Deaths of Judith Ann Smith and others in Iowa and Alaska
Obituaries list Judith Ann Smith of Anchorage and a Cedar Rapids connection, with survivors and memorial fund details. Additional notices cover Margaret Galvez of Cedar Rapids, Cheryl Ellingson Risdal of Alburnett, and several funeral services across Anamosa Arlington Clutier Dysart Decorah Dunkerton Garwin Lamont Mechanicsville Vinton plus dates, locations, and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Ann Smith
Anchorage
Alaska
Cedar Rapids
Alvin
Gary
Rod
Aaron
Anita
Wilma Cabalka
Richard Smith
Frank Rinderknecht
Allen Rushford
Paul Merley
Earl
Herbert Ellingson
Alburnett United Methodist Church
J. Elmer Bronk
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Turner Chapel
Anamosa
Charlie
Louise) Davis
Forest Chapel Cemetery
Goettsch’s
Arlington
Bernard Philipp
St. John Lutheran Church
Gleim’s
Taylorsville Cemetery
Clutier
Emma Dvorak
Mason-Hand’s
Tama
Gladys I. Konicek
United Methodist Church
Dysart
Overton’s
Oneida
Decorah
Albert M. Holstad
Madison Lutheran Church
Stevie’s
Madison Cemetery
Dunkerton
Amy Cheney
Parker's
Jesup
Garwin
Leonard A. DeFrance
Henderson's
Toledo
Lamont
Harold Dodge
Grace United Methodist Church
Fawcett’s
Mechanicsville
Hattie “Allie
Nicolaysen
Horner’s
Des Moines Official Faces Possible Resignation Rules
Miller notes Holstad may be deemed to have resigned after missing five of seven regular meetings between January 20 and February 20, with first and last gaps within thirty days, while Ray fired her during hospitalization for alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Holstad
Des Moines
Commission
Ray
Governor Faces Challenge Over Holstad Resignation Action
Miller criticizes Governor Ray for attempting to accept Holstad’s resignation without a proper 30 day basis under Chapter 69.15. Holstad says she has not resigned and has no intention to submit. The dispute centers on whether a vacancy exists and if Ray can remove Holstad “for cause” or what a future Senate vote on Hansen entails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Holstad
Holstad
Ray
Miller
David Oman
Oman
Commission
Senate
Hansen
Snowfall Powers Through Iowa With Heavy Snowbound Conditions
The National Weather Service issued a late morning weather statement for south central Iowa as heavy snow and mixed precipitation spread across the state. By 1 pm Cedar Rapids reported flurries while Des Moines and others faced rain sleet and snow with limited visibility and snow depths varying from 2 to 7 inches. The agency warned of worsening travel, predicting 2 to 6 inches more in Cedar Rapids and snow ending tonight with temperatures not dipping below 30 and light northerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Weather Service
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Weather Service
Bloomfield
Iowa City
Des Moines
Albia
Lamoni
Black Hills
South Dakota
Colorado
Panhandle
Nebraska
New Mexico
Connecticut
Central Plains
Oklahoma
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Louisiana
Mississippi
Rapid City
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
Plateau
Burglary Charge Filed Against Sovers in Linn County
Robert G. Sovers 18 of 100 Clover Drive SW was held in Linn County Jail on a second degree burglary charge. Christensen of 109 Clover Drive SW reported money missing from his neighbor’s home after catching Sovers in the act around March 28. Police arrested Sovers shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Sovers
Clover Drive
Linn County
Sovers
Jeff Christensen
Christensen
Harkin Considers Favorite Son Bid For President
Iowa congressman Tom Harkin says he is seriously considering presenting himself as a favorite son for the Democratic presidential nomination. The move would express his unhappiness with Carter era agricultural policy while he seeks re election in Iowa's 5th District and weighs district presidential convention plans on April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Vorite Son
Weather Report and Regional Conditions Summary
At 11 a.m. winds northeast at 5 mph. Sunrise 5 32, sunset 6 44. High yesterday 49, low 38, precipitation .36. Forecast clear to partly cloudy and cool Sunday and Monday, sunny and warmer Tuesday with highs 50 to 65 and lows in the 30s to mid 40s. Extremes show 94 in Blythe Palm Springs and 19 in Winnemucca. Snow advisories and flood warnings noted across several regions, with showers and thunder across the central Plains and Mississippi Valley and lighter overnight precipitation.
