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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1970

Page

3

SALT talks end first round with progress hailed in Vienna

The United States praised important progress as the first SALT round closed in Vienna with the Soviet Union warning of difficulties ahead. The talks, begun April 16 at the Belvedere castle, will resume in Helsinki on November 2. Gerard Smith and Vladimir Semenov led their delegations in a terse communique calling the talks useful and focused on limiting strategic arms.

Vienna UPI U.S Soviet Union Helsinki Belvedere Castle Russia America Gerard Smith Belvedere Rudolf Kirchschlaeger Vladimir Semenov Semenov

Hazleton Man Injured In Friday Car Crash

Kenneth Meythaler a 24 year old Hazleton resident was hospitalized with multiple injuries after a Friday morning crash on highway 150. He skidded to the right then left went off a 20 foot embankment and rolled over. He faces a charge of failure to have his vehicle under control.

Hazleton Oelwein Kenneth Meythaler Meythaler Highway 150

Campaign trail quotes on crime control and senior aid

Democratic attorney general hopeful Ray Walton argues for aggressive state enforcement and avoiding bans on rock concerts while promoting policy against drugs and sex fests. He urges cooperation with local officials and contrasts his stance with Republican Richard Turner. In Columbus Junction, Rep. Edward Mezvinsky profiles senior citizen struggles with rising costs and low Social Security, urging government action on health care and living standards.

Ray Walton Iowa Columbus Junction Edward Mezvinsky Congress Mezvinsky

Barge Operator Pleads Guilty to Pollution Charge

Vincent Tranchita of Cassville Wisconsin pled guilty in magistrate court to dumping excess oil from a barge into the Mississippi River. He was fined 100 dollars and Wisconsin authorities may file additional charges in the incident.

Emil Zach, 62, Swisher Resident, Dies

Emil Zach 62 lifelong Swisher area resident and retired farm hand died Thursday. Born March 3 1908 near Swisher he is survived by sisters Anna Topinka and Mary Corporon Cedar Rapids. Services set for Monday 10 a m Brush chapel with burial at Dupont cemetery near Swisher. visitation Sunday after 1 p.m.

Swisher Emil Zach Anna Topinka Mary Corporon Cedar Rapids Brush Chapel Dupont Cemetery

Youth Charged After Car and Foot Chase

Gary A. Happel, 18, of 2505 Franklin avenue NE, faced charges after a car chase in the 2100 block of First avenue East. He fled on foot after abandoning the car at Avenue and Eighteenth street. He is held in the city jail pending arraignment on counts of eluding police speeding resisting an officer and driving with license suspended.

Gary A. Happel Franklin Avenue Happel First Avenue East A Avenue Eighteenth Street

League of Cities Sets Meetings On State Rules

The League of Iowa Municipalities announces public hearings across Iowa to gather citizen opinions on municipal law rules. Five hearings are scheduled Sept 2 in Fairfield Sept 3 in Red Oak Sept 9 in Waterloo Sept 10 in Storm Lake and Sept 16 in Des Moines as part of preparing recommendations for the 12 member legislative committee.

Des Moines League of Iowa League Fairfield Red Oak Waterloo Storm Lake

Jacob Lala 95 dies. services set in Walker

Jacob Lala a farmer and longtime Walker resident died Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 95. Born December 5, 1874 in Alburnett he married Emma Feyerbend in Quasqueton. Surviving are his wife two daughters two sons three sisters fourteen grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Sunday at the United Church of Walker with visitations at Murdoch Center Point and Walker chapels.

Jacob Lala Walker Jacob Jake) Lala Cedar Rapids Alburnett Emma Mae Feyerabend Quasqueton Ioof Lodge John Dostal Iowa City Vernon Kirk Center Point Leo Lloyd Marion Anna Karch Frank Zabokitsky Marie Fee United Church of Murdoch Chapel Murdoch Funeral Home

Clinton Receives 32340 Grant For Sewage Chlorination

The Federal Water Quality Administration approves a 32,340 grant increase to fund construction of chlorination facilities at the Clinton sewage treatment project. The action underscores federal support for improving municipal water systems and preventing waterborne hazards.

Clinton Washington Federal Water Quality Administration

Clinton plans primary sewage treatment plant project

U S Senator Jack Miller reports a Clinton sewage plant project with an estimated cost of 668000 dollars and a prior federal grant of 188100 dollars.

Clinton U. S Jack Miller Iowa

Dyersville Unit Weighs Sale of New Hospital

The financially troubled Dyersville community hospital opened in 1969 faces possible closure after a legal notice for an August 24 board meeting to consider selling leasing or disposing of all assets of the hospital corporation. Board Vice-president John Wild declined to comment and said the public nature of the meeting was uncertain.

Dyersville Hospital Corporation John Wild Wild

Ray to be released Friday from hospital

Gov. Robert Ray was scheduled for release from Iowa Methodist hospital Friday after a 10 day recuperation from gall bladder surgery. The governor will rest at home for two to three weeks before resuming duties as Iowa’s chief executive.

Des Moines Robert Ray Iowa Methodist Hospital William Thompson Ray

United Kingdom Terms Include NI but Not Great Britain

The article clarifies that the term United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland whereas Great Britain does not. It explains the distinction between the two geographic and political designations and notes contexts where each is used.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Great Britain

House Drug Bill Approves No-Knock Provision

The House Commerce Committee approved a drug bill with a no knock clause allowing warrantless entry if danger or evidence risk exists. It tightens penalties for pushers, funds 300 new narcotics agents, licenses drug handlers, and creates a presidential commission on marijuana and abuse.

Washington Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Presidential Commission On Harley Staggers Dw.va

Particulate Matter Regulation Debate Stalls Recommendation

Linn county health panel delays a dust control recommendation for a proposed air pollution rule. Engineers cite cost and feasibility concerns while officials stress health impacts from sulfur oxides and high dust levels in agricultural areas.

Linn County Alfred Ahern Health Department

Half Million Bees Released By Truck Crash

A bee-hauling truck from Slippery Rock crashed near Titusville, releasing about 500000 bees. Rescue teams lured workers with queen bees after dark while police advised people to stay inside. Three people were stung, with one severely.

Titusville UPI Pennsylvania L. Rodney Steward Steward Slippery Rock Roger Peoples

Maynard Man Thrown From Horse in Sumner Farm Accident

Wilbur Bender 58 of Maynard was listed in good condition Friday at a Sumner hospital after being thrown from a horse on a friend's Sumner area farm Thursday afternoon. He suffered a concussion in the fall.

Maynard Wilbur Bender Sumner

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