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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1972

Page

9

Beman Faces Nicklaus in Top Card Match Play

Pinehurst North Carolina AP Deane Beman challenges Jack Nicklaus in the opening round of the U S Professional Match Play Championship alongside Lee Trevino against DeWitt Weaver. Other pairings include Miller Barber versus Lanny Wadkins and Arnold Palmer versus Don Bies as the event advances. Jerry McGee leads the Liggett & Myers Open with 140 after 36 holes, amid a crowded leaderboard.

Pinehurst N.C Deane Beman Jack Nicklaus U.S Beman Boman-Nicklaus Lee Trevino DeWitt Weaver Miller Barber Lanny Wadkins Arnold Palmer Don Bies Jerry Heard Len Thompson Frank Beard Paul Moran George Archer Babe Hiskey Dave Stockton Bob Barbarossa Jerry McGee North Carolina Dan Sikes Ken Still Dave Hichelberger Dick Lotz Jim Wiechers John Schroeder Nicklaus Palmer Trevino Barber Archer Heard Beard Weaver S&m Barbarossa L&m

Repeat of ’71 in Little League final eyes Hammond Taiwan

Hammond Indiana and Taiwan meet for the Little League Championship in Williamsport PA, mirroring the 1971 final. Taiwan defeated New City 9 0 and Pearl City 9 1 in its path to the final, while Hammond edged Vienna 2 1 and then beat San Juan 10 7 in a late rally.

Williamsport Hammond Ind Taiwan Hannons Gary New City N. Y Pearl City Hawaii Vienna Indiana Boys San Juan P. R

Former Drake Coach Named Big Eight Assistant Commissioner

Indianapolis native Jack McClellan, former Drake University head basketball coach and athletic director, will assume duties as Big Eight assistant commissioner on September 18. He will work with commissioner Charles Nevias and supervise league championship events.

Kansas City Drake University Jack McClellan McClellan Indianapolis Ind Charles M. Nevias

Wade and Fleming Reach Net Finals in Pennsylvania Championship

England’s Virginia Wade and American Laurie Fleming advanced to the women’s singles final at Haverford Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships. Wade defeated Kazuko Sawamatsu 6-0 6-3, while Fleming beat Isabella Fernandez 4-6 7-6 6-2 amid 90 degree heat.

Wade Fleming Haverford Virginia Wade England Laurie Fleming Fort Lauderdale Fla Marion Cricket Club Miss Wade Kazuko Sawamatsu Miss Fleming Isabella Fernandez Colombia Roger Taylor Jimmy Connors Belleville Ill Mal Anderson Mark Cox

Eby's and Happitime Face Off for Cedar Rapids Title

Eby's and Happitime meet tonight at Ellis Park to decide the Cedar Rapids women's softball championship. The game was postponed from Friday due to rain.

Eby’s Happitime Ellis Park Cedar Rapids

Unclear Minor Leagues Box Score Fragments

Fragmentary baseball results across leagues show mixed scores with many unreadable team names and occasional postponements due to rain. Entries include Louisville 6 Rochester 5, Richmond 5 Toledo 9, Shreveport 7 1 Arkansas 5 4 and others with missing details.

Le Havre Reported Wrecked by Allied Air Attacks

Thirty years ago Allied planes reported wrecking the French port of Le Havre. The raid damaged docks and facilities, affecting shipping and wartime operations in the area. Local crews assessed damage and prepared for ongoing air campaigns.

le Havre

Penalties Fail To Halt Miami 24-10

Charley Leigh of the Miami Dolphins returned a punt 52 yards for a hoped touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter, but a penalty nullified the play. The frustration grew as Leigh later started a kickoff return that was halted by infractions.

Charley Leigh Miami Dolphins Leigh Atlanta Falcons

NFL Exhibition Schedule With TV Times

NFL exhibition games listed with times in EDT for Friday through Monday. Matches include Detroit at Washington, Miami at Atlanta, Minnesota at Cleveland, Pittsburgh at Baltimore in Tampa, New York Jets at Dallas, San Diego at New Orleans, Buffalo at Oakland, Denver at San Francisco, Los Angeles at Kansas City, New York Giants at New England, Chicago at Green Bay, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia.

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Dolphins, Lions win in NFL exhibitions at Orange Bowl and Tiger Stadium

In Miami the Dolphins beat the Falcons 24 10 after two long return plays were nullified by penalties. Leigh said he did not know about the penalties until in the end zone. Detroit crushed Washington 23 10 as Landry connected with Vador and Owens helped spark a second quarter barrage.

