Weather snapshot and forecast for Iowa and major cities
The daily record shows temperatures for Atlanta and other cities with highs and overnight lows, plus precipitation amounts. An extended Iowa forecast calls for clearing skies by Saturday with highs in the 40s and 50s, possible rain Sunday and Monday and cooler lows. Local gauges report barometer steady, humidity around 43 percent, and wind at 28 to 42 mph from the west-northwest.
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Bismarck Mineapolis
Chicago
N. Orleans
Denver
New York
Beta Ae
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Senate and House Pass Bills and Local Birth Notices
Senate met at nine, four bills received, eleven non-controversial bills passed, adjourned to Monday. House convened at nine, passed bills with 59 29 and 84 7 margins. SF 353 making snow route motorist violations a misdemeanor. Births listed from Mercy St Luke's and other hospitals with numerous names and addresses. traffic fines issued for speeding and violations. multiple obituaries and funeral notices for towns including Decorah Tama Decorah Independence Vinton White's Vinton and others. Local service notices for churches and communities follow with names and times listed.
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Support for Nixon action sparks national reflection
Supporters said Nixon's decision would ease a tense climate after the My Lai verdict. Public reaction included protests, telegrams, informal polls, and fundraising for Calley’s appeal as demonstrations and comments circulated since the verdict was announced on Monday.
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Nixon
Calley
Hiawatha Becomes City After Census Milestone
The Hiawatha town council voted Thursday night to abolish the town status and designate the area as a city after the 1970 census reported a population of 2,416. A special informal meeting was set for Tuesday to discuss a proposed building code. An estimate for a street sweeping contract was filed and bids were still sought. Ronald Basquin was reappointed to the recreation commission for a two year term.
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Ronald Basquin
Recreation Commission
Calley release after presidential directive surprises Latimer
Amid protests and telegrams to Nixon, Calley is freed from the stockade on the President's initiative. he walks to a waiting jeep with his army lawyer Major Kenneth Raby as about 75 onlookers cheer. He will stay confined to quarters and continue to be paid while appeals proceed, with possible transfers to Fort Leavenworth and further review across military and federal courts. Latimer notes the President could pardon at any time.
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Obituary notices Dora V. Jeffrey and Agnes Kloubec
Dora V. Jeffrey widow of Walter Jeffrey a Cedar Rapids native died in Torrence California after a long life born July 28 1881 in Lisbon survived by son Edmund daughter Mrs J R Shreeves brother Harlan Zimmerman five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Services at Turner chapel east burial Oak Hill cemetery. Agnes Kloubec 205 Twenty sixth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died after a long illness born April 27 1897 survived by husband Joseph E Kloubee and sister Sophie Jirsa Services Brush chapel burial Czech National cemetery.
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Dora V. Jeffrey
Walter Jeffrey
Cedar Rapids
California
Torrence
Calif
Lisbon
Jeffrey
St. Paul’s
Edmund Jeffrey
Clinton
J. R. Shreeves
Palos Verdes Estates
Harlan Zimmerman
Santa Susana
Turner Chapel East
Arnold Herbst
Oak Hill Cemetery
Turner East
Agnes Kloubec
Sixth Avenue
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Joseph E. Kloubee
Sophie Jirsa
Brush Chapel
A. T. Washington
William A Downs dies after brief illness in Cedar Rapids
William A Downs 86 died Friday after a short illness at his Cedar Rapids home where he had lived since 1970. Born November 19 1884 in Bristol England he previously worked for Johns Manville Co in New Jersey. Survived by two daughters Ethel M Maloney and Elizabeth Petryson a son William D Jenkins five grandchildren a great grandchild and brother Fred Jenkins. Funeral at 3 p m Saturday at First Christian Church with Rev John M Hardy. Casket to remain closed. Burial and further services in Bound Brook New Jersey at Conroy Funeral Home.
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William A. Downs
Twenty-seventh Street
Cedar Rapids
Bristol
England
Johns Mansville Co
New Jersey
Ethel M. Maloney
Hollywood
Fla
Elizabeth Petryson
Summerville
N. J
William D. Jenkins
Fred Jenkins
Plainfield
Turner Chapel East
John M. Hardy
First Christian Church
Turner East
Conroy Funeral Home
Bound Brook
Wes J. Lavel 87 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident dies
Wes J. Lavel of Cedar Rapids dies at 87 after a long illness. Born March 23, 1884, he worked for King Crown Plaster Co. until retirement. Survived by daughters Ann Washburn and Catherine Tompkins and nine grandchildren. Services 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Church, burial Mt. Calvary. Parish Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday at Brady Mortuary. visitation after 3 p.m. Friday.
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Cedar Rapids
King Crown Plaster Co
Ann Washburn
Marion
Catherine Tompkins
Burbank
Calif
St. Matthew’s Church
Louis McDonough
Mt. Calvary
Brady Mortuary
Mrs. Wendell Barrett Dies at 63 After Move to California
Mrs. Wendell Barrett, 63, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died in Belmont, California on March 23. Burial was held in San Mateo, California.
