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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1973

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Extended Forecast Signals Showers Then Clearing Across Regions

The weather summary notes a chance of showers on Sunday with clearing Monday. Weekend highs in the lower 80s and lows in the lower 60s are forecast, with daily high and low figures and citywise temperature readings across Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver New York Phoenix and others, plus barometer and humidity readings from the Gazette weather station and river level notes for several towns.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Min’apolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluthes Phoenix L. Angeles

Traveler's Forecast and Birth Notices Across Cities

City weather outlook Friday with variable showers. Birth announcements include Mer yle Brown in Marion and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holland of 1615 J Avenue NE. Also notes Eau Claire and Cedar Rapids births and multiple marriage licenses. Local police reports list numerous fines for traffic offenses and incidents plus church services for several towns.

Mercy Robert Holland J Avenue Eau Claire Wis Edward Kimbro Kimbro Roberta Williams Thirty-first Street Howard Kimbro Carter Street

Hostage Crisis at Stockholm Bank Over Demand for Olofsson and Ransom

A gunman barricaded a Stockholm bank demanding the release of convicted cop killer Clark Olofsson and 750000 dollars. Police escorted Olofsson to the bank and paid the ransom but the robber sought an aircraft to flee the country. He fired at officers, wounded one, and kept three women bank employees as hostages during negotiations with Police Chief Kurt Lindroth.

Stockholm UPI Clark Olofsson Olofsson Olof Palme

I-380 Project Near Cedar Rapids Opening Date

Chief Engineer Howard Gunnerson warned bad weather could delay the project while District Engineer Van Snyder noted questions remain about finishing before the target date. Needs include completing shoulders signing and slope shaping before opening. Concrete work mostly done except rest area. Blacktop shoulders underway with a tentative completion goal of Sept 19, pending contractor’s update.

Cedar Rapids Howard Gunnerson van Snyder Snyder

Obituary: Robert Mokrejs Former Concert Pianist Dies

Robert K. Mokrejs 73 of 1935 Eighth Avenue SEK died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Wednesday. Born Oct 6 1899 in Cedar Rapids he married Hildreth Whitehead in New York in 1943. A WWI and WWII veteran he studied at Bush Conservatory and the American Conservatory in Chicago. He played at Green's Opera House in Cedar Rapids and was staff pianist at WBBM Chicago and later taught in New York City as organist and choir director at Jan Hus Presbyterian. He returned to Cedar Rapids in 1950 resumed teaching and served as pianist for the Shrine Chanters. Surviving his wife are three brothers and a sister. Services Saturday at Turner Chapel East with cremation to follow. Casket not opened after service. Friends may call Turner East.

Robert K. Mokrejs Eighth Avenue Sek Cedar Rapids Hildreth Whitehead New York City Mr. Mokrejs Bush Conservatory American Conservatory Chicago Green's Opera House WBBM Jan Hus Presbyterian Shrine Chanters Ben J. John Harry G. Mokress Frank Lavacek Yonkers N.Y Turner Chapel D. A. Loferski St. John’s Episcopal Church Turner East

Dr Dean Finken 41 dies after short illness in Logan

Dr Dean E Finken 41 formerly of Cedar Rapids died in Logan Saturday after a short illness. Born April 23 1932 in Logan he graduated from University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1962. He practiced in Cedar Rapids and later served as medical director at Iowa Security Hospital Anamosa before returning to private practice then moving to Logan in 1971. Survived by wife Dolores six children seven brothers and two sisters. Services were held Wednesday at Logan.

Dean E. Finken Cedar Rapids Logan Finken University of Iowa College of Medicine Mercy Hospital Iowa Security Hospital Anamosa Delores Steven Paula Susan Andrew Kate Molly

William Hodgson 89 Dies After Brief Illness

William Hodgson 89 of 1557 Park avenue SE died Wednesday after a brief illness. A Milwaukee railroad telegrapher for 45 years he was born August 30 1883 in Chicago and married Sylvia Day August 23 1916 in Dubuque. He belonged to First Congregational church Resurgam lodge 169 Cedar Rapids Consistory and El Kabir Shrine. Survived by wife son Ray and two grandchildren. Services 3 p.m. Friday at Turner chapel east Rev Glenn Bender burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at Turner chapel east.

William Hodgson Park Avenue SE Milwaukee Railroad Chicago Sylvia Day Dubuque First Congregational Church Resurgam Lodge Sabula Cedar Rapids el Kabir Shrine Ray Turner Chapel East Glenn Bender Cedar Memorial

Memorial Services for Barbara J Piersall at St Matthew’s

Memorial services for Barbara J Piersall are set for Friday at 11 am at St Matthew’s church with Rev Martin Pfab officiating. Burial will follow at St John’s Cemetery. Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Piersall Barbara J St. Matthew's Church Martin Pfab St. John's Cemetery Stewart Funeral Home

Want ads promise quick results with easy use

Short notice advertorial states want ads are simple to use and yield fast, satisfying results. Telephone contact provided as 398 8234 for engagement.

Dial Clete Stoltfus

Three Iraqis Executed in Iran Spy Case

Radio Baghdad reported that three Iraqi men were executed for spying for Iran. The announcement did not include names or dates and could not be independently verified.

