Jury barred from viewing alleged pornographic films in Wedelstedt trial
A Cedar Rapids federal court trial over a 1974 heist and interstate shipment of adult films includes a ban on spectators viewing the movies. Edward Wedelstedt faces counts of interstate theft, receiving stolen property over $5,000, and conspiracy. The defense argues the films were preowned purchases.
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Mertes
Cedar Rapids
Edward F. McManus
Tris
Athough
Defense Storney al Frerdhs
Heig
Wedelstedt case highlights federal conspiracy debate
Arguments over admissibility of seized Davenport and Chicago film footage aired in court after 6 p m. Defense contends warrant was invalid and evidence unfairly inflames jurors. Meade testified that Wedelstedt planned a bogus sale, while defense argues no interstate link to crimes.
City Cool to Coe Traffic Slowdown Idea
Coe College President Leo L. Nussbaum asks City Council to study Center Point road traffic changes. He cites a dangerous speeding problem near Coe and urges a reduced limit from 30 to 26 mph, plus police patrols and pedestrian safety measures. Officials warn a 25 mph limit is unlikely and discuss longer term options like an overpass.
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Coe
Leo L. Nussbaum
City Council
Center Point Road
Thirteenth Street
Bor Cavenuer
First Avenue
B Avenue
Mc} Meyer
Meyer
Heward Center Point
Thirty-Third Avenue Closure Scheduled Two Weeks
Safety Commissioner Ed Colton announced that Thirty-third Avenue SW will close for two weeks between J Street and I-380 beginning next Tuesday for installation work on a new water main along J Street. The measure aims to complete essential utility upgrades with minimal disruption.
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Thirty-third Avenue
J Street
Ed Colton
Unclear OCR: Local election notes and figures
Fragmented text from Cedar Rapids Gazette references votes per voter and names in a aised tally. Mentions Cedar Rapids and multiple individuals with scattered figures and dates.
Weather snapshot and forecast notes
Weather elsewhere a year ago reported a high of 77 and a low of 46 with little precipitation. Extended forecast calls for showers Sunday then clearing Monday and partly cloudy Tuesday with highs in the 70s and lows in the 30s.
Woman Seeks Court Interpretation Of Educational Leave Contract
Cedar Rapids woman Julianne Yuva petitions Linn district court seeking a court declaration that she owes no further time service to the state department of social services for an educational leave begun January 2, 1975. She received 472 dollars a month at UNI and was to work 1 1/3 months per month of leave. She finished her studies March 5, 1976 and hoped to return, but no job was offered. She later returned to work May 9, 1977 in a clerical post she had held before the leave.
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Cedar Rapids
Iown Department of Social Services
Julianne Yuva
Linn District Court
University of Northern Iowa
Yova
Labor Day Schedule Across Local and Federal Offices
Local, state and federal employees take Monday off for Labor Day. Most businesses close or reduce staff. City and county offices shut. Garbage collection shifts one day later. Swimming pools closed. Elizabeth Bender indoor pool open weekend. Regular mail and window service on Saturday. no mail Monday except special deliveries. Area banks closed Monday with electronic banking available.
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Elizabeth Bender
Vital Statistics Births and Marriages Notice
Birth entries list several births on September 1 at Mercy and St Luke's including families Blout Dietz Roberts Mineck Hubler and others from Cedar Rapids Loui Nation Mechanicsville Iowa City and Marion. Marriage licenses issued to multiple Cedar Rapids area couples and others with annulling noted. Fire alarms and wiring malfunctions reported with times and locations.
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Mercy
Mra
Dale Blout
Meadowbrook Drive
Robert Dietz
Higley Avenue
St. Luke's
Norman W. Roberts
Vinton
Richard Mineck
Loui Nation
Michael L
Twenty-first Street
David Hubler
Mechanicsville
Aton
Joseph L. West
Debra S. Dowie
William C. Hunt
Judith A. Maher
Thomas A. Hines
Judith A. Childress
Cedar Rapids
Clarence L. Staton
Iowa City
Caroll
Hawthorn
Palo
Richard £. Smith
Middle
Janice M. Dvorak
Pairfax
Kenneth W. Starkfleet
Susan M. Hofer
Marian
Peter T. Oswald
Marion
Sarah K. Russell
Register to Vote Reminder for Linn County Election
Linn county voter registration office opens Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for in person registration and absentee ballot requests ahead of the Sept 17 election. Merle Kopel reminds residents not registered yet that Saturday is the last day to register. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. SAN DIEGO AP Howard B. Taylor 67 former managing editor of the San Diego Union died Wednesday.
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Linn County
Merle Kopel
Linn, County
SAN Diego
Howard B. Taylor
The
San Diego Union
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