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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1977
Page
17
Police Chief Richard E. Cayler credits unmarked patrol cars with lowering break-ins from 93 in 1975 to 64 in 1976. He notes thieves fear unknown police presence and that patrolling methods are kept uncertain. The department also halved armed robberies to four in 1975 and two in 1976, while larcenies rose to 423.
Local police chief notes many hit and run cases involve minor damage under 200 dollars and parking lot incidents. He urges immediate reporting to improve investigations and witness chance. The city logged 96 hit and run crashes last year, with 32 cleared by police.
Twenty exhibitors joined the second annual arts and crafts show at the Marion Community Center sponsored by the Marion Past 60 group. Carl D. Hansen displayed cane pieces using wood from Arizona California lumber and materials from Canada Mexico and several states. The event also noted active clubs including Marion Musical Literary club Millwood club and North Star homemakers with various meetings and programs this week.
Marion High School announces summer enrollment for driver education and typing from March 28 to 31 with a $5 registration fee due at registration. Driver ed requires a completion card, age 15 by start, social security number, and district residency. late enrollment not allowed. Classes run June 6 to July 29 with multiple daily session times. Typing runs June 6 to July 18 with 8 to 10 am and 10 to noon slots. refunds not issued after start. First come, first served enrollment. no July 4 session.
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