Dolphins Falcons Leigh Albany N.Y Detroit Lions Washington Redskins Redskins Tiger Stadium Greg Landry Ted Vador Detroit Errol Mann Miami Jim Kiick Bob Griese Paul Warfield

AMC Stiffens Its Price Stand for 1973 Models

Detroit APS notes American Motors Corp. will seek a full $157 price increase on 1973 model cars. President William Luneburg announced the reversal of a prior stance, saying AMC is fully entitled to the larger hike after considering costs.

Detroit APS American Motors Corp AMC William Luneburg Cost of Living Council Luneburg

North Vietnam denounces Republican platform as hawkish

The Nhan Dan newspaper in Hanoi blasts the Republican platform as hawkish and chauvinist on the Vietnam War. It says it repeats Nixon’s stance, rejects U.S. troop withdrawal, praises Nixon’s insistence on the Thieu regime, and repeats hostile claims about North Vietnam and U.S. pilots.

Tokyo North Vietnam Republican Platform Communist Party Nhan Dan Nixon U. S South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu

Safety Board urges tighter airplane seatbelt rules

The National Transportation Safety Board urges the FAA to strengthen seatbelt rules especially when the seatbelt light is on. A turbulence incident near Lake Charles on a National Airlines 747 with 317 passengers prompted the recommendation as crew prioritized service over belt enforcement.

Washington National Transportation Safety Board Federal Aviation Administration NTSB FAA The Safety Board Louisiana National Airlines Los Angeles Lake Charles

FDA Pushes Federal Rules for All Blood Banks

FDA plans to bring intrastate blood banks under federal regulation for the first time, covering up to 5 000 local banks that supply 15 percent of blood centers. The rules, after a 60 day comment period, aim to standardize safety and donor protections across the nation and impose criminal penalties.

Washington Food and Drug Administration FDA Charles C. Edwards

Lipton Responds to Cat Food Criticism Over Product Tests

Thomas J. Lipton Inc. counters Consumer Reports findings that a cat food caused weight loss in kittens, arguing the tested product is old and not in general distribution for over a year. The firm asserts its current Tabby meat flavor provides complete nutrition per NAS recommendations.

New York Thomas J. Lipton, Inc Consumers Union Consumer Reports Magazine Lipton National Research Council The National Academy of Sciences

Senate approves near six billion for farm programs

The senate approved spending almost six billion dollars for the nation's varied farm programs for the coming year.

Senate

Market posts slight gains after late trading rally

The Dow Jones average rose 0.98 to 959.36 as limited late buying offset earlier losses driven by higher rates. NYSE volume was 13.84 million shares with 826 decliners and 566 advancers, while trading on the American Stock Exchange reached 3.15 million shares.

New York New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange

Postville Beef Prices Report From Friday Market

The Postville beef market Friday quoted prices for prime steers 33.50 to 34.50, choice steers 32.50 to 33.50, good and standard steers 29.00 to 31.00, choice heifers 31.50 to 33.50, good heifers 27.00 to 29.00, Sultrome 24.50 to 28.50, cows 24.50 to 28.50, and bulls 31.00 to 33.00.

Postville Sears

Midwest meat market report from Des Moines area

USDA summary reports Friday trading in Des Moines town and river market. Steer beef bids up about 50 cents to 1 dollar, heifers also higher. Choice steers 600 to 800 pounds at 51.50, heifers 400 to 400 pounds at 50.00. Pork prices rise with picnics steady, 14 pound cuts around 57.00, 14 to 17 pounds about 56.50, 6 to 8 pound picnics near 56.30, belly cuts 12 to 14 pounds at 37.00.

DES Moines USDA

Omaha hogs and cattle sale report notes mixed prices

In Omaha buyers moved 3 800 head of hogs and cattle with varied results. Barrows and gilts 200-230 pounds sold with gains to 50 cents. lighter 180-195 pounds traded near 27 75 to 28 50. Sows uneven, steadier to 50 higher. cattle and calves offerings were too light for a price test.

Omaha

Webster City Livestock Market Report

Cattle 50 head not enough to establish trend with weak steers and heifers down 1.50 to 2.00. steers top at 35.00, heifers 33.50, cows 25.00, bulls 32. Hogs 400 head with 25 higher butchers at 25.28 to 28.25. sows up 25-50, bulk 24.25-25.50, top 26.00. Week overall softer for butchers, lighter weights 20.00-24.00, heavy weights over 1380 lb not listed.

