Judge Scolaro Backlash Over Court Backlog and Speed
In early 1972 Linn associate judges faced severe problems with delays and growing backlogs. The commission said Scolaro reduced the backlog but pushed cases too hard, sometimes denying defendants their rights in traffic and small claims matters. The panel urged discipline while noting mixed testimony about his overall effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
State Commission
Scolaro
Commission
Supreme Court
Grossman
Paul Hellwege
Boone
Charles G. Rehling
Davenport
al Cornish
Sigourney
Ronald W. Feilmeyer
Atlantic
Jane Beard
Cedar Falls
Third Avenue
District Court
Arson suspected as truck found near Ely with fuel oil
A stolen pickup owned by Robert Brecker was found on County Road W6-E two miles north of Ely with fuel oil poured around and into the gas tank. Deputies investigated possible arson as Brecker arrived and attempted to start the engine.
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Linn
Ely
Robert Brecker
F Ave
Cedar Rapids
Brecker
Randy D. Lawrence
12Th Ave
Mount Vernon
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Library circulates 1,589 books in month
The Cedar Rapids Public Library reported the largest monthly circulation in over two years with 1,589 new books added. First quarter circulation rose 16 percent, and reference questions increased 1 1 percent from last year. Total July to September circulation reached 172,316, with main and branch libraries posting gains.
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Cedar Rapids
Kenwood
Edgewood
Heifetz
Horowitz
City officials explain stalled Community Development projects
City officials outlined reasons for delays in the 1.4 million CD program funded projects. Department heads discussed options for a noise ordinance, storm sewers, Kenwood ditch work, bikeway plans, and green belt creation. Bids for the Kenwood ditch may come in within two months at about 2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Meyer
Elmer Delaney
Jon Janda
Kenwood
Don Salyer
Floyd Bergen
Bergen
Janda
Kenwood Ditch
20Th Street
25Th Street
Eastern Drive
Meyer
Bowling Street
Wilson Avenue
50Th Street
Highway 30
Kirkwood Community College
Delaney
Prairie Creek
Beverly Road
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Vinton Woman Hospitalized After Traffic Accident
Julie Frater, 21, of Vinton remained in good condition with possible internal injuries after a collision on a county road one mile north of Shellsburg. Edward Lutz, 59, of Shellsburg was charged with failure to yield the right of way.
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Vinton
Julie Frater
Here
Shellsburg
Edward Lutz
Lutz
Moslem Leader Abdel Halim Mahmoud Dies at 68
CAIRO Egypt AP Sheik Abdel Halim Mahmoud grand sheik of Al Azhar and key religious figure for about 530 million Muslims died Tuesday at age 68.
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Cairo
Egypt
Abdel Halim Mahmoud
al Azhar
Polio Outbreak Hits Dominican Republic Two Die
In Santo Domingo health officials report polio has killed two Dominican infants and left nearly 100 children ill. Doctors aim to vaccinate 1.3 million Dominican children to curb the outbreak.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
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Doris Peick
Ansel Chapman
Johnson County
Chapman
Boone County
Hellwege
Attorney General's Office
Richard Haesemeyer
W.W. Reynoldson
Douglas LeClare
Scolare
LeClare
Iowa City
Carolyn Johnson
30Th Street
Seely Avenue
Johnson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa
Pawnee Drive
42Nd St
Cioslon
Vienna
Board OF Supervisors
Hayes
Harriet Ct
Ae Republican
Ilowa City
Ee Csdave
Ruas
Center Pt. Rd
Collins Employees Credit Union
U.S. Treasury
Calling Employees Credit Union KR
Women & Children's
Capitol Optical
Ave
S. E
Win
Marlin
V.R. Gales
Sreevvial
Sdfciai
Sports Outfitters Rade
16Th Ave
Hwy
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