Beirut Lebanon Iran Radio Baghdad

Kephart Rites Held for Cedar Rapids Resident

Fred Raymond Kephart 89 of 515 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at home Thursday. Born July 5 1884 in Quasque ton he married Maude Herter in 1939. He was a member of the Eagles club. Survived by sister Ada Martin Independence. Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Turner Chapel East with the Very Rev Canon D A Loferski of St John’s Episcopal. Burial Grinnell cemetery. Friends may call at Turner East.

Fred Raymond Kephart Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Quasqueton Maude Herter Eagles Club Ada Martin Independence Turner Chapel East Canon D.A. Loferski St. John’s Episcopal Church Grinnell Cemetery Turner East

Death of Frederick C. Hottinger in Colorado

Frederick C. Hottinger 93 a former Cedar Rapids resident died in LaVeta Colorado after a short illness Born August 4 1880 in Edna Kansas he married April 23 1952 He was a deacon at LaVeta Baptist Church Surviving wife Ruby Graveside services 1 p m Monday Linwood Cemetery Rt Rev Msgr Alexander George Services at LaVeta Baptist Church Friday Cedar Rapids arrangements by Cedar Memorial funeral home

Frederick C. Hottinger Cedar Rapids LaVeta Colo Edna Kans Hottinger LaVeta Baptist Church Ruby Linwood Cemetery Alexander George Cedar Memorial Funeral Home

EPA Asks Mileage Labels on Autos for 1974 Models

Washington API report says the EPA urged U S automakers to inform new car buyers this fall how many miles per gallon cars should achieve. Assistant administrator Robert Sansom cited energy concerns and rising fuel costs, noting window labels would accompany price stickers on 1974 models.

Washington API Environmental Protection Agency EPA U.S Robert Sansom Air and Water

Agency Cites Threat Of Fault In Chryslers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns of a potential electrical system failure in 1969 to 1973 Chrysler products including Newport New Yorker Town and Country 3200 Dodge Monaco Polar Polaras Plymouth Fury Suburban. Engine stall and loss of headlights power brakes and steering could occur.

Washington National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Chrysler Corp Federal

Charge Against Stoneking Dropped

A rape charge against Leo Stoneking of Lisbon was dismissed Wednesday in magistrate court. The charge related to a June 1 incident was dropped, ending the case against Stoneking.

Leo Stoneking Lisbon

Heath to Visit Northern Ireland Next Week

Prime Minister Edward Heath will visit Northern Ireland next Tuesday and Wednesday, announced his office on Thursday. The trip underscores ongoing efforts to engage with the region amid mounting tensions and political challenges.

London Edward Heath Northern Ireland

Food price regulations explained by agriculture chief

The article describes proposed price rules under temporary food regulations and outlines how wholesalers retailers and manufacturers may raise prices to reflect costs like labor and transportation. It notes that profits cannot be increased and explains base period profit margins and advance notification for major firms.

Council Tentatively Splits Next Federal Fund Share

The city council tentatively earmarked $988,485 of the $1,857,185 1974 federal revenue sharing allotment for the Kenwood ditch storm sewer project. The overall project is expected to cost about $5 million and must have a use report filed with federal authorities by September 14. The funds largely finance capital improvements planned for the city.

Kenwood Ditch

Indians Occupy Des Moines Offices After 12 Demands

AIM proponents led by Petite occupied city offices in Des Moines seeking prison reform and a meeting with federal officials. Police moved in as the group refused to abandon the floor, were offered five minutes to leave, and ultimately surrendered after state troopers and BCI agents surrounded them.

Durham Petite AIM Ar‘rived Petite Ar‘rived Banks U.S. Justice Department Hughes Dickinson State BCI Des Moines Michael Sellers Iowa Highway Sellers Polk County

Nixon defends Agnew amid grand jury probe leaks

President Nixon vowed to plug leaks and restated strong support for Vice President Agnew at a press conference. He defended Agnew’s integrity, warned against leaks by justice officials, and said anyone in government leaking confidential information would be dismissed.

Nixon Agnew Baltimore Justice Department United States Richardson

Two Cattle Stolen From Linn Farmers

Two brown Swiss cattle valued at 1100 dollars were stolen last weekend from the Stanley Holub farm near Central City Linn sheriff's deputies reported. One steer and one heifer weighing 1150 and 1200 pounds were taken from a pasture near the Holub farm.

Stanley Holub Central City Holub Linn Sheriff's Deputies

U S Post Plans LBJ Commemorative Stamp

In Austin Texas a commemorative stamp honoring Lyndon Johnson will be unveiled next Monday. Postmaster General E T Klassen will be joined by three former postmasters general John A Gromoski Lawrence F O'Brien and W Marvin Watson from the Johnson era.

Austin Texas Lyndon Johnson E. T. Klassen Johnson John A. Gromouski Lawrence F. O’brien W. Marvin Watson

Encephalitis Strikes Calcutta in West Bengal

Encephalitis, diagnosed as a form of the disease, has killed at least 105 people in West Bengal as doctors struggle to halt its spread and find a treatment.

Calcutta West Bengal

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