Norfolk GI shoots self after captive hostage standoff
In Norfolk, Virginia, Staff Sergeant Joseph James O'Brien, a one‑year Army veteran, shot himself as police ended a hostage ordeal at his girlfriend's apartment. Officers firing tear gas found O'Brien dead with the rifle near his head after a weekend spree that began when he argued with his girlfriend and involved a male couple, gunfire at responding officers, and a dog wounded during the chaos. The couple and family members were unharmed.
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Norfolk
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Iime
Richard Hinton
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Hernandea
Sas
Nerwandey
Erlen
Tlewnande
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Offigers
Polica
Y Brien
Five Arrested Charged With Two Breakins
Five adults and a one year old were nabbed early Monday in connection with at least two breakins last week. Suspects include Samuel W Latrenz 21 Dale F Fredericks 19 and David Schults 19 all of 1206 Fifth Street NW and a one year old. Bradford Mason 18 of Centra d City was also arrested by Linn County deputies on the same charges.
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Avenue NW
Samusl. W. Latrenz
Dale F. Fredricks
David Schults
Fifth Street NW
Linn County Sheriff's Deputies
Bradford Mason
Centead City
Conncation
Mineral Society to Meet at Cedar Valley Rec Building
The Rock and Mineral Society will hold a meeting Wednesday at the Cedar Valley Recreation Building. The program will focus on Lost Was Casting, with members and guests welcome.
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Mineral Sovnety
Cedar Villey Rock and Mineral Society
Main
Save the House but Not Rice in Odd Christmas Ad
A chaotic old newspaper fragment shows a humorous, disjointed ad page with references to a Christmas coin, a rice pudding Thanksgiving note, and various local promotions. Mentions of a police response to a kitchen incident and multiple small ads for beauty services, events, and local clubs appear amid nonsensical branding and erratic punctuation.
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Oldham
England
Johe Arian
Lau
St. James United Methodist Church
Elvi
Sigourney Youth Found Dead In Sigourney Home
A Sigourney teen, Alan Snodgrass, son of Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Snodgrass, was found dead in his bed Monday morning by parents. Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. P Jutabha of Sigourney ordered an autopsy as no cause of death was initially apparent. Funeral arrangements announced by Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Sigourney.
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Gazette
Sigourney
Alan’Snodgrass
Dre
Rodney Snodgrass
Sigourney Com Tourinty High School
Keokuk County
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Students Named to Cedar Rapids Boards
Stephanie Welty and Rubee Lana, high school students, were elected by Cedar Rapids student body to serve one year on local boards. Welty, of 1502 First Street SW, joins the urban renewal board while Lana of 492 Tacolyn Drive NW joins the transit trustees. They join 12 other Cedar Rapids high school members starting December 1.
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Teiferson
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Cedar Rapids
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Transit
Cedar Raids
Welfare benefits may top ten billion this year
Washington AP reports welfare expenditures may exceed 10 billion dollars, with officials citing rising counts of recipients and plans to boost help for anti bias efforts in education. Secretary Richardson says higher deficits loom as civil rights staff extend into northern states faster than the South.
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Washington
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Oread
Comaley
Nixon
Elliot Richards
Ascu
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Office of Civil
Goon Squads Alleged in School Violence Sparks Probe
Albert Shanker leader of the United Federation of Teachers claims an organized "goon squad" network caused recent violence in several New York City schools. He says about 10 adults, including a parents' group leader and CORE official, are involved and will push for federal, state and city investigations while noting similar disorders at multiple schools.
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United Federation At Teachers
Shout Tate
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Leatee
Whioh
Shanker
Tarvey Sedbner
Washington
Deal
Nixon
Vietnam
Soviet Physicists Form Civil Rights Committee in Moscow
In Moscow a group led by Sakharov and with Valery Chalidze and Andrei Tverjolobov announced the creation of a committee to study guarantees and freedoms under Soviet law. The body aims to use the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as its guiding principle and will seek consultative cooperation with state organs while inviting Soviet citizens to join.
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Soviet Union
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Chalidze
Andrei Tveridokhlobov
Ors
Vega
Sakharov
Sted Etter
Communist Party
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Burglars Steal From Holly House Tavern
Thieves broke into the Holly House Tavern at 1724 Sixteenth Avenue SW late Sunday or early Monday and looted cash, beer, and other items worth about 471. Police found the back door pried open and the cash register damaged. Three payroll checks and cash were missing. investigation ongoing.
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Holly House Tavern
Woman Hospitalized After Two Car Crash
A Cedar Rapids woman remains hospitalized after a two car collision Sunday on Wires Avenue near Lindale Plaza. Georgia T. Atty, 48, of 149 Fourth Avenue, driver of one car, is in fair condition with scalp lacerations at St Luke's hospital. Robert Peterson, 27, of 618 Tenth Street SE, driver of the other car, was treated and released. Miss Artz reportedly turned left from First Avenue in front of Peterson. Police say both drivers claimed a green light or turning arrow. charges were filed.
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Lindale Plaza
Georgia T. Atty
Fourth Avenue
St. Luke's Hospital
Robert Peterson
Atraet Si
St. Bakers
Miss Artz
First Avenue
Peterson
Pollet
Three Boys Arrested For Tavern Break-In
Three male juveniles were charged with breaking and entering after police found them inside the Wagon Wheel tavern at 1095 Third Street. The suspects included a 15 year-old, a 13 year-old, and a 11 year-old. they were released to their parents' custody.
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Third Street
Cathy Sunday
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