Nixon world trip may be announced this week
Washington AP reports Richard Nixon plans an around the world private trip at month end with stops in South Asia Eastern Europe and Africa. Australia Luxembourg and other countries are weighing responses as Nixon seeks a balance of power book launch in New York and a return to diplomatic life after four years away.
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Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
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Western
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South Asia
Africa
Australia
New York
Oman
Arabian Peninsula
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Israel
Three Arrests Reported In Impersonation Case And Thefts
A Cedar Rapids man identified as a police officer impersonator was arrested at 2 30 p m Friday after a hotel clerk at Howard Johnson Motor Lodge reported the call. Michael D Jones 32 of 3220 Kenrich Drive SW is charged with impersonating a public official. In separate incidents William G Holst 20 of 1441 Fourth Ave SE was arrested Saturday on theft in the third degree for taking money from Vern’s Standard station on Sept 1. David Nussbaum 41 of Mount Vernon was arrested Friday by Linn County sheriff's deputies on theft in the third degree. No further information was available.
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Cedar Rapids
Michael D. Jones
Kenrich Drive
Howard Johnson Motor Lodge
Highways 30
149 West
Jones
the Gazette
William G
Holst
Fourth Ave
Vern
Williams Blvd
David Nussbaum
Mount Vernon
Linn County Sheriff's Deputies
Gun theft at Lindale Plaza leaves nine shotguns behind
Thieves aimed to rob Sears Roebuck and Co but fled the Lindale Plaza auto service area after closing, leaving nine shotguns. Police say three guns valued at about 470 dollars were missing, while the burglars may have remained in the store until after hours.
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Sears Roebuck and Co
Lindale Plaza
Illinois approves medical marijuana for glaucoma and cancer patients
Gov. James R. Thompson signed a bill allowing marijuana use for glaucoma patients and chemotherapy cancer patients in Illinois. The measure, backed by large majorities, takes effect Jan. 1 and mirrors a similar New Mexico law. Thompson called it compassionate but cautioned against broader legalization to prevent youth access.
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Chicago
James R. Thompson
New Mexico
Ilinois
Thompson
Feds aid NYC in Legionnaires' outbreak response
Washington dispatch reports a federal health expert sent to New York City to assist in the Legionnaires' Disease outbreak centered in the garment district. HEW Secretary Califano urges calm, says erythromycin is effective, and notes the illness is not a mystery anymore. A sixth confirmed case, a 58 year old accountant who has recovered, underscores the ongoing effort despite two deaths. The New York Health Commissioner cautions that the outbreak's source may remain unknown and urges careful pneumonia diagnosis.
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Washington
UPI
New York City
HEW
Joseph Califano
New York
Garment District
Califano
American Legion
Philadelphia
Reinaldo Ferrer
Ferrer
Eight accused of drunk driving in Cedar Rapids area
Eight persons were arrested on drunk driving charges Friday night and Saturday. Edward Steil Jr. 29 of Marion was arrested at 3 10 a.m. Saturday at First Avenue and Marion Boulevard. Paul Crowe 19 of Macon Illinois at 1 40 a.m. Saturday at Third Avenue and Third Street SE. Dennis Lane 27 of Dale Wood Avenue SE at the airport interchange of Interstate 380. John Dolan 26 of Bever Avenue SE at Bever Avenue SE. Monty Jost 25 of First Avenue NE at Second Street SE. John Beck 24 of 16th Avenue SW near Sixth Street. Paul Vifian 55 of 31st Street NE at 15th Street and First Avenue East. Lee Trachta 67 of Jacelyn Drive NW arrested at 7 40 p.m. Saturday on a Highway 149 access road with a traffic device violation.
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Edward E. Steil Jr
Seventh Ave
Marion
First Avenue
Marion Boulevard
Paul S. Crowe
Macon
Third Avenue
Third Street
Dennis E. Lane
Dalewood Ave
John F. Dolan
Bever Ave
Bever Avenue SE
Paul Robert Vifian
31St St. NE
15Th Street
First Avenue East
Lee Joseph Trachta
Jacelyn Drive
Highway 149
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids News Briefs Highlights Local Notices
Cedar Rapids community notices include a National Secretaries Association orientation at Mercy Hospital on Sept 18, various club meetings and fundraising events at First Presbyterian and Bethany Congregational, travel and sale ads, and a university academic honor for David LaVerne Ferch. Local services list real estate, crafts, and gardening promotions, with multiple public gatherings and transportation offerings.
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National Secretaries Association
Mercy Hospital
Bern
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Bob" Klopp
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