes was appointed to Michael C. Craney of Jesup in a first degree murder case over his infant son death on May 5. Craney remains jailed in Buchanan County with a $500000 bond and a jury trial set for August 3.
Tama man Frederick Norman Sanache, 25, of the Mesquakie Indian Settlement, was found hanging at his parents home. Deputy medical examiner Dr. Dennis Mallory ruled the death a death by own action after he was last seen at 3 a.m. and found at 6:30 a.m. Services pending at Mason-Hand Funeral Home in Tama.
The list records births on June 15 for multiple families including Cynthia and Michael Travagiakis Elizabeth Benesch Reba Bounds Barbara Laren Lori Meyer Renee Adams Robin Asmussen Londa Freer and Cedar Rapids area couples. It also notes a series of 24hour emergency incidents in Cedar Rapids Marion Solon and Anamosa with times from 7:05 p.m. Monday to 5:28 p.m. Tuesday including medical emergencies alarms weather and a diesel spill.
Donald V. Johnson, 41, of West Burlington was killed at the Big Hollow Recreation Center near Burlington when a pistol he carried accidentally discharged after he slipped while training dogs. The incident was reported by the Des Moines County Sheriff's Department.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates by carrier 1.65 per week by mail morning editions and Sunday seven issues 8.054 weeks 85.80 52 weeks. Other states and U S territories 123.00 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions outside carrier areas. Associated Press has exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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