Deaths: Mrs Anna Salat Shimek 90 Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Anna Salat Shimek 90 of 97 19th Ave SW Cedar Rapids died Friday after a short illness. Born in Czechoslovakia 1888 she came to the United States in 1906 and lived in Cedar Rapids. Survived by three daughters a son 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services Monday 10 am at St Wenceslaus Church with burial at St Johns Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 7 pm at Kuba Funeral Home East. Also listed are Marian Roth A funeral for Stanley R Meek and Maree E Smith with service details and survivors. Anamosa Francis Brady memorial info follows.
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Anna Salat Shimek
19Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Shimek
Czechoslovakia
United States
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Lodge
Czech Catholic Union
The
Rosary Society
Charles E. Novak
Frank Krotz
Ralph Carson
Leo Salat
Louis Trzil
St. John's Cemetery
Kuba Funeral Home
Maree E. Smith
Marion
de Witt Smith
Oakdale
Ames
Mr. Smith
Iowa State University
American Legion Auxiliary
Richard B. Smith
Bethel Park
Leslie H. Smith
Gilbert Norris
Rock Island
Ill
Frank Blaser
Muncie
Ind
C.W. Shannon
Arlington
Earl Elijah
Clarence
Lee Fish
Colo
Baxter Memorial
Glen W. Lamb
Oak Shade
City Sues Over Firefighter Hiring Rules
Cedar Rapids files a lawsuit in Linn District Court challenging a ruling by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission on firefighter hiring guidelines. The city argues it and the Civil Service Commission were not party to the ruling and seeks invalidation or modification, citing a valid civil service statute. The NAACP petition prompted the action, with a second division seeking review if invalidation fails.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
City Civil Service Commission
the Rights Commission
Civil Service Commission
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
City briefs and event ads span local services and tours
Local notices promote Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and alcoholism counseling with Rev. William B. Harnish. Other items advertise The Life of Christ Passion Play, Europe tour by Kenny Hofer Orchestra September 25 to October 3 1978, Chicago Art Tour May 6, and Grand Ole Opry May 4 with Opryland Hall of Fame and Boots Randolph. Contact numbers listed.
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Kenny Hofer
Europe
Germany
Austria
Fairfax
Iowa
Grand Ole Opry
Opryland
Hall of Fame
Boots Randolph
Famous Printers’ Alley
D.J
Charter Coaches
Adv
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, lists publication at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with Sunday editions and mail subscription rates. It notes delivery by carrier, weekly and annual pricing, and AP exclusive rights for local news republication.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
Bicyclist Injured In Car Collision on Twelfth Avenue
Mike L. Ferguson a 16 year old resident of 1130 16th Street SE was treated at Mercy Hospital after his bicycle was struck by a car at Twelfth Avenue and Fourteenth Street SE. Daniel P. Hines 19 of 1040 Third Avenue SE faced charges for making an improper turn. Ferguson was charged with riding without lights.
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Mike L. Ferguson
16Th St. SE
Mercy Hospital
Ferguson
Twelfth Avenue
Firsteenth Street
Daniel P. Hines
3Rd Ave
Hines
Cedar Rapids theft probe over porch package
Cedar Rapids police investigate a robbery at the Robert Kapphahn residence 1640 Quail Hollow NE. A package valued at 3500 dollars containing radio component parts was taken from the doorstep between 445 and 515 PM Thursday. UPS left the parcel and it is unclear who signed for it or why it was left.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert Kapphahn
Quail Hollow
United Parcel Service
Automakers reveal executives pay in 1977 proxy reports
UPI notes GM and Ford released their annual compensation figures. Thomas Murphy earned 975000 as chairman, Elliott Estes 910000 as president, with most top executives up about 3 percent. Ford leaders topped GM, Henry Ford II at 992420, Lee Iacocca 977000, Philip Caldwell 954000.
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Detroit
UPI
General Motors Corp
Ford Motor Co
Thomas Murphy
Murphy
Elliott Peter Estes
Ford
Henry Ford II
Lee Iacocca
Philip Caldwell
Fire damages C R house on 927 3rd St SW
A room of a house at 927 3rd St SW was extensively damaged Friday afternoon when a cigarette ignited paper in a waste basket. The blaze damaged a bed, dresser, and wall with smoke throughout the home occupied by the Carol Upchurch family. No one was injured.
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3Rd St
Carol Upchurch
Local Weather and Civilian Notices Summary
Calm wind at 11 PM with sunrise 5 25 and sunset 6 49. Extended forecast shows a chance of showers Monday and Tuesday, fair Wednesday with highs in the 50s to 60s. April 14 notices report births in several local families and multiple city incidents including grease fire, cigarette basket fire, grass fire, alley call, lint fire, and gas flush with times and locations.
