Clift Reflects On Police Growth And Public Trust
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Gareth Clift reflects on 31 years with the force, noting a growing department and city, but a waning public respect for authority. He recalls shifts, car counts, and the impact of 1960s Supreme Court rulings, media portrayals, and newer training on policing. He plans to retire with Raymond Baker succeeding him and to relocate to Tucson, Arizona.
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Clift
Raymond Baker
South
Kent State
Police
Jesse
Jesse Clift
Germany
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Max
Tucson
Ariz
Conrac seeks Turner sale amid strong interest in Cedar Rapids unit
Conrac Corp executives say Turner division in Cedar Rapids is attracting multiple buyers as the board authorized a sale. The company notes June orders and shipments are healthy, CB microphones led decline domestically, and layoffs rumors are denied while two-week shutdowns recur for vacations.
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Conrac Corp
Stamford
Conrac Board of Directors
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Conrac
Marion school board approves dressing rooms bid at field
The Marion Independent School District plans dressing rooms and storage at the football field with rough plumbing and no showers initially. Estimated cost is 24000 dollars, Booster Club may contribute labor or funds. The board also approved an author visit by Steven Kellogg for elementary buildings next school year with hopes for an Iowa Arts Council grant.
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Marion
Steven Kellogg
Connecticut
Iowa Arts Council
Vernon Middle
Bill Steadman
Michael Peterson
Marion briefs and local ads for summer events
Marion notices announce closed vacation from June 30 to July 9 and a Sunday brunch at The Hearty Appetite on 1155 7th Avenue. An ad seeks a lost pair of ladies gold rimmed glasses near Emerson School, with contact 377-2636. A historical note recalls 1969 Argentine police dispersing protesters during a visit by New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller.
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Marion
Emerson School
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Buenos Aires
Marion Girl, 7, Hurt in Eighth Avenue Crash
Tina Hammond, seven, of 847 Eighth Ave, Marion, was struck by a car in the westbound lane as she darted between two eastbound cars waiting to turn onto Ninth Street from Eighth. She suffered a skull fracture and was taken to St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids in serious condition. The driver was Jerry Jaschen, 26, of 1270 Houston Court NE, Cedar Rapids. The incident is under investigation.
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Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s
Jay Hammonds
Fire calls and medical aid report at Eighth Street and Avenue
Fire crews responded at 4 59 p m Thursday with medical assistance at the intersection of Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue. Thirty years ago the Judith Coplon spy trial went to the jury.
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Eighth Avenue
Judith Coplon
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