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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1973
Page
3
Weather details for the day with highs and lows, rainfall, barometer, humidity, wind, and sun timings. Birth announcements include several families with names and locations, followed by funeral services for multiple individuals across Decorah, Independence, Manchester, Monticello, and Traer with dates and churches.
Energy officials discuss possible gasoline rationing as production cuts target a 30 percent reduction. Lines at stations could become the rationing method, though some officials hope voluntary cuts and lower speeds avert formal rationing. Roy Ash and Love note decisions may come soon, but implementation is not guaranteed.
Esther Marie Bellard, a 19 year old Austin hotel maid, found ten thousand dollars under a mattress and turned it in to police. The judge will receive the money Monday, with possible claims from any rightful owner. Bellard will be first in line.
Senator Marlow Cook of Kentucky proposed a plan to ban driving one day per week excluding Sunday. Vehicle decal days would restrict personal-use cars on the listed day, with decals shared among multi car families as a potential alternative to gasoline rationing and higher gasoline taxes.
Manila AP report says President Ferdinand Marcos offered reconstruction aid to Moslem guerrilla leaders on Jolo to win peace. Bombing occurred during fighting that escalated after martial law was imposed 14 months ago. Marcos made the offer last week.
DACCA Bangladesh AP report says government sources announced a huge copper vein has been discovered across three northern districts on Saturday. Positive identification of size and potential impact was not disclosed.
Gas-hungry motorists lined up at pumps Saturday ahead of a planned mass closing of stations to ease a fuel shortage. Florida stations reported dawn lines and Miami-area outlets some closing after running dry. A Detroit Sunoco manager noted cars backing up around the block and a Decatur Exxon pump manager said they set a record pumping 2,450 gallons as many dealers prepared to voluntarily shut off pumps at White House urging.
Washington reports President Nixon will ease aviation fuel rationing with a White House spokesman outlining reduced cuts. High priority uses drop to 15 percent from 20, business to 25 percent from 40, and personal and pleasure flying to 35 percent from 50.
Washington officials say the Soviet Union allowed a record number of Jews to emigrate to Israel in October and kept the pace into November. About 3,660 left in October, with October 1972’s 3,500 high-water mark surpassed, while emigration pressures continued amid dissident trials such as Kiev engineer Aleksandr Feldman’s 30 year sentence. Jewish groups push for policy changes despite signs of crackdown.
An employee at the Taft hotel reported to police that $189 was stolen from the hotel's cash box over Friday night or Saturday morning.
Washington officials say 28 U S military officers joined U N truce supervision duties, augmenting the eight previously assigned observers. The increase was requested by U N officials last month and sent to bolster supervision in the Middle East.
Tel Aviv AP reports Israel's minister Zerach Warhaftig invited King Faisal of Saudi Arabia to pray in Jerusalem without interference. Faisal earlier said he would accept Middle East peace only if Jerusalem, including Al Aqsa Mosque, was returned to Arab hands.
Brandon Moyer, 2, of 2244 First Avenue NE, Iowa City, is listed in satisfactory condition at University Hospitals after a skull fracture from a car backing over him. Grandfather Richard A. Dittmar, 39, also of 2244 First Avenue NE, was reversing the vehicle in the driveway when the Saturday morning accident occurred.
In Fidenza Italy AP Stefano Cambria 26 has been jailed for a ninth time for courting Maria Barbieri 33. He has visited the teacher in this north Italian town since 1971 starting with his first jail term at her request. He plans to try one more time after completing a three month sentence.
Twenty years ago Pakistan rejected Russia’s accusation that it offered military bases to the United States. The official statement also bluntly warned Russia and India against meddling in Pakistan’s foreign affairs amid the dispute.
A Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claim says guerillas ambushed two Israeli halftracks and infantrymen during incursions into Israel. The 45 minute battle left the vehicles destroyed and occupants dead or wounded. Egypt warns cease-fire talks at Kilometer 101 are futile without Israel honoring disengagement.
Richard G. Walsh, 38, of 3337 Oakland Road NE, was charged with drunk driving after a traffic accident at Oakland Road and Thirty second Street NE Saturday morning. He faces additional counts for failing to carry and display a valid Iowa driver’s license and striking an unattended vehicle. Walsh was held in county jail on a $650 bond Saturday evening.
A busy season guide shows readers how to shop the want ads for simple gift purchases. Local shoppers find deals, retailers advertise seasonal specials, and families plan budget friendly exchanges ahead of the holidays.
John W. Petty 79 of 2748 Otis road SE died Saturday after a long illness. Born in Nashville Tennessee November 14 1894 he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1915 where he operated the Petty dairy for over 25 years retired veteran of World War I and American Legion Hanford Post member. Surviving wife Agnes Roman a son John R. Petty three grandchildren nine great grandchildren a sister a half sister and a brother all of Nashville. Memorial services Monday 10:00 a.m. at Kuba funeral home east officiated by Rev Clarence Frana. Burial St. John's. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today. Military graveside rites by Hanford Post American Legion.
The report details Nixon income from 1969 to 1973, including 100000 from Howard Hughes late 1969 and 1970, a 309772 New York apartment sale, and 725000 in borrowings. It notes unclear tax payments and explains Senate cloture votes on the debt ceiling bill with campaign finance provisions amid House adjournment and conference talks.
A funeral home in Janebauba hosts a Monday service at 1:30 with Rev John P Woods leading. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower stated that the issue of admitting Red China to the United Nations was not negotiable with any nation at that time, reflecting a firm stance on China’s UN membership during the period.
Madrid AP. Spanish bishops urged the government Saturday to grant amnesty for every person deprived of liberty for any sentence as the 1975 Holy Year began. The appeal emphasized clemency amid political change and religious observance.
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