Deaths of Simanek and others in Cedar Rapids area
Obituaries list Vendelene Louise Simanek 76 of Norwood Drive SE and Barbara Jean Anderson 29 of Marion among several Cedar Rapids area deaths. Also noted are Azella J. Callan 90 and Marie V. Cobet 78 with details on birth, residence, survivors, services, and burial in local churches and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Anderson
Longview Drive
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Fort Wayne
Ind
Miss Anderson
Linn-Mar High School
Kirkwood Community College
Life Investors
Cedar Valley Bible Church
Roy Anderson
Linda Anderson
Joe Craven
Ed Fletcher
San Pedro
Calif
Elmer Christensen
Storm Lake
Murdoch
False alarm triggers US missile alert and scramble
The Defense Department said a test tape run through an NORAD computer caused a false hostile missile alert Friday. Ten fighters launched before officials confirmed the error within six minutes. No top officials were notified and the incident had no link to Iran hostages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPS
Pentagon
Defense Department
North American Defense Command
Kingley Field
Sawyer Air Force Base
Komox
British Columbia
President Carter
Defense
Harold Brown
David Jones
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Iran
U.S
Federal workers favor their jobs but doubt promotion tied to performance
A UPI report cites a survey of 14 000 federal workers showing 76 percent satisfied with their jobs and 85 percent caring about the organization while 56 percent doubt promotion will come from good performance and 46 percent report little supervisor feedback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Alan Campbell
the of
Fice of
Ers
Campbell
Washington, D.C
Stolen shotgun incident ends without arrests at L and H Lounge
Police responded to a reported gun fight at 601 12th Ave SE involving a stolen 12 gauge pump shotgun. Jarvis L. Clayton reported Melvin Browning and three others took the gun. Browning admitted taking it and was not charged after discussions. Officers confiscated the weapon for safekeeping and Clayton could retrieve it Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
12Th Ave
Jarvis L. Clayton
Melvin Browning
Clayton
Clayton Identi
Browning
First Snow Brief Falls in Cedar Rapids Area
The season's first light snow fell Friday in Linn County causing minor issues. Parts of the Dakotas and upper Mississippi Valley saw snow as well, with up to three inches reported in Alexander Minnesota. The Linn County Sheriff noted slippery bridges on old Highway 30 and by 8 p.m. two accidents occurred with no injuries. Cedar Rapids police logged 14 accidents from 4:30 to 9:15 p.m. with no injuries reported.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Dakotas
Mississippi Valley
Upper
Great Lakes
Linn farmer killed unloading corn in Linn County
Dorrance Mahoney, 50, of Monticello Route 3, died Friday when entangled in a power take-off shaft on his corn elevator. He was pronounced dead at a Monticello hospital. Survived by his wife Rosemary and eight children. A daughter Diana died in 1968. another daughter Kathleen died in 1960. Services pending at Devaney Reiff Funeral Home.
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Azella J. Callan
Washington Ave
Bonner Springs
Kan
Garryowen
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Joseph M. Callan
John
Topeka
Norval
Mary) Edwards
Immaculate Conception Church
William Leonard
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Stewart Funeral Home
Monticello
Dorrance Mahoney
Mahoney
Linn-Jones
Boulder Township
Linn County
Rosemary
Diana
Kathleen
Jones County
Devaney-Reiff Funeral Home
Man charged after drunken stop ends in jail assault
A 27 year old man, Michael Matthews, was stopped for intoxication and arrested in Linn County. Six charges followed after booking unveiled warrants including two counts of assault and a new assault charge for allegedly ripping a deputy’s shirt during the booking process. Richards Burton turns 54 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Michael Matthews
Third Avenue
Tenth Street SE
Matthews
Iran U.S. hostages protests raise tensions on campuses
The Iran situation escalates as U.S. and Iranian protesters clash on college campuses and in cities. Police arrest more than 140 people, mainly Iranians, amid demonstrations. Iowa State University hosts a peaceful, hour long protest with about 230 Iranian students among a 23,000 student body.
