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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1973
Page
4
Financial and market news report a slight decline in U S stocks as profit taking persisted into Friday. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down about 1.3 points near 1000, with other indices showing modest losses amid a week of price softness.
Cedar Rapids area hog and cattle prices show a steady trend with Friday bids cited for various weights. Hog weights 200-280 pounds bring around 56 to 57 dollars with sows and butchers noted. cattle prices vary by weight class though general steady demand is noted across markets including Postville Joliet and Weber City listings.
Democratic reformers led by ADA push to retain 1972 delegate election guidelines. They crave broader apply to all state and local parties and accuse former advocates of diluting reform. Key figures include Donald Fraser and Anne Wexler, arguing for affirmative action and representative quotas.
A Cedar Rapids woman, 44, was injured and treated at Mercy Hospital after a two vehicle crash on South Seventh Street. Police report the disabled car was parked in the travel lane when struck by another vehicle. no charges filed.
A major Summerland complex blaze on the Isle of Man left forty-six dead and six missing as visitors from Britain and Ireland crowded the resort. Survivors spoke of molten plastic showers during the rapid blaze that destroyed restaurants bars and dance halls. Critics blamed lax approvals and safety gaps. In a separate report from Los Angeles the IRS pursued nearly 220 million in back taxes against C Arnholt Smith a Nixon associate and Westgate California financier amid a tied SEC case seeking firm assets and possible bankruptcy.
Fragmentary Chicago market wire reports show wheat and oats prices, soybean figures, and price ranges. Mentions No 2 soft red wheat and No 2 yellow corn, with scattered quotes and dealer activity, but many details are garbled or missing.
Andrew Kleber 25 faced reckless driving and property damage charges after a wild spree in Calumet Park south of Chicago. Police quoted him saying he could not stop as 60 cars were sideswiped. Damages may reach 5000 dollars. bond set at 12000. Kleber had hoped to create excitement while running for a seat on the Vinton board of education.
A collage of church schedules and clergy notes lists Sunday worship times Sunday school and sermon topics across multiple congregations including Marion churches Bethel Baptist Grace Baptist Lutheran and others. The items note pastors worship times and specific sermon titles along with addresses and social service details.
Donald L Nost of Lisbon was in fair condition at St Lucie s hospital Saturday after a one car accident Friday night. Deputies said Nost apparently lost control of his car on Highway 4 south of Cedar Rapids, the vehicle leaving the road and entering a ditch with Nost alone inside. No charges were filed.
In Johannesburg 86 names were struck from a government ban list under the Suppression of Communism Act. The updated list, published this week, includes 200 names with 29 white and 171 nonwhite individuals. Government banning orders remain non appealable.
Toddville area obituary notes Toone I Salling 70 wife of Virgil M Saling died Saturday after a short illness Born February 6 10 in Cedar Rapids married September 1 1045 in Jefferson Missouri member of First Liberian church Survived by husband a son Robert D Lavimer Jr Monticello a daughter Geraldine Sanit Mr Vernon four grandchildren two sisters Tharriel Scriven Mazel Triehel Cedar Rapids and a brother Wher Hosmer Cedar Rapids Services at Turner Chapel East Monday conducted by Rev John Grae Burials Oliphant Cemetery Friends may call Turner Chapel East until Monday The casket will not be opened after the service.
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Fragmentary details name graduates and addresses, mentioning bachelor of science degrees and a state university. The readable parts indicate a commencement context but lack coherent names, dates, or locations to confirm specific event details.
Reported surgery at St Luke s hospital involving Mrs Eael Blattel of Columbia Missouri while visiting her daughter Mrs Janet Patschke at 700 Thirty Fifth singer The text also notes real estate sale at 1860 Twenty seventh street with possession August 1 and mentions council votes on building a retaining wall at the Paul Rose property 1640 Wight avenue listing several names and positions
Earl Leslie Betenbender, a cotired farmer and longtime Coggon resident, died Friday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born April 8, 1898, he was married Nov. 18 in Marion. Survived by wife Martha May Nielson, three sons Merle Glen and Dale, a daughter Mes, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Coggon. burial in Coggen Cemetery. Friends may call Murdoch chapel after 10 a.m. Sunday. casket will be open after service.
The Commonwealth summit urged a worldwide nuclear test ban, criticizing France and China for atmospheric tests this year and not signing the 1963 treaty. Prime Minister Meath of Britain and allied leaders debated a formal declaration, with Heath cautious about naming governments.
Des Moines man Daniel Mugene Garren was sentenced to the state penitentiary for abducting a year old girl. A Polk County jury convicted him of child stealing after he allegedly forced the child into his car and took her to a remote area north of Des Moines. Judge Harry Perkins also revoked his probation.
Senator Bayh cited letters from three Ohio guardsmen as he told Attorney General Richardson that an informer may have fired the fatal shot at Kent State University on May 4 1970. The claim notes Norman, an unidentified guard commander, and other witnesses, while the Justice Department said it was examining related materials.
Authorities investigate a break in at Md Trordlewinck office where a sale window was pried open and items taken. Detectives determined what was stolen and secured the scene for further inquiry.
Arthur Rein of Keokuk, aged 73, drowned in a pond Sunday. His body was recovered by the Keokuk Volunteer Emergency Corps after being last seen leaving his home Friday night. Authorities noted the disturbing sequence of events and located the body in the pond.
Public notices published in Linn County Iowa detail a county sewer project bid opening on August 20, 1972, with contract terms and surety bond requirements. Also listed are probate notices for Rose Hodge and Harold D. Fliehler, appointing executors, and wills without administration, with deadlines for claims and second publications.
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