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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1986
Page
13
The Reagan administration announced Antonin Scalia will become the newest member of the Supreme Court panel, replacing Burger who retires after 17 years as chief justice. Scalia was chosen from a list of jurists seen as aligned with judicial restraint.
Senator Grassley says the Supreme Court will be only slightly more conservative under Warren Burger's successor. President Reagan nominated William Rehnquist to be chief justice and Antonin Scalia to replace Rehnquist. Both should win Senate confirmation, Grassley expects, while Sen. Harkin withholds judgment.
President Reagan lauds Justice William Rehnquist for fifteen years of distinguished service and intellectual clarity. He calls Justice Antonin Scalia highly energetic and deeply knowledgeable, noting Scalia’s qualification for elevation and that Scalia would be his second Supreme Court appointee after Sandra Day O'Connor.
Bankruptcy judge Melloy approves the Morris Plan and MorAmerica disclosure statement after two hours of testimony. He orders hearings in communities with Morris Plan offices to explain the plan. Creditors and depositors will receive the disclosure, plan, committee recommendations, and a ballot within 30 to 45 days.
Shera Finney a 17 year old from Indianola died Monday night after being hit by a pickup traveling along Highway 92 about a quarter mile west of Indianola. The Iowa State Patrol said the pickup was driven by Allen Brown 22 of Patterson.
Conservatives unhappy with Burger era votes seek Scalia as a more consistent ally. He has criticized federal court overreach on affirmative action and privacy rights, questioned agency independence from the president, and urged restraint on libel rulings. Scalia’s stance could influence abortion, press access, and public power debates.
Manchester resident Daniel D. Timmer, 23, faces two counts of attempted murder for allegedly assaulting his wife Lori Timmer, 21, and a Manchester police officer Van Zyck during a domestic dispute. The officer was treated after the incident at the Timmer residence.
Delaware County authorities arrested Timmer at the scene Monday afternoon after he caused head lacerations and was treated before release. He faces attempted murder a Class B felony with up to 25 years and two aggravated misdemeanor counts. Timmer is held in Delaware County Jail on 57500 bond with a reduction hearing set for today.
Benton County supervisors accepted the resignation of Boeckmann a 34 year sheriff deputy who also served as McGruff the Crime Dog. He will become emergency medical services director at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton taking the new job July 1. Sheriff Popenhagen said the departure leaves the department with five deputies.
Benton County supervisors approve a contract between Blairstown and the sheriff for police protection at 20 hours per week costing 13 dollars an hour. Scheduling to be set by the sheriff and Blairstown mayor. Van Horne, Norway, and Atkins also contract hours.
Murl McMullin 21 pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in Linn District Court over the June death of Marilyn Kolek 40. Judge Koehler set Sept 8 trial and Aug 26 pretrial. Kolek's body was found at 137 Dawley St NE. McMullin claimed Kolek asked him to kill her. he is held on 575000 bond.
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