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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1973

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Weather and public notices from a busy Iowa page

Daily Record notes temperatures Tuesday with low overnight values and precipitation tally. Extended forecast predicts Friday showers then clear through Sunday, with 60s lows and 80s highs. Gazette weather data lists wind SSE at 13 mph, sunrise 6 22, sunset 7 55, plus August totals and lake pool level. Births announced at St. Luke's and Ephrata observatories. numerous traffic fines and investigations. obituaries for Elgin Ole Reierson and Irene Meier. services scheduled in multiple towns.

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Bromwell Indicted in Tax Case Faces Possible Penalties

Internal Revenue Service agents prepared to serve a summons on Bromwell as Allen L. Danielson and James F. Walker led the government’s case. Conviction could bring one year in prison and a $10,000 fine per count. Bromwell, a Cedar Rapids native and former Iowa congressman, has a long legal career and prior county service.

Internal Revenue Service Bromwell Allen L. Danielson U. S James F. Walker Tax Division U. S. Department of Justice Bramwell Iowa House of Representatives U. S. Senate

Chicken Thieves Net Over Twenty Thousand at Savannah

In Savannah Georgia the Norman Freeze Wholesale Poultry was burglarized for the second time in eight days. Police reported 165 cases of chickens and 30 cases of sausage stolen this Monday totaling 11 000. A prior eight day robbery had 9 000 in losses including eggs chickens a typewriter and a van. The van was recovered and later used to haul merchandise before being returned.

Savannah UPI Norman Freeze Wholesale Poultry Establishment

Return of the exiled shah sparks nation wide homage

Twenty years ago the triumphant shah of Iran returned from a brief exile to his capital amid emotional displays from devoted followers. The homecoming signaled a major turning point in Iran's political scene and stirred broad public sentiment.

Iran

Deaths Barbara J. Piersall 26 Cedar Rapids psychologist

Barbara J. Piersall died at University Hospitals in Iowa City after a short illness. A Coe College and Iowa University psychology graduate, she was a Cedar Rapids psychologist and held roles with the Assn for Retarded Children and the Iowa Psychologist Assn. She is survived by her parents and a brother. Services Friday at St Matthew's Church with burial at St John's. Rosary Thursday evening at Stewart funeral home.

Barbara J. Piersall Dale Piersall Alleghany Drive University Hospitals Iowa City Cedar Rapids Miss Piersall Coe College University of Iowa The Assn. For Iowa Psychologist Assn James A St. Matthew's Church Martin Pfab St. John’s Pfab Stewart Funeral Home

Trombonist Ted Vesely Dies in Las Vegas Music Career Highlights

Ted R. Vesely 59 of Las Vegas formerly of Cedar Rapids died Monday night. Born August 24, 1913 in Cedar Rapids he toured with bands including Benny Goodman and Fred Waring. He owned a Las Vegas music store and studio for 15 years. Survivors: Nadine his wife a son Jerry at home and a sister Mrs James Hermson of Cedar Rapids. Services pending with burial at Forest Lawn cemetery in Los Angeles.

Ted R. Vesely Las Vegas Cedar Rapids Benny Goodman Fred Waring Nadine Jerry James Hermson Forest Lawn Cemetery Los Angeles

Memorial Services and Funerals Listed on Local Notices

Memorial services for Genevieve C Swenson held at Chapel of Memories at 10 30 a m Thursday with Rev Wil bert R Trusheim of Faith United Methodist church Burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery Arrangements by Cedar Memorial funeral home. Nita M Cooper graveside service at Linwood cemetery 3 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev John M Hardy Turner chapel east in charge Edgar Joseph Christian church North English 2 p m Thursday with Rev John M Hardy Burial at White Pidgeon cemetery Friends may call Turner east until 10 a m Thursday and at the church after 12 30 p.m.

Swenson Genevieve C Wilbert R. Trusheim Faith United Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Cooper Nita M Linwood Cemetery John M. Hardy Turner Chapel East Edgar Joseph Christian Church North English White Pidgeon Cemetery Turner East

Agnew Defends Silence Amid Indictment Talk

The text reports former governor and current vice president Spiro Agnew declining further questions amid a Baltimore kickbacks probe. It notes connections to Beall and a Time magazine account claiming enough evidence for indictment, while Agnew cites improper press speculation.

