Weather forecast for C R and Elsewhere
Extended forecast shows a chance of rain on Sunday, with fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Expect overnight lows of 65 to 75 degrees and daytime highs of 85 to 95.
22 Aug 1975
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1975
Page
1
Extended forecast shows a chance of rain on Sunday, with fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Expect overnight lows of 65 to 75 degrees and daytime highs of 85 to 95.
Birth notices from Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals list numerous newborns with parent names and addresses across Marion Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. The item also records assorted police activity including speeding, intoxication, drag racing, and other traffic and public-safety citations with names and addresses of involved individuals.
Prison guards used tear gas to subdue more than 400 inmates at the maximum security Michigan Reformatory who seized buildings in a protest against conditions. Guards carried shotguns but no shots were fired. two inmates were injured. Rebels occupied kitchens dining rooms and the auditorium as damage to kitchen equipment was reported, with food service promised to be restored quickly.
Two Colombian men arriving at Mexico City airport were detained by police after officers discovered plastic sacks containing about half a pound of cocaine stuffed inside the toes of their oversized shoes.
Milan police report a pale, polite bandit armed with a pistol escaped with 3200 dollars from a downtown bank after telling a frightened teller I need some money for a summer vacation. The robber’s calm manner and vague threat prompted a quick getaway through city streets.
Obituary notices from Cedar Rapids list Victor Hugo Holec age 80 of 2035 Eastern Ave NE dies after long illness. Born 1895 in Cedar Rapids, he lived and worked locally including Cedar Rapids Canning Co and Crispy Food Co. Survived by wife Louise Inez Castek and family. Services 1 30 p.m. Saturday Turner East. military honors by American Legion. Contributions suggested to charity.
Robert E. Whittle reported to Linn sheriff that Wednesday night thieves stole building fixtures from a house on Blairs Ferry road one and a half miles west of Edgewood road. The $750 value included a $460 oven a $190 cooktop and a $100 bathroom vanity.
ST LOUIS AP Dems should stop hoping Sen Edward Kennedy runs and pick a candidate now says DeLesseps Morrison head of Young Democrats of America. Morrison, 31, Louisiana attorney, leads about 150000 member group and notes Kennedy said he will not run.
Mrs. Garrett dies in a Cedar Rapids crash, marking the seventh traffic fatality this year. The incident occurred on the northwest side of the intersection and remains under investigation. Melinda May Garrett, born Sept. 1, 1954, is survived by her husband and her parents, David A. and (Mrs.) Morey of Kansas City. Funeral services will be at Floral Hills Funeral Home in Kansas City, with Turner Chapel East handling local arrangements.
Grace L. Bextine described herself as exhausted after nine days of jury duty in the Brewer case. Jurors included Jacalyn Carroll Steven Hopkins Mary Kay Barta Raymond Anderson Susanna Olson Raymond Edaburn Marcella Hay Winifred Hoffman Judie Leidigh with alternate Dean Mortensen. Sentencing set for Sept 8 at 1 15 p m at Jones County Courthouse Anamosa by Linn District Judge James Carter. Trial moved to Cedar Rapids for impartial hearing. Defense plans an appeal contesting mistrial motions and remarks by State Assistant Attorney General Joseph Beck suggesting a life prison sentence and jury selection issues.
Virgil C. Martin of Anamosa filed in Linn district court alleging negligence by Dr. Donald D. Castle of Cedar Rapids neurology and Mercy hospital after his son Rickie Douglas Martin died in a Sept 9 1973 crash caused by a brain seizure. The suit cites an Aug 22 1973 EEG showing normal results and claims failure to provide proper continuing care and adequate patient history. Damages sought include medical expenses funeral costs interest and pain and suffering plus other listed items.
Michael John Dvorak Jr., 15, of Springville, was arrested by Linn County deputies for drunk driving after being stopped for speeding on Highway 151. Earlier in August 10 he led a 70 mile chase prompting multiple agencies to charge him with over 30 offenses.
In Minneapolis an emergency lid shortage prompts Goodwill Industries to deploy Cobbler the dog to deter pilfering of canning lids. The canine sniffs leaving employees and guards the stock at night, under the guidance of Sgt. Paul Fiori.
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