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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1972

Page

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Weather and notices from Cedar Rapids region daily brief

The record lists high and low temperatures for cities including Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Denver New York Duluth Houston Seattle Los Angeles Washington and others with extended forecast noting scattered showers and warmer but below seasonal highs. Also reports births and obituaries with multiple names and addresses, court fines for speeding noise and traffic offenses, and funeral service details across Iowa communities.

Atlanta Miam Bismarck Minapolis Denver New York Duluth Hou Ssston Seattle L. Angeles Washington

Clash in Claudy City Sparks Sectarian Killings

In Claudy Ireland, a sniper wounded two Sirocco workmen sparking a battle between Catholic and Protestant mobs. Army troops imposed a safety line as the Ulster Defense Association threatened to send guards, and police identified Rose McLoughlin, 51, a Catholic mother of eight, as the seventh victim, amid a village divided evenly between faiths.

Ulster Defense Association IRA UDA Vicim Claudy Rose McLouglin

Peace talks spill into conflict over bombing and cease fire

Thuy denounces saturation bombing by B 52s napalm and chemical weapons as barbaric and calls it genocide while districts Dikes floods threaten millions. Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh rejects immediate cease fire insisting South Vietnamese fight for self defense against U S backed administration and repression.

Thuy South Vietnam Nguyen Thi Binh

Bremer details failed Nixon assassination attempt diary

The diary recounts Bremer hiding two guns in his car and plotting to confront President Nixon during a 1960s trip. He washed the vehicle to erase gunpowder scent and expressed anger at Canadian border checks. He dressed in a conservative suit and carried a Vote Republican button, but Uplands and the motorcade pass left him unable to reach Nixon.

Canada Bremer Ottawa Nixon Uplands Air Force Base Uplands

McGovern weighs running mate options amid Eagleton fallout

McGovern weighs possible vice presidential choices after pressuring Eagleton to withdraw. Humphrey and Muskie eyed as top contenders, with other names including Kennedy and White discussed as party leaders seek a balanced ticket. McGovern emphasizes caution and consultation with lawmakers and party figures.

Humphrey Lyndon B. Johnson McGovern Hubert Muskie Edmund S. Muskie Maine Missouri Thomas F. Eagleton Sen. McGovern

Hale Arrested on False Check Count

Edward Hale, 46, of 422 First Street SW, was arrested by Cedar Rapids police on a municipal court warrant for false uttering of a check. The warrant alleged he wrote a false check on August 21, 1971 for 16.55 dollars. Hale posted a 110 dollar bond and was released from custody.

Edward Hale First Street Cedar Rapids Hale

Debate Over War Funds Ends With Sighs and Threats

Senators clash over defense funding for a year starting July 1 as conference leaders urge approval while antiwar measures draw fierce opposition. Stennis warns of military risk if funds are cut. Goldwater calls the amendments power grab. Miller wins a provision on missing soldiers.

Barry M. Goldwater Ariz Senate Sen Jack Miller Iowa U. S

Egypt Libyan union could reshape Middle East power

The piece notes doubts about Anwar Sadat and Muammar Kadafi but suggests a possible Egypt Liby a union combining 35 million and 22 million people with Libyan oil wealth. It argues such a bloc would still be far from launching a regional jihad despite combined resources and troubles.

Sadat Kadafi Libya Egypt Egypt-Libya

Britain Declares State of Emergency Over Dock Labour Strikes

The Heath government imposes a state of emergency amid labor unrest stemming from a dockers strike that began with gate rejection of a job security and severance deal as container cargo increases. Sympathetic actions had already caused a four day walkout over the jailing of four longshoremen for illegal picketing.

Heath

Tama man fined for obscene language at Fifth Avenue Tap

Earl D. Buckallew, 28, of Tama pled guilty in Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers court to a charge of using obscene language. He was fined $25 based on an information filed by Maxine Gollaher of Sunrise Mobile Park for an incident Wednesday morning at the Fifth Avenue Tap.

Earl D. Buckallew Tama Court of Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Maxine Gollaher Sunrise Mobile Park Fifth Avenue

Escape on Linn County Jail grounds ends with two captured

Lincoln and Carter escaped from the Linn County jail exercise yard on May's Island through a fence and were recaptured after deputies ordered them to stop. Authorities plan to adjust yard regulations and suspend evening exercise temporarily while arraignments proceed. Lincoln faces an escape charge and parole-violation holds. Carter charged as an aider to escape and parole violation.

Lincoln Grant Third Avenue Bridge Second Avenue Bridge Linn County May’s Island Carter

Combat Developments Near Bien Hoa and Hue

Bridges and runways disrupted as debris cleared. Five rockets ready for launch found near Bien Hoa. 86 rockets hit Bien Hoa causing casualties. South Vietnamese troops clash with North Vietnamese near Que Son and Hue with reported kills and captures. Bastogne changed hands multiple times. U S B-52s bombarded positions as South Vietnamese abandoned Bastogne a week earlier.

