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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1971
Page
5
The page lists high and low temperatures for numerous U.S. cities, a mixed weather outlook for Iowa Friday to Sunday with regional rain chances, and period highs from the 50s to near 70. Extended forecast, past values, barometer, humidity, wind, and river/dam readings accompany the weather data.
The Cedar Rapids city council approved a resolution opposing tax hikes unless half the increase returns to cities and towns. It reiterates support for raising the state sales tax to four percent with proceeds shared by local governments and cites rising city debt and urban population growth since 1960.
The Cedar Rapids city council approved the first reading of an ordinance banning Class B beer permit establishments from staying open past 2 a.m. on weekdays and 1 a.m. on Sundays. Law now requires alcohol sale to stop at those hours but not closing. Police Chief George Matias said the measure will curb all night jam sessions and similar events.
cil Wednesday filed plat and schedule for installation of sidewalks at three northeast quadrant locations. Hearing on the project and proposed assessments set for April 28. Estimated total $24,532.60 with $18,281.60 via property assessments, sidewalk work on Oakland road NE west side between 1st Ave and 32nd St, on South 30th Street between Center Point and Oakland, and on North 29th Street between Center Point and Oakland.
President's vague promise on ending the war for all servicemen is not a firm deadline. Officials say some troops will stay as long as prisoners are held, with estimates of 25,000 to 50,000 needed for a residual force.
Plans and specifications submitted for the 1971 asphalt street resurfacing program estimated at 192000 dollars cover 5.67 miles across 23 street locations and five alleys with bids for non assessed work set for April 28. Projects are listed by quadrant including Johnson avenue Wiley boulevard Post road and several others in Southwest Northwest Northeast Southeast along with alley work between several avenues.
Anna M Panek 85 of 2825 Schaeffer drive SW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness Born in Kladno Czechoslovakia she came to the United States and Cedar Rapids in 1913 Surviving include daughter Mrs Ray B Cary Alton Illinois son Wes Panek Cedar Rapids three grandchildren nine great grandchildren three sisters Mary Swaton Costa Mesa California Mrs Frank Hrabatin Manhattan Beach California and Henrietta Jun Cedar Rapids a son Charles Panek died March 12 Services Kuba funeral home east Thursday at 4 p m by the Rev Allen Van Cleve of the Central Park United Presbyterian church Burial Czech National cemetery Friends may call at the Kuba funeral home east
Addie Rollins 94 widow of George C Rollins died at Grundy Center Wednesday after a long illness. Born August 14 1876 in Scales Mound Illinois she was a member of the Unitarian church. Surviving daughter Mrs Ralph Alexander Bethlehem PA four grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services at Turner chapel east time to be announced Burial Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at Turner east after 3 pm Thursday.
Memorial services held for Hanson Orville at 2 p.m. Thursday in Brosh chapel with Rev. John Jensen. burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Ohlman Ciele B. services at Turner chapel east noon Wednesday by Rabbi Isaac Neuman. burial Eben Israel cemetery. Mitchell Chester Ovel turner chapel east 10:30 a.m. Thursday by Rev. Clarence Frana. burial St. John’s cemetery. Fritz Lula service at 2 p.m. Thursday at Janeba Kuba funeral home west by Rev. Leon Aalberts. burial Linwood cemetery.
Travelers arriving at Lod International airport on Wednesday encountered a customs strike as officials demanded higher salaries, disrupting standard processing and delaying some arrivals.
G O P leaders clash over tax strategy with the governor proposing higher income taxes while lawmakers push for a sales tax increase. Governor states willingness to consider a compromise: more progressive income taxes if sales tax plans are dropped. Regents funding forecasts shrink from 267 million to 205.8 million in 1971 73 amid tighter finances. State agencies expected to endure about a 10 percent cut next year unless a tax package is passed by June. Camp warns revenue uncertain. deepest cuts target regents and social services.
The Fourth Street Merchants Association failed to secure timely permit processing for a sidewalk bazaar planned on Fourth Street. Safety officials cited a minimum one week for reviews by police and traffic engineering, plus city legal review to ensure liability protection. The association said a signed permit request arrived late due to signing problems after an earlier two week notice.
Eighty seven parents of Jackson elementary students petition Cedar Rapids city council for safer access to 1300 Thirty eighth Street NW. They request sidewalk on west Edgewood Road NW from F Avenue to Crestwood Drive, lowering F Avenue speed to 25 mph, school zone signs from Wiley Boulevard to Edgewood Road, and crossing signs with a painted crosswalk at F Avenue and Edgewood Road. The F Avenue Edgewood Road intersection is traffic signalized.
In Berkeley Widener narrowly defeated Vice Mayor Wilmont Sweeney 21 921 to 21 865 in a nine way mayoral contest. The ballot rejected the plan to split the police department 33 712 to 16 142. Thomas Taylor son of Gen Maxwell Taylor trailed with 11 660 votes. Most city employees planned to keep working.
The body of Joseph Valachi, who exposed the Cosa Nostra, was claimed Tuesday but prison officials did not disclose the name of the claimant.
Former Marine Lt. William Calley’s conviction for My Lai massacre sparked White House moves toward release and house arrest. The letter from Daniel argues the president must back the law and the military code, urging a full appellate review rather than responding to public pressure. It notes reactions from Sen. Byrd, Taft, Muskie, McGovern, and others, with taft stressing the need for fair justice.
The U S team led by Steenhoven plans a two week trip to China arriving in Nagoya then Tokyo Hong Kong and Peking with a return set for April 18 The invitation follows eased travel rules and aims to promote mutual friendship Chinese hosts invited Canada and Britain teams too Parents and delegates express optimism about goodwill and cultural exchange through sport.
Tokyo police report Michiji Iso a 21 year old student tumbled ten stories from a building crashed through a tin roof and landed in a bed with two women in a restaurant. Iso suffered minor head and leg injuries while the two women remained unhurt.
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