Self-Defense Hinted in Whiteside Murder Trial
In Linn district court the defense for Immanual Charles Whiteside suggested an acquittal on self defense grounds during juror questioning for the murder case. The Cedar Rapids man allegedly stabbed Calvin Love on February 8 at Love’s home, as jury selection continued likely through Tuesday.
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Census Bureau finds no sign of a recession in unemployment data
Thirty years ago the census bureau reported unemployment figures showing no indication of a business recession.
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Assault Probed After Man Hurt in Street Altercation
Police investigate an assault Sunday afternoon in which Eddie Lee Williams of 417 Fifteenth Street SE suffered a neck cut. Williams, age not listed, was treated at Mercy Hospital and released. He was struck with a stick during an argument.
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Linn County arbitration pits pay and vacation against budget limits
Arbitration between Linn county and AFSCME workers focused on a 7 percent across the board raise, automatic step increases, a one-year moratorium on step moves, vacation scheduling, and sick-leave accrual. County negotiator John Carpenter argued budget limits and taxpayer cost, while union representative Don Anderson claimed pay inequities and discrimination. The hearing before Thomas Gilroy continued with ten disputed issues and a May 30 decision deadline.
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Hearst given probation in armed store fracas case
Miss Hearst received five years probation on two counts after pleading no contest for firing two machine guns in a May 16 1974 sporting goods store incident. The judge noted mitigating factors as she was a kidnapping victim and could not face harsher punishment.
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Carter Seeks France Visit as Western Summit Looms
President Carter accepted an invitation to visit France next autumn and France’s Raymond Barre may visit the United States in July. A Western summit could align with the trip as leaders from seven nations wrapped up a two day economic meeting urging job creation and inflation control. They also moved to curb irregularities in international trade after payoffs disclosures. An expert panel will study nuclear plant issues, with a preliminary review due in two months and a detailed study to follow.
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Webster Case to Davenport Judge
District Judge James Havecamp of Davenport is assigned to handle all matters in a false receipts case against David Webster in Linn district court. Webster 45, former Linn sheriff’s department chief civil deputy, pleads innocent to making false receipts linked to abandoned vehicle sales. Trial set for May 31. he was suspended after an April indictment accusing him of issuing an unspecified number of false receipts between November 2 1974 and January 25 1977.
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Carter Proposal Aims to Fix Social Security Overshoot
The Carter plan seeks to correct an error in the 1972 law that caused overcompensation for cost of living increases to future retirees. High unemployment and automatic COLA threaten the trust funds as more beneficiaries will be supported than contributors. Social Security is funded by FICA deductions on wages.
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U S Steel Plans 6 Percent Price Increase On Steel Goods
U S Steel, the top U S producer, announced a June 19 price rise of about 6 percent on flat rolled bar red and plate products with a 3.5 percent lift across its full line. White House aides signaled possible showdown as President questioned 7 9 percent boosts and urged moderation. Edgar Speer met with top administration officials to discuss pricing.
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Supervisors Plan Bid Dates for County Home Demolition
Linn county supervisors set June 4 and 5 for viewing and sealed bids on fixtures in the old county home. Demolition bids are targeted for June 14 with completion by August 1 for a new building, while a solar heating option is suggested.
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Old County
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