Bien Hoa Saigon da Nang Que Son Hue Bastogne

Obituary notices for Michael Zakaib and Elizabeth Bullis

Michael Arthur Zakaib 61 of St. Clair Shores Michigan died in Detroit after a short illness. He was born October 16 1911 in Grand Rapids lived in Cedar Rapids 1960 1969 married Blanche Mrad May 7 1961 survived by wife two brothers and burial at St George Orthodox cemetery. Memorials to St George church building fund. Elizabeth Jane Bullis 91 formerly of 629 Eighth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids widow of Levi Bullis died born March 2 1881 in Ely lived much of life in Cedar Rapids employed at Troy Laundry. Survived by four sons Everett Cleo Arthur Chancey two daughters Prudy Lake and Richard Vogel seventeen grandchildren six great grandchildren. Teahen chapel service 10 a.m. Saturday burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call Teahen funeral home after 1 Friday.

Michael Arthur Zakaib St. Clair Shores Mich Cedar Rapids Detroit Grand Rapids Blanche Mrad George Zakaib John Wesley) Zakaib Montreal Canada Kuba Funeral Home St. George Orthodox Church Elias Ziton St. George Orthodox St. George Church Elizabeth Jane Bullis Eighth Avenue Levi Bullis Ely Troy Laundry Everett McMann St. Petersburg Fla Cleo Arthur Chancey McMann Prudy Lake Bloomington Richard Vogel Cedar

Earl Kinkead 88 Former Cedar Rapids Farmer Dies in California

Earl F. Kinkead 88 a retired farmer of Cedar Rapids area for 34 years died Wednesday at Lakeside California. Born February 19 1884 near Whittier he was a Methodist. Survived by daughter Elaine Kinkead Cedar Rapids brother J H Kinkead Stanwood sister Elizabeth Kitzhaber Eugene Oregon. Services 11 a.m. Saturday Murdoch chapel Marion Rev Clive Cook burial Jordan's Grove cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday.

Earl F. Kinkead Cedar Rapids Lakeside Calif Whittier Elaine Kinkead J. H. Kinkead Stanwood Elizabeth Kitzhaber Eugene Ore Murdoch Chapel Marion Clive Cook Jordan’s Grove Cemetery

Obrecht, Stephen 36, Fort Worth native dies unexpectedly

Stephen Obrecht of Fort Worth Texas formerly of Cedar Rapids died Sunday. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs E D Obrecht of Chandler Arizona his wife Sylvia three children two brothers and a sister. Memorial gifts may go to Arizona Boys Ranch in Boys Ranch Arizona 85224. Services and burial were held in Fort Worth.

Stephen Obrecht Fort Worth Texas Cedar Rapids E. D. Obrecht Chandler Ariz Sylvia Arizona

Eight Americans Die In Viet Combat Last Week

Saigon reports the weekly casualty summary showing eight U S servicemen killed in action and 17 wounded. Three more Americans died from non hostilities and one was missing in action as overall allied casualties show a continued decline.

Saigon U.S Saigon Command

Rilla Stary obituary a Cedar Rapids resident dies after long illness

Rilla Marie Stary 56 of 826 First Avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a long illness. Born September 23 1915 she married June 16 1937 to Jerry G. Stary. Survived by husband four daughters a brother and two grandchildren. Services Saturday 10:30 a.m. Olivet United Presbyterian Church burial Linwood. Visitation Beatty Bearle's after 7 p.m. Thursday until 9 p.m. Friday.

Rilla Marie Stary First Avenue NW Jerry G. Stary Cedar Rapids Lamont Constable Lanny Poole Nancy Stary Mary Ann Stary Edward J. Piedlau Fort Worth Texas

Cedar Rapids Widow Ella Bluski Dies After Brief Illness

Ella Stirsky Bluski 96 of 1615 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness born June 21 1876 at Western. She was widow of William Bluski and lived with Mrs. Harry R. Lutz two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services at Turner Chapel East at 3 p.m. Saturday by Rev. J Richard Wagner First Congregational Church burial Czech National Friends may call at Turner East.

Ella Stirsky Bluski Second Avenue SE William Bluski Cedar Rapids Western Harry R. Lutz Turner Chapel East J. Richard Wagner First Congregational Church Turner East

Funeral services announced for multiple individuals

Clara C. Lange dies with 10 a.m. Friday service at Immaculate Conception Church. Anna M. Bader to be interred at Sacred Heart Cemetery after 10 a.m. Friday mass at St. Matthew's Church. Joe Lipscomb designated for Mt Zion Baptist service with military honors. burial in Gibson, Tennessee. Milo Mahring to be buried Cedar Memorial after 10:30 a.m. Friday service. Nettie May March services at First Christian Church with burial at Oak Shade. Funeral notices list callers, pastors, and cemeteries across several locations.

Joe Mt. Zion Baptist Church LeRoy White Hanford American Legion Post Gibson Tenn Turner East Mahring Milo Turner Chapel Charles R. Mehaffey Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends Turner West Nettie First Christian Church John M. Hardy Oak Shade

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