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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1971

Page

26

Extended Forecast and Local Weather Notes

The Extended Forecast calls for Sunday through Tuesday with a chance of rain Monday night or Tuesday. Highs vary from the northeast to the southern regions with readings in the 60s to 70s and warming into the 70s in the southwest. Low temperatures trending into the 40s in many areas with regional variations.

Miami Seiten Onipas Weanheton Juan Brown Bisth Avenue Richard Hempip Aeston Fairfax Dennisston Hussey Jane Thomas Mor Seson Ninth Street Dallas Selon Francis Bieber Center Point Trobert Tadyneck Claude McFarlane Bowling Street Alvin Taughigh Thursda Lave Uty Lew- Noon Wriflay Rearchey Moores Fillcourt Marion Charles Martin Toneek Underwear Avenue Steven Luker Aneropean Jury Bothwell Roule Laree Edan Monty Fourteenth Avenue Pie John Eddy John Eddy Johnson Dixie Cirkl Mary Knot Roan Alice Kloppenbury Vernon Judith Maxley Gazette Glass Row Joseph David Alimph Son Aspen Lane Nate Bistlow

Governor's plan for uniform school tax levy faces opposition

The Iowa House debated a governor backed foundation plan for a uniform 27.5 mill basic school tax with a three year phase in. Supporters included Republicans Lipsky Sorg Stanley while Rad and Wells opposed. Among the 20 Republicans voting yes were Alt Andersen and Lipsky. Democrats Anania Bennett Ewell Franklin Jesne Kinley Largon Patton Behwarls Uban voted yes. several representatives were absent or not voting.

R-Carner Joan Lipsky Cedar Rapids N. F. Sorg Marion Ivor Stanley Richard Rad Lisbon James Wells Teps Don Alt West Des Moines Leonard Andersen Sion City Dunn Clark Keokuk Sonja Egers Story Willard Hansen Cedar Falls Philip Hi Waterloo Elizabeth Shaw Davenport Marion Sig- Tin Lucass F. Sorg Sara Anania Des Moines Vernon Bennett Vernon Ewell Joan Franklin Norman Jesne George Kinley Tes Moines Garry Largon Ames John Patton Aurota James Behwa

City Parks Set to Open Saturday in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids will open two oily parks on Saturday from 7 am to 10 pm daily through September 90. The city oversees 2 810 acres of parkland.

Cedar Rapids

Carr Elected to Veterans Commission

Jerry Carr from 2521 Town House Drive NE was elected to a three year term on the Veterans Memorial Commission. The election occurred during Cedar Rapids veterans organizations annual convention.

Jerry Carr Town House Drive Thoretay The Veterans Memorial Compise Sinn Lannual Cdvcation Cedar [Rapids

Another School and Tax Package Is Rejected

Des Moines reports the Jawa house narrowly defeated a committee backed general tax increase plan for school funding. In a 44 to 7 vote the house rejected a uniform 274 state levy tax hike and a series of state aid provisions, leaving the chamber without a major proposal after six days of debate on financing for 432 districts.

Des Moines UPI Jawa House Fridey House Ways and Means Plan Czme Delwyn Stromer R-Garner Robert Ray

Lawmakers clash over stalled nominees and funding plan

Lawmakers debated Nixon nominees and a Stromer Ray compromise proposal. Rep Michael Kennedy filed to reconsider the governor’s plan. Supporters call the committee proposal a bridge between Stromer and Ray, while critics warn funding remains crucial. Rep Edgar Holder described the approach as a fid dle-of-the-raid effort to resolve differences among lawmakers.

Nixon Stromer Michael Kennedy D-News4 Hampton Edgar Holder R Davenport

Suit Seeks 2500 Against Cedar Rapids Auto Dealer

Carol Wiencke sues Harold Hawkins and Hi and W Motors for 2500 over a used car purchase. She alleges fraudulent representations about battery condition and future reliability. Damages include 500 actual and 300 consequential, plus further compensatory claims for related repair costs and lost college time.

Carol Wiencke Washington Harold Hawkins Hi and W Motors, Inc Linn District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa Leity Hawking Iowa City Hawkins Sit

Amtrak Takeover Faces Legal and Labor Challenges

Amtrak’s planned takeover draws fierce opposition from unions and bypassed communities. Judges rejected temporary orders to stop or delay the transfer while protesters vow appeals. Analysts warn initial losses near 110 million dollars as Amtrak aims to improve service to overcome a 200 million annual historic deficit.

