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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1972

Page

5

Jabbar Signs 4 Year Pact With Bucks

Milwaukee AP reports center Kareem Abdul Jabbar signed a four year NBA contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal, announced in Cambridge Massachusetts while Jabbar studies at Harvard, runs through the 1976 season with an option for 1977 78. No terms disclosed.

Milwaukee Ketneen Abdul Jabbar National Basket Association Bucks Abdul Jabbar Cambridge Mass Harvard University UCLA Alps The Bucky Abdul-Jabbar

Hayes Pledges More Running for Buckeyes This Fall

Columbus AP Woody Hayes said Ohio State will emphasize a stronger running game this season. Injuries limited depth last year but he expects improved stock, with Greg Hare backing up quarterback and Morrison and Pardy competing for spots.

George Strada Teoria Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State Tunmore Newamer Af Buckeyes Agwa Hayes Prin Rey Greg Hare Gumberland Steve Morrison Huntington W. Va Dave Pardy Swanton

King Averts Net Tourney Defeat in Semis Bid

Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King rallies in a tight match to reach the Virginia Slims semifinal in Denver. She defeats Julie Heldman 1 4 6 3 then meets Australian Lesley Hunt in the next round, while other seeds and players battle for spots and titles.

Denver Bile Jean King Virginia ‘Simm den- Pee Francoise Durr France Nancy’ Richey Cantar Ban Angel Valerie Roingstead San Diego Mra Caltarsiee Kristy Pion Mins Zegentuss Britain Jill

Man Sentenced In Iowa Drunk Driving Case

A Tow a City man, Willem Bin Les Baty, 19, was critically injured in a motorcycle crash while intoxicated before his arrest. He was treated at the University care unit. The accident occurred around 4:20 a.m. Saturday in Marin and involved a two-digit license plate.

Towa City Willem bin- Les Baty Wan Cedar Rapids Univesity Hee Fond Yn Marin Sandee Tal Coniel

Young golfers spark upsets in Tang Y. & Women's Amateur

Cynthia Hill of St Paulsburg and Mina Budke, both 11, battled to a one extra hole finish in the Tang Y. & Women's Amateur Golf Tournament Friday at St Louis Country Club. Hill edged Kirounc of San Diego, while Budke defeated Barbara White Boddie of Shreveport with a par on the 15th.

Spark Am Yousabet Cynthia Hill Putarsburg Dundee Ore Dey Misx Hill Kirounc San Diego Mina Budke Barbara White Boddie Shreveport Dutcames Touney St. Louis Country Club

Petty Grabs Yankee 400 Pole With 157.007 mph Run

Richard Petty captured the Yankee 400 pole in Cambridge Junction Michigan driving a Plymouth on a two mile track at 157.007 mph. He led a four car lineup with Allison and Pearson sharing the front row. Weather and track conditions limited speeds compared to last year’s pole at 161.903 mph.

Cambridge Junction Mich Richard Petty Plymouth Pete Hamilton Hallymouth Petty Watt Dodge Allison Pearson

Stocks Edge Higher Amid Modest Gains on Friday

The New York stock market rounded out a three day rally with slight gains as trading volume stayed above average. The Dow Jones industrial average closed at 905.83, up 4.44, with auto stocks firming after government asks to reconsider price increases on 1973 cars. Franklin Mint led the Big Board on volume with 208,000 shares traded at 36, while Continental and Amport showed notable moves among top issues.

New York Dow Jones Indus Sea” |Sons Big’ Board Franklin Mint Continental

Rosewall Advances To Semi Finals In Colonial NIT

Rosewall displayed top form defeating Graham Stilwell 6 4 6 2 to reach the Colonial National Invitational semifinals. Arthur Ashe moved into the last four with a 6 2 6 3 win over Marty Riessen. John Newcombe, Jol Alexander, Tom Okker and Tony Roche also won in quarterfinal shaping matches.

Fort Worth Texac Ken Rosewall Rosewall Marty Reissen Fiont John Newcombe Australia Jol Alexander Tom Okker Newcombe Tony Roche

Fort Dodge Man Hit By Car Near Ossian

Ossian area crash report notes a Fort Dodge man hit by a car near Ossian on a Friday evening. Details describe a motorist accident scene with injuries and local authorities responding, including unidentified ages and names amid traffic diversions and weather-influenced conditions.

Dodge Ossian

Untitled fragment on wartime policy and a 3% years claim

Fragmentary OCR text notes a reference to a fortification or fort and a president ordering unspecified actions. Mentions a 3 percent figure and a dated claim tied to a past presidency, with garbled place and agency identifiers.

Cedar Rapids Hog Market Steady Prices Across Weights

Prices paid for hams and pork cuttings show steady demand with 21 to 90 pounds valued by grade and condition. Packing sows around 300 pounds fetch 24.50 to 25.00, butchers over 230 pounds vary by weight, and packers discount for lighter grades.

Vane Hs DES Moines UPI Osslan Robert Lee Press Wood Ft. Dodge U.S West Union Beeck Ossian Pragswood Dean Ty Burt Dawnd Cedar Rapida Setuday Neve Cher

Former Clayton County Treasurer Pleads Guilty

James Peters, former Clayton County treasurer, pled guilty to a lesser charge of larceny involving about $20,000 of county funds. He received a five year suspended sentence with two years probation. Restitution arrangements were made, and Peters resigned after irregularities surfaced during a county treasury investigation led by Seat Ann Lloyd Smith.

