Weather summary and August readings across multiple cities
The tally reports high temperatures for Tuesday and overnight lows plus precipitation across numerous cities including Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New York Duluth Phoenix Houston Seattle Los Angeles Washington and others. An extended forecast notes cloudy with possible showers Friday and Saturday, clearing Sunday with warmer trend and mild daily variation.
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Senate Rejects Gun Licensing Amendments as Bill Passes
The Senate defeated an Adlai Stevenson III proposal to require registration and licensing of all handguns by 84 to 11. Kennedy's similar plan for all guns failed, while an amendment by Peter Dominick made gun possession during a felony a separate crime with up to 10 years added.
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Bayh
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D-Mass
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R-Colo
Battle tolls widen as Hue siege looms in Vietnam
Official counts show 108 North Vietnamese killed near Quang Tri and Hue while one communist tank and a 130mm gun were destroyed. South Vietnam reports 41 dead and 98 wounded, mostly marines, as Hue fortifies rooftops and crossroads ahead of a feared North Vietnamese assault.
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Hue
Dawson
South Vietnam
Peaceforum tactics shape war aid debate in Congress
Republicans led by Gerald R. Ford and antiwar coalition pressure lawmakers over a $360 million Israel aid package tied to a war pullout mandate. Ford warned that opposing entries could jeopardize member programs, while antiwar forces mobilized Democrats to back the pullout amendment ordered by the House Democratic caucus on April 20.
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Ford
House
Israel
Albert
Democratic Caucus
McGovern cites Shriver as versatile running mate choice
McGovern says Sargent Shriver, replacing Eagleton on the Democratic ticket, reflects a deep reservoir of talent. Eagleton withdrew at McGovern's urging, leaving Shriver to campaign nationwide as McGovern expresses optimism about winning.
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Missouri
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U.S. Coal Producers Forecast 500-Year Supply
U.S. coal producers estimate a vast reserve enough to power the nation for about 500 years, suggesting current output and reserves imply long term energy security amid evolving markets and policy debates.
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Obituaries for Ruth Lindsey and three others in Cedar Rapids area
Ruth Winona Lindsey 59 of 78 Summer Circle NE wife of Carl Lindsey and longtime St. Luke's nurse died in Adel Georgia after a sudden illness. She was born January 24 1913 in Wakra Saskatchewan Canada married May 23 1937 in Cedar Rapids and was a Trinity United Methodist Church member and Iowa Nurses Association member. Services will be at Turner Chapel West 3 p.m. Friday with cremation to follow. Funeral notices also list Ruby McPartland Dorothy Leola Metz and Evelyne Eust with services in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Burial arrangements are noted for multiple churches and cemeteries.
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Summer Circle
Carl E. Lindsey
St. Luke’s Hospital
Adel
Wakra
Saskatchewan
Canada
Cedar Rapids
Trinity United Methodist Church
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Upstream
Church Administration Board
University of Iowa School of Nursing
Iowa Nurses Assn
Gary
Beecher
Ill
Turner Chapel West
Ernest W. Larson
Trinity United Methodist
Turner West
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Eust
Evelyne A
Turner Chapel
James Riegel
Gas stations push to expand beer permits despite concerns
Oberthien argues under staffed police cannot police 160 gas stations and taverns. He fears beer would be used to lure customers and too accessible with gas sales. He notes permit fees based on square footage, risking discrimination against small stations. The state department could overturn the council. Wednesday's applicant was F and R Gulf station at 250 Sixteenth avenue SW.
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Peter H Albers former Benton County resident dies in Vinton
Peter H. Albers formerly of 340 Eighteenth Street NW died Tuesday at the Lutheran Home in Vinton. A retired farmer, he lived mainly in Benton county and Cedar Rapids areas. Born October 11, 1884 in Benton county, he belonged to Trinity Lutheran church and is survived by sister Cecelia Holst of Keystone. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. Richard Osing. Burial at Keystone cemetery. Friends may call Turner chapel west until 9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. at the church.
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Peter Herman Albers
Eighteenth Street
Vinton
Benton County
Cedar Rapids
Trinity Lutheran Church
Cecelia Holst
Keystone
Richard Osing
Keystone Cemetery
Turner Chapel West
Obituary: Elsie S. Jirsa 84 of Cedar Rapids
Elsie S. Jirsa aged 84 died Wednesday in Cumberland Wisconsin after a long illness. Born February 23 1888 in Cedar Rapids she married Otto Jirsa June 4 1910 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by son Dr Harold Jirsa Cumberland four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services 10 30 a m Saturday Chapel of Memories Rev John P Woods Westminster Presbyterian burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call Cedar Memorial Funeral Home after 5 p m Friday and at the chapel after 9 a m Saturday. Casket will not be opened after the service.
