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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1977

Page

4

Honest Upright Citizens Continue Discussion On Internal Theft

The article notes about 80 percent of internal theft cases are committed by individuals. It states thieves steal for personal display rather than need, highlighting vanity over survival. Detective DeMuth, with 12 years in the field, has worked across the United States, especially in the Midwest, and asks what steps can be taken to address the problem.

DeMuth United States Midwest Nies Barnes Boldt

Surge in employee theft eyed by Cedar Rapids experts

CESA35 notes pay scale rise could curb theft but warns lax employers still fuel losses. Barnes DeMuth and Mike Kelly discuss internal handling, espionage, and widespread subtler forms. The Iowa Retail Federation cites 60 to 75 percent of retail shortages tied to employee theft and warns of costly consequences.

Mike Kelly Kelly Security Services Midwest Barnes and DeMuth Kelly Cedar Rapids

Youth Job Programs Face Money Problems

Des Moines reports warn that summer youth employment programs in Iowa cities and counties could fail if sponsors must pay unemployment taxes. Colleen Shearer of Job Service of Iowa says extending federal CETA is unlikely. the issue could threaten funding, eligibility and credits, with concerns about unemployment taxes shifting to employers and staff.

Des Moines Colleen Shearer Job Service of Iowa JSI Dennis Nagel Robert Ray Calvin Hultman Red Oak Fred Nolting Waterloo Hultman Senate Nolting Linn County Shearer Congress CETA DOL Department of Labor Iowa Dick Clark Nagel Ray PSE

All-Iowa Fair Talent Show Opens to Ages 2 to 21

The All-Iowa fair will host a talent show on the Mall at Hawkeye Downs June 25 to July 4 for ages 2 to 21. Entries accepted May 21 from noon to 4 pm by calling 364-8121, with no professionals allowed and acts limited to five minutes and five members. Daily cash prizes total 1150 with final winners receiving 175 and a Des Moines trip.

Hawkeye Downs Dave Boldt Boldt Des Moines Ipbn Live

Free Blood Pressure Testing At Two Medicine Chest Stores

Free blood pressure tests offered by authorized personnel at The Medicine Chest locations 323 Edgewood Road NW and 1338 First Avenue NE. Tests run 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m Thursday and Friday and 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m Saturday. The five minute test helps early diagnosis to prevent heart strain kidney damage and stroke.

Medicine Chest Edgewood Road First Avenue

Fire Marshal To Inspect Burned Rural Cedar Rapids House

A state fire marshal will inspect a burned rural Cedar Rapids residence early Monday after a fire from Saturday gutted the home on route three off Mt. Vernon road. The house rented by Marlene Olsen and Terri Price was unoccupied. burglary reports cite theft of 3815 dollars in valuables Friday night.

Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon Road Robert Harrington Marlene Olsen Terri Price Gazette Linn County Sheriff’s Department

Harpers Ferry Crash Injures Waukon Man

Leonard Molitor, 76, of Waukon was injured when his car rolled over four times after losing control on a blacktop road five miles north of Harpers Ferry. He was reported in good condition at a Waukon hospital Monday.

Waukon Leonard Molitor Harpers Ferry

Death Feelings Were Pleasurable Near Death Experiences

Six people declared dead and revived described pleasant sensations during the death-like state in a University of Connecticut study. An accident victim recalled watching medical staff as if hovering above the table in a golden color while another rider in a motorcycle crash calmly observed events. A near drowning patient felt initial panic fade into enjoyment. The researchers noted compelling interviews and one student said they are less afraid of death.

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