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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1971

Page

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Weather snapshot from daily record with city highs and lows

The daily weather totals list high temperatures across many cities such as Atlanta 84 and Chicago 89 with overnight lows. Other readings include barometric pressure near 30.01 inches, humidity at noon, and wind at Gazette weather station. Year over year high and rainfall figures are noted for LaCrosse Lansing McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport and Keokuk.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago N.orleans Denver New York Duluth Phoenix Houston Seattle L.angeles Washington Gazette LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk

Seven Arlan's Employes Face Theft Counts

Seven young employees of Arlan's department store were arrested on charges of stealing or aiding in theft of over 100 dollars in merchandise. Three women allegedly allowed purchases at reduced charges while acting as check-out clerks. additional arrests included a fourth woman and two males, with juveniles also charged.

Arlan First Avenue SE Miss Kness Miss Duffy Miss Olson

Concorde test model to fly to South America for promotion

Aerospatiale of France, builder of the Concorde with British Aircraft Corp., announced that a test model will fly to South America next month for promotion and testing. The move aims to showcase the supersonic airliner to potential customers and partners in the region.

Paris Aerospatiale France British Aircraft Corp South America

Boat Motor Stolen From McDonald Yard

David McDonald reports an outboard motor valued at 1150 dollars stolen from his boat parked in his yard on Saturday between 1 30 a m and 1 p m. The theft occurred at 3907 C avenue NE.

C.R. Man David McDonald C Avenue NE McDonald

Obituary Merlin Chick Owen of Adrian Minn

Merlin Chick Owen, 67, of Adrian, Minnesota, long time Cedar Rapids city employee, died Sunday. He retired in 1969 after 40 years with the Cedar Rapids water pollution control department where he was superintendent of the plant. He helped design Cedar Rapids sewer and park projects and served on the Cedar Rapids Credit Union advisory board and the Elks club. He is survived only by two brothers, Ralph Owen and Clifford Melberg. Services will be held at the United Methodist church in Adrian at a time to be announced.

Merlin “Chick” Owen Adrian Minn Cedar Rapids Ralph Owen Clifford Melberg United Methodist Church

Veteran Eugene Thoennes 46 dies in Phoenix after illness

Eugene Thoennes a World War II veteran and former Cedar Rapids engineer died in Phoenix after a short illness. Survived by mother Irene Thoennes sisters Elaine Duffy Janet McClean and brother Robert Thoennes. Services Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Phoenix. Memorials through Brady Kuba Funeral Home.

Eugene Thoennes Phoenix Cedar Rapids Collins Radio Co Sperry Irene Thoennes Elaine Duffy Fairfax Janet McClean Robert Thoennes Iowa City Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Brady- Kuba Fifth Avenue SE

Frank Wesley 80 Dies After Long Illness at Home

Frank Wesley 80 of 214 Eighth Street SE died Sunday after a long illness. Born February 22 1891 in Walford he was a retired carpenter a YMCA member and veteran affiliate. Survived by sister Mary K Wesley Cedar Rapids and brother Leo Wesley Amana. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church with Rev David Hustad. burial Cedar Memorial with Hanford post military rites. Friends may call Turner Chapel West until 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. casket will not be opened after service.

Frank Wesley Eighth Street Walford YMCA VFW Hanford American Legion Post The American Assn Mary K. Wesley Cedar Rapids Leo Wesley Amana Turner Chapel West David B. Hustad Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Cedar Memorial Hanford Post

Donald R Trout Rites Set Following Death in Eldon and Cedar Rapids

Donald Robert Trout 51 of 3120 Twelfth Avenue SW a retired Rock Island railroad conductor died Sunday after a long illness. Born March 6, 1920 in Eldon he served in World War II and belonged to St Jude s Catholic church the Elks club Railroad Credit Union board and UTA lodge 228 secretary treasurer. Surviving is his mother Mrs Charles Trout of Cedar Rapids. Services at St Jude s Catholic church 9 am Wednesday with Rev John M Gregory military burial in Eldon cemetery. Rosary Turner Chapel West 8 pm Tuesday by Father Gregory. Friends may call Turner West until 9 pm Tuesday.

