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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1977
Page
6
A familiar city scene features 17 year old George Matteson of 406 35th St NE ringing the Salvation Army kettle on Third Avenue SF, contributing to the Cedar Rapids drive for charity.
Western Washington rivers surged killing at least four people in Snohomish Cowlitz and Grays Harbor areas. Homes were flooded and roads washed out while officials assessed damage and sought federal aid.
The UNA-USA Iowa chapter approved a resolution urging United Nations control of the Panama Canal, proposing a compromise between Panama and the United States. The panel featured Ted Johnson Rosemary Clark Sister Mary Roberts and Cy Douglass as proponents and context. New leadership officers were elected June Shabot Eleanor Schoenfeld Tom Baker and Ethel Douglass. On this date in 1675 Boss Tweed escaped prison in New York.
Police and the Brooklyn District Attorney's Homicide Bureau investigate the coma of 27 year old Rosemarie Maniscalco at Coney Island after a fall, with a 20 week fetus in danger. Doctors warn slim chances for both, while hospital staff pursue life support and further tests. The case hinges on undisclosed circumstances awaiting conference with DA Mintzer and potential charges.
In Muscatine a two month old lion cub escaped during a warrant service. Lt. Ron King said the animal bounded out, roared briefly, and stared at a cat. Police posted a report, initially fearing theft, but the man claimed ownership. Investigation continues.
Independence police charged Gary Raine, 27, of Independence with drunken driving after witnesses saw him drive erratically on US Highway 20 west of Independence at 4:20 p.m. Friday. He was released on his own recognizance Saturday morning.
Senior Airman Margaret Jones of Pittsburgh trains with the Bolling air force base honor guard in Washington. She is among five women who wrote to First Lady Rosalynn Carter seeking inclusion in the White House honor guard.
A 35 year old Harper man Gayle C Westphal was killed Friday night when his truck jackknifed on a bridge over the Skunk River on U S Highway 218 south of Mount Pleasant at 7 30 pm. He was born October 1942 in State Center and previously lived in Davenport and Iowa City. He married Linda Lang in 1966. He was a Boise Cascade driver and a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 147. Surviving are his wife two daughters his parents four brothers one sister and a grandfather. Services are Sunday at 2 pm at Powells Keota and Tuesday morning in State Center. Burial at Rose Hill Marshalltown.
On this date in 1875 the New York Tammany leader Ross Tweed escaped from prison. The report notes an escape that stunned officials and revived interest in reform efforts surrounding Tammany Hall.
Cedar Rapids briefs announce a Sertoma Christmas party Friday evening at the Ground Round with cocktails at 6 32 p.m. and dinner at 7 40. Also listed are Wee Fun and Games at St Joseph School Marion, ads for Rita Serhousek at Pat's Beauty Salon, and various local business notices with dates and contact numbers.
A grain bin at Oelwain Elevator Company collapsed on Saturday at 9 a m spilling 9000 bushels of corn and damaging equipment. No injuries reported. Overhead structures of two adjacent bins failed preventing removal of corn until repairs are made. Elevator owner is Joe Hall with son Joel nearby but unharmed. No damage estimate available.
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