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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
34
Marion detectives arrested Sandra Ann Baenen a 32 year old motel resident on a lewdness charge. The Cedar Rapids municipal court issued the warrant. Baenen, an entertainer at RJ's Lounge 1075 Sixth avenue, was taken Wednesday at the motel, posted a 220 bond, and released from police custody.
Marion police court records list speeding and traffic violations for numerous defendants including Scott A. Sanders and Raymond Tebussek, with fines from 5 to 20 dollars. A separate justice of the peace docket shows minor penalties for speeding, improper passing, overweight on axle, no fishing license, and unlawful license use among others. The day also notes local church and building permits, YMCA activity schedules, and community notices about a chicken noodle dinner and house sales.
Tehran announced that Iran will dispatch five thousand young people to Japan for vocational training. The program aims to support rapid industrial growth and develop domestic labor skills.
The U S leading business indicators rose 1.4 percent in March to 161.1 percent of the 1967 base. New durable goods orders, price labor cost ratio and industrial materials prices climbed while unemployment insurance claims, plant and equipment orders, stock prices and building permits fell or held steady. Government economists call the overall gain a good sign for future activity.
Des Moines Gov. Robert Ray insists he has not defied federal law requiring merit-based employment for the Iowa crime commission. He says there is no such mandate and that commission director George Orr handles hiring and firing while noting the agency uses merit-like advancement and pay procedures.
AA groups schedule a weekend in Cedar Rapids beginning at noon Saturday at the Alano club with fellowship until 6 30 p.m. A Sunday breakfast and meetings follow at Alano and Teamsters hall with a 12 30 banquet and Indianapolis speaker. Tickets are 3 50.
Coralville police report Robert Stumme aged 48 of 2817 Friendship Street Iowa City was struck by a truck while crossing Highway 6 at 445 PM near McGurk Meyers Motors in the Coralville Strip. Stumme adviser to the University of Iowa on cable TV and chief technician at the U I television center. Driver identity withheld pending investigation.
A 14-year-old girl in Richmond, Virginia, spotted two heads emerging from a turtle shell. University biology professor Dr. Willie Reams explained that two headedness can occur in many animals but typically ends badly due to a conflict of interest. he notes chickens have a rare incidence of about one in 8,000.
The Mayor's Youth Council will run a telephone drive to Cedar Rapids employers to find summer jobs for city youth. Iowa State Employment Service official Don Menke says at least 1,000 positions are needed, aiming to aid disadvantaged youths and keep them in school.
Cedar Rapids Community School District raises towel fees for 1973-74 with PE towels at 4 a year, up 1 from this year. Athletic fees jump to 1.50 for junior high and 2 for senior high, collected at August registration.
Four Israeli jets flew over Beirut causing sonic booms and breaking a few windows. A defense ministry spokesman said they were passing and made no attacks. Two jets came in from the west at 11:40 a.m. and veered south, with another pair following 35 minutes later.
Iowa DEQ executive director Kenneth Karch reported that the federal government rejected Iowa and other states plans to control air pollution. The rejection cites missing provisions to implement federal rules aimed at reviewing complex sources such as highways airports arenas and sewers. If federal rules stand Iowa may lose control to the EPA unless state laws are enacted. Public comment on the proposed federal regulations runs through May 8.
The Ulster Defence Association says it will march again this weekend in Londonderry and Belfast. It claims the Londonderry extradition case of a young man charged with double murder is a pawn to pressure Dublin. Army sources fear renewed Protestant militant activity will heighten Belfast violence and deaths, as a Ballymurphy soldier lies seriously ill from sniper fire.
The Urbana high and junior high chorus groups plus swing choir will present a concert Sunday at 7 pm in the high school gymnasium. A note offers a wanted ad line with the phone number 398 8234 for quick search.
Federal officials and Pine Ridge residents resumed talks in nearby Pine Ridge to set guidelines for future government relations with the Oglala Sioux. Deputy Assistant U S Attorney General Hellstein barred CRS personnel from entering the village while militants manned a main roadblock. An incident at the roadblock left officials exposed to threats and gunfire, and tribal leaders reported a four day mourning period for Frank Clearwater, the siege victim, as tensions remain high.
