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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1970

Page

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Five day forecast and river readings from Daily Record

The Daily Record reports five day temperatures from Friday rising from the 30s to 40s and 50s with partly cloudy skies, a chance of rain or snow on Sunday, clearing Monday night. Refers to weather station data: noon readings, wind WNW at 22-32 mph, humidity, barometer at 30.05. Also lists April totals and river readings for LaCrosse, Lansing, Dam No. 9, McGregor, Guttenberg, Davenport, and Keokuk with minor changes.

Ds Gas Iene

Iowa House Advances Child Labor Reform and Education Funding

The Iowa House convened to approve HF1251 revising child labor law and accepted SF1202 funding $20,000 yearly for the higher education facilities commission to administer private college tuition grants. A non-property tax measure was debated and returned to Ways and Means. Several amendments passed on SF1084 SF356 SF1152 SF1153. An amendment to SF1181 drivers license bill was kept. Two minor bills were passed after reconsideration. March and April notices list births and marriages including Steven Fly, a daughter for the Webber family, and other local registrations.

House Senate Department of Social Services Iowa Marshalltown

Multiple Civil and Traffic Matters in Cedar Rapids Area

A wide set of civil suit filings and traffic fines are listed for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Debts total 4874 with 3174 assets and 1187 exempt. Numerous individuals across Cedar Rapids, Marion, Ely, Swisher, and other locales appear in fines for speeding and traffic violations, while several obituaries note services and burials for residents in Anamosa, Springville, Northwood, Belle Plaine, McGregor, Dysart, Vinton, Williamsburg, and nearby communities.

Revealed Son Killed as Father Fires During Robbery

In Los Angeles a 14 year old boy died during an attempted robbery. Ballistics showed the fatal shot came from the father George Fong who fired a warning shot in a back room. no other weapon was fired. Three youths were held on murder investigation under a state law. No charges against the elder Fong were filed.

Los Angeles Alexander Fong George Fong George Fong

Iowa Tax Protest Seeks Interim Study Committee Reform

A Friday session of the Iowa legislature considered a citizen tax reform resolution urging creation of a broadly representative interim tax study committee. The proposal calls for lay members to balance legislators and aims to revise the tax structure while informing Iowans about school and local budget matters. Dues are set at one dollar annually for all Iowa residents.

Iowa

Deaths Mrs George Youtzy 78 in Cedar Rapids

Mrs George Youtzy 78 of 1025 B avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a short illness Born September 17 1891 near Toddville she lived in Cedar Rapids 61 years She married George A Youtzy June 14 1911 Survived by two daughters Mrs W W White and Mrs Nolan Zugschwerdt two sons Earl Youtzy and the Rev George Youtzy seven grandchildren three sisters and a brother Services Saturday 2 p m at Trinity United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at Rohn funeral home Friday until 10 30 a m and at the church Saturday 11 a m to 1 45 p m Casket not opened after the service.

Stella V. Youtzy B Avenue NW Toddville Cedar Rapids George A. Youtzy Trinity United Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild Ida Card Circle West Side WCTU W. W. White Nolan Zugschwerdt Maquoketa Earl Youtzy Aurora Ill George Youtzy Quincy G. R. Hagerman Robert Sloan Marion H. A. Knapp C. E. Quaas Ernest Larson Cedar Memorial Cemetery Rohn

Cora Prchal Obituary in Cedar Rapids Respects North Iowa Roots

Cora Pauline Prchal widow of Leonard Prchal died Thursday morning after a sudden illness. Born March 20, 1916 in Jones county she married Prchal December 31, 1954 in Anamosa and worked for A. E. Schimmel Inc. She was a Methodist. Surviving are her mother Mrs. Cora Robertson and siblings Mrs. Zella Goodlove Wilbur and Robert Robertson Kenneth Robertson and Paul Robertson. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 3 with Rev. Gilbert Field at Turner's east. Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Friday.

Cora Pauline Prchal Leonard Prchal Cedar Rapids Jones County Prchal Anamosa A. E. Schimmel, Inc Methodist Church Cora Robertson Central City Zella Goodlove Wilbur Robert Robertson Kenneth Robertson Paul Robertson Alburnett Gilbert Field Turner’s East Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Obituary: Lottie Sullivan Kolar 83 of Cedar Rapids

Lottie Sullivan Kolar 83 of 403 Longwood Drive NE died Friday after a short illness. Born March 6, 1887 in Cedar Rapids she married Frank J. Sullivan in 1906. he died in 1932. She married Leo Kolar in 1934. Survived by five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Requiem mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Matthew's Church with Rev Louis McDonough. Burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Parish Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday at Brady Mortuary, where friends may call.

