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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1986
Page
2
An amused account of being called for jury duty in a one day one trial system. The writer describes the long selection process for a murder trial, his near miss at serving as foreman, and a theft of his briefcase. He critiques prosecutors and laments the mismatch with Henry Fonda’s juror ideal.
State Hygienic Laboratory found no petroleum in the Steffen well and only 1.2 parts per billion of the herbicide Lasso. Farmers reported illness in themselves and their 120 cattle after suspecting contaminated water, with milk quarantined Aug 22. Further samples to test milk and well are pending.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates include carrier and mail options with weekly and yearly plans. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local and AP dispatches. Postmaster address for changes provided.
A Cedar Rapids man active in fathers rights advocacy was fined 100 dollars on an assault charge stemming from a spanking of his five year old son on February 6. The incident led to review and coverage across Iowa Today.
Trevor Adamson 17 faces Cedar Rapids protest as Iowa City boards weigh lifting policy to allow a male student to play on the West High girls team. Cedar Rapids officials argue different gender rules and seek ruling from Mississippi Valley Conference and IGHSAU.
A 25 year old Cedar Rapids man, Roger Hinton, tried to hang himself in a Linn County Jail cell while awaiting court, using hidden blades in his binding. He survived and was flown to University Hospitals Iowa City in critical condition after deputies removed him and provided emergency care.
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