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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1973
Page
3
The extended forecast calls for very warm conditions with partly cloudy skies on Thursday and Friday. Lows will be in the upper 60s and highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s with a chance of showers Friday night and Saturday.
The delay beyond August 15 to seek new authority for bombing in Cambodia is debated as analysts note uncertainty after the Vietnam cease fire. The U S wartime air campaign cost billions, with 16 more servicemen lost and remaining unknowns among 1 260 missing or unaccounted.
A Center Point incident occurred at 10 20 am Monday on Center Point road and Third avenue NE involving heated tar kettle. A second report notes at 9 55 pm Monday steam mistaken for smoke at 4444 First avenue NE in Center Point. The cited individuals include Gloria Richards Thomas Franks Rhonda Graser Charles Heiden Mary Groh Rodney Schear Virginia Leng Ricky Paulman JoAnn Barnes Meyer Shaffer and Oscar Hanson Jr.
Nixon is described as in a philosophical mood presaging a measured address. Analysts say the speech will be more reasoned than harsh and may surpass the impact of his 1952 Checkers speech as his political future and the nation's fate seem to hinge on it.
A brief line promoting want ads as a quick, computer like tool to connect sellers with buyers and promising fast results. It includes a contact phone number 398 8234 for inquiries.
Mrs Rudolph Heabel 85 of 2328 J street SW died at home after a short illness. Born April 5 1888 near North Liberty she lived in Cedar Rapids 37 years. Survived by husband two sons two stepchildren four grandchildren twelve great grandchildren two stepgrandchildren one step great grandchild sister and several brothers. Services 2 p.m. Thursday Brush chapel burial Shueyville cemetery friends may call after noon Wednesday.
James Raymond Turner funeral set for 1 30 p m Wednesday at Turner East Chapel with Very Rev D A Loferski Mizpah lodge AF and AM entombment at Chapel of Memories Friends may call at Turner East until 1 p m Wednesday casket not opened after service Lewis C Heral funeral at Kuba Funeral Home East 10 a m Wednesday with Rev George Carlson Crescent lodge AF and AM burial at Czech National Graveside services by Hanford post Masons to meet at the funeral home at 9 30 a m Wednesday
An AP survey shows the total market basket bill rising in nine of twelve cities after several weeks of price changes. The increases ranged from about one percent in Chicago to four percent in Philadelphia with gains in Albuquerque Boston Dallas Detroit Los Angeles New York Salt Lake City Seattle and Philadelphia.
Nuclear missioner Herbert Denenberg disclosed an aged AEC study claiming a nuclear plant accident could kill up to 45,000 people and injure 100,000. He said the 1965 report was buried in thousands of documents at AEC headquarters and found by insurance investigators. Denenberg argued the obscurity shows an atomic establishment using secrecy to stifle protest and the public's right to know.
Peace activists Daniel and Jerome Berrigan were among 60 demonstrators detained Tuesday when they knelt in protest at the White House. Daniel Berrigan cited U S bombing in Cambodia and deaths in Vietnam as the issue prompting the action.
The city council is set to approve two urban renewal contracts. The downtown east of the river project costs 19,713 dollars with city share 1,764.25, and the west river sidewalk tree planting project costs 9,644.97 dollars with city share 2,468. Both were approved by Shive-Hattery and Associates and recommended by the urban renewal board.
State and federal entomologists report four Japanese beetles caught in Cedar Rapids on July 13 with three more detected by traps. Officials caution this may indicate a small established infestation, as trapping expands to locate the source in Cedar Rapids. The last Iowa outbreak was 1961 in Fort Madison.
Linn supervisors move to include an eight boy four girl detention unit isolated from the county home. Architect Leo Peiffer donated preliminary plans, increasing total cost by 40000 dollars funded by existing bond proceeds. Officials expect completion by July 1975 with county mental health cooperation.
Judge C Stanley Blair seated a grand jury last winter to probe political corruption in Baltimore county. The inquiry, previously silent on Spiro Agnew, has narrowed in recent weeks to the former vice president and his aides. Blair handled indictments while Agnew was Maryland secretary of state and later Nixon's chief of staff.
James W. Gartner age 23 was found with a self inflicted gunshot wound at his home on Monday night. Linn County medical examiner ruled the death a suicide according to the report.
Classified advertisements highlight quick, economical solutions for diverse needs with a single dial number 398-8234 guiding readers to available services and products.
Cedar Rapids plans resurfacing of runways with a $2.472 million project funded mainly by federal aid. Federal grant totals $1.657 million. city bond issue of $815,000 covers non federal costs. The project expects $14.91 extra annual tax for a $20,000 home over five years. Construction could start Wednesday with Asphalt and Paving Co. preparing equipment as city signs the grant.
Two members of the Linn county Civil Service commission for deputy sheriffs were named Tuesday completing the three member board. District Judge Robert Osmundson named Dennis R. Flatley 3313 Crestwood drive NW for six years. Linn board of supervisors named Juan Cortez 1022 Eleventh avenue SE for two years. Clark Parks 267 Tomahawk trail SE holds a four year term. Cortez works for the Cedar Rapids post office. Flatley is personnel manager at Oakdale security medical facility. The panel will oversee tests for appointments and promotions and hear appeals. Parties must vary by party. Cortez and Parks are Democrats while Flatley is Republican.
MADRID AP I report says at least four Americans died in the La Coruna crash that killed 85. The embassy lists 1st Lt Arthur Knueve of Wapakoneta Ohio, Sgt Cecilio Perez of Seattle, and W J Benz and A V Kardish of Wiesbaden as two airmen and two civilians linked to U S Army and Philco Ford in Germany.
John Gomez, 54, held in Linn County jail on criminal trespass and intoxication charges. Police say Gomez trespassed at 1001 Eighth Street SE early Monday.
Robert Hatch 66 and Robert Skipton 67 of Oelwein were in serious condition at University hospitals in Iowa City after a car they rode in collided with another driven by Delores Johnson of Fort Madison in Fort Madison.
Kirkwood arts and sciences graduates show 25 percent moving to Mt Mercy 21 percent to the University of Iowa 9 percent to both Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa and 4 percent to Coe College. Another 25 percent not attending college while 8 percent attend other colleges. A statewide study by the Iowa higher education facilities commission finds community college transfers to state universities triple those to private schools with 1300 to state universities and 381 to private institutions.
Cedar Rapids police continue their investigation into a burglary at the Morris Sanford store on Third Avenue SE. Thieves tailed a 6 p.m. closing Saturday, used an acetylene torch to open a safe, taking about $1,000 and $2,400 in cameras and lenses. Equipment including acetylene tanks and tools were left behind after the theft was discovered Monday morning.
Ten years ago General Maxwell Taylor told senators that top military leaders approved the limited nuclear test ban treaty despite acknowledged military disadvantages.
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