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Wendell Barrett
Cedar Rapids
Belmont
Calif
San Mateo
Memorial Services and Burials in Local Churches
Memorial notices list Margaret Mary Newcomb with Mass of the Resurrection Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church and burial at Mt. Calvary. George A. Kofron scheduled 9:30 a.m. funeral at Kuba Funeral Home East, 10 a.m. memorial at St. Ludmila, burial at St. John’s. Anne L. Rance to be buried at Czech National Cemetery after service at Janeba Kuba Funeral Home West. Ellery Whitmer to be buried at Good Shepherd Cemetery after service at Brown Colonial Mortuary in Santa Ana. Ernest Allen Nelson service at Turner Chapel East with burial at Linwood Cemetery. William L. White service at Turner Chapel East with burial at Cedar Memorial.
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St. Wenceslaus Church
Donohue
S. Decorah
Simon B. Stevens
First Lutheran Church
Olson Fjestul
S. Tama
Alice Houston
Haven Community
Tama
Haven Cemetery
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Toledo
Calmar
Josephine Humpal
Rance
Anne L
Janeba-Kuba
Clarence Frana
Czech National Cemetery
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Ellery — Brown
Santa Ana
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Good Shepherd
Huntington Beach
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Ernest Allen
Turner Chapel
John M. Jensen
Linwood Cemetery
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William L
Obituary: Mrs. Frank Woodward 95 in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Nellie M. Woodward 95 of 818 Seventh Street SW died Friday after a short illness. A Cedar Rapids resident 11 years, she was born November 3, 1875 in Amber and married April 19, 1900 in Anamosa. Surviving are three daughters, seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Services tentatively set for 3 p.m. Monday at Chapel of Memories by Rev. Omer L. Allison. Cedar Memorial funeral home handling burial.
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Seventh Street
Frank Woodward
Cedar Rapids
Amber
Anamosa
Central City Methodist Church
George P. Miller
Charles Brewer
Blachly, Ore
Virgil Parker
Blachly
Ore
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Omer L. Allison
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Iowa lawmakers debate tax reform and proposed increases
The group criticizes Republican focus on raising taxes while noting years of capital improvements. Proposals include income tax hikes, a sales tax increase, and an Illinois style tax plan with exemptions. Gov Ray favors income tax rises. veto power could be tested on a sales tax plan.
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Tax debate spurs mail to Iowa Supreme Court pending ruling
Authority remains before the Iowa Supreme Court as Ray notes public sentiment favors an income tax hike over a sales tax increase. He reports about three to one in favor and says he has received nearly 500 letters on the subject in the last eight to ten days.
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Ray
Senate unit advances tax plan with sales tax and school funding
Des Moines AP reports the senate Ways and Means Committee approved a one half cent city sales tax and a school foundation plan in 8-6 votes. A 1 percent sales tax would raise 30 to 35 million for cities with no strings. The plan backs a 20 mill statewide basic property tax levy, ends the home stead credit, adds local income tax, and cuts statewide property taxes by 143 million. A separate 12-2 vote endorsed a 7 million low income tax adjustment. Chairman Roger Shaff said sessions would continue until a final package passes.
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Ceausescu's speech stresses sovereignty and non interference
In a lengthy address he devoted about 20 percent to rejecting Moscow domination. He argued the safe path for the Communist movement is discussion based on mutual respect, national sovereignty, equal rights, and non interference in internal affairs. Disregarding these principles would complicate solving complex Communist world problems.
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Laos Army Helicopter War Hero Returns Home
Lagenour, decorated with the Silver Star and Purple Heart after Laos service, described his ordeal and recovery at the 85th evacuation hospital. He spoke of returning home soon, longing to fly again with the Jokers, and dreams of farming, riding his horse, and relaxing with a girl.
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Right Time debated beer or liquor in Iowa
Johnson County officials sought a ruling from Atty. Carl Goetz on whether Right Time is beer or liquor. Hamm's said content is 3.8 percent by weight, while volume tests show over 4 percent. State agents note no legal difference between weight and volume in this context, and minor possession prompted inquiry.
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Draft Director In Iowa Named To Federal Post
Des Moines AP reports Glenn Bowles Iowa selective service director for 15 years takes chief of the operations division at selective service headquarters in Washington. No start date or replacement named. Bowles calls the move a challenge amid push for an all volunteer army and a winding down of the draft system. He says the draft remains needed while world turmoil persists and that the lottery has eased tensions while draft resistance will lessen in intensity. Bowles is a retired army colonel.
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Nixon Inauguration, Charles Investiture Highlight 1969
The year 1969 ends the Fabulous Sixties series airing at 9 PM Friday in color on Channel 9. It recalls Nixon’s inauguration that began the year and Prince Charles’s investiture as Prince of Wales marking a banner decade finale.
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Prince Charles
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