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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

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Weather forecast and river levels for C R and Elsewhere

Extended hot humid outlook from Saturday to Monday with occasional showers. Highs mid 80s to low 90s and nightly lows 60s to around 70. Flood stage readings listed for LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk with minor rises and falls noted. Pool level updates provided.

LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Guttenberg Chang Dubuque Davenport Keokuk

Births and notices from Mercy St Luke's and area

Birth announcements from Mercy and St Luke's list multiple families including Orlie Workman, Thomas Carter's, Michael Irvine, Jim Mangum, Bruce Altorfer, Brian Davis, Thomas Henderson, Mark Kula, Jeffrey Burrichter, Diane Boge, Steven Biwer, Cheryl Campbell, with addresses in Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Also listed are residents Ronald Zern and Linda Spagnolo, Warren Patterson and Barbara Schade. Later items cover timed incidents: gas flush, light fixture short at Coe College, overheated electrical motor grease, and various traffic and license violations all with fines and costs.

St. Luke's Jim Mangum Daleview Drive Marion Bruce Altorfer Trailridge Road Brian A. Davis Walker Thomas Henderson Central City Mark A. Kula Prairieburg Jeffrey Burrichter Diane Boge Steven Biwer Cheryl Campbell Cedar Rapids Ronald Zern Linda Spagnolo Warren Patterson Des Moines Barbara Schade

North Koreans, UN clash at Panmunjom over tree trimming

The Wednesday fight at Panmunjom left both sides claiming the other started it and denying fatalities. North Korea said five guards were wounded and called the incident a free-for-all, while Allies reported three North Koreans fatally injured. General Stilwell condemned the attack as deliberate murder, presenting photographs as evidence. North Korea blamed provocation by U.S. and South Korean personnel and questioned how U.N. photographers were ready with telephoto lenses.

Panmunjom U.S Joint Security Area Security Force Kim Il-sung Richard Stilwell United Nations Command UNC Frudden U.N. Command Han Jukyong

Thought for today from Bernard Baruch on America's nobler roots

Bernard Baruch reflects on national character and enduring ideals that founded and guide America, emphasizing that the nobler traits remain a beacon for the nation's path ahead.

Bernard Baruch America

Eastern Iowa stations clash over leading news slogan

Gary Peterson reports a dispute among WMT KWWL and KCRG over the claim KCRG is “Eastern Iowa's Leading News Station” based on a Magid Associates study. WMT questions the basis, while KCRG cites legal advice and refuses to disclose details. FTC FCC review possible.

Iowa WMT KWWL KCRG Ed Lasko Lasko Frank Magid James Bradley Waterloo Bradley Lew van Nostrand WMT, Inc van Nostrand Washington FTC Federal Trade Commission FCC Federal Communications Commission

Obituaries and funeral notices across towns

Obituaries list services for Cecil, Dale A. at Turner chapel on Thursday with burial at Linwood and contributions to the American Cancer Society. Sister Anna Maria Geurink at St Patrick’s Church with burial at Mt Calvary and LaSalle High School scholarship fund note. Frank Broghammer, 77, at St Francis de Sales. James M. Donohoe, 78, at St Peter’s Church. Wilbert J. Gruel, 72, at First Lutheran. Mary Uchytil, 86, at St Michael’s. Dennis J Noonan, 60, at St Joseph’s and burial at St Patrick’s North Garryowen. Julia Menge, 73, services pending. Henry L. Benischek, 73, and Henry Benischek, 73, services noted with visitations. Visitation and rosaries listed for multiple locations including North Garryowen, Prairieburg, Monticello, and Oxford Junction.

Cecil Dale A Turner Chapel West David Polk Linwood American Cancer Society Geurink Anna Maria St. Patrick’s Catholic Church James Sullivan Donald Schmitt Mt. Calvary LaSalle High School Teahen Funeral Home Mary Uchytil St. Michael's Hrabak's Prairieburg Dennis J Noonan Merlin Noonan St. Joseph's Catholic Church St. Patrick's North Garryowen Devaney-Reiff's Monticello

Three Charged With Damage To Buildings

Three persons faced charges for damage to buildings in separate incidents late Wednesday into Thursday. Michael Bottoms allegedly assaulted two people and damaged his mother's home, with a pool ball breaking a door window. David Hoffa allegedly kicked a service station door, causing about 250 dollars in damage. Doyle Hoover allegedly broke a tavern door glass during departure but was released after the owner dropped the damage charge.

Sylvia Bottoms Seventeenth Avenue SE Michael Tenth Avenue SE Randy Bottoms Gerald Clark Linn County First Avenue David Hoffa Route One Marion Steve Werner Hoffa Doyle L. Hoover 1630 Avenue NW Hartson Sixteenth Avenue SW Hoover Ernest Hartson

Two-Way Oakland Road Aids Business District

Oakland road NE changes to two-way between I Avenue and C road and Center Point by Thursday morning due to sewer construction. Safety Commissioner Ed Colton says the move will ease access for customers to businesses near the site, which have suffered from reduced accessibility during the project.

Oakland Road C Road Center Point Uitil Ed Colton

Iowa GOP delegates rally behind Ford in unity bid

Elaine Smith of Monticello voices disappointment at Carter loss but backs Ford, urging friends to work harder. Gov. Ray and John McDonald praise Ford Reagan unity, while delegates from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines and other towns express optimism about a Ford victory in November and discuss campaign dynamics and vice president hints.

Elaine Smith Monticello Ford Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter Reagan Len Jacob Javits Nelson Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Gov. Ray Ray Carter Frank Church Jerry Brown Church U.S Idaho Brown California John McDonald Dallas Center Iowa Schwengel Jerry Ford Joan Lipsky Cedar Rapids Jen Madsen Iowa City Frances Palmer Linn County GOP Lois Taylor New Vienna Willet Miller Clermont Twyla Humpleby Verne Folkmann Conroy Ted Johnson Tom Stoner Des Moines Bill Scott Atty Richard Turner Turner Button John Axel Muscatine John Clark Keokuk Jane Eastin Bettendorf William Goodrich Gilmore City Lipsky Henrietta Macaulay Madsen Wiley Mayne Sioux City McDonald John Merriman Peggy Pinder Grinnell Marvin Pomerantz Gov Barbara Sagraves Pella Hubert Schultz Sanborn

Wrong Name In Sheriff's Report On Drug Arrest

The Gazette corrected an arrest report naming the suspect as David R. Black ford for marijuana possession speeding and license violations. Police say the sheriff's office reported Thursday the arrestee gave the officer the wrong first name leading to the error.

Paloman David R. Blackford The Gazette Sheriffs Department Sheriffs Office Blackford

Salem Witchcraft Executions Reported in 1682 Case

On this date in 1682, a clergyman and five women were convicted of witchcraft and executed in Salem Massachusetts, marking a grim chapter in colonial prosecutions influenced by fear and superstition.

Salem Mass

Independence Girls Burned by Grease

Four teenage girls employed at Vil lager restaurant were burned when a broaster exploded, dousing them with grease. Identified as Bobbi Miner Kathy Dilts Jane Zieser and Robin Luck they were treated at People's Memorial hospital and released.

Independence Bobbi Miner Kathy Dilts Jane Zieser Robin Luck People’s Memorial Hospital

Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details and Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces daily and Sunday publication with paid circulation. Subscription rates list one week and four weeks options, carrier service details, and Associated Press rights for republication of local news.

Odor Paid the Gazette Iowa Corrie Mes Omer Merritores Recs Raving Gosette

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