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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1976

Page

4

Turner Seeks Probe Into Iowa Trooper Fight

Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner asks Dubuque County for an inquiry into a fight at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center involving Trooper Thomas Gabriel and his prisoner Stuart Auld after a speeding stop. The dispute follows a contested internal department probe that cleared Gabriel.

DES Moines Richard Turner Dubuque Iowa Turner Dubuque County Atty Robert Curnan Richard Norpel Thomas Gabriel Carr Norpel Edward Dickinson Gabriel Stuart Auld Monticello Dickinson Auld Law Enforcement Center

Tuesday Optimists win 37th Central YMCA Service Club Olympics

The Tuesday Optimists edged the Ex club by one point to claim the 37th Central YMCA Service Club Olympics with a final score of 248 to 247. More than 350 men competed as Cedar Rapids Noon Lions led with seven first places and Barron Bremner doubled in squash and liar contest.

Central Ymca Service Club Optimists Ex Club West Side Sertoma Club Rotary Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club The Lions Tary Max Huffman William Kinderknecht Kiwanis Paul Jones Maurice Wilson Dale Bertrand J. Daubenmier John Morrow Exclub Sunrise Optimists Cedmar Sertoma Metro Kiwanis Greater Cedar Rapids Sertoma Canopus Cedmar Optimists Y's Men Tuesday Night Optimists Five Seasons Kiwanis

Delhi man injured in rollover on Highway 38

Steven Mc Arcavy a 28 year old from Delaware was listed in good condition at a Manchester hospital after his pickup truck left highway 38 a mile north of Delhi and rolled over.

Delhi Steven McArcavy Delaware Manchester Highway 38 Here

Administrative Communications Seminar Set at Kirkwood

A two day seminar on administrative communications at Kirkwood Community College April 5 and 6 is led by Dr Jerre Gratz of Pan American University. Topics include cost controls internal communication patterns decision making perceptual and group communication techniques. Tuition is 50 per person with required pre registration contact Dan Schaeffer at 398 5416.

Kirkwood Community College Kirkwood Management Development Jerre Gratz Pan American University Texas Dan Schaeffer

Saint Patrick legend travels far with snakes said to flee

United Press International notes the legend of Saint Patrick may extend beyond Ireland. The tale suggests he visited Crete New Zealand Malta Iceland and Hawaii as well, noting these places also lack native snakes.

St. Patrick Ireland Crete New Zealand Malta Iceland Hawaii

Man Charged With Breakin Rocarek Held on $7500 Bond

Delane Brian Rocarek, 18, of 1205 Third Street NW, faces charges of breaking and entering receiving stolen property and uttering a forged instrument. Police tie him to break ins at John Cooper residence 1247 Fourth Street NW and Junior Moneypenny residence 402 H Avenue NW. A $40 check on William Roder’s account was also tied to the case. Rocarek is jailed in the county on $7,500 bond.

Delane Brian Rocarek Third Street Rocarek John Cooper Fourth Street Cooper Moneypenny H Avenue NW William Roder Leisure Boulevard

Sandhills Safari Space Available

Space remains for Saturday and Sunday wildlife week trip sponsored by Indian Creek Nature Center. The cost is 35 dollars for non members and 30 dollars for members. Contact Curtis Abdoudi at 362-0664 for details. Full color wildlife posters available free. mailing costs 20 cents.

Indian Creek Curtis Abdoudi

Jaycee Toastmasters Pick Cannaday Champion

Dick Rehman, president, announced Charles W. Cannaday the club speech contest winner. Cannaday will represent the group in the area three contest March 28 at the Ramada Inn. Newly elected officers are Rehman Lee Spicher Cannaday Hines Nidey Williams.

Dick Rehman Jaycee Toastmaster Club Charles W. Cannaday Ramada Inn Rehman Lee Spicher Charles Cannaday John Hines Don Nidey Wayne Williams

Manson Cultist Good Convicted for Threats

Sandra Good, once part of Charles Manson's circle, is convicted on five counts of threatening to kill leaders she accused of polluting the earth. Susan Murphy, 33, is also convicted on one count and could face five years. sentencing for Good is set for April 13.

Sacramento Calif Sandra Good Susan Murphy Miss Good Charles Manson FBI Miss Murphy MacBride

Mitchellville Closing Voted by Committee

A joint Iowa legislative appropriations committee voted unanimously to close the Mitchellville girls training school effective January 1, 1977. Inmates would transfer to the state juvenile home in Toledo. The panel also approved $400,000 to operate Mitchellville for the rest of the year as part of overcrowding remedies.

Des Moines Legislative Appropriations Committee Iowa Girls Training School Mitchellville Toledo Bert Priebe State Men’s Reformatory Anamosa Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant

Roads Association Seeks 110 Million for Highway Jobs

The Iowa Good Roads Association urged state lawmakers to add 110 million dollars for highway work to save up to 6000 jobs in road and road related industries. C W Sloan, executive vice president, warned job losses if funds are not provided for primary, county and local road projects.

Mason City UPI Iowa

Iowa House vows to complete revision of state criminal code

Des Moines AP Democratic leaders push to finish a 427 page criminal code bill amid GOP amendments. Rep Norman Jesse says Atty Gen Richard Turner blocked much of it. Turner blames filibuster by amendment for delay. The panel advanced sections on trespass, property damage, animal injury, government offenses, and obstructing justice.

Des Moines Iowa House Richard Turner House Norman Jesse Turner Robert Kreamer Terry Branstad Lake Mills Senate Jesse Jerome Fitzgerald Fort Dodge Don Avenson Oelwein Avenson

Conferees Mull New Property Tax Plan

Des Moines conferees debate a two year plan to curb property taxes while a task force develops long term recommendations by January. The plan maintains the 20 mill school levy through 1977 78 with updated state shares and adds changes to homestead credits ag land taxes and budget growth guidelines. Elderly and low income homeowners and renters gain some increases in benefits under the proposal.

Des Moines House-Senate House Senate Committee Robert Ray School Foundation State Revenue Department

Boxcars Looted in Cedar Rapids Railway Theft

North Western railroad agent Jess L. Paul told police 18 cases of popcorn with 24 one pound bags valued at 71 dollars were taken from a boxcar near Tenth street SW Cedar Rapids. Fourteen cases of dog food valued at 179 dollars and two cases of pancake mix were also taken from boxcars at an undetermined location.

North Western Railroad Cedar Rapids Jess L. Paul Tenth Street Paul

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Probe Trooper Service Club Olympics St. Pat United Press International Malloy Jewelers Second Avenue SE Sandhills Toastmasters Club Manson Good Roads Assn Iten Second Avenue S.W Second Avenue Bridge House Demos von Joytime Armstrong Family Shoes
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