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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
3
The page lists daily highs and lows for cities including Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago and more with precipitation figures. It also notes births marriages dissolutions and police activity plus an extended outlook and upcoming weather details for April 23 1972 in various locales. The narrative includes local names and addresses from Evansville Iowa City Mauldin and nearby communities.
DES MOINES AP The Christian churches of this country are more responsible for the plight of the Indian today than any other factor says Vernon Bellecourt president of the American Indian Movement He contends churches stripped native religious identity and aided cultural religious genocide fueling poverty alcoholism and self harm He urges church leaders to speak out with Indians on Wounded Knee and Pine Ridge while in Des Moines to meet AIM local Harvey Majors and educate a society he calls scholastically retarded.
Police recovered eight stolen Greek coins valued at more than 150000 dollars and returned them to the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, according to a spokesman.
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Mildred McClure 76 a Cedar Rapids native who died Tuesday in a Des Moines hospital after a long illness. Born in Jones county November 18 1896 she moved to Des Moines 13 years ago and formerly worked at Mercy hospital. Survivors include daughter Marian Campbell and sister Margaret Wax both of Des Moines, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services Friday at 3 PM at Dunns funeral home Des Moines with burial at Woodland Cemetery Des Moines.
Bessie J. Hutton 80 of 926 N Street SW Cedar Rapids widow of Sam Hutton died Wednesday at University Hospitals Iowa City after a long illness. She worked 30 years as a custodian for the school board before retiring. Born July 22 1892 in Cedar Rapids she married May 10 1917 also in Cedar Rapids. Survived by two daughters Mildred Anderson and Gladys Nost and two sons Jack and Sam Hutton all of Cedar Rapids 12 grandchildren five great grandchildren. Services 1 30 p m Friday at Turner Chapel West with Rev Francis D King burial Czech National Cemetery friends may call at Turner Chapel West until 1 p m Friday casket will not be opened after the service.
Memorial services announced for Verna F. Rieger Friday at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Richard J. Hess. Brady Kuba Funeral Home in charge. Irene Hook funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Brush Chapel with Rev. Neal Gail. burial at Linwood Cemetery.
TEL AVIV UPI soldiers captured five Arab guerillas who said they crossed into the occupied Golan heights of Syria with knowledge and approval of Syrian troops. No casualties were reported in the Khushniya capture in the central sector about eight miles south of Quneitra, a military communiqué said.
Flood conditions in Tennessee and surrounding states prompt disaster relief surveys. Officials note thousands of farmers face equipment access problems as Mississippi and Missouri counties qualify for assistance. Cotton prices rise due to flood-related supply shortages.
Indications show the Mississippi River peaked at around 21.63 feet at Muscatine and near 21.3 feet at Burlington with a 22-foot crest predicted. Officials credit levee breaks on the Iowa and Rock rivers for relief as Gov. Ray seeks a federal disaster declaration and loans. Iowa leaders press Nixon for aid as damage assessments proceed.
Des Moines Iowa Democratic House leaders backed by conservatives halted moves to oust Rep Arthur Small a liberal from Diown City during a three hour caucus Small survived the aborted attempt after conservatives voiced displeasure over a speech about transferring 30 million dollars in road funds to the general fund.
Clip and carry guide lists essential emergency numbers for Cedar Rapids residents. Includes police and fire contacts, medical services, and other urgent aid lines for quick reference and safety planning.
Report notes that talks about ouster rumors emerged from complaints. One conservative told newsmen after Thursday's caucus that leadership problems were discussed and an understanding reached, which likely left some wounds but they will heal soon.
Linn County Atty William Faches says he and Iowa Atty Gen Richard Turner will decide jointly whether to file criminal charges against former Cedar Rapids attorney Paul Kinion. Kinion was disbarred by the Iowa supreme court for forging client endorsements and deceiving the courts to obtain attorney fees.
Tom Crone 29 of Cedar Rapids and Kenneth Stalkfleet 19 of Marion received suspended six month jail terms for delivery of marijuana to an undercover agent. John B Barker of Hiawatha was fined 100 dollars and given a one year suspended term for reduced larceny charges after a break in at a Toddville residence. All were placed on probation.
Local businesses relying on contract fuel report renewed agreements are blocked. Standard Oil refuses to renew Coonrod Wrecker and Crane fuel contracts, leaving 60 percent of emergency work at risk and prompting concerns over future supplies. LCL Transit and Admiral Merchants also face uncertain diesel and gasoline access as shells refuse to renew contracts.
North Vietnam resumes major troop and weapon movements into South Vietnam while the Communist side protests alleged South Vietnamese violations. President Nixon halts mine clearing off North Vietnam on April 19 and suspends talks on redevelopment aid, sending Maurice Williams to pause negotiations.
Defense Secretary Richardon says the Vietnam cease-fire has not worked as well as hoped but is not worse than expected. He cites higher violation volume yet remains hopeful it can take firmer hold with options from renewed diplomacy to threatened military action, short of returning U.S. ground troops.
In Columbus Ohio Virginia Williams received a state income tax refund this week though the amount was only one cent. The tiny sum prompted light remarks about prudent saving.
The court debated Youth Corrections Act sentencing for Stark and Doolin after family consultations. Judge Robinson noted the death of a deputy U.S. marshal involved circumstantial factors, stressing no intent to murder. Co defendants McKinney, Reese, and Morgan face separate trials. state charges may be dismissed per U.S. attorney Hultman.
Yucca Flat Nevada reports the 250th underground nuclear test since the 1963 treaty banning atmospheric explosions. UPI notes the test occurred Wednesday as part of ongoing U.S. and Russia test programs.
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