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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1978

Page

4

Four Arrests In Cedar Rapids Drug Probe Net Drugs

Police seized cocaine with a street value over 3000 and marijuana over 10000 in a Metro Narcotics Unit and Johnson County Sheriff operation. Four people were arrested in Cedar Rapids and Coralville as warrants were executed at Heppe 516 Sixth Ave Coralville and in an alley near Fifth and Sixth streets NW. Gregory Karrick 29 and William Doe 24 faced elude and assault charges. Heppe 26 Hoy 24 charged with possession with intent to deliver. Detected warrants and arrests followed during the Friday night probe.

Metro Narcotics Unit Johnson County Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Kerr H. Heppe Heppe Sixth Ave Coralville Karrick William Doe Third Ave Doe Mary P. Hoy Fifth Sixth Streets Linn County

Grace Christian student in haunted barn accident

Michael Pollock an 18 year old Grace Christian School senior in Marion remained in critical condition Friday night after an accidental hanging in a haunted barn on the Robert Etzel farm across from Linn Mar High School. He was later listed in fair condition and breathing on his own as the incident was investigated. Pollock, son of Mr and Mrs James Pollock of 890 S 12th St Marion, was guiding a youth group through a scene when the tragedy occurred.

Michael Pollock Grace Christian School Marion St. Luke’s Hospital Ron Pollock James Pollock S. 12Th St Grace Baptist Church Robert Etzel Linn-Mar High School Don Martin Martin

Linn United Way Campaign Reaches 46 Percent of Goal

Linn County United Way stood at 800 912 dollars or 46 percent of a 1 729 361 goal as of Saturday. General Chairman A Williams cites increased support across nearly all community segments with Pacesetter divisions showing strong per employee gifts from National Oats Corn Sweeteners FMC Life Investors. He notes agency tours and film showings as key factors and expects campaign to wrap up soon.

Linn County United Way A. Williams Williams FMC Life Investors United Way

63-year-old climber aims to conquer Mount Everest

I W Strong, a 63 year old grandfather from Denver, plans to attempt Mount Everest and believes he could become the oldest man to reach the summit if successful.

Denver I.W. Strong Strong

Seven Arrested on Drunk Driving Charges in Linn County

Seven people were arrested in Linn County Friday night and Saturday morning on drunk driving charges. Names include Larry D. Smith 37 of Cedar Rapids Rilda C. Fish 28 of Cedar Rapids Dean A. Schloss 20 of Cedar Rapids Richard T. Stanford 35 from rural Anamosa Walter I. Thompson Jr 20 of Cedar Rapids Rickey A. Fabert 20 of Cedar Rapids plus others. Police report various locations and times for the incidents.

Linn County Larry D. Smith A Ave. NW Apt. 3 Cedar Rapids Smith Rilda C. Fish Leisure Boulevard Edgewood Ellis NW Dean A. Schloss Bever Ave E Ave Richard T. Stanford Anamosa Marion Stanford Walter I. Thompson, Jr County Home Thompson First Ave Rickey A. Fabert Western Drive Fairfax Fabert

Skull Found Near Paris India and Saginaw?

A skull uncovered by road workers near Paris in Mecosta County initially sparked foul play concern. Ferris State College biology head Robert Friar dated the remains at about 1,000 years old, leading authorities to rule out a crime.

Big Rapids Mich Mecosta County Paris Robert Friar Ferris State College

Perfect fisherman's death marks lifelong dream fulfilled

Doug Le Poidevin a 58 year old Mildura hotel manager died from a heart attack after landing a 79 pound Murray River Cod on a sunset trip with his 15 year old grandson Brian The Australian described the scene as a perfect fisherman's death with Le Poidevin calling the fish you bloody beauty and asking to be taken home His daughter Rhonda Head said the exhaustion and excitement made the moment the perfect death and the family planned a wake with the fish served beside him before burial Monday

Sydney Australia UPI Doug le Poidevin le Poidevin the Australian Ernest Hemingway Havana Mildura Murray River Brian Rhonda Head Strug Poppy

Quinn and Bradlee Tie Off WASHINGTON Wedding

Sally Quinn, a Washington Post writer and former television personality, has wed her boss, Executive Editor Benjamin C. Bradlee. The unlikely pairing of a journalist and her editor was announced in Washington.

Washington UPI Sally Quinn Washington Post Benjamin C. Bradlee

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C.R Metro Roosevelt Royale Hotel Gregory E. Karrick Second Ave Jake More Decall Jimmy Hoffa Linn United Way Eyes Everest Boy Scouts Erskine School Ray Walsh N Ave Jay Murphy 35Th St Dave Titera Clark Road Ben Bradlee Eyes Family Shoe Store Eugene J Democrat Iowa NEW Ethics Committee Kopecky Pinkie Primrose
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