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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1976

Page

2

District Court actions in Linn district court cases

Summary of Linn district court actions includes Francis R. Lyman’s dismissal of a manslaughter charge after completing a deferred sentence probation. Max T. Van Gorp sentenced to up to ten years for rape with recommended psychiatric treatment. Robert J. Blackford Jr. sentenced to up to five years for rape. George P. Mundy received a suspended sentence for second offense drunk driving with probation. Bambi Tritle received six months in jail with probation for receiving stolen property. Judy Feickert sentenced to one year with 75 days to serve for forgery. and other related dispositions involving misdemeanor and felony charges in Cedar Rapids, Toddville, Marion, and surrounding areas.

Linn Francis R. Lyman Cedar Rapids Greg Lam Whittier Lyman Max T. van Gorp Fort Madison Robert J. Blackford, Jr Anamosa Toddville George P. Mundy Bambi Tritle Marion Judy G. Feickert

Firebomb Blaze Kills Two Children in Richmond House

An arsonist threw a firebomb through a window at a Richmond three bedroom home where nine children slept under a 14 year old babysitter. Two youngsters died and two others were seriously burned. Kenneth Modica, 26, was arrested as a suspect. question of motive linked to conflict with owner Margie Hubbard. Firefighters pulled survivors from the burning house and found 6 year old Linda Moore dead in the living room. Denita Bates, 5 months, died later at a burn center in San Francisco. Linda's twin Brenda Moore and Denita's sister Derica Bates remained in critical condition at Brookside burn center.

Richmond Calif UPI Kenneth Modica Modica Margie Hubbard Linda Moore Denita Bates

Topping Off Ceremony Faces Weather and Doubts

In Seattle the Rainier Bank Tower topping off ceremony faced 55 mph winds and heavy rain. Public speeches went indoors until the storm eased. A steel worker doubted the banner beam would reach the top, noting the roof still needs completing before completion.

Seattle Rainier Bank

Chief Suspended Over Police Radio in Private Car

Green Ridge Missouri officials bought a new police radio for the two man department and ordered Chief Richard Old to install it. He placed the radio in his private car, claiming it was best. The board suspended him for two weeks for placing public property in a private vehicle.

Green Ridge, Mo UPI Board of Aldermen Richard Old Missouri Old

Young Robber Makes 'Fast' Work of It

In Concord California Chester Zabbo age 19 was arrested after a 10 hour spree robbing a small market an ice cream shop and two hamburger stands across one district of Contra Costa county He faces four counts of robbery according to the California highway patrol

Concord Calif UPI Chester Zabbo California Highway Patrol Zabbo Contra Costa County

Philippines records world’s lowest road death rate

United Press International reports the Philippines has the lowest traffic fatality rate globally at 1.5 deaths per 100,000 residents, reflecting strong safety measures amid rising mobility.

Philippines

Safe cigarets with flavor under study by cancer institute

The National Cancer Institute seeks additives to improve flavor in low hazard cigarets after tar and nicotine removal. Arthur D. Little Inc. holds a contract to develop a perceptibly real cigarette flavor, though no single additive suffices and toxicity testing will follow.

Washington UPI National Cancer Institute Thomas Owen Institute Arthur D. Little, Inc Cambridge, Mass Loren Sjostrom ADL Food and Agribusiness Little Charles Kinsler

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