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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1971
Page
25
The Marion Area Chamber outlines a Thursday golf outing at the Tnei Country Club with a 7:30 a.m. start. Reservations are due by Monday at the Chamber office. Open to guests, takeout available, 64 games, price $1.73.
A Cedar Rapids youth Bramow, 4, surrendered in Tucson Arizona after being charged August 20 with selling narcotics and facing extradition to Cedar Rapids. Officials say he was held on his own recognizance awaiting trial. the Linn County attorney planned formal proceedings and a March 1 hearing was set. Bramow waived extradition and was later sought by Cedar Rapids authorities. the case involves a narcotics sale.
Berkeley students form a national push to organize a peace lobby aimed at persuading 240 congressmen to support the Hatfield-McGovern bill cutting oil funds for the war in Indochina. Eric Wollman says the project is a first step toward a nationwide student lobby with plans for meetings to engage congressional lawmakers and their constituents.
Belgrade reports President Tito will visit the United States this year. Robert Finch said Tito, eager to travel, will meet with U S officials after Nixon hosted Tito last year. Finches and Donald Rumsfeld discussed social policy aims with Yugoslav officials during a European tour.
A sinking ferry in Mayar Del Vallo Sicily drew 50 fishermen who rushed to aid in the rescue. Among those saved were several children traveling to school, after the vessel collided with a fishing boat on the Mazr river.
DETROIT AF reports Sgt. Divight Johnson, 24, Medal of Honor recipient in 1988, was shot and killed during a holdup at a store after midnight. Police say Johnson wrestled the gun from the robber, who fired, wounding the owner but Johnson then fired three times, dying from his injuries. Johnson had recently returned to Detroit on convalescent leave from an army hospital where he was treated for a bleeding ulcer and had been recruiting in the Walroll area. An army spokesman called him highly regarded and expressed shock at the killing.
Wilbur H. Stearns longtime Springville resident died Thursday in a Springville nursing home at age 83. He was born September 21 1884 on a farm in the White Oak community in Jones county. He married Eva Dunlap Marin December 5 1906 in Springville. she died May 6 1900 in Cedar Rapids. He served in various local farms and in the Springville area and was a member of the Springville Presbyterian church and of the 10OF in Springville. Surviving are a stepdaughter Mrs Claire J Mills of Springville a stepson Ivan F Mann of Marion and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The citation said he returned and risked his life in action during the war. Services at the Presbyterian Church 2 p m Saturday. Burial in Springville cemetery. The army said he had been undergoing psychiatric treatment. Medal of Honor citation noted his actions in a tank battle with the Fourth Infantry braving enemy fire and arming with a pistol after leaving his disabled tank.
The Aid for International Development approved a 1lo million loan to the Brazilian government for a nationwide sewer system upgrade. The funds support municipal works and urban sanitation expansion across the country.
Winston-Salem AP report depicts a former military agent claiming a file of posix de subversives includes a national basketball figure a college professor civil rights worker and a Black Panther publisher. He cites harassment and says names were not proven guilty of any offense.
Des Moines Governor Robert D. Ray announced the appointment of 18 Jowans to a new advisory council on library services. The council advises the state traveling library board and helps develop long range and annual programs to qualify for federal funds. Terms run April 4 to June 20, 197% with three Iowans named among the members.
Two men age 41 and 22 were jailed on larceny charges after police found 55 bundles of asphalt and shingles valued at 125 dollars in their pickup. The theft occurred at a northeast Cedar Rapids construction site on Sprucewood Drive NE. Both suspects remained in custody awaiting formal charges.
Gov Robert Ray signed the first major revamp of Iowa's judicial system in years and approved related bills. The measures reduce judicial districts from 1 to 8, restricts on campus traffic regulation, enables emergency operations center construction, and modestly raise motor vehicle registration and title transfer fees.
Edward P. Allen, 23, an inmate from the state penitentiary, was transferred to University Hospital in Iowa City for treatment and walked away from the hospital complex. He is described as 168 pounds, brown hair and eyes, medium build, notable tattoo on his right cheek, serving a 10 year term for breaking and entering. A statewide search is under way.
AP reports that municipal court judges in Tawa would receive raises of 1050 annually under a senate passed bill 29 to 18. The measure moves to the house and would lift municipal salaries from 24300 to 17850, aligning them with 88 percent of district judge pay.
A Marion man pled guilty in municipal court to drunk driving. He was fined 300 dollars and his license suspended for 20 days after being arrested in April by Marion police on Blair Ferry Road near Marion Boulevard. The case names Tommy Z Brandon as the individual involved.
Iowa lawmaker Rep Arthur Small questions the 1971 78 420000 annual appropriation to the state board for distribution to county agricultural fairs He alone opposed the joint appropriations committee action saying counties should fund fairs locally and criticizing equal distribution that ignores county population He notes some counties get more despite size and calls for reform ahead of education budget debates.
Two prominent McGregor women near retirement receive local recognition. Dorothy Huebsch, with 51 years service at the McGregor postal site since 1919, and Marie Becker, longtime First State Savings Bank employee since 1929, are celebrated with open house and bank ceremony details shaping weekend observances.
Monticello residents can enjoy an all school art festival at the Monticello Youth Center Saturday and Sunday from 10 a m to 3 p m. Students from grades 1 through 12 will showcase paintings drawings and sculptures with demonstrations in watercolors and pottery.
The Court of the state of tows for Linn County issues notice to creditors of Brahate Ma. habs detailing bond appointment. The demonstration centers will feature pottery painting displays music and entertainment with a live band each afternoon during the event running for several weeks from the specified Bateson date.
Legal notices from Cedar Rapids Iowa announce hearings on proposed contract for storm sewer construction in Cedar Rapids with details on bid opening, required deposits, contract provisions, and notices to creditors. The notices name officials, dates, locations, and filing requirements for bids and hearings.
Notice to creditors and interested parties in the estates of ANNA MERVICKA and JAMES P SHANNON. The court announces that wills were admitted to probate and executors named. Creditors must file claims with the district clerk within the legally set period. failure to do so will bar claims. The notices include dates of publication and names of attorneys.
Jerry Lee Wakefield pleaded not guilty in district court to a forcible rape charge linked to an incident in Coralville on April 12. Police say the woman, walking from a North Liberty lounge, was approached by men in a pickup, abducted in a ride, then assaulted before being dropped off near town. He remains jailed in Johnson County on bond.
The City of Cedar Rapids holds a regular Board of Adjustment hearing Monday May 6 1971 at City Hall. Appellants seek variances for premises including 1141 N 13 Avenue and 42 454 25th Street Drive SE Cedar Rapids Iowa, involving nonstandard sign area and yard setbacks. the meeting is open to the public.
Adolph Havilk and Ecko Johnson of Waterloo were acquitted this week of obstructing state property along the Mississippi near Lang ing. The case arose from land work and the charge was filed April 16 in Waukon justice court, then shifted to rural Al Drolet for the jury trial.
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