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1St Ave
3Rd St
Indian Creek Nature Center
37Th St
J St
Shah supporters sue over White House clash during visit
Eleven Shah supporters file a multi million dollar damage suit alleging they were attacked with sticks and nails while anti Shah demonstrators clashed outside the White House during the monarchs visit to President Carter. Defendants include nine Iranian citizens and Iranian student groups.
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Washington
Iran
White House
Carter
Britain Inflation Eases to 9.1 Percent in March
London AP report shows Britain's annual inflation rate at 9.1 percent for March, down from February's 9.5 percent and the lowest in 41 years. Trade Department figures note a 25 percent peak two years earlier, among Europe's highest rates.
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London
Britain
Trade Department
Europe
Culver defends welfare programs amid fiscal critique
Senator John Culver speaking at the Family Services Agency meeting at First Presbyterian Church criticized opponents of welfare. He urged consideration of family impact and proposed possibly adding family impact statements before laws. He contrasted welfare with defense spending and recalled poverty programs from the Johnson era.
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John Culver
Dionn
Family Services Agency
First Presbyterian Church
St. St. SE
Culver
Senate Armed Services Committee
Cedar Rapids
YWCA
Juan Cortez
Oak Hill
Iran to Buy German Ships Amid Naval Expansion
A USS intelligence report states Iran plans to purchase warships from West Germany and the Netherlands, including a dozen frigates and six diesel submarines, in a $2 billion deal seen as Iran diversifying from United States arms.
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Washington
USS
Iran
West Germany
Netherlands
United States
Defense Department
Marion High School Graduation Set For May 21
Marion High School confirms graduation is scheduled for May 21 at 3 p.m. at Marion Athletic Field if weather allows. A prior Gazette story listed an incorrect date.
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Marion
Marion High School
Marion Athletic Field
Award Winners Features and Sports by Regional Papers
The list names top award winners across features and sports for circulations above and below 10 000. Notable honors include Barbara Keller on alcoholic parents and Jean Novotny on a six member family with private pilot licenses.
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Barbara Keller
Mason City Globe Gazette
Jean Novotny
Sioux City Journal
Anne Marty
Cherokee Daily Times
Iowa
Theda K. Long
Centerville Sowegian
Jon Roos
Paul Holley
Ruby Peterson
Ann Marty
Ron Mary
Des Moines Register
Buck Turnbull
Gary Hickok
Moines Tribune
Social Services board weighs staffing risk and policy clash
Board members fear federal reprimand over salaries and potential client impact if positions go unfilled. Bill Rosberg reports on foster parent discipline policy with Lois Emmanuel and University of Iowa physician objections. Iowa House amends social services budget to delay enforcing corporal punishment bans, Senate review possible. Also discusses Executive Plaza lease, SEATS van funding, and shelter budget reallocation with crisis support numbers.
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Bill Rosberg
Lois Emmanuel
The
Iowa Council On Social Services
University of Iowa
Emmanuel
Leta Wall
Iowa Legisla
Ture
Department of Social Services
House
Department
Senate
Executive Plaza
Seats Transportation System
YWCA
Weicker Quits as 1971 Memos Implicate Korea Gate
Weicker reveals memos to Kissinger and John Mitchell about Tongsun Park and Park Chung-hee aides in U S political payments. Ethics panel learns Park paid about 21000 to eight senators and lawmakers, with one senator not reporting. Jaworski says Korea gate could end within 90 days if Seoul cooperates. Newspaper line ends with an editorial note praising newspapers as sellers.
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Hoover
Kissinger
John Mitchell
Tongsun Park
Park Chung-hee
U.S
Park
Bution. Stevenson
Leon Jaworski
House Ethics Committee
South Korea
Jig Origins Tied to European Terms and Fiddle Roots
The jig’s lively dance form historically links to European words such as the French gigue Italian giga and German Geige or fiddle, tracing cross cultural roots in the music and movement.
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Francis
Wilma) Brady
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Goettsch’s
Call Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Mike Lillies
William B. Harnish
FTD
Pierson’s Florists
Chicago
Republic of China
Peru
Lakeside Treatment Center
J.C.A.H
Lakeside
P.O
C.R
St. Luke's
John Mackey
6Th St
Harold Barton
E Ave
James Salmi
W. 14Th St
David Brockett
8Th St
Lakeside Drive
Shah
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Joseph
Califano
ADC
Mount Vernon Avenue
Juan
Anthony Riley
Rileys
East Marion
Gazette
Paul Jensen
George Kampling
Clinton Herald
Jeff Davison
Centerville Lowegian
Photo Award
Jensen
George Johnson
Bob Modersohn
Jerry Dahl
Modersohn
David Finch
Des Moines Tribune
Flint
Dave Peterson
Carl Voss
Tim Cochran
Waterloo Courier
Peterson
Social Services
Weicker
Ethics Committee
CIA
John E. Lapes
John B. Turner & Son
Turners East
Second Ave
Turners West
First Ave
Avenue Floral & Botanicals
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