Cedar Rapids youth pleads innocent to theft and involuntary manslaughter
A Cedar Rapids youth pleads innocent to charges of theft and involuntary manslaughter as reports from page 5A outline local crime. The rest of the items note a local Postal Service distinction, air pollution standards debate, a landowner's rezoning bid facing council opposition, and a discussion on the film Easy Rider in Hiawatha on page 4A or 5A.
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Cedar Rapids
Postal Service
Linn County
Hiawatha
Linn County Police Face Juvenile Overcrowding Issue
Linn County police struggle with juvenile offenders as overcrowded facilities limit intake space described as no room at the inn. The article notes ongoing challenges and potential policy or facility pressure affecting handling of youths.
All-State Teen Star Highlighted by Iowa Press Assoc
A 16 year old Kennedy High School player earns a spot on the Iowa Daily Press Association All-State Football team. The page 1B feature notes his impact and the state's prep honors environment.
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Kennedy
Iowa Daily Press Association
Wonderful people thanked in Shellsburg resident letter
Letter to The Gazette from a Shellsburg resident thanks several "wonderful people" for help. Editorial mention notes gambling propositions were defeated at the polls with commentary by Gazette writer Jerry Elsen on page 6A.
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The
Gazette
Shellsburg
Jerry Elsen
Winter gear storage and religious scene noted in Cedar Rapids
Winter is here and summer gear must be stored. Cedar Rapids religious community active with changes. Skiers heading to resorts may face stricter regulations this season but will benefit from them.
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Cedar Rapids
Weather clears with cold snap continuing tonight
Forecast calls for low in the mid-20s and a mainly cloudy Saturday with a high in the mid-30s. The chance of measurable precipitation tonight remains under 20 percent.
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Iowa
Store starts Christmas sales early as Santa wears Bermuda shorts
A major department store kicks off Christmas sales unusually early this year. The playful image of Santa Claus in Bermuda shorts signals a bold promo push to attract shoppers and extend the holiday shopping window.
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Santa Claus
Winter Snow Arrives Across Iowa With Varying Impacts
The National Weather Service reports mixed rain and snow across Iowa with up to 4 inches in Sioux City and around 1 to 3 inches in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo areas. Roads are slick, several cars in ditches, and travel advisories issued for northern Iowa as frigid plains push into the region. Snow also affects Minnesota and Wyoming weather patterns overnight.
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National Weather Service
Des Moines
Weather Service
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Benton
Iowa
Black Hawk
The
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Economy shows 1.2 percent October gain in personal income
U S Commerce Department reports October personal income up 1.2 percent at an annual rate as 325,000 jobs added. Unemployment falls to 5.8 percent, hourly pay rises, and factory payrolls gain, signaling continued growth despite inflation fears.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Carter
Carter Administration
United States
Manson fails parole bid after rambling three hour monologue
Charles Manson, 44, appeared before the Community Release Board in Vacaville California and delivered a dramatic rambling performance including singing as he argued he does not belong in society and denied ordering Tate LaBianca murders. He claimed he killed nobody and would have killed himself rather than others. He described Lynette Fromme's Ford assassination incident as misdirected under social greed. The board denied parole after the long session.
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Calif
Charles Manson
Sharon Tate
Manson
Tate-LaBianca
Abortion Pledge Sparks Catholic School Debate
In West Warwick Rhode Island a Catholic school uses a modified Pledge ending “for all born and unborn” drawing support from church officials who say no change is needed. Parents upset view it as church intrusion, while the principal notes no formal complaints and cites a letter from an anti abortion group.
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St. James’ School
Stephen O'Hara
Providence
Mary Jane
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