Winter Weather Outlook and Local Reports
Weather forecast notes high Thursday and overnight lows with precipitation estimates for Atlanta Miami Chicago and other cities. Extended outlook Sunday through Tuesday calls for showers and mostly clear skies with cool 40s to 60s temperatures across regions. Birth notices list multiple families welcoming new babies in Mercy Iowa City and Cedar Rapids areas along with local police and traffic enforcement updates.
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Call Issued for Bank Condition Statements
Federal bank regulatory agencies issued a call for statements of condition of all banks in the nation as of the close of business April 18. The move seeks a nationwide snapshot of bank health and liquidity to guide oversight and supervision, with banks required to submit detailed reports to regulators.
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Orion Lands On Moon After Engine Drama And Waveoffs
Apollo astronauts Young and Duke descend with Orion to the lunar surface near Descartes after a tense period of engine concerns and a possible waveoff. Engineers corrected a secondary system issue while Casper and Orion reestablished proximity, landing 600 feet from the target after a 20 000 foot drift.
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Obituary notices for Janssen and McDonald in Cedar Rapids
Jeanne Elizabeth Janssen 80 former Cedar Rapids resident died in Lebanon Missouri after a long illness. Born November 22 1891 at Oxford Mills she married Edward A Janssen on September 2 1947 in Marion. She worked for Collins Radio Co and Yellow Cab Co and was a DAR member. Surviving include husband three sons two stepsons a stepdaughter two brothers two grandchildren eight step grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services 2 p.m. Sunday at Chapel of Memories with Rev J Richard Wagner burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home after noon Saturday and at the chapel after 10 a.m. Sunday. Mrs William McDonald Birdie McDonald 89 widow of William James McDonald died Thursday after brief illness. Born December 6 1882 in Dublin Ireland she moved to Cedar Rapids as an infant and resided here since. She was a member of St Wenceslaus church. Surviving are three daughters Juliette Nellie McDonald Emma Shipley one son George seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday at St Wenceslaus church Rev Clarence Frana burial Mt Calvary cemetery. Father Frana will recite the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Turner chapel west. friends may call until 9 p.m. Sunday.
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Obituary: Josephine Kindl 82 Former Cedar Rapids Resident
Josephine Kindl 82 widow of Frank Kindl died in Boulder Colorado after a long illness. Born in Tuchlovice Czechoslovakia January 14 1890 she came to the United States in 1912 and lived in Cedar Rapids until 1963. Survived by daughter Mrs Francis M Goldsberry Boulder two grandsons and three great grandchildren. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday at Czech National cemetery conducted by Theodore B Hul buc ek. Friends may call Kuba funeral home east after 1 p.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Sunday. Mrs Goldsberry and family will stay with Mr and Mrs Ted Trefny 1708 Center Point Road NE.
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Funeral Notices From Local Churches and Cemeteries
Sullivan Winnifred Saturday 11 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Clermont. Ro ary Friday 8 p.m. Schutte's Postville. Reatha Morningstar Turner chapel west 10 30 a.m. Saturday Rev Neville Clayton. Burial Walker cemetery. Memorial fund First Christian church Lehigh Acres Fla. Velma Anna Meier Turner chapel east 1 30 p.m. Saturday Rev Glenn D Hunt. Burial St John's Clarence. Charles Henry Bachman Turner east noon Saturday Rev Allen S Van Cleve. Burial Linwood cemetery. Woodrow W Drafahl Turner chapel east 3 p.m. Saturday Rev Glenn High. Burial Palo cemetery.
Fireplace Lounge Burglary Reported at Hiawatha
A break in at the Fireplace lounge in Hiawatha was reported early Friday. About 360 dollars in cash was missing from the cash drawer according to the sheriff's office report.
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Demonstration In Cedar Rapids Fails To Materialize
A planned protest in Cedar Rapids by SDS members from the University of Iowa did not materialize as drizzle continued Friday. At 2 p.m. the Federal Building lobby buzzed with staff and a parked truck with a Stop the Bombing sign saw two nearby individuals.
