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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1975
Page
4
New York AP reports the stock market halted an eight day winning streak with a loss on Friday. Brokers called the drop a normal pause after a sharp advance as the Dow Jones average of 30 industrials fell 11.03 points to close the week.
Cedar Rapids markets show Friday prices for bulk hogs and butchers, with 200 to 230 lb hogs at 39.75 to 40.25 and further discounts by weight grades. Cow and bull prices mixed across Des Moines Chicago Omaha and Waterloo regions. buyers steady to firmer on several categories while some weights see reductions.
India and the Soviet Union announced the Saturday launch of India's first artificial satellite with a Soviet carrier rocket. The 800 pound satellite orbits Earth about every 96.41 minutes and is expected to remain in orbit for roughly six months.
Marion audience hears Fitzgerald and Sen. Severn discuss state finances and party cohesion. They warn programs will run red without careful budgeting, note differing figures from the fiscal director and comptroller, and outline priorities like aid for elderly housing energy research unemployment insurance child care and IPERS. The meeting, organized by the Marion Democratic club, includes Rep. James Jordan and Rep. Joe Rinas.
At a Marion council hearing on the 1975 paying project No. 1 objectors and proponents attended Thursday night. Many residents argued the plan is untimely due to tough economic times and cited concerns from Third Street residents between Eighth and Ninth avenues about the impact on the elderly.
An adult seminar will be held at First United Methodist Church Sunday with Dr Arthur R Williams a psychotherapist from Amosa speaking and lead discussion Seminar subject is Help There's a Teenager in Our House It deals with adolescent development and the relationship to family development Dr Williams will make this presentation during the Sunday school hour at 945 am. Mrs Evelyn Aberdathy and family thank police officers rescue squad friends and neighbors for help during the sudden illness and death of my husband Set Meeting Marion's council will conduct an informal work session morning at 5 pm in the council chambers at city hall.
Barricades were removed Friday from the road dividing American Legion and Thames parks enabling vehicular traffic. The Linn chapter Order of DeMotay is authorized to run a concession stand at the car baseball park during the summer kids league program. The Domers sold their house at 2295 North View Drive to the Dawsons at 2785 McGowan Boulevard with possession June 1. they move to Mechanicsville. Sale handled by John Zachar Jr. & Co. Inc.
A consolidated church calendar lists services across Marion area houses of worship. Notable pastors include Lawrence Merritt at Antioch Church of Christ and Calvin Thorpe at Bethel Baptist, with service times ranging from morning worship at 9:30 to evening services at 7. The roster covers Bethel Baptist, Grace Baptist, Robins Faith Bible, St Joseph’s Catholic, Marion Christian, and several others, detailing Sunday schools, sermon topics, and special speakers.
Bruce D McGrath of St Josephs Marion was elected to the Archdiocese of Dubuques board of education to represent the southern region replacing Joseph C Creen of All Saints. Other new members include Rev Walter J Brunken Columbus high school Waterloo Philip J Dvorak Rockwell Sister Mary Frances Reise Dubuque and Arion Poller Preston.
Cedar Rapids main library will require extensive roof work before winter, with leaks at the main building and Kenwood branch. The board approved plans with the Friends of the Library for a 70th anniversary observance tied to the 1905 dedication, and discussed a circus themed children's summer reading program while accepting the resignation of a five year trustee.
Cedar Rapids brief reports several thefts including $100 missing from a cash box at Marc's Big Boy, a tan all weather coat valued at $76 taken from a coffee shop at the airport, a stereo tape deck with two speakers five tapes ten records and a clock radio taken from a residence, and a police radio valued at $20 stolen from a car near the Iowa Electric building.
An 18 year old, Danny Scott Abram of Marion, received a suspended sentence up to ten years in the state reformatory for a school break in and malicious damage at Jefferson and Prairie high schools. He was placed on three years probation and ordered to restitution. The case was part of a December roundup involving seven adults and two juveniles tied to 69 malicious damage incidents, including 22 breakins in Cedar Rapids.
In a North Side apartment a man opened fire during a supper gathering injuring four others and killing five, including Lal Champa Mehta and his daughter Anita. The gunman Brit Kishore, 36, killed himself after the attack as survivors recall the chaotic scene at the pizza party attended by about 43 people.
In Iowa City the Johnson County Supervisors confrontation erupted in a shouting match over the appointment of Caroline Embree as deputy county auditor. Chairman Richard Bartel accused Burns and Cilek of political motives while threatening a glove and a duel, Burns denying the claim and Embree saying she remains unemployed after resigning from University hospitals.
Belle Plaine’s assistant police chief Richard Spading received a three day suspension and six months probation for non performance of duties, per Chief Harold Birch. Officials said the action was repeated due to continued non performance of assigned duties.
New York judge Willan Droban sentenced Walter Wright, 25, to 22 years in prison for raping a Bronx mother on January 4, 1974, then allegedly falling asleep until police awoke him with water. Wright was on parole for a prior rape at the time.
Legal notice outlines zoning as part of an ordinance amending development controls for land near HW 94 in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It describes site development requirements including driveways parking, curb, and street connections, plus permit conditions and enforcement by city engineers. It lists affected property descriptions in Linn County and notes publication and effective dates.
Public notice states Cedar City Planning Commission will hold a hearing to consider new zoning regulations affecting the Bee Roles area. Documents are available for review by any interested party, with notices dated April 13, 1975 and signed by Chairman Thomas J. Chukasy.
A public hearing was held on Acex 1976 before the Cedar Rich Planning Commission. The meeting chaired by Thowios J. Chutas, vice chairman, reviewed racial bias concerns and the scope of a housing or development project affecting local residents and interested citizens.
A legal notice from Cedar Rapids regarding a contract dispute involving vendor Robert Grit and party Yates. The document states the contract will stand and be executed as written, with terms about installments and the recovery of costs, dated September and referencing specific local entities and names.
In Rome the UN Food and Agriculture Organization names Shirley Temple Black as a Roman goddess of agriculture on a newly issued medal. The medal was released Tuesday and honors women’s roles in social and economic development, joining Indira Gandhi and Coretta Scott King among others in the program.
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