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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1972

Page

3

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.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Eas Duluth Phoenix Houston Seattle L. Angeles Washington

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.

Secretary of the Treasury Bayh Senate Adlai E. Stevenson III D-Ill Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Peter H. Dominick 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.

Quang Tri 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.

G.O.P Gerald R. Ford 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.

Shriver Missouri Thomas Eagleton McGovern Eagleton South Dakota

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.

U.S

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.

Ruth Winona Lindsey 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.

Oberthien State Department Gulf Station Sixteenth Avenue SW

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.

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.

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.

Robert Halliday 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

Mary B. Welch 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

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.

Fischer Spassky Arbiter Schmid 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.

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.

Century Engineering Co 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.

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.

Richard Phillips 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.

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.

Wellington New Zealand

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