Vesely trial nears verdict in first degree murder case
Prosecutors wrapped their rebuttal in the Vesely case arguing first degree murder in the April 15 shooting of Laura Vesely. Psychiatrists contested premeditation while defense noted alcoholism and emotional instability as key factors. Closing arguments set for Monday with possible verdict options including second degree murder or manslaughter.
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Iowa City
Robert Vesely
Vesely
Laura Vesely
Romulo Lara
Lara
Gear
Three arrested on theft and assault charges
Mervin F. Plower, 55, was arrested at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City and charged with third degree theft by the Linn County Sheriff’s Department. Joe W. Morgan Jr., 23, faced possession of a controlled substance and interference with official acts after a confrontation at Fourth Avenue and 12th Street SE. Thomas C. Monroe, 23, cited for assault at Sears at Lindale Mall. The incident followed a dispute with a 57 year old woman. New Zealand became a self governing dominion within the British Commonwealth in 1907.
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Mervin F. Plower
Third St. SE
Veterans Administration Hospital
Iowa City
Linn County
Fourth Avenue
12Th Street
Morgan
Thomas C. Monroe
Fourth Ave
Marion
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Lindale Mall
Carrs win encroachment suit over land boundary dispute
A Linn County jury rejected Donald Hanson's claim that Jerry and Mardene Carr diminished his property's value at 3052 Carroll Dr SE by building on land. The case centered on surveys by Hall Engineering versus Ray Rystrom and the boundary stake credibility. Hanson faced questions about assets as motives and whether the encroachment caused loss.
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Linn County District Court
Jerry
Mardene Carr
Carroll Drive
Donald Hanson
the Gazette
Hanson
Denver Dillard
Hall Engineering Co
Ray Rystrom
Carr
Hall
Rystrom
Robert Nelson
The
Carrs
Nelson
Dillard
Paul Kilburg
Iowa State University
Time Check Center Fall Programs and Hours
The Time Check Recreation Center at 1131 Fifth St NW announces fall hours Monday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm and 6 to 8 pm. New Tiny Tots program runs Mondays and Wednesdays 1 to 3 pm starting Sept 28. Donations of used toys are requested call 398-5264 for details.
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Fifth St
Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission
Nan
Teresa
Cal
Officer Richie Gail in very serious condition after chase
Police officer Richie Gail, hurt nearly two weeks ago in a northeast side vehicle chase, was reported Friday to be in very serious condition at St. Luke's Hospital. Hospital sources said he had been improving last week but developed complications this week.
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Richie Gail
St. Luke’s Hospital
Gail
Training class for Good News Club teachers
Child Evangelism Fellowship will hold a training class for Good News Club teachers and other children's workers Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Ambroz Recreation Center, 2000 Mount Vernon Road SE. For more information, call Linda Folden at 366-6631.
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Good News Club
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Road
Linda Folden
United States Proposes New World Monetary System in 1972
In 1972 the United States proposed a new world monetary system aiming to widen exchange rate flexibility and reduce fixed-peg constraints. The plan sought international agreement on broader currency adjustability and cooperation among major economies.
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United States
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J. McCauley
Flansburg Gazette
Johnson County Bureau
Johnson County
Darrel Gear
New Zealand
British Commonwealth
Roland Krekeler
Gazette
Sandy Cunningham
Tommy Tucker
Commodore
Sun
Computer Center, Inc
Sheraton Inn
Cedar Rapids, IA
Visicalc
MAGIS
Blazers
Mt. Vernon Road
United
Super Ae Piber Sale
Dinette
Blairs Ferry Rd
N.E
C Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids
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