Auditors Struggling With Idle Estray Books Across Counties
County auditors in Iowa largely report unused estray books, with items rarely published or claimed. Officials note confusion over proper disposal of unclaimed property used as evidence, while some counties have not maintained records since the 1950s and 1960s, leaving many items in limbo.
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Hastel
Gazelle
Code of Town
Linn
Cedar Rapids
William Iaches
Faches
Scott
Valley
Hilbert Beebe
Couunty
Sheriff's Office
L. E. Ricker
Allamakee
Seattle
Cedar County
Richard Kenimannale
Jéollowert
Hill
Xemmont
Merle
Kopel
Monmgaid
Mel
Janet Williams
Delaware County
Johnson County
Mrs. Rogers
Rogers
Murray
Jones County
Lost Items Continued From Page 1.1 Rule Curent Proceedings
The article notes proof of publication grants ownership to the finder. Kopel mentions a potential estray auction in the code, though he cannot locate it. He plans to visit Des Moines next week to confirm procedures with state officials, citing court rules on disposed forfeited items.
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Kopel
Des Moines
Center Point Breakin Nets $125 and Tools
A Wednesday night breakin at the Rhinehart Skelly station in Center Point netted about $800 in cash and goods. About $125 in cash and a toolbox with tools valued at $750 were stolen. The cash register value was not reported.
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Rhinehart Skelly Station
Center Point
Dissidents Ask Prison Camp Probe
Dissidents appealing to the European security conference urge an International commission to inspect Soviet camps and jails for political prisoners across Europe. The appeal cites worsened conditions, substandard rations, forced labor, punishment rods, scarce medical care, and mixing with criminals.
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Moscow
European Security Conference
International Commission
Wenice
Suckle 9
Albania
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Portugal
Spain
Wsignera
Soviet Union
Fond
Soamp
Three Die in Paso Robles Pool Hall Blast
An explosion rocked a downtown pool hall in Paso Robles on Wednesday, killing three men and injuring four others. Officials say the blast possibly came from a gas leak, with investigation ongoing into cause and circumstance.
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Paso Robles
Valll
Agnew Benefit Of Doubt Raised By Mansfield
Mansfield urges giving Vice President Agnew the benefit of the doubt and awaiting proof of guilt before any impeachment action. He notes Attorney General Richardson could cooperate with congressional leaders, while suggesting Agnew may not resign despite rumors and pressure.
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Agnew
Mansfield
Washington
UBL
Mike
Mainafield
Sult
Montana
Ilso ‘Gale
Wlnt Richardson
Anamosa Inmate Challenges Habeas Corpus Action
An inmate at the Anamosa men's reformatory seeks a habeas corpus writ in federal court at Cedar Rapids claiming coerced confession by physical force and improper arraignment in a 25 year robbery with aggravation case in Black Hawk County Waterloo. Federal magistrate grants pauper status and orders Haugh to show cause.
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Anamosa Men’s Reformatory
Cudar
Rapids
Willie H. White
Charles 4. Haugh
Reformatory
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
James Hodges
White
Haugh
Town Supreme Court
Gazette Abroad Reports Mixed Courier and Subscriptions
A garbled wire service style notice notes subscription rates at 75 dollars a year and a nationwide context with references to Vermont, Suniey, and AP News. It mentions carrier service and press activity while indicating a general media distribution.
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Eacriptian
Ana Ky. Corrley
Toc
Erin Bares
Ctr
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