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Elsie S. Jirsa
Dunreath Drive
Cumberland
Wis
Cedar Rapids
Otto Jirsa
Harold Jirsa
Chapel of Memories
John P. Woods
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Cedar Rapids widow of 92 dies after brief illness
Mrs. Robert Halliday Alverda Halliday aged 92, widow of Robert Halliday and Cedar Rapids resident for four years, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born May 22, 1880 in Baltimore, she lived there most of her life, coming to Cedar Rapids to live with granddaughter Mary K. Thompson. Survived by two grandchildren and five great grandchildren, she was a member of Central Park Presbyterian church. Graveside services at Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore. Beatty-Bearle funeral home handles local arrangements.
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Alverda Halliday
Cedar Rapids
Baltimore
Mary K. Thompson
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Halliday
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Green Mount Cemetery
Beatty-Bearle Funeral Home
Mary Welch longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies in California
Mary B Welch 49 of San Diego California formerly of Cedar Rapids died Saturday in San Diego Survived by three sons Michael Des Moines Teed Fullerton Calif and Peter San Diego her mother Louise Byerrum San Diego and a brother Jack Denver Cole Services and burial were held in California Monday
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Mary Byerrum Welch
San Diego
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Michael
Des Moines
Teed
Fullerton
Peter
Louise Byerrum
Jack
Denver
Cole
California
Edward E. Lowe dies in Florida after Cedar Rapids ties
Edward E. Lowe 77 formerly of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday in Tampa Florida where he had lived for six years He is survived by his wife Laura A cremation committal will be held in Florida Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society
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Edward E. Lowe
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Hermon
Fischer Spassky chess match reaches tense pause in humid hall
After Fischer adjourned the 12th game with a 6.5 to 4.5 lead, arbiter Schmid prepared the resumed move at noon. Spectators 2,000 witnessed a marked mood shift as Spassky recovered from earlier defeats while observers noted the growing myth around Fischer.
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Spassky
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Larsen
Marion Man Sought After Failing to Return to Jail
Richard A. Thompson age 20 of 583 Seventh Avenue Marion remained at large Wednesday after not returning to Linn County jail Tuesday evening. He was serving a 90 day term for driving with a suspended license under a work release program. Thompson had been incarcerated July 21 and given work release privileges July 31.
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Richard A. Thompson
Seventh Avenue
Marion
Linn County
Thompson
Absentee Ownership Not Necessarily Bad Says Casey
Casey of the McCord Corp argues absentee ownership can work for Century Engineering in Cedar Rapids. He notes strong community ties boost labor relations and management, and cites Century’s growth potential and McCord’s diversification after acquiring the Cedar Rapids firm.
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Cedar Rapids
E. Paul Casey
McCord Corp
Century
McCord
Roosevelt Hotel
Casey
Judge Rules Widening Mt Vernon Road Not Major Federal Action
Judge McManus ruled the Mt Vernon road widening does not qualify as a major federal action under NEPA. The project costs 651,515 with 313,089 funded by the TOPICS program and involves no substantial right of way or displacement. Residents and several area groups favored the upgrade while traffic is expected to rise regardless.
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Memorial Drive
T.O.P.I.C.S
Mt. Vernon Road
Linn County Transportation Plan
Cedar Rapids
McManus
Mercy Hospital
Oak Hill Cemetery
U.S. ‘Department of Transportation
D.O.T
Federal Highway Administration
NEPA
Iowa Highway Commission
Phillips clarifies bridge project remarks and funding
Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips sought to clear confusion over comments about the Twelfth avenue bridge. He said federal funds from HUD cover bridge land purchases and cannot be transferred, while city funds would be needed for construction and Kenwood project priority remains.
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Twelfth Avenue
Phillips
Kenwood
Donald Salyer
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Working on Light Pole Causes Iowa Electric Worker Burns
An Iowa man, 43, was admitted to Mercy hospital in fair condition with electrical burns after contact with high voltage wires while working for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. He was on a light pole along Highway 38, two miles southwest of Monticello, when the accident occurred on Tuesday.
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Orval Hint
Anamosa
Mercy Hospital
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Iowa Electric
Highway 38
Monticello
New Zealand Off Track Betting Tops 132 Million
Wellington AP reports New Zealand horse players wagered nearly 132 million dollars at legal off track counters during the most recent racing season, according to officials.
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New Zealand
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