Donald Robert Trout Twelfth Avenue Rock Island Railroad Eldon St. Jude’s Catholic Church The Elks Club Railroad Credit Union U.T.A Lodge 228 Charles Trout Cedar Rapids John M. Gregory Turner Chapel West Father Gregory Turner West

Edna Maier 87 Dies After Brief Illness In Cedar Rapids

Edna Maier 87 of 1821 Grande Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a brief illness She was born May 15 1884 in Lafayette and lived in Cedar Rapids over 50 years She belonged to St Pauls United Methodist Church No immediate survivors Services 1 30 p m Wednesday Turner Chapel East Rev Charles C Wallace Lafayette Cemetery Burial Friends may call at Turner East

Edna Julian Maier Grande Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Lafayette Miss Maier St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Turner Chapel East Charles C. Wallace United Methodist Church Mt. Vernon Lafayette Cemetery Turner East

Heaton Rites Set for California Death

Lester V. Heaton 58 a Cedar Rapids resident who moved to Pomona California ten years ago died there Sunday Survivors include his mother Mrs George Heaton Central City Services will be held there Wednesday with burial in Forest Lawn cemetery

Lester V. Heaton Cedar Rapids Pomona Calif George Heaton Central City Forest Lawn Cemetery

Agnew Reported In the Know on Kissinger Visit

Boston AP report cites Christian Science Monitor noting Vice President Agnew knew Kissinger would visit Peking before Nixon's public announcement. Washington dispatch quotes informed sources saying Agnew was briefed on the emissary and Kissinger’s role during early planning, development, and decision stages.

Boston Agnew Henry Kissinger Peking Nixon Christian Science Monitor Washington Dr. Kissinger China Kissinger Godfrey Sperling

Foreign Land Backs Revolt in Philippines Marcos Says

President Ferdinand Marcos announced an armed rebellion backed by a foreign power is under way in the Philippines and suspended habeas corpus for those detained or to be detained for insurrection. He blamed a Marxist-Leninist-Maoist rebel group for a Saturday rally grenade attack that killed nine and injured over 90. He said nine leaders were arrested, vowed no martial law now but possible, and noted foreign power support though he did not name it. Police hold more than 20 without charge amid anti-government radical ties. three Sunday explosions are being investigated with no injuries reported. A moratorium on campaigning for November elections was called by Liberals and the Nacionalista party.

Manila Ferdinand Marcos Philippines Marcos Liberal Party Huk Huks China New People’s Army NPA Luzon Rice Bowl Foreign Office National Commission On Elections The Liberals Nacionalista

Soledad Brothers linked to escape killings at Soledad Prison

The Soledad Brothers are described as implicated after a guard was killed and 27 prisoners escaped when an alarm unlocked firstfloor cells. Details cite Jackson, Graham, Magee, and others in a deadly spree, with Angela Davis tied to a courthouse shootout. Authorities blamed militant revolutionaries for the violence.

Soledad Brothers Soledad Jackson Ruchell Magee Angela Davis Marin County Park Graham Fleeta Drumgo John Clutchette Magee Miss Davis

Rule Heart Attack In Death at Solon

Rural Solon man Paul Theodore Eads aged 46 died after falling from a ladder on Sunday. Medical examiner Dr T T Bozek ruled the death a heart attack. He was dead on arrival at Mercy Hospital Iowa City despite revival attempts by Solon fire department and Johnson county ambulance attendants.

Solon Johnson County T. T. Bozek Paul Theodore Eads Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Twelve Trapped Laborers Rescued From Water Tunnel

In Mexico City area twelve workers were saved unharmed from a 300 foot tunnel after a fire halted pumps and flooded the shaft. Fire Chief Jose Ramirez said a short circuit in an elevator shaft ignited the blaze five hours earlier, trapping the men who clung to the elevator cage as water rose until rescue teams descended a narrow stairwell.

Mexico City UPI Jose Ramirez Tlanepantla Ramirez

Two Men Arrested On Assault Charges

Willis Johns aged 56 of 5614 Ninth avenue SE and Edward L. Dyer aged 24 of 1511 B avenue NW were arrested Sunday night on warrants charging assault and battery. Johns allegedly assaulted his wife during a family argument. Both men posted $110 bonds and await arraignment before Justices Jessie McCormick and Glenn Powers respectively. Powers was unavailable for further details.

Willis Johns Ninth Avenue SE Justice of the Peace Jessie McCormick Edward L. Dyer B Avenue NW Justice of the Pease Glenn Powers Powers

Dollar Holds Tight Links Yet Floats Against Others

The dollar announced last week it would maintain tight links between its own currencies but allow them to float freely in relation to other money. At the opening the dollar was stronger in Amsterdam but weakened in Brussels. Outside Europe, Indonesia devalued the rupiah by 10 percent to 41 per dollar, and Israel devalued its currency by 20 percent to 4.20 per dollar.

Amsterdam Brussels Europe Indonesia Israel

Lost Pet Ad Service Prompt

Lost a pet guidance ad offers fast help by calling 369-1234 for assistance. The notice promotes a phone line to connect owners with a quick search or posting service. It implies a local classifieds style support for finding missing animals.

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