Webster City Livestock Webster City

Six Cars Involved in Chain Reaction Crash

A noon Friday six car chain reaction crash on highway 20 near Independence caused no serious injuries. Candice Bonnebaum 22 Ames stopped to turn left, Margery Kimmerle 44 Jesup followed, then Michael Craney 19 Independence rear ended Kimmerle, Don Mead 46 Waterloo struck the first three, and Vicki Payne 18 was rear ended by Hollis Gray 73 Independence while police managed traffic.

Independence Highway 20 Here Candice Bonnebaum Ames Margery Kimmerle Jesup Ronnebaum Kimmerle Michael Craney Don Mead Waterloo Vicki Payne Hollis Gray

Raiders Kill 18 in Mindanao Raids

Manila AP reports moslem raiders killed 18 persons in three Mindanao raids since Thursday.

Manila Mindanao

Cedar Rapids hog and grain market prices steady

Prices paid Saturday on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady. Friday's delivered prices covered country and plant delivered butchers 200 to 230 pounds at 27.25 to 27.75 dollars, packing sows 24.50 to 25.00, and adjustments for heavier weights. Poultry and eggs list small changes while grain on No. 2 yellow corn at 1.11 a bushel, oats 72 cents, soybeans 3.15, delivered Friday.

Cedar Rapids

Utility Ordered To Refund Part Of Rate Boost

Iowa Public Service Co to refund about 5.78 million dollars to 139000 customers as part of ICC action. The commission approved a smaller 28.69 percent rate increase from IPS's 13.29 percent request, with refunds including sales tax and interest to begin about November 1. IPS officials voiced disappointment, saying the lower amount is not adequate to cover financial needs.

Des Moines Iowa Commerce Commission Iowa Public Service Co Sioux City IPS ICC Maurice van Nostrand Fred Moore Howard Bell van Nostrand Commission F. W. Griffith

Thompson Charged with Assault in Walker Incident

Dennis E. Thompson, 21, of Troy Mills, was arrested by the Walker town marshal on warrants for criminal trespass assault and battery and malicious injury to a building. Mayor Gerald Matheny charged Thompson forced entry into the home of his former wife Wendy L. Thompson of Walker on Aug 13 and assaulted her. He was released from Linn county jail on Mayor Matheny's order.

Dennis E. Thompson Troy Mills Walker Center Point Gerald Matheny Thompson Wendy L. Thompson Linn County Matheny

New Color TV System Aims To Preserve Existing Receivers

A television industry spokesman said the industry hoped to be ready within a few months with a new color television system that would not make the present home receivers obsolete.

State probe ordered into Waterloo public schools

Iowa board of public instruction orders a fact finding inquiry into charges of racial discrimination in Waterloo schools. Dr. Robert Benton will lead the investigation and report findings, while noting Iowa law limits formal authority though remedies may be pursued.

DES Moines Waterloo State Board of Public Instruction Robert Benton State Superintendent of Public Instruction Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Waterloo School Board Benton

Fire Starts Trouble, Grass Makes Worse

Malibu resident Robert J. Burton faced jail after his son reported a fire at their home. The quick blaze control saved the family, but investigators found three wilted marijuana plants in a window and 16 healthy plants in a garden plot. Burton was booked on suspicion of cultivation of marijuana.

Malibu Calif UPI Robert J. Burton Burton

Man Arrested On Burglary Tools Claim

Gary R. Bruner, 23, of 1716 Avenue NW, was arrested by Cedar Rapids police early Saturday on possession of burglary tools. Officers found him behind Tom Shaw's Upholstery Center at 2021 Sixteenth Avenue SW with a flashlight, gloves, binoculars, a sledge hammer and prying bars. He is held in the city jail in lieu of $1,500 bond.

C.R Gary R. Bruner Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Tom Shaw Sixteenth Avenue SW

Break-in at Mon tour Elementary Investigated

Tama county sheriff's department probes a Wednesday night break-in at Monterey elementary school reported by South Tama Supt. Jerry Nichols on Thursday. A portable stereo with two speakers, valued at 225 dollars, was stolen from the music room used for classes.

Toledo Tama County Sheriff's Department Montour South Tama Supt Jerry Nichols

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