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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1978
Page
3
Deaths listed for Juliette C McDonald and W S Anglin plus multiple memorials and services across Cedar Rapids region. Entries include birth and death details, church or cemetery ties, surviving relatives, service times, and burial sites. Additional notices cover Orville Iverson, Norman Frye Sr, Sullivan McCoy, Glenn Abbott with church, cemetery, and funeral home details. Memorial funds noted where applicable.
Dr. Joseph Galles, Linn County medical examiner, testified that Gloria Hoover’s death was ruled a death by own action. Dale Marti, 34, faces second degree murder in Hoover’s Feb 16 death at 317 H Ave NW. Evidence shows drinking at Chappie’s Lounge and changes in Marti’s statements.
Cedar Rapids police officer Robert Havlick was treated at Mercy Hospital after his squad car struck a car driven by Marie Marchal at Mount Vernon Road and 34th Street SE. Havlick, responding to a call, had red lights on but no siren. Marchal had a green light and was charged with failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
A 13-year-old Amana boy named Keith Zahrt was listed in serious condition at St. Luke's Hospital after attempting to burn rubbish with gasoline. He was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon. An Harnischfeger Corp. employee, Daniel Kuda, 19, of 2107 Williams Blvd SW, was listed in fair condition at Mercy Hospital after an electric shock from a machine Monday night.
The Cedar Rapids case of Edward L. Williams, 25, centers on whether an assault on Officer James Noonan on May 20 at the L and H Lounge involved an intent to do serious injury. Prosecution and defense clash over witness reliability and identifications.
More than 1,800 votes were cast for Older Iowans Legislature candidates to meet November 15 to 17. Linn County winners Nevin Duffy Ely and Frank Patik. Washington County June Duvall. Jones County Roy Miller. Johnson County Marie Cilek and Lee Poynter. Benton County Alfred Lahn. Cedar County John Butler. Iowa County Jack McGillicuddy. Bruce Butters of Kirkwood Community College praised turnout for the first year.
The Lisbon American Legion will owe over $1,000 in property taxes after missing the July 1 exemption deadline last year. County officials say retroactive exemption requests are not legally allowed, citing a decade-old attorney general ruling. The Linn Board of Supervisors discussed the issue but has no authority to grant the exemption.
Loretta Herber, candidate for the at large Cedar Rapids Community School Board seat, plans a doorbell campaign this week touring Hayes Hoover and Truman Elementary areas. Incumbent Robert Weinhardt and Geraldine Loupee also run. election is September 12.
Tables are available for rent at the annual Salvation Army flea market to be held Sept 22 and 23 in the gymnasium at Community Center 1000 C Ave NW. Call 364 2273 for information. A self help program for former nervous and mental patients meets Wednesday at 8 PM at Peoples Church 600 Third Ave SE. Public welcome. A Mental Health Association in Linn County discussion on Preparing Your Child Emotionally for School is Wednesday 7 PM at United Way Building 712 Third Ave SE. Pat Otis Kirkwood Child Care Center director discusses easing the school transition. Program is free and open to the public.
Cedar Rapids hypnotist David Brockway said only medical cases require a doctor referral. He noted weight loss clients must be referred, while those seeking relaxation learning or memory enhancement may not need a referral.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette piece features a couple discussing plans to retire early and pursue varied jobs before settling into a life at sea. They describe a flexible path from teller work to domestic tasks and dream of the freedom that comes with choosing their own pace.
Ralph Nader accuses Ford of delaying a safety recall on 1971 76 Pintos and 1975 76 Mercury Bobcats to save money. He cites fatal Pinto fires in Pennsylvania and Indiana and says Ford should implement a safer recall, not a cheap fix, urging NHTSA to act.
Jomo Kenyatta led Kenya’s struggle and became its first president after independence in 1963. Born between 1890 and 1895 in Kambu district, he built a powerful Kikuyu base, navigated British rule, and guided a mixed economy while facing rising unemployment and tribal shifts. Kenyatta’s long influence shaped Kenya as a non aligned state with a strong central authority.
Marine Cpl. Jerry Rousseau faces two counts including murder and rape in the death of Dorothy Layton in Rabat Morocco. Opening statements are scheduled for Monday at Quantico Virginia before a five man Marines panel. If found guilty he could face death or life imprisonment on the murder charge with up to life on the rape charge. The panel determines punishment and the case proceeds to further review by Marine officials and the Secretary of the Navy.
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