Five Men Sentenced in Linn Court After Guilty Pleas
Five defendants from Linn district court faced guilty pleas with varied sentences. Spearl received a suspended one year term in the penitentiary for a second offense of drunken driving. Spratt’s license was suspended indefinitely but a temporary permit may be granted after completing a drinking driver course at his expense. Jackson may avoid a motor vehicle theft conviction by good behavior on two years of probation. The Cedar Rapids defendants faced additional charges tied to incidents in 29 June and 12 Aug, with the judge noting recommendations from the county attorney and adult corrections.
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Spearl
Fork Mansion
Cedar Rapids
dJudme Louis Schultz Saides
Department of Public Safety
Spratt
Bureau of Adult Corrections
Jackson
Titra
Henilantiary
Fork Madison
Hyeblid
Vonnhy
Cedar
Tatro
Dow
Schlewelig
Tatest
Sikins
Ling
Stalkied
Robert Osmundson Sai
Mariju Apent
Anderson
Fort Madison
Virogan
Wisman
Het
Inia
Schultz
Anamosa
Psychopathic Hospital
An- 4
Durson
Wayne Knutson Found Guilty in Assault Case
A Linn County jury found Wayne G. Knutson guilty of rape in a 1972 assault on a Cedar Rapids woman. Prosecutors plan to seek a life sentence at sentencing December 21, with prior convictions for kidnapping for ransom sodomy and assault. The defendant was free on appeal at the time of the attack.
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Wayne G. Knutson Eailty
Cedar Rapids
Atty
William Paches
Clear Lake
Linn District Court
Atfernoon
Knutson
Cerro Guyda
County
Edward Johnson Faces Gun Count in Early Morning Arrest
Edward Johnson was arrested after police found a loaded 22 caliber semi automatic handgun in his car. The incident occurred shortly after 3 a m Friday in the 1400 block of Virst Avenue NE.
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Fidward Johnson
Swisher
Johnson
Hilo
Virst Avenue
Grinnell Plant to Close Amid Shortages
Grinnell Robins Tech plans to close its PVC pipe plant due to shortages of petrochemicals and raw resins. The facility employs about 33 workers and is expected to shut down starting in November.
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Grinnell
Robinstech
Rinnell
Mullins Appeal From Mail Fraud Case Denied
The court denied Mullins appeal in a mail fraud conviction for obtaining money via prepaid magazine subscriptions. A federal jury in midwestern Rapids sentenced him to four years with all but six months suspended after he was found guilty of 12 counts. The appeal argued for pretrial in camera hearings to determine good faith and challenged evidence, but the appellate court upheld the original ruling and rejected the motions.
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GlPeult Court of
Ayseis
Robers 2
Aliithis
Handa
Puto
Snl
Cyan Mattie
Cada Rapids Federal Court
Jo Sehen
Jthuney
Ceared
Seine
Sikma
Future of Iowa project launched with statewide goals
DES MOINES AP A Future of Iowa initiative begins at a Governor’s Conference with 20 participants. Governor Robert Nay says the plan will evolve with input from state universities, agencies, and citizens. Organizers aim for community and statewide assemblies, prep studies, polls, and mass media involvement, with regional meetings in April and a June Des Moines state conference.
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Lawa
Willard Boyil
Lavea
Fiice
University of
Towra
Ask Force Ray
Towa
AW Interhe Plainly Committee
Iowa
Taye
Algily
Des Molines
Linn GOP Drops Constitutional Sex Requirement
Linn county Republican central committee adopts a new constitution and by laws conforming to Iowa election reform law. It removes sex from precinct representative rules and specifies that only two members from each precinct will be elected to the central committee. The group accepts a vice chairman resignation and names a nominating committee for the next meeting.
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Mic Linn
Dart Day
Ane Nya
Ane Wana
Hhat
Lvc Parsons
Bey
Day
Iowa
Commissioner of Elections
Dee. Wl
Esthar Shather
Vernon
Central Committee
Lessin
Jensen to Speak at Mt Mercy Monday
Martin Denyen, a Democratic candidate for Iowa's Second District, will speak at Mt Mercy College Monday. A former legislative assistant for Sen Harold Hughes, Jensen will discuss contemporary issues before Congress. The lecture, sponsored by the college's Contemporary Issues Club, is open to the public.
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Martin Denyen
U.S. Compressman
Iowa
Secon
Wil
ML Mercy College
Harold Hughes
Jensen
As & P.nt
el McAuley Hall
Jongen
AMI
Meney
Contemporary Issueslub
Odd Sound Draws Telephone Galls
An explosion lasting about a minute aroused Cedar Rapids residents who heard a loud hiss. Iowa Electric Light and Power Co said a safety valve released at the Sixly power station created a sound similar to the reported phenomenon.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Electric Light and Sawer Co
Sixily
Boy 9 Is Hit by Car and Suffers Broken Leg
A nine year old boy from 1812 Grande Avenue Southeast Wisconsin, Michiel Dale, was struck by a car on Thursday afternoon and taken to Mercy Hospital. He suffered a forehead laceration and a broken leg. the driver Catherine Madden of 1226 Miami Court NE was questioned but no charges were filed.
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Michiel Dale
Grande Avenue
Wis
Mercy Hospital
Policg
Catherine Madden
Miami Court
No Christmas Light Parade in Cedar Rapids This Year
Nevin Nichols city recreation director says the annual Christmas home lighting program and parade are canceled due to the energy crisis. The parade may return next year if conditions improve and cooperation with Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. resumes.
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Cedar Rapids
Nevin Nichols
Nichole
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Sai
Elia B Kelley 82 Dies. Services Set
Elia B Kelley 82 of Marion formerly Silishore Wisconsin died after a long illness. She married Coy G Kelley on August 20 1919 at Teving. Surviving are son Harry W Kelley and several Bost brothers and one granddaughter. Services at Cedar Memorial Chapel Saturday with burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home Friday after 6 pm and at the chapel Saturday before 9 am.
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Elia B. Kelley
Tabt Ten H Avenue
Marion
Mirabeth Town
Daniel Bost
Pawnee
Dwight
Bast
Raymours
Everett Bost
Cranite City
Warren Bost
Milhnure IG
Lone Grandchile
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
IQ Yim
Lawes A. Ghamhurlaity
Kenwood Park
United Presbyterian
Cedar Memorial Cenelery
Frayed Community Notice On Police Appreciation Dinner
A garbled yet readable notice describes a Saturday dinner at the Town House and a Sunday noon meal honoring local police. Hosted by officials including Gray Cadlarapis and former FBI agents, the event signals appreciation to law enforcement. City council members are set to attend.
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Jinanen
Wees Halunday
Ail Stanly
Jimi Ditvinek
Prustient
Weskslike Sertomell
Federal Bureauf Investigation
G.chemnenberg
Cedar Rapide
Haryine
Tose Police
Lindsey Arrested On Theft Drug Parole Charges
Lindsey was arrested on theft drug and parole violation charges. Authorities allege he possessed three containers of prescription drugs and violated parole conditions. The report notes prior hostile actions by German forces affecting guerrilla activity nearby three years ago.
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Lindsey
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