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Larceny and break-ins reported across the city
Jim Show at 110 22nd Ave SW reports a Sun tachometer valued at 35 dollars stolen from a 1954 Ford two door parked in front of the home. Bob Strickland at 2311 B Ave NE reports October 22 a wallet and license stolen at Jefferson Washington high school game after others brushed him at the hot dog stand. A yellow 1960 Chevrolet stolen by two juveniles in the Cedar Cafe area around 2:20 AM. Kenn eth Wright at 1517 D Ave NE left keys in car. Langer Mfg. Co. prowled on 1025 7th St LW. three payroll checks and four keys taken. Desks rifled at Milt Langer plant. later reports of missing checks and keys. Mrs. Herbert Boots reports a power lawn mower stolen from her garage October 22. witness saw man push it southward. Norman Loffler reports break-in through garage rear door. tool case pried, $15 in smell tools stolen. Linda Kremer, Marguerite Smith, Alvin Cramer report unlocked apartment break-ins at 1215 5th Ave SE. Police discuss legislative proposals on enforcement, training, and vehicle control amid various public safety notes.