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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1973

Page

2

Extended Forecast and Local Notices Across Multiple Cities

A period of showers is forecast through Monday to Wednesday with little temperature variation highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. The report lists regional temperatures and rainfall totals, river stage readings for several sites, and upcoming jury reports, funeral notices, and service times across towns including LaCrosse, Lansing, Dubuque, Davenport, and Keokuk.

Mississippi River Lansing Dam McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk

Magazine Publisher Leaves The New Yorker

David Michaels resigns as publisher of The New Yorker after 30 years in charge amid a long running dispute over the magazine s goals. Peter Fleischmann leads the company as president and chairman following Raoul Fleischmann s death earlier in 1969.

New Yorker NEW York David Michaels Michaels Peter Fleischmann Raoul Fleischmann

No Negligence Found In Two Jail Deaths

Linn county grand jury reported no negligence by city or county law enforcement in two deaths by suicide of intoxicated jailed individuals Ken neth Vine and Donavan Young. It urged reforms to treat intoxication as illness and to fund detox and rehabilitation, while noting no comment on a new jail housing policy.

Linn County Kenneth Vine Cedar Rapids Donavan Young Linn Walter Grant Young

City Briefs Flag Stolen and Other Local Notices

Multiple theft reports for local residents and businesses. Flag stolen from Edna Mark’s porch on First Avenue SW. camera taken from Virginlee Hadenfelt’s car in Lindale Plaza lot. $145 value of items stolen from Park Towne Place annex. cash and checks stolen from Tripoli Theatrical Productions. ring and cash taken from Jim Stramel’s home. purse with $40 stolen from Donutland restroom. Also notes dental, events, and sales ads.

Edna L. Markle First Avenue Virginlee’ Hadenfelt Hamilton Street Lindaie Plaza Office of Tripoli Theatrical Productions First Avenue SE Judy Anderson G Avenue Donutland

Soviet Khrushchev pledge aid on Laos peace

Ten years ago Under secretary of State Harriman quoted Soviet Premier Khrushchev as assuring U S support to restore peace and neutrality to Laos, signaling Soviet willingness to back wartime peacetime efforts in the region.

Harriman Khrushchev U.S Laos

Deaths Mrs Orie Arntzen 60

Mrs. Orie E Arntzen 60 of 13823 Burch Ave NW died Saturday after a brief illness Born in Colchester Illinois June 10 1912 she worked 12 years in Roosevelt Junior High cafeteria and belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church Surviving Howard Gary Darrell six grandchildren two brothers Delbert Murray Allen Murray and a sister Blanche Stewart Services at Trinity Lutheran Church Monday at 3 pm Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Visitation Turner Chapel West until 9 pm Sunday and at the church Monday 10 am to 2 55 pm Casket will not be opened after service

Mary Arntzen Burch Avenue Orie E. Arntzen Colchester Ill Roosevelt Junior High School Trinity Lutheran Church Howard R Gary A Cedar Rapids Darrell L Bedford Delbert Murray Americus Allen Murray Blanche Stewart Canton Richard A. Osing Michael Last of

Rasmussen Dies Former Marion Resident in Detroit

Fred Rasmussen aged 64 former Marion Cedar Rapids resident died in Detroit on Thursday Born August 18 1908 in Chicago he was a member of Precious Blood church in Detroit Surviving wife Mary Krall a son John Rasmussen his mother Margaret Rasmussen and three sisters Mrs Donald Dipple Margaret Rasmussen both of Marion and Mrs Howard Rowley Cedar Rapids Graveside services at Cedar Memorial cemetery 10:30 a.m. Tuesday conducted by the Rev William P Leonard Casket to remain closed Friends may register at Turner chapel east

Fred €. Rasmussen Marion Cedar Rapids Detroit Chicago Rasmussen Precious Blood Church Mary Krall John Rasmussen Margaret Jane Rasmussen Donald Dipple Margaret Rasmussen Howard Rowley Cedar Memorial Cemetery William P. Leonard Turner Chapel East

Newmire Charged With Criminal Trespass After Garage Break-in

Robert Newmire 33 of 4533 Fairlane Drive NE was arrested on a criminal trespass charge on a warrant by Justice Glenn Powers. The incident occurred at Michael R. Hall’s residence 226 Thirty Fourth Street Drive SE where Hall says Newmire broke into the garage. No items were reported missing. Newmire posted a $110 bond and was released.

