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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
3
Extended forecast shows showers possible in the north Thursday and statewide Friday with cooler conditions. Reports include temperatures, precipitation inches, city observations, births notices, police calls and numerous fines for traffic and unrelated civil notices across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
George Tourgee 60 of 1137 Fifteenth Street SE remained in serious condition at Mercy Hospital after a fall from a ladder at the Penick and Ford plant where he works as a janitor. He sustained fractured ribs a head injury and a fractured collar bone in Monday’s incident.
The department reported a $3.1 billion first quarter loss and noted that net liquidity balance tracks most foreign transactions while official reserve balance includes central banks and governments. Speculative pressure against the dollar persisted in July before easing, with the expectation of this showing in the next balance-of-payments report.
Ames Iowa action assigns Howard Gunner, chief engineer of the highway commission, to ensure all lights in the headquarters buildings are off at night after reports of lights left on. Commissioner Harry Reed noted the issue, with staff acknowledging cost questions but backing a policy to keep lights extinguished when unoccupied.
The court ruled that the final environmental impact statement fulfills NEPA requirements and that right of way across federal land and land-use permits are authorized by existing laws. Interior Dept had blocked the project since 1972 pending study. Officials said no construction would start without 30 days notice while appeals proceed.
John Noble of the Transport and General Workers Union says harbor action escalates as strikers ban non essential cargo to northern isles amid a nationwide port workers strike in Britain now into its 19th day. Aberdeen stevedores pledge no more cargoes to the islands until the dispute is settled.
A 14-year-old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested Monday night in connection with the theft of $12 from a piggy bank owned by Peggy Burlingame of 195 Oklah oma avenue SW. Police said the case has not been processed.
W. D. Smith 76 a Cedar Rapids retiree and former Cargill grain merchandising manager died after a brief illness. He was born Feb 12 1896 in Macedonia and survived by his wife Marguerite E. Gregg a son Willard Lea wood Kansas and a daughter Mrs P R Sethna St Paul. Irvin Kennedy 86 a former Illinois Central railroad construction worker died after a sudden illness. He was born March 11 1886 in Barnum and survived by his wife Mary Lewis a daughter Mrs Blane Philips Sr Cedar Rapids four sons Louis Kenneth Edward Harold a brother Harry and nine grandchildren. Services for Smith were at Turner chapel east and burial Cedar Memorial. Kennedy services were at Turner chapel west and burial Shiloh cemetery.
Mrs LeRoy Perrin Minnie Ethel Perrin 84 widow of LeRoy Perrin died Monday after a long illness Born Mystic March 10 1888 she lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life Surviving seven sons a daughter 23 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren one great great grandchild two sisters two brothers Details of services provided burial Linwood with Turner chapel East inviting friends to call
Margaret C Kell 88 widow of Charles J Kell long illness caused her death Tuesday Born May 24 1884 in Belle Plaine spent most of life in Cedar Rapids member of St Patrick s Catholic church and National Catholic Society of Foresters Surviving four grandchildren Services at St Patrick s church Thursday 9 30 a m Rev Paul J Maguire Burial Mt Calvary Rosary Wednesday 3 p m National Catholic Society of Foresters prayer service 7 30 p m Teahen chapel friends may call after 1 p m Wednesday Forester honor guard to meet at church 9 15 a m Thursday
Clarence J Harras 73 of Ollie died Tuesday Born December 25 1898 near Ollie he worked as a postal clerk for North Western and Rock Island in Cedar Rapids from 1928 to 1954 retiring in 1963 Married to Marietta Reed February 21 1928 Surviving wife son Samuel three grandchildren and three brothers Services set for 10 am Thursday at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church Clear Creek Rosary 8 pm Tuesday Reynolds Chapel Sigourney Burial at Ss Peter and Paul Cemetery
In Lusaka, a government spokesman said the radio network will broadcast 90 percent Zam bian origin music to showcase local culture and attract tourists and visitors. The policy aims to boost national music profile and support artists.
