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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1978
Page
5
Three young men were charged after a Monday night spree that left windows shattered in Marion and Cedar Rapids. Perry Langhurst, 41, a local businessman, heard the break and gave chase, obtaining the license number as he tried to flag down the suspects.
Police in Cedar Rapids arrested Dale A. Miersen 18, Robert F. Thornton 18, and Timothy A. Brandt 19 after a chase that spanned Lindale Plaza to Collins parking lot. A BB pistol was found in the car and authorities expect charges linked to other shooting incidents. damages exceed $3,000 across Marion area businesses.
Trick or treaters and goblins will roam Marion tonight as the city marks beggars night. A dozen auxiliary officers will assist Marion police to curb vandalism and related problems during Halloween.
Linn-Mar High School hosts Faces of Iowa featuring student photographers in the media center from Wednesday through November 22. Sponsored by the Iowa Arts Council and Picture Magazine, Des Moines Register, the public may view during school hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Marion brief lists YMCA branch activities for Wednesday with a dense schedule of non aquatic and aquatic classes from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. plus governance items on Linn-Mar Community School Board meetings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a Rainbow Advisory Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 140 School St.
Republican Bud Kudart urges a comprehensive state land preservation policy as central to Iowa's future development. At Cornell College he warned 1979 legislation will shape local input and private rights while seeking balance with public needs. Democratic candidate Burtine Motley promotes urban revitalization and tax incentives for repairing older homes. Republican Lloyd Humphreys backs energy citations over traffic tickets to deter speeding while avoiding license penalties.
Marion police will license bicycles Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the station. Licenses cost $1 and are valid for two years. New bikes never licensed may use a sales receipt or proof of ownership. all other bikes must be brought to the station.
Russian violinist Nathan Milstein charmed Handher Auditorium with light touch and pure tone in Geminiani and Bach works. George Pludermacher impressed on piano as Milstein tackled Paganini caprices and Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, ending with Liszt Consolation and Tchaikovsky Valse scherzo.
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