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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1972

Page

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Weather grid, temps, precipitation and regional forecast

The Daily Record lists high and overnight low temperatures for cities including Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver New York Phoenix Seattle San Francisco Washington and others with rainfall totals and barometric notes. Extended forecast calls for scattered thundershowers northwest portions Saturday Sunday and east Monday with cooler Sunday and Monday lows around 60s. Local noon readings, sunrise and sunset times, and note on humidity accompany the weather data.

Atlanta Miam Bismarck Mitapolis Chicago Orleans Denver New York Power Phoenix Aston Seattle Anseles Washington

Roy Miller 71 Former Cedar Rapids Carpenter Dies

Roy L. Miller 71 died in a Marengo hospital after moving from Cedar Rapids to Belle Plaine two years ago. Born Sept 21 1900 in Cedar Rapids he married Emma May Rider Aug 17 1938. Survived by wife two sisters Ruth Herman and Eleanor Partridge and one brother. Services pending at Turner Chapel East Cedar Rapids with viewing after 11 a.m. Friday.

Roy Miller C.R Roy L. Miller Belle Plaine Cedar Rapids Marengo Hospital Emma May Rider Ruth Herman Eleanor Partridge Kewanee Turner Chapel East Turner East

Tourists Favor Mixed Baths in Japan Decline

In Noboribetsu Japan UPI reports mixed public baths are declining but two large hotels in this Hokkaido hot springs resort continue operating steam baths where men women and children bathe together drawing tourist interest.

Noboribetsu Japan UPI Hokkaido

McGovern Nixon clash widens as campaign rifts grow

In Fredericksburg Texas Senator McGovern and President Nixon ally Connally pledge support while differing on policy. MacGregor blasts McGovern over alleged Hitler comparison after the Washington headquarters break in. McGovern cites potential broader intelligence briefings if he attends briefings himself. House Republicans release a study claiming McGovern’s proposals would trigger heavy tax hikes harming the middle class.

Treasury John Connally Nixon Johnson Fredericksburg Texas Sen. McGovern Democratic Party McGovern Democratic Washington Clark MacGregor Committee For MacGregor Adolf Hitler Lordstown Ohio Hitler White House Govern Asst Paul Warnke House

Romney to headline 11-county Iowa fundraising dinner

Romney will head a fundraising dinner replacing the district’s regular series. The event is a joint effort of Republicans across 11 Iowa counties with tickets available through local Republican organizations or by calling Cedar Rapids at 362-2137. Romney, a three term former Michigan governor and former HUD secretary, has been shifting toward private life after a long public career and holds multiple leadership roles in business and civic groups.

Worth Iowa Elderkin Cedar Rapids Nixon HUD Romney Detroit Trade Assn United Foundation United Negro College Fund Detroit Round Table of Christians and Jews Boy Scouts Israel’s Bar-Ilan University

Civil Service Slows, Italy's Money Grows

Rome reports Italy's civil service is so slow it cannot spend funds allotted by parliament. A UPI survey shows unspent allocations rising from 2.1 trillion lire in 1966 to 4.5 trillion lire in 1971, about 3.6 to 7.7 billion dollars.

Italy Rome UPI

Combat Clash Near Hue and Da Nang Kills 33

Combat near Hue west of King Base repelled a 400 round mortar attack killing 18 attackers while 20 Viet Cong and South Vietnamese soldiers were wounded. A US helicopter south of Da Nang killed 15 Viet Cong. There were no American casualties.

Hue King Base Saigon High Command U. S da Nang Saigon

B 52s Hurt Civilians More Than Enemy Fire in Quang Tri

UPI reports record B 52 raids in Quang Tri province killing and wounding more civilians than North Vietnamese gunfire. In three months since May 1, up to 35 strikes daily dropped 324 bombs each in about 15 seconds, with hundreds feared dead or wounded behind front lines.

Hue Vietnam UPI Quang Tri

Four Americans Die and Six Missing in Vietnam War

Saigon reports last week four Americans killed in action six missing and seven died of non hostile causes. Twenty eight Americans wounded. South Vietnamese casualties were 763 killed in action 2489 wounded and 151 missing, while enemy losses reached 3099 troops.

Saigon U.S

Auto Makers Seek Higher Car Prices to Cover Costs

Rumsfeld asked automakers on Monday to absorb added costs for emissions and safety items to show price controls. Chrysler Chairman Townesnd called the move arbitrary and discriminatory, warning it could weaken the industry. All four firms filed price increase requests of 90 to 150 per car to the price commission, despite record six month profits of 2 billion.