Goettsch’s Springville Lauretta E Marquette John D. Geraghty St. Mary’s Catholic Church McGregor Rosary Thornburg First Methodist Church Knoxville Donahue’s Iowa City Columbus Junction Margaret Arnold Mt. View Calif Stacy Lewis Williamsburg Harvey V. Edwards Jones Lottie Sullivan Kolar Longwood Drive Cedar Rapids Frank J. Sullivan Leo Kolar St. Matthew’s Church Louis McDonough Mt. Calvary Cemetery Father McDonough Brady Mortuary

Cedar Rapids Widow Elsie Ritter Dies After Illness

Elsie Ritter of 1304 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a short illness. A former Craemer’s buyer and Killian Co sales supervisor, she was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution. No immediate survivors. Funeral arrangements pending at Brady mortuary.

Elsie Ritter Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Walter Ritter

Death notice for Dorothea Mae Holland in Cedar Rapids

Dorothea Mae Holland widow of James Holland of 706 Fifth avenue SE died after an unexpected illness. She came to Cedar Rapids 15 years ago from Des Moines, born November 4, 1906 in Ottumwa. Survived by brothers Orville and Ralph Allender of Ottumwa and sister Irene Tubbs of Jackson Michigan. Memorial services at Turner Chapel East at 10 30 a m Monday, Reverend Allen S. Van Cleve of Central Park Presbyterian church officiating. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call.

Dorothea Mae Holland James Holland Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Des Moines Ottumwa Orville Ralph Allender Irene Tubbs Jackson Mich Turner Chapel East Allen S. van Cleve Central Park Presbyterian Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Turner East Registration Casket Remains Closed

A report notes registration at Turner East and states the casket will not be opened at any time, clarifying it will remain sealed.

Turner East

Former Cedar Rapids resident James W Fry dies at 63

Former Me Too Stores employee James W Fry of Cedar Rapids died Thursday at age 63 after moving to Phoenix Arizona. Survived by daughter Jacqueline Stewart and brother Dale Fry of Cedar Rapids. Services will be held in Phoenix on Monday.

James W. Fry Me Too Cedar Rapids Phoenix Ariz Jacqueline Stewart Dale Fry

Feinberg and Messenger Rites Scheduled for Saturday

Viola NL Kuba Feinberg funeral service will be held at East Funeral Home at 1 30 PM Saturday with Rev A T Washington. Burial at Oak Hill. Arthur R Messenger service set for 1 30 PM Saturday at East Funeral Home with Rev Francis R King. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

Kidnaping Continued Involving Ambassador Remarks

A 63 year old envoy, suffering heart trouble, was abducted Tuesday after four men took him from his car. He has sent one message since, and a note later stated he is safe and in the hands of the Rebel Armed Forces, the guerilla group.

von Spreli

Bonn Demands Guatemala Yield to Kidnappers Demands

West Germany demands Guatemala capitulate to the kidnappers of Karl von Sprell. Government spokesman Conrad Ahlers said Bonn is worried by Guatemala's refusal to meet the constitutional demands and cannot accept the decision.

Bonn Willy Brandt Guatemala Karl von Sprell Conrad Ahlers

King Tribute in Memphis Marks MLK Assassination Anniversary

Memphis remembers Dr. Martin Luther King with a Saturday march honoring his memory on the second anniversary of his assassination, as AP reports.

Memphis Martin Luther King

Courthouse 2 Sentenced Breakin and Drug Charges

Two men pled guilty and were sentenced by Judge Robert Osmundson in Linn district court on unrelated charges. Marshall Feiring an 18 year old Coe college student was fined 300 dollars with a suspended six month jail term and probation to his father and Chaplain Larry Rickey. Gary W Williams 24 of 3931 Hillside Drive SW was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to one year in county jail with credit for time served for breaking and entering Franklin junior high last December 9.

Robert Osmundson Linn District Court Marshall Feiring Coe College Armstrong Hall Larry Rickey Gary W. Williams Hillside Drive Franklin Junior High

Miller couple sues Hydro Space Systems for rent

Clair R. Miller and Amalia S. Miller sue Hydro Space Systems Corp for recovery of rent totaling $6,000 for lease of 12,000 square feet in the building at 416 C Avenue NE. Ky.

Clair R. Miller Amalia S. Miller Hydro-Space Systems Corp C Avenue NE

Car narrowly escapes train collision twice at same crossing

Gastonia North Carolina AP reports David Blackburn, 25, stopped his car at a railroad crossing two weeks earlier as a train passed and lost only his headlights. On Wednesday a train struck his car broadside at the same crossing, demolishing the vehicle, but Blackburn again escaped unharmed.

