Eleven arrested on drunk driving charges in Linn County
Eleven people were arrested in Linn County over the weekend on drunk driving charges. Included are Michael J. Mraz 26 of 1814 Mount Vernon Road SE who also faced failure to yield after a two car crash and several others with additional traffic offenses. Local police reported multiple arrests from Friday night into Sunday with various accompanying charges.
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Linn County
Michael J. Mraz
Mount Vernon Road
St. Luke’s Hospital
Highway 13
Kevin P. Malloy
C Ave
Sixth Street
Mark A. Newcomb
Sue Lane
Highway 149
James R. Stanard
Center Point
Robins Road
Hiawatha
John D. Smith
Second Ave
Second Avenue SE
Vandals in Hopkinton Arrested After Window Destruction
Two youths were arrested Saturday night in Hopkinton for shooting out windows at private homes and public buildings with slingshots. Gary Melchert 18 Hopkinton charged with criminal mischief in the 2nd degree and released on bond for a March 12 court date. a 17 year old male juvenile referred to juvenile authorities.
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Hopkinton
Gary Melchert
City Briefs and Local Notices
AA meeting at Trinity Lutheran School discusses family alcoholism and recovery. open to all. Stained glass window damage at La Salle High School estimated repair $2,000. Tools stolen from Glen Purdon residence valued at $550 plus saws and coins. VFW 788 dinner planned March 15 with reservations. Saint Francis Center now open for religious books and gifts. Items stolen from Charles V. Sherer include a color TV and valuables totaling about $1,165. Attic sale at Nassif's Interiors features discounted treasures. On this date in 1975 Carla Hills became HUD secretary.
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West Highlands
Alcoholics Anonymous
Trinity Lutheran School
7Th Ave
Tom
Sherrie
Anamosa
la Salle High School
First Ave. NW
Donald Schmitt
Glen Purdon
Tamara Drive
Purdon
Charles V. Sherer
19Th St. SE
Delegates Elected at Weekend Democratic Conventions
The Associated Press survey reports delegate selections by county for district conventions. The article notes that Carter Kennedy and Uncommitted delegates appear among the outcomes. more details unfold in the Ga zette on page 5A.
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Associated Press
Car-Carter
Ken-Kennedy
Gazette
Johnson Wins Early Filing On Opening Day in Des Moines
Rep. Robert M. L. Johnson of Cedar Rapids filed for re election from the 26th House District as secretary of state Melvin Synhorst praised his prompt action. By 10 20 a m six candidates had filed for legislative seats three from each party. Rep James D Wells the fifth filer from Cedar Rapids seeks the Senate seat in the 14th District currently held by Sen Cloyd Robinson who is not seeking re election.
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Des Moines
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Melvin Synhorst
Johnson
Synhorst
James D. Wells
Dcedar Rapids
Cloyd Robinson
1979 primary race shifts as Reagan leads South Carolina
Reagan tops Connally with 54 percent in South Carolina giving him all 25 convention delegates. Connally, once a strong contender, trails with 30 percent in SC and 15 percent for Bush. Connally faces financial strain after a weak delegate tally and vows to reconsider strategies while Anderson eyes the Wisconsin race and Kennedy courts Illinois voters.
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Connally
Bush
South Carolina
Reagan
Houston
New England
Texas
Iowa
Ada Mills
Clarksville
Ark
Wisconsin
John Anderson
Con
Peick Seeks Linn Democratic Chair Post Against West
Doris Peick longtime Linn County Democratic worker plans to challenge Ed West for Linn party chairmanship. Central Committee meets 8 p.m. at IBEW Hall to elect officers for two years amid Peick’s call for a party training program and her pledge to work for all Democratic candidates despite Carter support. West notes no preference issue and mentions current officers not seeking reelection.
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Doris Peick
Democratic Party
Linn County
Ed West
Linn
Linn Democratic Central Committee
Ibew Hall
Wiley Blvd
Peick
West
North Towne Court NE
Steve Severn
Marion Road NE
Central Committee
President Carter
Public meeting on Milwaukee Road line abandonments in Ames
The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting in Ames to discuss abandoning several Milwaukee Road lines in Iowa. The session starts at 1 p.m. Tuesday in room 220 of the Scheman Continuing Education Building at the Iowa State Center.
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Ames
Milwaukee Road
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
Scheman Continuing Education
Iowa State Center
Dear Abby And The Father In Law Roommate Dilemma
A reader asks how to handle her husband’s widowed father living in their home for a year. She wants privacy and a clean living space but the father shows no gratitude and remains, while the husband resists action. The writer weighs her rights, family dynamics, and possible solutions.
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Abby
Dad
Dear Abby Advice on Love and Privacy Conflicts
Abigail Van Buren counsels a reader to discuss privacy concerns with her husband and explains that unresolved anger can erupt. She notes many men hesitate to say I love you when not ready to commit and suggests writing for a personal reply from Dear Abby.
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Abby
Los Angeles
Calif
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