City Council Hears Crossing Signal Options at Milwaukee Inters ection
City officials and Milwaukee Railroad representatives met to decide how to handle signals at the Center Point Oakland roads crossing. Rail spokesmen proposed wired traffic signals stopping trains. city officials questioned liability and safety under the state manual. The intersection, recently closed for sewer work, will reopen with traffic changes and no longer require a complex signal system.
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Policing Ball Planning Moves Toward Accord in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids officials weigh a plan by Safety Commissioner Cotton to let two officers take paid time off to plan the annual policeman's ball. The move hinges on enough officers willing to forgo pay on a holiday to avoid extra paid manhours. Acting Chief Gareth CM said the department will discuss the recommendation with the Police Protective Association before proceeding.
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Rush Favors Sunset Law for Iowa State Agencies
Democratic candidate Bob Rush from the 15th district urged Iowa voters to support a sunset law. Speaking to the Hiawatha Jaycees at Ball Hat mobile home park, Rush criticized bureaucratic growth and said agencies should be tested for necessity or shut down.
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Cedar Rapids
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Ball Hat Mobile Home Park
Court Action on C R Airport Is Postponed
FAA official John McLucas announced the matter would be examined before any tower shutdown. IDOT sued to block the closing while the government sought dismissal of the suit, delaying a ruling on the motion until tower status is clarified.
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Workman urges smarter patrol car use for county coverage
The Ling County sheriff candidate Workman tells Mt. Vernon Rotary the need for planned patrols and restructured areas to ensure cars reach officers quickly. He says budget limits require maximizing every vehicle and better manpower deployment to cover the county efficiently.
Burglary in the Buff Stuns Second Avenue Residents
A nude male intruder grabbed purses and fled through a Seattle apartment building on Second Avenue SE. Witnesses chased him briefly as he wore a blue shirt over his torso and white tennis shoes. Victim Erin Weldon reported her purse missing while two nightgowns were taken from her roommate.
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Televisions stolen from doctors homes in city
Police report two homes of doctors Dr. Jay Wretten and Dr. Dears Boatman robbed of Sony KV1214 color televisions. The thieves took only the sets during the incident period, with minor details and a separate BB gun impact noted near a different residence at 1936 Fourth Veous SE. Glenn Cros, 1936 Fourth Veous SE, reported a BB shot through a screened window that also damaged a TV tube.
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Israeli officers charged in bribe case with American firm
Maj Zeevi and Lt Col Granit face bribery accusations after taking payments reportedly totaling 10 000 and 371 000 dollars from a U S auto parts supplier. The firm was unnamed by military command but described as a major supplier to the Israeli army. The case centers on consulting fees disguised payments.
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Ariana Workers Reject Contract in Ongoing Talks
John Elam of Local 1526 says 1700 Arnans workers will meet Saturday at 10:30 am at the Ponderosa in Walford to vote on a new company offer or to authorize a strike. He notes the union negotiating committee recommended rejection after Wednesday’s meeting. members cast a tearful unanimous vote.
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Waterloo Man Indicted in Mail Theft Case
A Cedar Rapids federal grand jury indicted Robert Brown a Waterloo man on possession of stolen mail. The indictment states that on April 27 he had in his possession 285 checks stolen from the mail.
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Cedar Rapids Youths Arrested on Drug Possession and DUI
Paul Thompson, 18, of 52 Midway Drive NW, Cedar Rapids, was arrested Tuesday by Marion police on a charge of possession of a controlled substance and taken to Linn County jail. Also arrested was Myroo, 16, with a drunk driving charge and held at Linn County jail.
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Court Records Show Drunk Driving and Fraud Cases
Linn Court handled cases including drunk driving, defrauding an innkeeper, and driving with license suspension. Montgomery pled guilty to a charge and was fined 50 plus costs. Sheila Brummer admitted obtaining food to defraud and paid 50 plus costs. Two others pled guilty to suspended license violations and were fined. Michael Markey received 100 plus costs and 15 days jail that was suspended. Gerald Waddington pled guilty to an amended charge of no valid license and paid 50 plus costs.
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Diabetes Bike-o-Thoa Set Sunday
The event sponsored by the Ban Central Iowa unit of One American Diabetes Assn and McDonald Restaurants will be held Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. About 900 riders will participate, starting at McDonald's east, 3006 First Avenue NE, at 9 a.m. The statewide goal is $200,000.
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First Avenue
Correction of Sally Biunt Case Filings and Dates
The record corrects Sally Biunt of 216 Eleventh Street RW. The case originally listed as possession of a controlled substance dated August 16 is wrong. The actual date is August 10, 1878. Sentencing deferred until October 72, 1978.
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Eleventh Street
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