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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1978
Page
8
Ten years after a devastating tornado that killed 16 people across Oelwein Maynard and Charles City residents remember the disaster. The town rebuilt and life continues as National Police Week observances mark the tragedy with tolling bells at 4 56 p m.
Fortsch notes few recall the storm though new families settle in. Trees vanished, streets bare, years needed for new growth. A storm warning system now exists as residents recall the black tornado and the fear it sparked.
Police report a weekend spike in crime with 16 CB radios stolen from vehicles mainly in southeast and southwest areas, five from Ryan Leasing trucks. Tire slashings totaled 16 across Red Wing Road, J Street, 33rd Avenue, Woodland Drive, and 36th and 29th avenues, with no witnesses or suspects. Several vehicles had windows shattered by rocks or gunshots, listing no suspects.
Fire officials are probing the cause after a blaze at 826 Seventh St SE in Cedar Rapids damaged an upstairs bedroom and attic of the two story brick home. The Hillsman family was at church at the time. Mrs Hillsman was out of town.
In Linn District Court Lionel Page 22 of Cedar Rapids received up to 10 years in the reformatory on a reduced robbery charge tied to a Aug 16 1977 7-Eleven Bever Avenue SE robbery. Donald L Simpson 39 of East Moline got 12 days in jail and a $500 fine on a second offense drunk driving after arrest on April 20.
A 40-year-old Cedar Rapids man, James Prult, was listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital after a fall from a mini warehouse roof near Shakey's Pizza Parlor on First Avenue NE. He fractured an arm and leg. the building is owned by First Avenue Construction and Development Company where he is employed. The mishap occurred around 8:30 AM as company officials gathered details.
Two people were injured in a Sunday crash one and a half miles east of Protivin Winneshiek County. Mary Lou Balik 19 Ridgeway in serious condition at a La Crosse Wisconsin hospital was a motorcycle passenger. Kenneth Panos 22 Protivia rode the motorcycle and was charged with failure to yield half the roadway. David Meyer Fort Atkinson drove the other car. Panos suffered foot injuries.
Two suspects were arrested after a theft at Barlow's on Edgewood Road. Francis M. Baxter, 28, of Dubuque, faced charges of fourth degree theft, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a prescription drug after allegedly stealing nine rib eye steaks two roasts and ribs worth over 73 dollars. Marijuana and prescription meds were found on Baxter. A 15-year-old female juvenile on the northeast side was charged with assault and possession of alcohol as a minor after beating a 17-year-old girl. The juvenile is held at Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.
The El Kahir Shrine Circus in Cedar Rapids will host a headset guided show for blind attendees June 2 to 4 at Veterans Memorial Baseball Stadium. Thirty blind youths from Iowa Braille and Sight-Saving School plus Cedar Rapids youngsters will join. tickets provided by El Kahir.
Sophia Pernicka, 83, of 1020 15th St SE, remained in serious condition in the ICU at St. Luke's Hospital. Officials said she was injured Saturday afternoon when she fell in the 200 block of Second Street SE. Also noted: On this date in 1862 Congress created the Department of Agriculture.
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