Gastonia N.C David Blackburn Blackburn

Post office pay, rate hikes eyed in federal restructuring

Postal postmaster general outlines 15 percent rate rise for parcel mail, 12 percent for second class, 5 percent for bulk third class, and 67 percent for single third class mail. Nixon and aides debate pay increases tied to rate bills, urging Congress to approve. Senate leaders anticipate swift action on a nationwide federal employee pay raise and postal reform toward a government owned but privately operated postal service with binding arbitration and eight year ceiling to reach maximum wage steps.

John Ehrlichman Nixon Congress George Meany Afl-Cio Gale McGee D-Wyo Senate Post Office Civil Service Committee Senate Meany McGee Post Office Department

FAA transfers aimed at Baton Rouge air traffic staff

FAA officials ordered transfers for McCurnin Sparks and Henson after they failed to report when due and claimed illness. Sparks said notices not received. Shaffer defended moves as morale and professional upgrades. PATCO cites overwork staffing and pay as broader issues behind the strike letters.

Henson Sparks Baton Rouge McCurnin el Paso Fort Smith Ark New Orleans FAA John Shaffer PATCO

Appointment Yet to Be Sworn In for Linn County Judge

Shaeffer, longtime Linn County juvenile judge, and his wife Gladys Giblin of Cedar Rapids, have a daughter and three grandchildren. No decision Friday on when he will assume the district court seat. The appointment takes effect upon oath.

Shaeffer Gladys Giblin Cedar Rapids District Court Bench

Want ads Seek Sellers for Items You Want

Classified note states buyers can find desired items by calling 369-1234. It promotes using want ads to locate sellers and complete purchases efficiently across the community.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Ana Wachee Pre New York Vas Houston Ceenle Ngeles C. R. Weather Gazette Coralville Lake Mississippi LaCrosse Lansing Dam No Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk C. R Legislature Michael Webber Vine Avenue Steven Fly Thirty-fifth Street Charles Brinkman Wyoming George Stambaugh Walford Glen Grimm Kencrest Drive St. Luke's John Dusterhoft First Avenue NW William Cairns Klinger Street Ronald Bendler Vernon Rex Fritts Northwood DeWayne Jones Twentieth Avenue SW Karen Kielty Samuel J. Kielty Margaret Miller Michael Miller Shirley Ann Ottaway Jerry Allen Ottaway Joyce Marie Grimm Kenneth Wayne Grimm Suzanne Sullivan James C Middle Plains mid-Mississippi Valley The Lakes New England Richard C. Strauss Chrystal A. Williams Donald R. Waln Karla Gulick Lanny R. Coffin Judie K. Newman Rudy R. Jasa, Jr Cindy M. Hill Thomas E. Moran, Jr Dora J. Heidt Cedar Falls Burl C. Sealls Patricia K. Leichsenring Springfield Richard O. Beauregard Ely Joseph and Almenda Carlison Sixth Street Danny Harper James Gillespie, Jr Twelfth Street Michael Barrow Third Street Ichael Williams F Avenue Dennis Miller Mt. Vernon Road Jeanne VanBuskirk Oakland Road Mark Koch Waveland Drive Randy Bulman H Avenue James Cox Old Marion Road Ramona Frazier James Castertine Tipton Richard Cooley Twentyninth Avenue Saranne Schnell Walker Marie Hartson D Avenue Joseph Brandt Sharon Jane Tommy Tyer Hiawatha Jerome Wisnovsky Solon Russell Herley Robert Hardin Texas Avenue Donna Mistik Mark Olsen C Avenue Kathryn Reutz Keith Gingerich C Avenue NW Sarah Baker Ronald Gary John A. Heitz Mary Lou Heitz Dba Mac’s Tavern Dave Thomas Citizens National Bank Freda Mae Barrett Kenwood Animal Clinic Kenneth L. Paulsen Charles P. Moris Milo Horak Bradley Nancy Tharp Saddle and Leather Shop James R Edna Wuerzberger Northwestern Bell Telephone Co George Donald Simmons Donald Simmons Great Plains Gas Don Scheiderman St. Luke’s Hospital Leon S Bernadine Mary Rude D. E. Griffith David A Barbara Kleppe David G. Reque Edward E Louise Griffith Chip Claire B Betty Bergstad Grace Choplick Buresh Oliver Quinzola Bryant Cornelius A. Kool Donohue’s. Columbus Junction Walter ‘B. Meredith Muscatine Stacy-Lewis’. Anamosa Angela Ruth Starr Gerald Starr Fairview Baptist Church Pierson Ellis Blvd Chapes Reveal Mrs Cora Prchal Dorothea Holland Francis Stephen Eddie Clayton Fifteenth Avenue SE Lewellen Florist Town and Country Postal Linn County Cedar Memorial John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Turner John B. Turner & Son Second Avenue East First Avenue West
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