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Cedar Rapids Gazette (Newspaper) - December 5, 1977, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2 the Cedar rapids Gazette Mon., dec. A 1977 . Native s find May link civilizations san Jose Costa Rica apr a Cedar rapids native believes he May have found new evidence directly inking three ancient civilizations in Mexico Guatemala Costa Rica. The key is a pre columbian Jade Amulet estimated to be about 2,500 years old. It was found in a Northern san Jose suburb in october. Michael Snarskis 32, a graduate of Washington High school a former University of Iowa student said the discovery Marks the first time in Costa Rica that evidence of links among the three cultures has been found in its original site. Snarskis is currently a doctoral student at Columbia University. His Mother wife live at 2718 Dale Wood ave. Be in Cedar rapids archaeologists have known that the cultures of the olmec of Mexico the Mayas of Guatemala the unnamed inhabitants of Costa Rica had intermingled Between i . And 400 ., Snarskis said. He added that preliminary studies of the Amulet or Charm indicate it was originally the work of the Imecs Between 600 . And 300 . The polished unusually Long Pendant possibly a badge of office for the powerful priests of rain gods started out As a smooth piece in the shape of a half Clam Shell Snarskis said but a Bas Relief Motif on the amulets surface probably was carved about 500 years later by the pre classic mayan culture of Karina Liuyu 300 . To 300 . In Highland Guatemala he said. Quot i suspect the Jade made its Way to Costa Rica As an heirloom through priests of the rain gods a said Snarskis who emphasized that All conclusions about the Amulet Are tentative. What is important about the Charm is that it is the first known Quot scientifically dug archaeological evidence of a direct cultural tie a said Snarskis head of the National anthropological Center at Costa Ricas National museum. Quot aesthetically it is among the finest in the world a he said. Quot i done to know of another piece like Costa rican construction workers Clearing a building site in the suburb of Tibas accidentally uncovered the archaeological find including the burial ground of a teen aged boy who lived sometime Between i . And 400 ., Snarskis said. Museum experts than then took Over the digging. The boys remains Lay on two round Stone tables the head was placed on a rectangular Stone table. Vietnam War prisoner Haughton gets command Cedar rapids native Robert Naughton has received his first command assignment in the . Naughton son of or. And mrs. Roland Naughton 2516 c ave. Be was made commander of the 83rd attack Squadron stationed at Jacksonville Fla., assigned to the Forrestal. The Navy Pilot will have charge of 250 pilots support members of the Squadron. The change of command ceremony at Cecil Field at Jacksonville was a Happy reunion for Naughton capt. Thomas Scott who was guest speaker. Scott As operations officer aboard the Enterprise in May of 1967, had the unpleasant duty of reporting that Naughton had been shot Down Over Vietnam taken prisoner. Naughton was a prisoner for nearly six years in North Vietnam. After his release in March of 1973, Naughton attended the naval War College in Newport . A year later he entered the University of North Florida was graduated with a masters degree in business administration. Cmdr. Robert Naughton for the past two years he has been stationed at Jacksonville. He his wife Peggy their three children reside in Orange Park Fla. Naughton has received numerous decorations including the Silver Star legion of Merit distinguished flying Cross. He has been in the Navy for 17 years. Hiawatha Man held in shooting incident by Ann Schrader Gazette staff writer two Hiawatha men were arrested late sunday after one Man was shot during a fight. Larry Goodwin 22, of 165 e. Clark St., Apt. To Hiawatha was charged with assault with intent to commit murder after he allegedly shot Rick sheriff 25, of 165 e. Clark St., Apt. La in the foot with a .22-caliber pistol. Sheriff has been charged with assault Battery in connection with the same incident. Hiawatha police said that according to several witnesses the shooting occurred during a fight Between sheriff Goodwin a brother Rusty in Goodwin a apartment. Witnesses said sheriff hit Rusty Goodwin in the Mouth. Larry Good City briefs More briefs on Page 18. Meeting cancelled a the meeting tonight of the Linn county Board of health has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later time. A a bobbies Couturier presents summer dreams Winter wishes a Holiday fashion show clothing auction with a dance following. December 5th, 8 ., Roosevelt Royale tickets $2.50 at door. A adv. A a a new fashion a sculptured nails for you your Holiday parties. Call Tonya new from Denver Colorado Gregory a hair designer at 393-1836.