John F Knapp 80 of 1115 Thirtieth Street SE died after a short illness. Born in Jansdorf Czechoslovakia Feb 8 1892 he came to the United States in 1906 and lived in the Cedar Rapids area. He was married Aug 20 1929 to Lydia Synacek. Surviving: wife and a stepsister Mrs Hugo Klar of Sauk Centre Minn. Services Thursday 830 am from Kuba funeral home and 9 am at All Saints Church Rev Edmund J Becker. Burial St Johns. Rosary Holy Name and Catholic Workman at 730 pm Wednesday in Kuba funeral home east. friends may call after 7 pm Tuesday.
Mrs. Daisy E Brubaker widow of David Brubaker died Tuesday in Winton while living with granddaughter Mrs Harlan Bannick at Cedar Terrace trailer court Cedar Rapids. Born May 18 1874 near Dyersville she is survived by brother John Warner Pipestone Minn three grandchildren ten great grandchildren eight great great grandchildren. Services Friday at 1 30 p.m. Campbell's funeral home Vinton visitation after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial services are listed for Purdue, Lois E and several others with burial details and church affiliations. Visitation times are noted for Cedar Memorial, Janeba Kuba, Turner East, and Turner West funeral homes. Specific names include Elias Wesley J, Kuba, Frank Havlik, Hazel Marie Berry, Vera Jean Pyle, Flossie Hover, Gwendolyn L Ralls, Anna Snyder, and associated churches and cemeteries.
Two youths aged 14 and 15 were arrested Monday in a case involving the theft of about $50 in coins from David Yeater of 1736 Meadowdale Drive NW. Police said the youths were referred to probation authorities.
The body believed to be George DeGraw 28 Delmar was found in the Cedar River four miles downstream from where last seen Sunday. An 11 year old Cedar Rapids boy spotted the body about 10 a.m. eight feet from shore. Identification awaited. dragging halted. DeGraw reportedly drowned while retrieving a child. warm weather and rough currents may explain early surfacing. Captain deputies noted DeGraw was only an average swimmer and the area was turbulent.
Senator Henry M. Jackson claims the interim SALT accord lets Russia gain missile and payload superiority within five years and warns the United States must demand equality in weapons systems in any permanent agreement. He urges the White House to seek a clear acceptance or rejection from Nixon or Kissinger and notes Phase 2 talks may begin in Geneva in October. Strong Senate support follows Byrd Cannon Ervin and Allen comments.
Fischer holds White, aiming to convert edge as Spassky trails by seven points to defend the crown after a 74-move 13th game lasting nine and a half hours. Fischer needs four percent more points to win the title, with many experts predicting his triumph.
Mauro Bodini aged 20 drowned off Korcula in Yugoslavia when a large fish pulled him into an underwater rock formation after he speared it. Police described the incident as an underwater accident involving a spear fish and tragic entrapment.
In Miami Beach the Republican platform debate touched on school desegregation busing and Vietnam withdrawal. Melvin Laird defended the party’s defense stance while George Shultz touted a strong economy. Sen Javits urged a two day VP selection window and proposed broader party participation including minorities and the poor. Demonstrators won a Florida campsite for Nixon policy protests.
UPI reports U.S. Attorney General Richard Kleindienst warned sweeping arrests could follow unruly crowds at the Miami Beach Republican convention, citing Washington 1971 May Day actions. He spoke at an ABA news conference amid questions about police actions and dismissals.
Vietnam news reports describe U S air raids with disputed civilian casualties and targeted sites near Thanh Hoa. Communist forces clash in Cambodia s Parrot s Beak region while Mekong Delta fighting near Cai Lay yields casualties on both sides.
South Vietnamese Senator Nguyen Huy Chieu claims about 1,000 people mostly women and children are imprisoned on Con Son island without trial under martial law. He notes 1,250 were detained after the March 30 offensive and that 330 were released during an Aug. 10 visit, leaving about 920 still confined.
Independence resident Gregory Lee Schmitt, 20, was charged with driving left of center after a 12:07 a.m. collision on Independence Street. Police say he fell asleep while northbound, striking two parked cars.
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