Missing Chicago sergeant linked to black businessmen killings
Chicago police report Sgt. Stanley Robinson abducted at gunpoint amid inquiry into the six businessmen murders. Robinson, 36, was suspended for failure to cooperate as the police board prepares a July 6 hearing on possible dismissal. FBI hints of a rogue unit connected to drugs and the slayings were disclosed, though no evidence ties Robinson or three other officers to the crimes. Mayor Daley condemned leaks as deceitful while backing Superintendent Conlisk.
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Chicago
UPI
James B. Conlisk, Jr
Stanley Robinson
Grand Crossing
Conlisk
Robinson
The
Force
Police Board
FBI
Roy K. Moore
No Mention Of Pot in the Demo Platform
Washington AP reports the Democratic platform omits marijuana while pledging a broad anti drug drive. The 26 000 word document includes a full page on heroin stimulants and barbiturates with a hard line on drug trafficking in schools and strong enforcement.
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Washington
Independence Board Names Solbert Secretary of Education
LaVonne Solbert of Rowley was hired as secretary to the Independence board of education succeeding Richard Garber. Salary set at 7500 dollars per year. appointment formal at the July 10 settlement. The board also awarded Hoffman Bros. Inc. a paving contract for 110 feet of the west elementary school drive at 2618.07 dollars.
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Independence
LaVonne Solbert
Rowley
Board of Education
Richard Garber
Solberg
Hoffman Bros., Inc., of
Strawberry Point Man Fatally Stricken Driving Dump Truck
Roy Brown 61 co-owner of Wig Sand and Gravel Co died Monday afternoon from a heart attack while driving a loaded sand dump truck three miles west of Strawberry Point. The truck left the road and entered a ditch. Services set for Thursday at 10 30 a.m. at Feeney funeral home with Masonic services Wednesday at 8 p.m. Survivors include his wife two daughters two stepsons and two sisters.
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Strawberry Point
Roy Brown
Feeney
Brown
Wig Sand and Gravel Co
Here
Want ads perform an important community service read them daily
Want ads perform an important community service daily listings help residents find jobs housing and goods. Readers respond to notices about services and opportunities in the local area.
Public nuisance suit filed by Cedar Rapids City
The City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa plaintiff, asks the court to demolish dilapidated structures at 908 Nintavawe 7 SE and declares the buildings a fire and health hazard. Defendants include Sidney James Nance Sr and Marianne Arminta Nance with possible spouses. A hearing is set before July 26, 1972, and failure to respond may yield default judgment.
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Marianne Arminta Nance
Oort Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sidney James Nance
Cedar
Carpenters
Rapids
Fan County
Laintiff
Yutidinos
Cemeliion
Destruc
Prainti
Linnae
David F. McGuire
Premney
Lowe
James M Redimond
Aittorney
City Hall
Iowa Electric plans 161 KV transmission line from Duane Arnold Center
Iowa Electric Light and Power proposes to build operate and maintain a 161 KV transmission line as an exit route for power from the Duane Arnold Energy Center. The route would include Bertram and Cedar Rapids substation connections and affect rural and urban areas. A public information meeting is scheduled at the American Legion Hall in Fairfax on July 1972 to discuss the project and address objections.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Duane Arnold Energy Center
D.A.E.C
Hiawatha
Washburn
Bertram
Beon
Ram
Prairie Creek
Cear Rapids Road
Beverly
Wignerasseien
Nereio
Iowa State Commerce Commission
M Main St
Airfax
United States
Threatening letter writer arrested in Oelwein case
A 15 year old boy was arrested after writing 11 threatening letters to Wayne Block and his family. The first note arrived May 12 and the threats continued through last Sunday. No motive was given.
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Oelwein
Wayne Block
Nixon Plans Extended California Visit
President Nixon will travel to California toward week’s end for an open stay with no fixed departure date. He is expected to remain at the western White House through the Democratic national convention in Miami Beach July 10 to 13. Mrs. Nixon is expected to accompany him.
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Washington
Nixon
California
White House
Miami Beach
Fla
Officers Named By KC Council In KC 5544 Election
KC council No. 5544 elected officers with Ray Rentschler as grand knight succeeding Franklin Norton. New officers include James C. Lyons deputy grand knight Thomas W. Auterman chancellor Douglas Kraft warden Donald R. Lane advocate Jerry Haege recorder Lee Bierman treasurer Joe Schulte inside guard Bernie Nachazel outside guard Norton trustees and Robert D. Kraft delegate to state convention.
