25 Sep 1997
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1997
Page
1
The body of Frances Bloomfield, 57, of 38 Wakefield Court, was found wrapped in plastic in a rural ditch near Rockford Illinois. Police classify the death as homicide with ties to Iowa City. her husband reported her missing after an overseas trip. The family car, a red 1994 Honda Accord with plate 051154, remains missing.
Tipton auctioneer Ron Wingert presided over a sale of property seized from Brett Fitch, a 38 year old federal drug trafficking suspect. More than 200 items were offered, selling all but 32 and raising about 7600 dollars to offset a 144960 tax stamp debt.
Linn County court ruling limiting access is being challenged. Details on the case appear in 1B. New fashions will wear all day long feature in Accent 10B with details on fall designs for women.
College tuition and room and board rose five percent, with the rise highlighted by higher prices in tuition and housing. Details 6B. Jefferson High School band warms up for Roses Parade. Details 1B. Hawks start 3-0 aided by strong line play. Details 1C.
Wellington Heights residents gain access to three sturdy basketball hoops in a freshly paved 1000 block Third Avenue SE lot. Cedar Rapids officials announce plans for more courts including a super court in Ellis Park and additional facilities in Time Check and Jones Park.
Rumor of a $500 savings bond for every American child born since 1985 spread via faxes and a Minneapolis address. Gerber denies the settlement, reports high call volumes, and warns the post box is closed to prevent further mailing.
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