Rumsfeld Chrysler Corp Lynn A. Townsend Chrysler The Price Commission

First modern crossword puzzle debut 1913 World Sunday

The first modern crossword puzzle appeared December 13, 1913 in the Sunday supplement of the New York World.

New York World

Want Ads Offer Quick, Low-Cost Help by Dialing A Number

Want ads promise convenience and low cost with the message to dial 398-8234 for services. The call to action emphasizes speedy results and affordability for readers seeking quick postings or placements.

Obituary Notices for Charles E. Oliver and Ada Van Milligan

Charles E Oliver 49 Cedar Rapids resident since 1948 died after a short illness born Sept 23 1922 in Jackson Ohio married to Helen Clark Oct 13 1946 served in Pacific theater Navy during WWII survived by wife three sons one daughter four brothers three sisters and four grandchildren Military services at graveside by Hanford American Legion post Burial Cedar Memorial Services 1230 p.m. Saturday Rev James H Riegel Cedar Rapids memorial details and viewing hours. Ada Marie Van Milligan 84 widow of William Van Milligan died after a long illness born Jan 14 1888 in Mt Vernon Cedar Rapids lifelong resident survived by three sons four daughters 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren services Turner chapel east 1:30 p.m. Saturday burial Cedar Memorial viewing at Turner chapel east.

Charles E. Oliver Thirty-third Street Jackson Ohio Cedar Rapids Helen Clark Clark Navy Helen Joseph Oliver Wellston Charles, Jr Clarence Carter, Jr Battle Creek Mich William Carter Georgia James Ray Huff Henry O. Oliver Pearle O. Oliver Columbus John Hulsey Stella Powers Elyria Avanill McCosky James H. Riegel St.Paul’s United William van Milligan Ada Marie van Milligan Favenue Mt. Vernon Alfred van Milligan Francis van Milligan Robert Alloway Marion Verona Chesmore Evansdale Grace Merrifield Coggan Vaunita Martin Hamill S. D Ruth Hasley Riverside Calif Turner Chapel East Francis King Olivet Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial

Memorial for Helen H. McCann at Our Savior's Lutheran

Helen H McCann 74 widow of Albert McCann died Wednesday at West Branch after a long illness. She lived in Cedar Rapids before moving to Crestview Care Center a month ago born April 11 1898 Elk River. Survived by son Alfred Bradley Marion two sisters Mary Henningsen Cedar Rapids Louise Pfoltner Kansas City Mo two grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Pastor Maynard O Kraabel. Burial Cedar Memorial. Visitation Cedar noon Friday and at church after 9 a.m. Saturday. Donations may be made to the memorial fund at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Elkader Paul Rothmeyer Milwaukee St. Joseph’s McTaggart S. Oelwein Effie Weatherby Brant’s. Rowley Dennis LeRoy Yuthe, Jr Dennis Yuthe White’s Independence Coggon Harris J. Tweet Murdoch Dyersville Middle Amana Carl Hergert, Jr Middle Amana Community Church Visitation Hoover-Valentine’s Marengo Belle Plaine Roy L. Miller Turner Chapel Cedar Rapids Helen H. McCann Albert McCann West Branch Crestview Elk River McCann Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Alfred Bradley Marion Mary Henningsen Louise Pfoltner Kansas City Maynard O. Kraabel Cedar Memorial

Obituary Notice for Mrs Ray LeHew 82 of Cedar Rapids

Mrs Ray LeHew Julia A LeHew 82 of 607 Fifteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a long illness Born December 14 1869 Hastings Nebraska married March 18 1950 in Cedar Rapids Survived by husband three sons Kenneth LeHew Tom Blake Wayne LeHew four daughters Lorna Peters Betty Harbert Myrtle Pool Juanita Klith 31 grandchildren 27 greats Service 3 p m Saturday by Dr Glenn McMichael Campbell Cemetery east of Cedar Rapids Friends may call at Turner Chapel east

Ray LeHew Julia A. LeHew Fifteenth Street Hastings Neb Cedar Rapids Kenneth LeHew Tom Blake Marion Wayne LeHew Lorna Peters High Springs Fla Betty Harbert

Memorial Service for 8 year old Robert Dean Smith

A memorial service for Robert Dean Smith eight son of the Harry J Smiths will be held Saturday at 3 pm at the East Congregation Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall. Presiding Minister Jordan Jaeger will lead. He was killed July 13 in a car truck accident at Richland Center Wisconsin. His body was cremated. Surviving are his parents two sisters Angela Christine and Katyna Katleen and a brother Thomas Eugene all at home his maternal grandfather Albert T Smith of Iowa City and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Virgil Gordon Smith Cedar Rapids.