Amoco Production Co capped a 6200 foot gas well near Williamsburg Michigan to halt natural eruptions. State officials warn it will take at least three days before danger subsides and extra precautions remain in place after 250 residents evacuated.
Coralville city council received a petition from nearby businesses including West Music laundromat and bicycle shop against the Fox and Sam's tavern. They describe noise parking and sanitary issues and labeled the tavern a public nuisance. the council took the complaint under advisement.
Probate notices announce appointment of Roberta M. Linder as administrator for Ronald Dean Jennings estate and The First National Bank of Colorado Springs as executor for Charles L. Simon estate, with creditor filing deadlines and six month claim period. Notices indicate ancillary administration in Iowa and list attorney Baumert and Gerard and Elsenbast as counsel.
Probate no 39050 notices that Anna Marie Tellin deceased had her will probated on April 1 1973 with Thelma Bernice Krahling and Lester Joseph Tellin named executors. Cedar Rapids and Solon Iowa attorneys Nazette Hendrickson Marner and Humphreys provide for creditors and filings with six months from second publication dated April 26.
Iowa Highway Commission seeks rights in Lot 6, Block 8 College Park Addition, Cedar Rapids, Linn County for highway right of way and drainage. A damages appraisal view is scheduled May 17, 1973 at 10:00 a.m. before the commission, with potential appearances by the listed property interests.
Iowa Elecric Light and Power seeks a franchise under Chapter 489 to build a 12 500 volt three phase transmission line in Linn County Iowa. The route runs from the southeast corner of section 27 then west along a highway and north along the east line of section 26. Objections due within 20 days after the second publication of this notice. Docket E 17063. Des Moines Iowa April 4 1973.
City Council met at 7 58 P M with Mayor Guthridge and members Wyrick Van der Linden Seifried Higgins Anderson present Hearing on the 1973 Street Improvement Project. Res 466 adopting plans specifications and contract form carried Res 467 awarding contract to Kutchera Construction Co carried Res 468 closing streets for construction and warning signs erected adjourned 8 32 P M
Probate No 38820 in Cedar Rapids Iowa announces Virgil M Devin deceased with will dated September 29, 1961. Harley Steele named executor. claims must be filed by date set or forever barred. Publication dated April 19 1974 and second publication May 3 1973.
Notice in Iowa probate for Christina Gunzenhauser's will dated August 15 1968 admitted April 1979. Peoples Bank and Trust Co named executor. creditors and claimants must file within specified periods or be barred. Cedar Rapids Iowa attorney listed. Second publication date May 1973 noted.
Paul Park Kovar estate appoints administrator on April 19 1973 in Cedar Rapids. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication dated May 3 1973 or be barred. Attorney for administrator is Nice L. Kovar and Robert C. Nelson.
Special execution from Linn County District Court directs the sale of lot 65 Rollina Green unit H1 Cedar Rapids to satisfy a Federal National Mortgage Association judgment against Jerry N Hoadley et al for 17987.26 with interest and costs. Sale set for April 10 1973 at 9:00 a.m. in front of the courthouse. Walter H Grant Sheriff. Don Hines Attorney.
Hiawatha Iowa council met April 18 1973 at 8 07 p m acting on annexation of adjacent properties overruled objections and passed resolutions 469 470 471 approving annexation and a related special election while authorizing a contract and bond with D C Sage of Kutcher Construction Co. and approving a salary bonus for police personnel.
Kenneth W Reid President and Bennie E Maier Treasurer affirm a March 14 1973 special meeting that stockholders voted to renew Cedar Rapids Tool & Die Inc for twenty years and that the Articles of Incorporation stay the same. Subscribed and sworn March 24 1973 by Reid and Maier before Notary Larry J Conney in Linn County Iowa.
Gary Eugene Herman seeks an annulment and decree of void marriage status for his marriage to Jennifer Fran Herman under Chapter 598.29 of the 1971 Iowa Code. Respondent must appear by May 31, 1973 in Cedar Rapids Linn County Court or default will be entered. Attorney: John B. Reilly, Linn County Legal Assistance Office.
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