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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1986
Page
2
Bernard Malamud died at 71 leaving an unfinished novel and a literary legacy noted by his publisher as among the century’s finest American writers. The obit highlights his impact and confirms his passing on Tuesday.
A Linn County jury found 31 year old Karl Twiselton guilty of first degree robbery for hitting 67 year old George Skalsky with a heavy spring during a December 18 robbery at 629 12th Ave SE. Sentencing set for April 25.
Police stormed a rural Palo mobile home where 43 year old Donald Nolte, a parolee from Wisconsin, shot himself after authorities closed in. The Ely First Trust bank robbery is attributed to Nolte, with a woman and child present in his vehicle. Loot found in the trailer matched roughly the robbery amount, but no other connections to further crimes were found. The woman is under investigation and may face charges pending U.S. Attorney review.
A party incident in Kincaid West Virginia left 24 year old Jerry Stromger with severe facial injuries after biting a blasting cap. He and another man attempted to explode the device from an aquarium battery. Stromger remains in guarded condition with extensive injuries.
The Czech princess Brenna Buresh and Prince Tim Semerroth greet locals in Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha after a brisk St Joseph Day caravan. The event showcased multiple displays reflecting the community Czech heritage.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company prints daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions list Carrier 2.25 weekly Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues 10.40 for 4 weeks 110.00 for 52 weeks. Other states 140.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. AP has exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. Postmaster address changes to The Gazette Company P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
House leaders study revoking licenses for ages 16 to 21 caught drinking to meet federal 21 age requirement. Officials say the measure does not satisfy federal law and would not avert highway aid losses, risking Branstad’s signature on a higher drinking age.
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