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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1975

Page

12

Idaho man found guilty of two murders faces death sentence

Thomas Eugene Creech, 25, convicted of killing Ed ward Arnold and John Bradford near Donnelly Idaho on November 4 1974. The jury sentenced him to death under Idaho’s new mandatory hanging law with the last execution in 1956. Defense plans automatic appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court.

Wallace Idaho Thomas Eugene Creech Fourth District Court Ray Durtschi Creech Ada Boise Bruce Robinson Idaho Supreme Court Edward Arnold John Bradford Donnelly Arnold Bradford Oregon Nevada Wyoming California

Meriden man balks at Ford crash settlement offer

James Salamites, 19, of Meriden, refuses to accept a $600 settlement from Insurance Company of North America after his yellow Buick struck President Ford's limousine in Hartford. Police blame the motorcycle escort for not blocking the Talcott and Market streets intersection.

Meriden, Conn UPI Ford James Salamites Meriden Hartford Salamites The Insurance Company of North America

Fires Erupt as Kennedy Students Involve Park

Cedar Rapids firefighters battled a 12:53 p.m. blaze in Pierce park linked to Kennedy high school students. Cause listed as cigarette leaves, with wind fanning flames near homes. Principal Rainbow says students may lose off campus privilege. police note park crowds complicate enforcement.

Kennedy High School Pierce Park Cedar Rapids Kenneth Anderson Anderson Charles Marple Lovely Lane United Methodist Church Kennedy Rainbow

Tentative accord TV National Airlines strike reached

National Airlines flight attendants stated a tentative labor contract was reached after a labor day strike. The agreement awaits ratification by union members with ballots to be prepared in about two weeks. The plan calls for resume operations within about 15 days and maintains a reduced schedule.

Miami National Airlines Flight Attendants Association Maggie Roe John Donlan National U.S London William Usery Mediation and Conciliation Service Ford Norman Walker Usery

Agencies Seminar Sponsored by United Airlines

United Airlines will sponsor a travel agents seminar next Wednesday to share details on destinations served. A work session is planned from 1 30 to 3 30 p m followed by a social period.

United Airlines

Brown Seeks Rural Outhouse and Log Cabin Housing

Gov. Edmund Brown proposes a Rural Dwellings code to allow outhouses and log cabins in designated remote areas. The plan would repeal bans on new homes without gas electricity and indoor plumbing and permit salvage materials and owner produced lumber in limited zones.

Sacramento Calif Edmund Brown California

Man Dies After Repeated Truck Jump in Tokyo

In Tokyo, Teruo Oishi, 48, lay before three speeding trucks in a road work site stunt. He first dodged a braking driver, then repeated the act, and finally died when he dived under wheels on the third try. Police found no motive for the incident. Architect Paul Rudolph is 57.

Tokyo UPI Teruo Oishi Oishi Senju

Thousands Give Up Smoking in Minnesota D Day

Thousands of Minnesotans pledged not to smoke on D Day in Minnesota second annual Dont Smoke Day. A spokesman said 400 to 500 cards were received daily since Oct 1. Sponsors aim to inspire long term quitting beyond one day. About 7 percent of signers still did not smoke according to a recent survey.

Minneapolis

Ford's schedule tightens as illness eases

President Ford, recovering from a cold and sinus infection, resumes formal duties with Oval Office meetings and with energy chief Frank Zarb after four days of limited activity. He cites improvement and looks ahead to meetings with Sadat, Trudeau cancellations, and weekend rest.

Washington Ford White House Oval Office Council Frank Zarb Rockefeller Pierre Trudeau Kennedy Center Trudeau South Carolina Florida Anwar Sadat California Los Angeles San Francisco Sadat Jacksonville Fla Egypt

Amateur astronomer foils burglary on roof of Raleigh center

An amateur astronomer watching the moon through his telescope saw an ax used by three men on a shopping center roof. He alerted police who arrested three men on charges of breaking and entering.

Raleigh, N.C

Ghost at Punkin Holler set for Wilson junior high

Wilson junior high students present the one act play The Ghost at Punkin Holler at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. The Reamaderfer family moves to a haunted cabin after Sadie and Eli burn their old home. Cast includes Troy Simon Scott Welsh Shelly David Lee Ann Landt and others with student and adult ticket pricing.

Wilson Junior High Punkin Holler Paw, Maw Sadie Eli Eli Hamhoner Troy Simon Scott Welsh Shelly David Lee Ann Landt Paw Beamaderfer Brian Sheets Kyle Hadenfeldt Maw Marie Kabelitz Jacki Henderson

Magic of Venice lecture opens travel series

Doug Jones will present a 7:30 p.m. lecture at Jefferson High School auditorium as part of Kirkwood Community College travel and adventure series. Tickets are 1.75 for adults and 1.25 for students. The talk covers Venice history and future and highlights revival efforts.

Venice Doug Jones Jefferson High School Kirkwood Community College Jones Most Serene Republic Kirkwood

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