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Ray Rentschler
Josephine Lane
Knights of Columbus Council
Franklin Norton
James C. Lyons
Thomas W. Auterman
Douglas Kraft
Donald R. Lane
Jerry Haege
Lee Bierman
Joe Schulte
Bernie Nachazel
Nortonn
Robert D. Kraft
Oelwein Council Rejects Cable TV Request
OELWEIN The Oelwein city council Monday night briefly debated and then unanimously rejected a request by Future Cable Communications Co. of Ventura Cal for a cable television system in Oelwein after a firm spokesman appeared before the council.
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Oelwein
Future Cable Communications Co
Ventura
Calif
Hospital Fire Kills Fifteen in Manila
In Manila an unknown origin fire at a nine story hospital killed fifteen people, with some unable to escape suffocation and shock. The tragedy occurred early Tuesday as patients and staff faced a devastating, deadly blaze.
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Manila
Midway equipment setup for All Iowa fair in Cedar Rapids
At Hawkeye Downs crews set up the Century 21 midway for the 37th All Iowa fair in Cedar Rapids. Zyklon roller coaster and Kiddieland rides are being installed while judging for Woman's World and Fine Arts begins. The fair opens Friday at 2 pm.
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Midway
Fair
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
al Kunz
Century 21 Shows
Ervin J. Schmuecker
Marengo
Aurora Boy Injured In Farm Accident
Randy Wright 12 son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Wright of Aurora was in fairly good condition at Oelwein hospital after a farm accident Monday. He fell from a tractor while haymaking on his grandfather Theodore Wrights farm near Lamont and a rear wheel ran over his waist causing internal injuries.
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Aurora
Randy Wright
Edwin Wright
Oelwein Hospital
Randy
Theodore Wright
Lamont
Israel Rejects U N Council Condemnation
Israel rejected a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning its raids into Lebanon last week calling it an affront to victims of Arab terror and a travesty of justice. Ambassador Tekoah warned it could stir regional dangers while the council adopted the measure 13 to 0 with the U S and Panama abstaining. Israel demanded the return of six officers and pursued speedy repatriation of prisoners as talks continue. Deputy Premier Allon indicated readiness to swap 108 Arab POWs for 13 Israelis held in Egypt and Syria.
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United Nations
Israel
U.N. Security Council
Lebanon
Yosef Tekoah
Middle East
Belgium
Britain
France
United States
Panama
U.S
George Bush
Tekoah
Council
Yigal Allon
Egypt
Syria
Local Home Service Ads Include Repairs and Cleaning
An old newspaper classified-style listing shows diverse services from professional cleaning, painting, wallpapering, carpentry, and repair work to roofing, hauling, grading, cement work, and chimney repair. Several names and phone numbers appear for providers such as Hale, Ed Simon, Dorothy, and Action Transfer, alongside job offers and estimates.
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Andersons
Erv Milan
Reese
Don
Jerry Volding
Max Dumke
Breeden Tree Service
Hale
Peo
Addi
R-K
Booth Tree Service
ED Simon
Aia
John H. Fields
Mervin Larson & Son
Nason
A. Wise
Stark’s
Meyers
Clark & Son
Smate Keough
Igh Electric
Iowa
Iowa City
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James M. Rochford
Richard Daley
Daley
Topovnlle
Hiawat
Konic
Linn County
Ronald L. Ziegler
KC Council
Gary Eige
Marshalltown
Fisher Art Museum
Reid William Schoonover, Jr
Elgin, Ill
Judson College
Charles Cottrell
Wilbur Feild
Farm Youth Center
U.N. Council
Lichty
Natonal Paark
Gazette Classified
Gazette
the Gazette
Rev. Larson
Harley Steele
Julia Wadden
Memoriam
Derek Klosterman
Son
Bill Klosterman
Novak Monument CO
Dial
Cedar Memorial Lawn
Lost
Collie
Carmel
E Ave
Gentle
Reward
Ganette
Service Guide
D & W Seal Coating CO
AAA Construction
Nanvewaty
Ents
R . Pree
L. Gephart
Dorothy
Guaranty Building
Dick’s Tree
Iven Ured
Cecil Bunner
Don’ McBride
First Avenue
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