�? adv. A a a Cothrane Sart gallery Hoo 19th ave. So. Open daily till Christmas 10-9. Sunday 1-5. A adv. Music music music from now to Christmas. Carma Louis House of music. Open 7 Days a week. Week nights til 9, sunday noon to 5. 393-3121. 3907 Center Point re. Be. A adv. A a Atlanta peach bowl a charter with hotel tickets from Cedar rapids december 30. Travel amp transport 393-8747. A adv. A a a or. . Rodriguez announces relocation of dental office to Crescent medical building. 1935 1st ave. Be. A adv. V a a a driving to los Angeles mid december will take 2-3 to share expenses. 363-9832. A adv. A a a american legion a regular meeting of Hanford Post no. 5 is tuesday at 8 Guest speaker will be kit Fuller of the american red Cross who will give a demonstration. A very generous Reward for return of Daisy our female Black Labrador lost sunday morning North of it. Vernon Road East of East Post Road. 366-3825, 362-0269. A adv. A a Toro Snowblower 20�?� $200 a 363-1421. A adv. A a a symphony style show tuesday december 6, 1977, 1 30 And 7 30 Sheraton motor inn. $5. 365-8564 or 393-7368. A adv. A Quot a time for Hope a Channel 2 a 6 25 ., 10 55 . Signoff news. A adv. In it a Hiawatha paperback Exchange 140 Robins Road. A adv. A a a undecided How about a Christmas gift certificate dinner at the flame room any amount you desire. A adv. Naii Onai it Tom service Eom Casi to. 7 a a Isi 1/ a 77 win then allegedly shot sheriff in the left foot. Quot i Only meant to scare him a Goodwin was quoted As saying in a Linn deputies report. Sheriff was treated at mercy Hospital was taken to the Linn county jail. He posted Bond was released. Goodwin is being held in lieu of $25,000 Bond. Hiawatha police with assistance from the Linn sheriffs department Are continuing their investigation of the incident. Rev. Taylor Dies Charlotte n c. Apr the Rev. H. Kerr Taylor of Atlanta an author missionary died Here sunday. He was 86. Garnish tips the traditional Garnish for eggnog is a sprinkling of Nutmeg but Here Are other possibilities to decorate the dollops of whipped Cream Cut up candied cherries Angelica crushed Peppermint Candy or red or Green decorative sugar. The Cedar rapids Gazette established in 1883 by the Gazette company published daily sunday at 500 third ave be Cedar rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid at Cedar rapids Iowa. Subscription rates by Carrier $1.15 per week by mail afternoon editions sunday 7 issues $5 17 4 weeks $56.00 52 weeks other states . Territories $80.00 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions accepted in areas having Gazette Carrier service. The associated press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of All the local news printed in this newspaper As Well As All a news dispatches to Start or Stop your dial 398-8333 deadlines for tuesday wednesday thursday Friday _ a a evening 7 00 pm before for saturday St nday 10 00 am Friday r for monday noon sunday for v holidays 10 00 am before Shough with the yuletide bouquet classic Poinsettia always Correct always Welcome the traditional seasonal Flower that s a living reminder of the holidays All year round. $1000 fresh blooms in Holiday colors gathered in a Crystal Clear Tumbler accented with a real Pine Cone. An enchanting decorative note or 9ift $169s scents for the season Quot a gift Box of aromatic greens banded with a Bright Bow to arrange yourself or present with Pride. $ 95 a pier Sony so Flowers Flop i greenhouses. Inc 1800 Ellis blvd. He Flower phone 366-1626 open Mon. Thru Sot. 0-5 30 a Avenue fiord amp botanic is by Piersons 3916th Avenue s w 366 7148 open Mon thru sat. 8 5 30 a fret parking in rear St Arrie 0 vital statistics births a mercy dec. 3 a or. And mrs. Michael Bronson 105 Hanover Road so a daughter. Dec. 4 a or. And mrs Timothy Callahan route i Marion a son. Dec. 5 a or. And mrs. To Van Nguyen 612 eighth ave so a daughter. Births a St. Luke a dec. 4 a or. And mrs. Duane c. Stonerook 291 North View place be a son or. And mrs Ronald Campion. 