Local Births and Fire Reports Record Eind April Entries
Vital statistics list multiple April births across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns with parent names and addresses, plus grandparent details in Davenport and Villisca notices. A series of Thursday fire and medical emergency calls include locations such as 811 Camburn Court SE and 1605 30th St NW, with incident times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camburn Court
Third Ave
10Th Ave
30Th St
First Ave
Chrysler refinancing plan advances amid negotiations
Chrysler reports its refinancing proposals to meet cash needs through 1983 totaling about 3.5 billion with a 1 billion contingency. The board notes current negotiations do not confirm attainment of the plan and may affect compliance with statutory requirements. The company seeks to raise non-federal financing to roughly 1.7 billion by staged increases in aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
GM Sees Rebound Plan With New Car Rollouts
The company forecasts higher government and supplier contributions, increased borrowing and concessions from foreign lenders, and a shift to profitability by 1981. It plans accelerated fuel efficient car production, the front wheel drive K car this fall, fewer product lines, and lower capital outlays into 1984 and 1985.
Chrysler rust repair plan covers about 200000 cars in salt belt
The agency says about 1 million Aspens and Volares had the defect but only roughly 200,000 may suffer rust in the first three years and be eligible for the repair program. Rust develops where salt and moisture under the fender interact, likely on the top surface near the radio antenna. Letters notifying owners in many states will detail the replacement offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FTC
Chrysler
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin
Montreal Tops Canada in Bank Robberies for 1979
Montreal led Canada in bank robberies in 1979 with 698 of 1,122 nationwide heists. Quebec Province accounted for 173 robberies elsewhere. The Canadian Bankers Association released the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Canadian Bankers’ Association
Quebec
Peru to evacuate Cubans from Havana embassy
6300 Cuban applicants registered as Peru plans to take 1000 refugees. Other nations offer asylum while Peru coordinates with UNHCR and ICGM to move evacuees from the 20 acre embassy compound in Havana amid pressures from Andean group nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Havana
Arturo Garcia Y Garcia
Andean Council
Ecuador
Bolivia
Venezuela
Colombia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Galvez
Barkwood Drive
British West Indies
Jamaica
Adrian Galvez
Topeka
Kan
Adrian
Daniel
Ana
Cindy
Jennifer Jo
Raul Lindo
Leavenworth
Dennis Lindo
Cuba
Hortensia Lindo
St. Pius X Catholic Church
Bernard Collins
St. John’s Cemetery
Stewart Funeral Home
Cheryl Ellingson Risdal
Alburnett
Cornelius Risdal
Hran
U.S
Tehran
United States
NBC
Iraq
White House
Bani Sadr
Iran
Japan
Foreign Ministry
Tokyo
Council of Europe
Carter
American Society of Newspaper Editors
New York Times
Joseph Subic Jr
Subic
Bedford Township
Mich
ABC
CBS
John Lane
Lane
C.R
Weather Report
Blythe
Palm Springs
Calif
Winnemucca
Nev
Coralville Lake
Ek Renee
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Cloudy
Omaha
Seneeee
PtCidy
St. Louis
Sioux Falls
Atlante
Bismarck
Melis Nashvil
Houston
McGregor
Rise
Guttenberg
Dubuque
Daven
Keiths
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
Kansas City
NOAA
US Dept of Commerce
Diane
David Jepsen
Bever Ave. SE
St. Luke's
Lynette
Larry Howden
Ripon St
Debra
Steve Schmaljohn
13Th St
Ann Marie
Mark Lorenz
Red Fox Road
Mayra
Miguel Osio
Lexington Drive
Davenport
John Quinnell
Dennis R. Duffield
Lauren Drive
Villisca
Julie
Dale Ernster
Walter Peters
24Th St
Marion
Arthur Ernster
Westview Drive
Ronald A. Forrest
Toni L. Collins
Kirk A. Schroeder
J'Nee A. DeLancey
Don L. Burrows
Diane L. Lord
Earl R. Schwabe Jr
Sandra K. Stotler
Randy L. Behrends
Susan D. Spicher
Gary L. Schilling
Suzanne Jungjohann
Victor R. Kramer
Julie A. Turner
Gary A. Liedtke
Therese P. Ochs
LeeRoy J. Wallner
Nathalie S. Schaub
Joseph E.S. Miller
Diane M. Retzlaff
David A. Stone
Tracy A. Myrmo
Jeff A. Manley
Michelle M. Kramer
Urbana
Randy L. LeClerc
Kimberly K. Smith
Richard H. Trah
Lori J. Waterman
Memphis
Tenn
Ronnie L. Johnson
Hiawatha
Diane M. Kinkead
Springville
Roy L. Jarrett Jr
Kelly J. Baird
Riverside
Brian L. Larson
Jean M. Spearman
Dennis J. Feld
Maryland
Minnesota
West Virginia
Garcia
Office of the
U.N. High Commissioner For Refugees
Intergovernmental Committee For European Migration
John E. Lapes
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