Robert Newmire Fairlane Drive Newmire Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Michael R. Hall Thirty Fourth Street Hall

Home Show Draws Weekend Crowds at Hawk Eye Downs

Weekend crowds gathered at Hawk Eye Downs for the 21st annual Home show sponsored by the Home Builders Assn of Cedar Rapids. Attendance reached 3,068 on Friday night, just short of last year’s 3,258 record, with 1,600 more visitors than the Thursday night opening. The fair opens Saturday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and continues Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m.

Exhibition Hall Hawkeye Downs Home Builders Assn. of Cedar Rapids

Ladybug Bid Is Dead for Session in Iowa

Des Moines reports the bid to designate the ladybug as Iowa’s state insect is dead for this legislative session. Senator Jack Nystrom says the measure will not reach the senate floor while Senator Norman Rodgers plans to amend Senate Resolution 10 to designate the ladybug as state insect and pledge humane treatment.

Des Moines Jack Nystrom R-Boone Senate Norman Rodgers Dadel Nystrom Rodgers Iowa

Grahek Blaser Elected To Head Hospital Groups

Mercy hospital officials lead Iowa hospital groups as Bernard M. Grahek becomes president of the Iowa Catholic Hospital Conference at Des Moines. Robert Blaser is elected president of the Iowa Hospital Financial Management Association. James Stoakes becomes vice chairman of the Iowa Society of Hospital Engineers. Barbara Moore named Medical Technologist of the Year at the Iowa Society of Medical Technologists meeting in Iowa City.

Grahek Blaser Bernard M. Grahek Mercy Hospital Iowa Catholic Hospital Conference Des Moines Robert Blaser Iowa Hospital Financial Management Assn James Stoakes Mercy The Iowa Society of Hospital Engineers Barbara Moore Iowa Society of Medical Technologists Iowa City

Special Evening Courses Begin Next Week in Cedar Rapids

A series of non credit vocational classes sponsored by Kirkwood Community College starts next week across Cedar Rapids. Courses cover electronics auto repair small engine wood shop and more at Kirkwood campuses Washington High Jefferson High Linn-Mar and other sites with registration limited to the first class meeting this week.

Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Community College Kirkwood Career Center Seventh Street SE Washington High School Kennedy High School Jefferson High School Palo School Linn-Mar High School Pilcher Auto Rebuilders Eighth Avenue Kirkwood Kirkwood Community Education Office

First Aid for Group Leaders Offered by Red Cross

Leaders of youth groups and others needing first aid training may join a two day multimedia course on May 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Cross office in Granby Hall. Enrollment is limited to 18 with a $1.10 materials fee. instructor is Joseph I. Weber.

Red Cross Granby Joseph I. Weber

Viet Cong Free 63 Prisoners In First Civilian Exchange

Viet Cong released 63 prisoners loyal to Saigon on Saturday marking the first civilian swap under the cease fire. The Saigon command said 100 prisoners would be freed Monday and a Senate report noted U S involvement deepens in Cambodia as April air attacks shift to Khmer insurgents. In fighting near Hong Ngu, 25 Communist troops and four South Vietnamese soldiers died, with 25 government soldiers wounded. Phnom Penh officials dismissed blockade fears and said food and fuel still arrive.

Saigon Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Cambodia U. S Hong Ngu

Iowa highway commission sets May 5 auction of several properties

The Iowa highway commission will hold a public auction at 10 a.m. on May 5 featuring multiple properties on Sixth Street SW and Waconia Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids. Cash terms apply, buyers have 45 days to move structures to foundation level, and inquiries should contact Gordon Ellison at Cedar Valley Expressway Cedar Rapids.

Iowa Highway Commission Miller Avenue Sixth Street Waconia Avenue

Space tragedy ends after 23 day space station stay

A crew spent 23 days aboard the space lab before perishing on return due to a hatch seal issue. The Salyut later reentered and burned up while the government has offered no official explanation for the three deaths.