Rogers Named Architect of Nixon Foreign Policy

Nixon said Rogers was one of the major architects of the administration's foreign policy. Rogers resigned after weeks amid speculation he would be replaced by Kissinger. He never publicly acknowledged it but was unhappy with his limited role behind Kissinger, the main force in policy.

Nixon Rogers Kissinger

Tapes and executive privilege in Watergate testimony

Wright argues executive privilege limits on tapes in Watergate case. He says courts cannot overrule presidential secrecy and notes public interest and national concerns may outweigh criminal justice. Sirica presses for access to tapes and checks on presidential power.

Wright United States Cox Sirica Congress Watergate Grand Nixon The United

Damages Sought In Two Assault Suits Over Prisoner Release

A Cedar Rapids woman seeks 500000 and Donald D Potter seeks 150000 in civil suits filed Tuesday claiming state employees failed to certify mental health before prisoner release. They allege Jack Lemburg, once labeled extremely dangerous, committed violent acts after release by federal authorities in 1970, including an assault with a tire iron and a nose injury to Potter at a March 1971 court hearing.

Linn District Court Cedar Rapids Jack Lemburg Donald D. Potter Potter Lemburg Fort Madison Davenport St. Louis

Fires char 16 000 acres as blazes spread across West

Fires blackened 16000 acres and were declared contained at midday Tuesday but jumped out of control near Battlecreek south of Manton forcing evacuations. A Lassen county fire near Susanville burned over 20000 acres before containment as a Placerville forest blaze threatened 9000 acres. Highway 50 closed then to reopen Wednesday. Woman firefighters joined Eldorado efforts while fires raged in multiple western areas.

South Fork Battlecreek Manton Susanville Lassen Eldorado National Forest Placerville U. S. Highway 50 Sacramento South Lake Tahoe Eldorado Sherri Hunter Klamath Falls Ore U. S Hell's Canyon Oregon-Idaho Montana Tri-creek Caribou Mountain Miles City Mont British Columbia Kamloops Oregon

Justice official weighs ruling in confidential talks

Wright stresses states must speak in confidence with advisers and protect confidentiality as a principal interest. Sirica has not indicated when a decision will come. Regardless of the ruling, the losing side appears ready to appeal.

Wright Sirica

Two Men See Trial Dates Pushed In Linn County Case

Courthouse trial dates for Herbert Schaffron of Copiague New York and Billy Hall of Newhall in an alleged conspiracy to take over refuse hauling firms in Linn County have been moved again. Schaffron's trial is set for September 24 and Hall's for November 13, marking the second continuance in each case. Judge Robert Osmundson ordered the delays after motions by Schaffron's lawyer. An Iowa attorney general’s assistant did not oppose the delays due to juror and witness issues around Labor Day while opposing further postponement.

Linn County Herbert Schaffron Copiague N.Y Billy K. Hall Newhall Linn Robert Osmundson Schaffron Iowa

Want ads do more things for more people

The notice promotes want ads as a fast economical way to reach many people. Dial 398-8234 for service.

David J. Fiala Dial

City Officials Consider 5.5 Percent Pay Raises

The council filed an ordinance to raise mayoral pay to 20,572.50 in 1974 and 21,703.98 in 1975 and each of four commissioners to 18,462.50 in 1974 and 19,477.94 in 1975 as cost of living increases. Current rates are 19,500 for the mayor and 17,500 for the commissioners. The increases would take effect next year, with three readings required and no public hearing. Mayor Donald Canney cited aligning local pay with inflation and plans to extend raises to other city employees if funds permit.

Hal Donald Canney Canney

Watergate inquiry details cited in Nixon testimony

The article outlines Nixon admitting privacy invasions of tapes or documents and tracing investigators’ delegation. He cites June discussions with Clark MacGregor about Jeb Magruder’s role and notes White House responsibility flowing from domestic adviser John Ehrlichman to White House counsel John Dean.

Nixon Clark MacGregor MacGregor Jeb Magruder White House John Ehrlichman John Dean

Plot to kill dignitaries halts motorcade

Reports say Gaudet and others discussed a killing with a high powered rifle while several knew of the plan. FBI Secret Service and police officials would not confirm details. Secret Service says the investigation is very active but no warrants or conspirator count disclosed.

FBI Secret Service Police Department Jack Warner

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