James Peters Clayton County Harold Pablas Peters Ann Lloyd Smith Erd Smith

Floral embroidery pattern 650 with eighteen motifs

The ad offers pattern 650 featuring eighteen flower motifs for embroidering on linens and fashions. Patterns priced at seventy five cents with 25 cents extra for air mail or special handling, address to Laura Wheeler at Old Chelsea Station New York for ordering.

Laura U.S Wheeler Cedar Rapids Gas Needlecraft Dept Chelsea York N.Y Tumber Nam

Marion Man Burned in Mower Blaze

David Simmons of 2980 Eighth Avenue suffered minor burns to feet in a mower fire at his Marion home. Firemen reported the blaze was started by the mower and caused minor damage to the residence.

Marion David Simmons Eighth Avenue U Marion Simmons

Cor Problem Brings Arrests On Drug Counts

Three Cedar Rapids men were arrested Friday evening on ten charges of possession of a controlled substance. James Stick and Harold Walton, both of 1600 Seventh Street NE, and David Stickley, of 850 Fourth Avenue SE, held in Linn County jail awaiting arraignment. Police traced car damage near Javenue and Twelfth Street NE to the trio, finding freshly cut marijuana and a large quantity of drugs in the trunk. Thomas K. Trosky, 24, of 1831 Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, also arrested Saturday afternoon, held on a drug charge with bond set at 500 dollars.

Liam County James Stick Harold Walton Seventh Street Javenue Cedar Rapids Teyei Te ‘Rapids Thomas K. Trosky Cedar Rapide Lion J

Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Worship Times

A scanned church directory lists congregations across Marion and Bethel areas with pastors and service times. Entries include Grace Baptists, Hobine avail Baptist, St Je euphs Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist churches, plus Brethren and Seventh Day denominations. Worship sessions range from early morning to evening, with Sunday school times varied by church.

Bethel Willian C . Laison 4Th Lyle W. Lee Grace Baptists Don B. Martin Hobine Avail Mellownn Blvd Peter M. Morgan Babine Cueretl Elmermer Worahis Luna Aboertion Lutheran Grand Ave Denny J. Brake Lutheran Church of the Resurréction AL Paul's Lutheran (Missouri Synod An DB. Huber, Jr First United Methodist 8Th Ave Glenn Lamb Marshal Monthei Prairie Chapel United Methodist Clive Cook Presbyterian Lath St Rupert BE Lapthorn Joseph B. McCabe Reformed Ot Presbyterian Robert B. McCracken Church of God W. J. Kuryluk United Seventh Ay Brethren W. Allen Bond Ghareh School

Khrushchev Suggests U.N. Troop Takeover of Berlin

Premier Khrushchev proposed that U.N. troops assume control of Berlin on an interim basis to manage the crisis, drawing a negative reaction from the United States and prompting debate over the city’s status and future.

Khrushchev U. N Berlin U. S

Reed pattern ad for girls coats and dresses

Sedams advertisement promotes no iron blends and knits with printed pattern 4798. Lists New Girls' sizes 6 to 14 and fabric yardage for a dress and coat. Pattern 4798 costs 75 cents with added 25 cents for air mail and special handling. Send to Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY 10011 with name address zip sex and style number.

Anne. Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Reddick Services Set Monday in Iowa City

Funeral services for Michael Reddick, 1 year old son of Iowa Highway Patrol Lt. and Mrs. Richard Reddick of Fairfax, are scheduled Monday at 1 30 p.m. at George L Gay Funeral Home in Iowa City. Reddick died after being struck by a car on Highway 382 near Solon Thursday night. Delores E. Cecil of rural Solon was the driver. He was born May 2, 1968, in Iowa City and had completed his sophomore year at Pleasant Valley High School in Batten Dort. He is survived by his parents, three sisters Deborah Rebecca and Nancy, and grandparents E. H. Burch of Milpitas, California, and Mr. and Mrs. Barry DeBruyn of Colfax.

Reddick Iowa City Fairfax — Funeral Michael Reddick Bon Highway Patrol Richard Reddick Fairfax George 1 See Pleasant Valley High School Battendort Deborah Rebecca Nancy E. H. Burch Mipitas Calif Barry DeBruyn Colfax

Toddler Falls From Window in Anamosa

A two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Evans of Anamosa, was in fair condition at St Luke s Hospital Cedar Rapids after falling from a second story window in his parents apartment Friday around dusk. Authorities say he fell from the window into the room below.

Anamosa Hilly, Evans Jerry Evans St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids

Head of Women's Reformatory Leaves Post

Laure Rays, superintendent of the Iowa women's reformatory at Rockwell City, will resign on the last day of the month. Norland Eljandson, director of the Iowa bureau of adult reform, calls her tenure productive after 32 years. Rays, 32, has headed the institution since 1967 and will join Arthur D. Gittle, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to work in criminal justice and urban development.

Rockwell City Laure Rays Iowa Women's Reformatory Norland Eljandson Iowa Rorrec Long Cambridge, Mags

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