Robert Dean Smith Harry J. Smiths D Avenue NE Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall Jordan Jaeger Richland ‘Center Wis Angela Christine Katyna Kathaleen Thomas Eugene

Musk Oxen Diet Compared To Cattle

Adult musk oxen males stand about five feet at the shoulder and weigh around 800 pounds yet consume only a sixth as much food as cattle. The note highlights their body size and efficient grazing behavior.

Widow Bertha Debel Dies After Long Illness at 83

Bertha Leona Debel 83 of 1330 First avenue NW widow of Nels Debel Cedar Rapids resident 17 years died Wednesday after a long illness born August 19 1888 in Bremer county member of Easter Star at Sumner Survived by son Delbert Aitken Minn daughter Margaret Johnson Grundy Center two sisters Carrie Ritchie Waterloo Anna Kirkoff Tripoli three grandchildren and four great grandchildren services pending at Turner east.

Bertha Leona Debel First Avenue NW Nels Debel Cedar Rapids Bremer County Debel Easter Star Sumner Delbert Aitken Minn Margaret Johnson Grundy Center Carrie Ritchie Waterloo Anna Kirkoff Tripoli Turner East

Mary Nechville 73 dies suddenly at home

Mary Nechville 73 of 1731 C avenue NW Cedar Rapids died suddenly Wednesday at home. A seamstress at Killian's for years she was born December 7, 1898 in Cedar Rapids and lived here all her life. Member of the Rebekah lodge. Surviving sister Mrs. Louis J. Kula and brother Wendl Nechville, both of Cedar Rapids. Services at Brush chapel 10:30 a.m. Saturday by Rev. A. T. Washington. Burial Czech National. Friends may call after noon Friday at the chapel.

Mary Nechville C Avenue NW Killian’s Cedar Rapids Rebekah Lodge Louis J. Kula Wendl Nechville Brush Chapel A. T. Washington

Memorial services and burials listed for multiple individuals

Memorial services for Sarah M Miller are at 10 30 a m Friday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial Park. Eric Joseph Henderson graveside at Linwood Cemetery 9 am Friday with casket to remain closed. Paula Aldrich Al J Turner West service at 1 30 p m Friday with burial at Czech National and casket to remain closed. friends may call Turner West until 1 p m Friday.

Miller Sarah M Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Harry Egner Calvary Baptist Church Cedar Memorial Park Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Henderson Eric Joseph Linwood Cemetery Gilbert M. Field Turner West Paula, Aldrich A. T. Washington

Fischer Spassky match row mars 15th game setup

The World Chess Championship match sees tensions over playing conditions. Fischer protests noise and seating, challenging organizers backed by Schmid while Spassky leads 8 2 to 5 2 with four points needed for the American to claim the title.

Euwe Schmid Spassky Cramer FIDE Fischer

Collins Starts Radio Work for New Destroyers

Collins Radio Co wins two multi year subcontracts worth up to 14.2 million for radio gear on Spruance class destroyers. Initial 7.9 million award covers equipment for 16 ships funded to date as Navy plans 30 ships total. Production runs in Cedar Rapids on transceivers amplifiers and data links for high and very high frequency bands as Litton builds the Pasgagoula Miss facility.

Collins Radio Co Spruance

GOP Rules Committee reshapes 1976 convention delegate plan

The Eden Roc rules panel backed a conservative tilt over populous states for 1976 delegate counts and dropped a quota requiring two female vice chairs. It urged states to include women and minority groups in selection while keeping a ban on certain discrimination. The move fuels liberal conservative clashes within the party and spurs talk of limiting Agnew’s nominating chances.

Nixon Florida Miami Beach Pompei Eden Roc Republican National Committee G.O.P National Women's Political Caucus Spiro T. Agnew

Kissinger in Saigon for general review of Vietnam issues

Kissinger held a two hour forty five minute session with Bunker General Weyand and General Vogt amid talks in Saigon after secret Paris meetings with Le Duc Tho. Speculation swirled that a deal required Thieu’s resignation for a coalition government, which Washington denied as Kissinger’s mission.

Kissinger Bunker Frederick C. Weyand U. S Vietnam John W. Vogt 7Th Air Force North Vietnam Paris Switzerland Thieu White House Saigon le Duc Tho South Vietnam Tho Hanoi Nixon Washington Ronald L. Ziegler Dr. Kissinger George McGovern

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