Amustrak Congress Finsfield Anmirak

Death notices for Julia Sonka and others in Cedar Rapids area

Obituary notices list Julia M. Sonka and multiple other local deaths with funeral details and burial locations. The records name survivors, religious affiliations, service times, and cemeteries across Cedar Rapids area, including St Ludmila and Mt Clark cemeteries, with pastors and memorial services noted.

Kubik Nudolph Batueday Jeneba-Kuba Funevel Lyle R. Groff Hus Memoral United Presbyteriant Ehiveh Garial Cedar I Keech Bess Mig Turner Chapel Cash Peday D. A. Lafersii Chapel of Memories Nelson Tane Aga Turner Chapel Canon D Loforski Boulder Cemetery Central City Turner East Chipley Granville Henry John T. Thomas Linwood Post Mas St Ludmila’s Joseph A. Syrovy Creek National Coleman Donald Janeba-Kula Stephen J. Roat, Jr St. Tani United Methodist Church Mt. Clark Cemetery Ann Carl Eton Joh Hardy Miyat Christian Church Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Boat Cha

Peace Fest at Lake Maybride site faces mounting concerns

Reported plans show about 180 students mobilizing for a peaceful festival with a 10-bus shuttle system from Clinton and Washington streets. Organizers set up committees for sanitation, medical aid, traffic, and press relations while a command post and tent city are prepared. County officials criticize shifting the event off campus citing safety, road, and zoning issues. University cooperation praised by organizers, but county authorities vow to protect residents and enforce facilities and sanitation standards.

Town Memorial Union Coalition Clinton Washington Streets Pleasant View Gazette Te Coalition Phillip Hubbard University of Iowa University Mic Lake Maybride Hey Johnson County Town Winhnson

Linn Democrats Name First Woman Chairman

The Line county Democratic central committee named Mr Myron Oxley of Marion as chair at a regular meeting in Marion. Mrs Oxley, a La Salle high school teacher, is the first woman to serve as chairman in Linn county. Wickham resigned after being elected as Second district committeeman. vice-chairman will be chosen May 6. She holds a BA in sociology from the University of Iowa.

Line County Democratic Central Committee Myron Oxley Marion Farmers State Bank Oxley Limit J Fon Wickham la Salle High School The University of Towa

Rules Set on Fest Area Use

Coordination between Robert Engel and officials sets ground rules for the Lake Macbride campsite. Food must be brought in or prepared at Coalition centers. no vendor sales or alcohol. Overnight camping is banned. locals must vacate by 8 p m Saturday. out-of-towners may stay Friday night but depart Sunday morning. No private vehicles. only emergency or in-service vehicles allowed on site. Staff from Ohio and Pennsylvania have inquired about the festival.

Robert Engel Jale US Army Corps of Engineers Johnson County Sigar Bottom Lake Macbride Macbride Field Coalition Ohio Pennsylvania

Nixon Defends Vietnam Stance and Prisoner Talks

President Nixon, pressed on Vietnam policy, backs delaying total withdrawal until prisoners are discussed for release. He asserts troop levels will stay in South Vietnam while negotiations focus on prisoner release, and calls the prisoner issue separable from Saigon’s survival. He also defends Calley parole and addresses court rulings on school integration. Notable is his caution about future ground actions and remarks on domestic antiwar protests. Edward J. Swain dies from gunshot wounds in Mount Vernon residence.

Soviet Union China Nixon U.S South Vietnam Saigon Johnson Paris North Vietnam Baris Cambodia Laos Washington Congress William Calley My Lai Calley Supreme Court Mount Vernon Edward J. Swain

Sheriff cites lack of patrols in narcotics area

Jahson County Sheriff Maynard Schneider said he had received numerous complaints from residents about order in the area. He stated that the county lacks adequate personnel and may need outside law enforcement to address suspected heavy narcotics use.

Jahson County Maynard Schneider

Statue Bombed in Quévon City Damages Symbol of Friendship

A bomb exploded early Friday in Quévon City, damaging a statue that symbolized Thiligpine s American friendship. Police cordon off the area as investigators seek a motive and any suspects.

Manila Quévon City

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