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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1986
Page
2
Defense attorneys for Lawrence T. Gladson plan to claim post Vietnam stress affected his actions during a September holdup in which he is accused of shooting a Newton police officer. The report appears in Iowa Today on page 4A.
New York students on spring break allegedly trashed a Fort Lauderdale hotel harming fire safety gear and damaging public areas. Police arrested manager Michael Nanosky for violations. repairs estimated over 50 thousand dollars with potential total up to 200 thousand.
The Iowa Lottery Commission may run a five county pilot of video lottery by November 1, approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Plans outline coin fed machines with predetermined odds and emphasis on education funding. Critics warn of revenue instability and appeal to children while Iowa firms may get purchasing preference.
In the Five Seasons Extra from The Gazette Tammy Schnell was misidentified as Burger King on Collins Road NE. She actually works at McDonald's located at 3916 First Ave. NE. The Gazette will answer complaints about accuracy and will publish corrections or clarifications in this space. Phone 398-8313.
Witness Lee Sell of Hiawatha disputes Cedar Rapids police version of last Friday's Second Street SE shooting. He says LeRoy Coates did not threaten officers with a knife and did not charge, while police defend the gunfire as justified. The case highlights varying witness accounts and the impact on residents seeking peace of mind.
A Waterlooo man LeRoy Coates was shot twice by Officer Bernie Walther at the Ground Transportation Center in Cedar Rapids after brandishing a large knife and pursuing officers. Coates, 51, is in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. Chief Gary Hinzman and a seven member review ruled the shooting justified.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa and details subscription rates by carrier and mail for Morning Editions and Sunday editions. Rates include 2.25 per week by carrier, 10.40 for 4 weeks, 110.00 for 52 weeks, and 140.00 for 52 weeks out of state. Address changes go to The Gazette Company P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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