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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1971
Page
3
Saturday's high and low temperatures and rainfall totals headline a compact weather summary for multiple cities, followed by a long list of birth notices from St. Luke's and various towns. Birth announcements include names, ages, locations, and family details for Aug 26 to Aug 28, with service and burial information in several cases.
Former congressman envisions a new coalition of progressives from both parties to realign politics. He criticizes the seniority system and calls for open rules, arguing broad ideologies must unite for urban and suburban gains and suggesting a groundswell of change rather than a solo bid.
A Viking Airlines plane with nine crew members and a Malev official aboard crashed near the Oresund strait between Sweden and Denmark. Survivors clung to a submerged fuselage before being rescued as search helicopters combed nine feet of water near Saltholm in darkness and rain.
Weber explains that if a price or wage change qualifies as seasonal a seller may choose between two base periods to determine ceiling levels. They may use the 30 days before Aug 14 or the most recent 30 days of sales, and apply the same seasonal period to 1970, provided records show a three year pattern. Wages are less affected due to piecework. hotel rates after Labor Day and autos are key examples. It also notes dealers could raise prices by preserving list prices while reducing trade-in allowances, if patterns show such practice.
Concord New Hampshire UPI reports John B. Parker president of the State Employes Association urged President Nixon to allow merit and longevity pay raises while the wage-price freeze remains in effect.
State directive would raise taxable value on residential property of ten acres or less outside cities by 12 percent in Linn County. An average home with $4,000 taxable value would see a about $5 higher annual property tax, from $400 to $404.80 at a 100 mill rate. County officials plan protests and hearings begin September 7.
Edward Stepanek 72 of 2170 Chandler street SW died Saturday after a long illness. He lived in Cedar Rapids area most of life, born February 6 1899 near Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife Tillie two sons Lumir and Leo seven grandchildren five sisters and a brother. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brosh chapel by Rev Justin Silvas. Burial Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call Monday at the chapel.
Elkader Ray Leet, 67, was taken to Central Community Hospital for observation after his pickup ran out of control on a gravel road four miles southwest of town and rolled into a ditch on Saturday afternoon. No charges were filed.
President Nixon watched a Coast Guard sea rescue off Santa Catalina harbor during a weekend Pacific cruise aboard the MoJo. The cutter Point Hobart towed a runaway catamaran after two young sailors capsized and drifted away from their boat, allowing them to regain the craft.
John R Whaley, 28, of 1100 Fifth Street NW, was arrested Saturday on a lewdness charge stating he exposed himself to two Cedar Rapids girls aged 11 and 18 on his back porch while they were at a neighboring house. He is held in the city jail in lieu of a $500 bond.
An eight year old girl from Kansas City Missouri died in a horse riding accident near Welsh Lake in the Iowa lakes region. She apparently fell, caught her foot in a stirrup, and was dragged a distance before the horse was stopped. The Bradshaw family vacationing with the Amicks were riding when the incident occurred.
George J. Schmitt, 41, of 1049 Center Point Road NE, was arrested Saturday on a warrant charging malicious damage to a building or fixtures. The charge was filed before Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers, who could not be reached for information. Schmitt was held in the city jail on a $500 bond.
Sources say Thieu could have won with fewer tactics and electoral limits, while Ky’s unpredictable push faced legal reversals. Minh sought more than neutrality, asking the US to ensure a fair contest and alleging a desire to avoid face loss to Thieu.
Five employment security commission employees in Polk County sue to determine who may set salary increases under Iowa 1967 merit employment act. They seek clarity on whether the Iowa executive council or the commission has final authority over pay recommendations in the unemployment insurance and employment service agencies. Plaintiffs include John Peters, Jerome Corbett, Cheryl Moses, Christine Brown, and Ralph Wilkinson.
SIOUX CITY AP Miller says voters will decide next year’s senate races not the Ripon Society survey that claimed he would lose his Iowa seat. He declined to discuss 1972 plans. The Ripon Society projected Griffin of Michigan Pearson Mundt and others would also lose.
In the want ad columns now is the time to advertise farm equipment with a contact number 369-1234 for requests and listings. This brief notice urges readers to place farm gear ads promptly to reach buyers and sellers in the local market.
The paper lists carrier rates at 75 cents a week and mail options including night edition and Sunday six issues for 2 dollars a month or 19 dollars a year, and afternoon editions with seven issues for 2.15 dollars a month or 20 dollars a year. Subscriptions outside Iowa go 30 dollars yearly. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local and AP news.
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