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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1979
Page
19
Shoppers flood downtown and Cedar Rapids centers as the day after Thanksgiving marks a busy traditional shopping rush with many people out for bargains and gifts.
An unidentified white male, about 5 foot 10, 160 pounds, wearing a white T shirt and hooded sweatshirt, robbed the 7-Eleven at 1001 First Ave SW. He demanded cash from clerk James Berry while waving a threat, took 10 to 15 dollars and a five, then fled east on First Avenue with two quarts of beer.
Local Cedar Rapids police coordinate with the U.S. Secret Service to guard campaign visits. Officers are posted along motorcade routes and may use a helicopter for security, with staff handling advance notices and interim security without pulling officers from other duties. The effort runs smoothly with equal protection for all candidates and broad public interest.
Fire officials urge proper disposal after two Cedar Rapids incidents. Fire in a basement closet at the Glen Johnson residence on 40th Street NE caused heavy damage. A second smoke alarm traced to a garage at the Keith Moreland residence NE involved smoking ashes in a bucket.
Vinton City Council sends a seven acre country club land purchase request to the Policy and Administration Committee for study. Officials approve final payment to Keith Elwick for the recreation center and adopt water rate changes effective January 1. A $7 500 Bureau of Outdoor Recreation grant would be matched with $7 500 in block grant funds for a Fourth Street park. Council also denies a Viking Galley liquor permit request. Next meeting set for December 13.
A fire in a two and a half story frame building at 706 Fifth Ave SE caused smoke damage to a living room couch and wood paneling. One family was home. no injuries reported. Firefighters arrived around 10 p.m. and investigators suspect a cigarette as the possible cause.
Four motorists drove away from Cedar Rapids service stations without paying for gasoline after using self service pumps Thursday afternoon. Police were notified of the incidents across several parts of the city as drivers filled their tanks and fled.
ISU awarded 820 degrees at fall ceremonies in Hilton Coliseum Iowa State Center. W Robert Parks distributed 625 bachelor degrees 132 masters and 56 doctorates along with seven two year farm operation certificates. Forty three grads earned distinction and two in Honors programs. Linn County graduates listed with degrees and addresses from Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon and Walford.
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