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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
2
OSHA concludes poor ventilation caused mystery ailments at four electronics plants last fall. Workers reported nausea dizziness and OSHA urges improvements to prevent toxic substance buildup.
An emergency substitute Concorde jetliner, dispatched from Paris after engine trouble on a sister craft, flew Halifax to Washington nine hours late. The Paris to Washington flight landed at Dulles around 2 a.m. with an unspecified number of passengers aboard.
Cedar Rapids residents Joseph M. Zalesky and Martha Ruth Gibson Clark were found guilty in Linn County district court on drug charges. Zalesky, 26, faced possession with intent to deliver cocaine, while Clark, 34, was convicted on two counts of heroin delivery without profit. Sentencing dates are set for May Zalesky faces further trial May 9 on related murder-incitement charges. Clark's sentencing is scheduled for April 21.
Terry M. Smith 21 of 4009 Oakland Road NE faced a leaving the scene charge after her car allegedly struck Dorothy J. Meaker 12 on Third Street SW. Meaker was treated at Mercy Hospital and released after the 6:15 p.m. accident.
Six persons faced drunk driving charges from Wednesday night to Thursday morning. Barbara Klink, 42, Atkins, arrested 2:28 a.m. on highway 30 west. Gary Haskey, 34, Stoddard, Wis., at 1:35 a.m. on Seventh avenue, Marion. Herbert Landers, 38, 851 Fifth Ave SE, at 1:26 a.m. on Fifth Ave SE. Devin Emerson, 19, 3549 Linbrook Dr NE, at 12:33 a.m. near First Ave and Nineteenth St SE. David Hurst, 33, Iowa City, at 7:08 p.m. on 1380 Cedar Rapids. William Young, 37, Rockford, Ill., at 7:45 p.m. on R Avenue NE. One suspect also charged with dying while license denied or revoked.
New York AP reports former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will receive the 1976 International Humanitarian Award from Variety Clubs International. The honor recognizes his long career in foreign policy and global service.
At 10 a.m. wind from the southeast at 11 mph. Sunrise Friday at 5 28, sunset 6 47. Year ago today high 73 low 52 with no precipitation. Extended forecast calls for little or no rain Saturday through Monday with highs mid 60s to low 70s and overnight lows mostly in the 40s.
Iowa reports 45 percent of March traffic deaths involve drivers under 25, while total fatalities drop 14 percent year to date. Commissioner Larson cites overrepresentation of young drivers and notes alcohol remains a factor with 36 percent of March fatalities tied to drinking drivers. Pedestrian and one train-vehicle death recorded. no motorcycle deaths.
The lower house approved a $125,100 appropriation for the liquor and beer control department. The measure passed 75 to 9 after amendments were rejected. It includes $25,100 to establish two new liquor stores and funds to remodel 12 existing stores into self service operations.
Birth announcements from Mercy and St Luke's list several newborns including a son for Mr and Mrs Timothy Cooper and a daughter for Mr and Mrs M Wayne Clark with other families noted. Waterloo notes a son for Mr and Mrs Paul L Reese. Multiple marriage licenses issued for Cedar Rapids Central City North Liberty and nearby towns. Times and addresses are given with witness or notifier details.
Kelvin Jay Davis, 12, of 56 Devonwood Avenue SW remains in serious condition at University Hospital Iowa City after Tuesday incident when he touched a high voltage wire near his home. Davis suffered second and third degree burns to chest arms and face.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday from Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions by carrier one dollar and five cents weekly. mail seven issues four weeks four dollars ninety five cents. ten week rates vary. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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