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Belfast Death Four Wounded in Night Shootings
In Belfast one man was killed and four others wounded Thursday night. Since March 24, 26 people have died after the British government assumed Northern Ireland control, with 18 deaths in the last two weeks. An 18-year-old was dragged from his Shankill Road home, shot, and died after being treated. Paratroopers found a man shot in the face and another in the shoulder in Ardoyne, exchanging fire with snipers. one gunman and one soldier were wounded.
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Teamsters and Cryovac Schedule Mediation Talks Continue
Union officials and Cryovac bargaining representatives planned further talks Friday after most of Thursday's session. The Teamsters union, which represents about 250 production workers at the plant, went on strike Sunday night when the two year contract expired. Federal mediation had called the Thursday and Friday meetings.
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Methodists Urge World Peace Moves
ATLANTA AP Representatives of the nation’s 10.5 million United Methodists vowed a top priority peace crusade against war and militarism, calling for civilian control and ending the arms race. A national committee will coordinate the program across denominations and local congregations, urging investments away from military contracts and promoting international law and development to fight poverty and hunger.
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Study Funds 1 726 Died From Drugs Last Year
SAN FRANCISCO UPI reports 1,726 drug overdose fatalities in 1971 nationwide with New York accounting for 899 deaths. Opiate overdoses mainly heroin caused most losses. Los Angeles County 252, Chicago 190, Washington 82, Pittsburgh 64, Detroit 58, Baltimore 55, San Francisco 55, Dallas 18, Portland 16, Cincinnati 14, Cleveland 14, Honolulu 5, Milwaukee 4.
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Marijuana Not Narcotic Declared by Federal Judge
U S District Judge Robert Merhige Jr in Richmond Virginia rules marijuana is not a narcotic. He cites medical evidence showing marijuana is not addictive and argues the narcotic classification contradicts medical authority and violates equal protection of the Constitution.
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Kennedy High School Band Spring Concert Next Friday
The Kennedy high school concert band will present its spring concert next Friday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium, not today as yesterday’s Gazette incorrectly reported.
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Want ads work like a com puter seeking buyers for you in record time
Classified line touts the speed of want ads as a tool to connect buyers and sellers. It provides a contact number 398 8234 and promises rapid results for those placing ads. The snippet emphasizes convenience and efficiency for readers seeking quick sales.
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Jail Term For Meter Violation Refused Penny Payment
Cedar Rapids man James Benest received a 24 hour jail sentence after failing to pay a 25 cent meter violation fine. Benest tried paying with 645 pennies and was told to exchange for proper currency. pennies spilled, clerk refused payment and judge voided the fine, mittimus issued for arrest. The judge cited intent to avoid payment and considered contempt.
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Battle for An Loc Intensifies as Communists Press
Vietnamien reports North Vietnamese forces advancing from the north and attacking An Loc with 105 millimeter artillery while South Vietnamese hold the southern half. Allied planes including B 52s pound the town and enemy concentrations as U S airlift and rescue efforts continue amid crossfire and airstrikes to protect a sandbagged headquarters.
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Court drops charge over forged roommate check in Cedar Rapids
Judy Semotan, 19, Cedar Rapids, had a check forging charge dismissed after her attorney explained circumstances and she made restitution of 43.23 and repaid court costs. The check bearing roommate Jean Cunningham’s name was cashed March 12 at a southeast Cedar Rapids supermarket. Judge William Eads granted the motion for dismissal.
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Sigourney Leads Iowa Rainfall At 1.83 Inches
Heaviest rainfall in the past 24 hours reached 1.83 inches in Sigourney with additional totals across the state including Williamsburg North English Sioux City and Council Bluffs. Cedar Rapids saw 1.26 inches and Washington .98 inches with Clarence at .53. Forecasts call for rain to end in northeast Iowa Friday night followed by partly sunny skies Saturday and temperatures from the mid 30s to 40s Friday night rising to the mid 50s to lower 60s Saturday.
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