3098 first ave., Marion a daughter or. And mrs. Peter Brecht Alburnett a son fires 9 36 . Sunday. Gas flush at 801 second St. Be. 1 46 monday. Assist area ambulance at 4316 Center Point Road be. 3 51 . Monday. Unknown to dumpster at 4110 Center Point Road be. Marriages dissolved a Ronald And Christine Marie Hunter. Susan Loree Terry eur 20/0 Gene Jensen. Catherine Mary Kansas 20/10 Gaylon Swehla. Agnes Walter Milwaukee Cloudy 18/0 Wilson. Connie Lee Ralph mor . Paul. It cloy 5/-20 ales. Nancy Joseph Collins. Don 20/10 Wayne Carol Jean Thomp St. Louis. It cloy 23/4 son. Ruth a. And Dennis Gene Rich Sioux 10/-2 Ter. Anna Mae Kevin Eugene degree Days Franck. Carolyn j. And Mounif f. An Shaheen. James a. And Jerris m. 47 Richardson. David l. And Patricia of fy4c Dee Fastenow. Anita Jane or total zr.z�t323 ��?��eu8ene Johnson. Through dec. 4, 1976 1,840 percent of Normal year.21.4 a re tots Norma Yea tages 6,63, r q Mississippi River stages monday rates to go up Lansing 18 8.3, Rise .3 he Jowa Commerce commission Mcgregor 18 9 3 use 3 has approved an 11v4 percent elec Guttenberg 15 5.6, Rise .1 Ric rate increase sought by the Linn Dubuque 17 8.3, no change county Rural electric cooperative Davenport 15 4.7, fall .1 headquartered in Marion. Keokuk 16 3.0, fall 1.0 the increase amounts to a total of Cedar at . 13 3.52. $432,424 for the cooperatives 7,305 customers will go into effect wednesday. The Commerce commission said 18 members or customers of the cooperative filed written objections to the increase one requested a Public hearing into the matter the commission denied the request for the Public hearing but said it would allow 20 Days for any customer wishing to file an objection stating any specific fact which would warrant a Public hearing. The commission said several objectors said the proposed increase was excessive contributed to inflation. The cooperative filed its request for the rate increase in octo j k 11v i i a Jar a h a i a Mew Dent i of i amp loft Angeles \ i to to a 11 Kafi s Ai a i $ ii to ,-0 i be a t me Foy Ocasi Ltd �4 v nfw08liaiy. A Miani a it snot Showen Flo Snow is expected monday night Over parts of the Northeast from the great lakes to the North Atlantic states. Snow is also forecast for the Rockies while rain Falls in the Pacific Northwest. Mostly fair elsewhere. Weather elsewhere High temperatures sunday Low temperatures overnight inches of precipitation Anchorage a a a l a .71 50 Atlanta. 70 57 02 miami79 76 Bismarck. 18 7 of moll18 15 Chicago 33 29 . 79 74 Denver 55 25 a new York 40 35 Duluth 17 14 07 phoenix.77 48 Honolulu 82 76 a seattle44 36 .03 Houston 80 69 a Washington 50 39 . Weather High sunday.25 Low overnight25 to Monday25 snowfall at noon6.0 precipitation at noon.40 total for dec. 40 Normal for dec1.49 Normal through dec.35.58 total for 1977 33.72 barometer rising29.72 humidity at to a.m72% wind direction velocity at to ., n at 16 Mph. Sun rises tuesday 7 20 Sun sets 4 35. Year ago today a High 26, Low 23, precipitation none. Extended forecast a Clear to partly Cloudy wednesday through Friday with a Chance of Snow Friday. Highs wednesday 5 to 15, highs thursday Friday 15 to 25. Lows to to 5 wednesday 5 to 15 thursday Friday. Coralville Lake Pool level. 683.12 traveler a forecast tuesday Bismarck. It cloy -6/-16 chicag Osnow 20/0 31/9 31/11 Des Moines. It cloy 10/-8 hash found in Linn jail according to a Linn deputies report a substance believed to be hashish was found during a Check at the Linn county jail Friday night. The substance was found inside a Book in a Cellblock As was a pipe made from an empty tube of toothpaste. A thorough Check of the jail turned up no other drugs the report said. No arrests have been reported in connection with the incident. Ber. Christmas Chib clobbers Jingle Bills. Beat next year s Jingle Bills by joining United state Bank a Christmas club this year. After you be made All the weekly payments Well make the last one give you a Little extra help with those Jingle Bills next year. You la also receive a Beautiful decorator Calendar to help keep track of the shopping Days left until next Christmas. United stale Bank 129 16th Avenue s w a Cedar rapids. Iowa 52404 a 319 362-1194 we just sound big. Member Odic

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