Monauts Earth Salyut

Watergate ties haunt White House aides in new disclosures

The resignation of an EPA official surfaces alleged acts tied to the Watergate probe. Gray claims awareness of serious allegations about his conduct, while Sen. Weicher relays Gray's destruction of two files from Dean and Ehrlichman. Ehrlichman confirms material from Hunt's White House safe, linked to old theater of Diem and Chappaquiddick ties, with Vesco and embassy notes also cited.

Environmental Protection Agency Gray Sen Lowell Weicher R-Conn Dean Ehrlichman Weicher White House Hunt Democratic Party Watergate John F. Kennedy Ngo Dinh Diem Edward Kennedy Chappaquiddick CIA Pentagon G. Gordon Liddy Ellsberg-Russo U. S Matt Byrne Earl Filbert Gordon Liddy Howard Hunt Daniel Ellsberg Ellsberg

Vesco Linked to Nixon Funds Refunded Donation and Probe

Vesco gave 200000 in cash to Nixon re election efforts but the funds were later refunded. He is accused of directing looting totaling 224 million of four foreign mutual funds assets. He denies wrongdoing. The GAO referred 13000 in alleged new campaign finance violations by Nixon committee to the justice department urging action. The department had not responded to the Vesco contribution report issued March 12.

Vesco General Accounting Office Nixon Justice Department Kleindienst GAO

Oglala Leader Denies Sioux Firing on Wounded Knee

Richard Wilson, president of the Oglala Sioux, denies tribe members fired on the village. Some residents threaten to act if government does not end the occupation. A Wounded Knee occupier spokesman blames Wilson’s “goon squad” and notes LaMont’s family chose burial at Wounded Knee.

Richard Wilson Wounded Knee New York Dick Wilson LaMont

Baby gorilla dies at Barcelona Zoo

A baby black gorilla fathered by Little Snowflake the white gorilla died Thursday night from bronchial pneumonia at the Barcelona Zoo. The zoo reported the loss of the infant, noting Little Snowflake’s unique lineage draws interest from visitors and researchers.

Barcelona Spain

Over 1100 Registered for Iowa Credit Union Convention

More than 1,100 members of the Iowa Credit Union League registered for the 43rd annual convention at the Roosevelt hotel to run through Saturday. Delegates held workshops on youth credit risk management and open end credit with 1,120 registered by Saturday morning and 1,200 expected by noon. Charles D. Holleyman of Bacone College will address the gathering Saturday night. Attendees came from across Iowa and other states, including several speakers.

Iowa Credit Union League League Roosevelt Hotel Charles D. Holleyman Bacone College Bacone Oklo

Virgil Northrup Held on Three Charges

Virgil EE Northrup, 25, was arrested Friday on assault and battery intoxication and malicious damage to a building. The alleged target was his former wife Terri Northrup at 647 Fifth Avenue SE, with damages cited at 1041 Fourth Avenue SE. He remained jailed Saturday morning in Linn County on $110 bond per charge.

Virgil EE. Northrup Northrup Justice of the Peace Vincent Hart Terri Northrup Fifth Avenue SE Irvin Lattiner Fourth Avenue

Mirage jets shift ties as Libya to Egypt transfer reported

The Rome papers compare Oli vares with an Israeli official and note shared car models. Le Libyan Mirage jets reportedly moved to Egypt with bases at Beni Sueif and Fayoum, while Syria warns of possible Israeli attack and a Lebanese paper cites escalation. Israel and Paris deny the origins of the reports.

Rome Olivares el al Mid-East Syria Golan Heights Israel le Figaro Libya Egypt

Brezhnev Drops Three Politburo Members From Kremlin

Andrei Grechko and Yuri Andropov move out of the Politburo while Pyotr Shelest and Gennady Voronoyv are removed from top posts. First such purge since 1964, diplomats note the changes widen Brezhnev’s diplomatic base without threatening his grip.

Ister Andrei Grechko Secret Police KGB Yuri Andropov Pyotr Shelest Gennady Voronoyv Russian Federation Brezhnev Khrushchev Gromyko Grechko Andropov Brechnev

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