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U.S
Iran
Washington
D.C
Springfield
Mass
Beverly Hills
Calif
Iowa State University
America
Iowa State
Could Be Kidnap Attempt Targeting Minnesota Governor
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reports a tip of a possible kidnapping attempt. A car matching a description was stopped near the governor’s mansion on Summit Avenue. Two arrested outside, three inside. weapons recovered. INS notified. five foreign nationals involved.
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Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Rowan
Summit Avenue
Tax credit duties strain county treasurers wide
County treasurers report new tax credit burdens since July 1 set by state statute. Linn County processed about 6.6 million in September and 10.4 million in October, with overtime and extra help used to avoid delays. Other counties faced varied delays due to staff shifts, computer failures, and late guidance, but busier periods were met by added personnel and cross-departmental support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Hennessey
Johnson County
Mary Frank
Buchanan County
Larry Miller
Simmons
Black Hawk County
Ken Tyson
Tax Department
Don Guinnanne
Cedar Rapids
Erwin Kiekhaefer
Weather Report for C.R. with wind and temps
Wind NW at 16 mph at midnight. Sun rises Sunday at 6 51 with sunset at 4 50. Year ago today high 65 low 39 with no precipitation. Extended forecast shows scattered snow possible Monday night, otherwise variable cloudiness and cold Monday through Wednesday. Highs mid 30s to low 40s, lows in 20s.
Vital Statistics Births and City Dispatches Summary
Mercy hospital records show multiple births including a daughter for Jerry Whitson and a son for Stephen Streff in Marion and Central City. other births reported for Randall Law, Douglas Schumacher, Steven Moneypenny, Roy Wilson Sr., and Joe Cruise. City incidents include alarms, a cigarette fire, odors, medical emergencies, and a steam leak across several neighborhoods on Thursday and Friday.
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Stephen Streff
Willowwood Ave
Marion
Randall Law
Springville
Douglas Schumacher
Solon
Steven Moneypenny
Cheyenne Road
Roy D. Wilson Sr
Ingleside Drive
Joe R. Cruise
Monticello
Burglary and Snowblower Thefts Reported in City Briefs
A portable color TV was stolen from Raymond St. Germain at 1814 Mallory St. SW between Tuesday and Thursday. A snowblower was taken from Robert E. Ford at 2107 Sandalwood Dr NE on Thursday morning. Ads note shop hours openings and local business promotions. Veterans Day observed with bank closures on Monday November 12. Gamestonie Big Daily Double event with doors at 6:00.
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Raymond St. Germain
Mallory St. SW
Robert E. Ford
Sandalwood Drive
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vendelene Louise Simanek
Norwood Drive
St. Luke’s Hospital
Milo
Jack Zazza
Gwen Vavra
Grants Pass
Ore
Win Lindl
Los Angeles
Mildred van Steenberg
Palm Desert
Leonard Filipy
Ronald Filipy
Naples
Fla
Brush Chapel
Eugene Hancock
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital
Reagan Benedict
Cedar Memorial Park
Murdoch Chapel
West Amana
Harry Zuber
Middle Amana
Hoover-Valentine Funeral Home
Marengo
Chelsea
Marie V. Cobet
Hrabak’s
Rector Cemetery
Federal
Alexander, Minn
Linn
Richard Burton
Donald McHenry
Tehran
Laingen
Cyrus Vance
Shah
Singer
Jack Musey
Quie
Edge
Musey
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Capitol
Minnesota Crime Bureau
Muslim Student Association
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Carol
Alburnett
Bob Rampulla
Vincent Vanis
Central City
Abby Bridge
C.R. Weather
Osteen
Jerry Whitson
St. Luke's
Iowa City
David Allman
17Th St
Third Ave
Brentwood Place
Fourth Ave
First Avenue
21St Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lincolnshire Drive
Second Ave
Park Ave
Eighth Ave
Cocking’s Yarn & Needlecraft
15Th Street
Linda’s Ironworks
11Th Street
First National
Farmers State
Adv
Gamestonie
John E. Lapes
Florist
Funeral Home
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