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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1972
Page
3
Daily Record weather details include high and low temperatures for Saturday with rainfall and barometer readings. Birth announcements list several families receiving new daughters and sons on December 1 and 2. Obituaries note multiple service times for residents in Belle Plaine Clarence Traer Vinton Waukon Worthington and Dyersville with burial plans and church services.
United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim warned that increased combat efficiency of Greek and Turkish Cypriot forces raises the danger of escalation in Cyprus.
Paul C McCoy of 2222 First avenue NE died Saturday in a local hospital after a long illness. He led Paul C McCoy and Co General Insurance for 36 years and was a former New York City and Chicago resident who moved to Cedar Rapids 40 years ago. He married Dolores Wilson October 16 1945 in Chicago and leaves his wife. He held numerous community memberships and supported the Linn County Cancer Society. Entombment at Cedar Memorial Mausoleum. Provide by Kent Stelcik of St Petersburg Fla with service Wednesday in Janeba Kuba funeral home west and burial Czech National. Friends may call after 3 p m today and Rosary at 8 tonight. Private mass for immediate family Monday morning at Immaculate Conception church.
Edward Modracek of 278 Fifteenth Street NW died Saturday after a brief illness. Born near Ely on August 23, 1903 he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1927. A 43 year Penick and Ford Co. employee and Local 100 Grain Millers union member he is survived by his wife Marie Seda married June 8, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, three sisters and two brothers. Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Janeba Kuba funeral home west with Reverend Clarence Jerana. Burial in Czech National. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday.
Anna I Kloubec age 71 of 65 Twenty first avenue SW Cedar Rapids widow of Edward I Kloubec died Saturday after a brief illness. Born in Czechoslovakia February 6 1901 she came to the United States in 1905 and lived in Cedar Rapids since 1921. She leaves two daughters Irma Jean Kloubee and Norma Mattson a son Edward I Kloubee Jr three grandsons two sisters Mrs Joseph Suma and Mrs Charles Leksa two brothers Jerry Stelerk and Vin.
Fae L. Graves 70 of Palo died Saturday after a sudden illness born January 17 1902 in Eddyville married November 19 1935 to John H. Graves. Survived by husband two sons two daughters 15 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and sister Pearle J. Berry. Services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Turner Chapel West Rev. Gilbert M. Field burial Palo cemetery friends may call until 1 p.m. casket not opened after service.
Monica Mary Hannon and William Chalupsky receive services Monday with local clergy. Hannon to burial at St Michael, Holbrook, Rosary Sunday. Gilbert A Pooler and James Arvel Stewart to burial Cedar Memorial and Buffalo cemeteries respectively with Turner's chapels hosting calling hours and services.
Cedar Rapids detectives charged 19 year old Kelly S. Twiselton of 952 Tenth Street SE with giving false information about a robbery. She claimed at a friend's home that $60 was taken from her purse. After questioning Saturday night she was held in Linn County jail in lieu of bond.
Stampmobile announces its week of stops with times in multiple locations. Monday lists Ver non Village and downtown routes. Tuesday covers Forty-second Street Center Point Road NE and Lindale Plaza. Wednesday adds Town and Country shopping center and Giant store.
The Cedar Rapids post office outlines Christmas season hours for stamp and parcel post services. Main office operates Mon-Fri and Dec 11–15 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus Sat Dec 16 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Street Station runs Mon–Sat and Dec 11–16 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Northwest Carrier Annex at 2400 Johnson Ave NW operates Mon–Sat until Dec 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on stamp sales and parcel post acceptance. No stations open Sundays. Regular hours resume Dec 18 except Northwest Annex which stays limited to season. Lindale Plaza self-serve unit runs 24 hours and main post office lobby unit runs 19 hours.
Hall asserts state governors will take key role in future Democratic leadership and likely vie for president or vice president in 1976. He notes the Sunday meeting will launch the drive to reorganize control away from incumbents.
George Edward Benesh aged 72 died after his gravel road vehicle pulled onto highway 151 and was struck by Marie G. Tesar driving eastbound near Marion. Injured were Linda L. Stoneking and Tesar, treated for facial lacerations and knee injuries. Benesh farmed locally since 1935. survived by wife, son Arlo, three daughters, ten grandchildren, one great grandson, three brothers, three sisters, and several in-laws. Funeral services planned Tuesday at Murdoch chapel in Marion with burial at Cedar Memorial.
U S officials report ongoing combat as North Vietnamese troops push toward the southern province capital of Saravane after clashes earlier in the week. The command notes a month long bombing campaign beginning November 2 with 998 B 52 missions and 11 283 jet strikes in Vietnam, most in the North, plus undisclosed raids in Laos and Cambodia. South Vietnam reports a lull in fighting Friday and Saturday with 52 enemy initiated incidents and 43 shellings. In Tay Ninh four miles from the provincial capital and 55 miles northwest of Saigon, seven Communists die in an attack on a government militia post while one South Vietnamese is wounded.
Pretoria reports the death of Gen. Sir Pierre van Ryneveld, World War II chief of staff of the South African army, who passed away Saturday in Pretoria. The veteran officer served as a key military leader for South Africa during the war.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription prices by method and region. Night and Sunday editions cost 2 dollars per month or 19 dollars per year, with afternoon editions at 2.15 dollars per month or 20 dollars per year. Rates for other states and U.S. territories are 30 dollars annually.
President Nixon named three career diplomats as ambassadors to Poland Liberia and the Sudan. Richard T Davies will be envoy to Poland succeeding Walter Stoessel Melvin Manfall moves from Central African Republic to Liberia Cleo Noel becomes first ambassador to the Sudan since full relations were restored. Davies Manfall Noel are veteran foreign service officers with long careers.
Five people were injured in a two car crash Saturday night in the 2700 block of Sixth Street SW. Armand Klees and his two sons suffered varying injuries and were taken to St Luke's hospital. The Cosmans in the other vehicle were reported in good condition. A Palo man, George Van Treese, was injured when struck by a car near St Luke's hospital. Earlier, Barbara Clark was hurt when her car left Center Point Road NE and hit a pole.
A medical study released on Saturday estimates 75 000 to 95 000 illegal abortions occur annually in Spain. Researchers highlight the gap between reported cases and official figures and call for clearer data and policy review.
Washington AP The Nader Center for Concerned Engineering accuses aerosol can makers of hiding defusal inventions and causing injuries. It cites 160 injuries with nine deaths since May 1971 and urges triple damages. American Can Co denies blame, cites rim vent release already offered.
Gun taken from Steve Crawford's car valued at 130 dollars. Avis A. Jackson reports five boxes of toys worth 500 dollars stolen from her apartment early Saturday. Lee Turner Helen Hewitt and Mrs Mike Shefelbine report tires slashed on their cars. Shawn Cullivan states his basketball suit and equipment worth 30 dollars stolen from his car early Saturday.
A city council report notes the Reddith Crerbatorium extends a warm welcome to all official bodies visiting the premises, signaling hospitality and procedural readiness during the visit.
Members of the Metro Kiwanis club completed a community lodge west of Toddville. The facility is open for public use at no charge, funded and built by club members. A Gazette page 14B story covers the project.
Tourists and newsmen gathered as federal mediators NASA and NLRB officials attempt to avert a strike by 60 Boeing contracted workers represented by IATSE. They seek reinstatement of 30 to 50 percent pay cuts taken in 1971. If not launched by December 7, delays could cost Kennedy Space Center $2.5 million plus $8 million for Skylab delays.
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