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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1971
Page
3
Daily Record reports high and low temperatures across towns with a detailed extended forecast. It includes Friday through Sunday outlook, noon to afternoon readings, barometer and humidity, sunrise and sunset times, and year-ago highs. A birth list notes several newborns at St. Luke's and Waverly hospitals alongside local service notices and fines for speeding and violations.
Cedar Rapids City Council voted aye on a resolution stating the council will not enter negotiations with public employees or union representatives until a state framework for public sector bargaining is enacted. Union spokesmen said the move sidesteps employees' collective voice and pledged to continue efforts.
U S delegates urge UN Security Council for cease fire and withdrawal as Congress accuses the White House of bias toward Pakistan. In New Delhi an Indian official accuses the U S of breaking diplomacy with anti India charges. Senate leaders urge absolute neutrality.
Culver proposes a private bill to make Eleonora part of the family in Cedar Rapids and Greece. Bellas and his wife, who have no children, praise the child born to Miss Moolakis and express hope she becomes part of their family by Christmas.
Charles Gustaf Nelson aged 91 of 1746 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born June 20 1880 in Oslo Norway he married Harriet J Olson in Chicago in 1911 and worked as maintenance superintendent for J J Badenock Co until retirement. Survived by wife two daughters a son five grandchildren nine great grandchildren and other relatives. Services at Turner Chapel East with Masonic rites and cremation committal scheduled Friday at 1:30 p.m. Masters Masons to meet Mt Hermon lodge at 1:15.
Joseph F. Phennicie Jr. 64 of 1823 B Ave NE died after a long illness. Born July 1 1907 in Donora Pennsylvania he married Bertha Smiley May 10 1947 in Cedar Rapids. He worked 19 years at Amana Refrigeration and belonged to Central Park Presbyterian Crescent lodge AF and AM El Kabir Temple and Malta chapter OES. Survived by wife five sons mother sister and 14 grandchildren. Services pending Teahen funeral home.
Sylvia Sturdevant 72 of 1127 Third Street SW died Tuesday after a long illness. Born Thornburg May 26 1899 she married James E Sturdevant Oct 13 1915 in Sigourney. She lived in Portland from 1921 to 1967 then Cedar Rapids. Surviving husband two daughters Mrs Joel Cruz Portland and Mrs Albert Lebenton Seattle three grandchildren and Dr Clair Palmatier Norwich NY. Services in Portland with burial at Riverview mausoleum. Jane Kuba funeral home will host viewing 3 to 9 p m Thursday.
Kittie Pauline Burrell 87 of 2247 C street SW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a long illness. Born Eldon December 3, 1884 she was a registered nurse and member of Des Moines Nursing Alumni Assn and Trinity Lutheran church. Husband Leo Burrell survives. Services at Turner Chapel West noon Thursday with Vicar Richard L Thompson. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel West until 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Casket will not be opened after the service.
The service was conducted at 1 30 p m Thursday by Rev George W Carlson and the Very Rev Canon D A Loferski. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial.
AP reports Louis Welch defeats opponents to win an unprecedented fifth consecutive two year term as mayor of Houston.
The county faces a funding clash as the conservation board seeks general fund money and a one mill levy while debates over legal interpretation delay aid. Officials discuss restoring director Hamilton and resisting improper spending while seeking clarify from the attorney general.
George J. Schmitt, 41, of 1049 Center Point Road NE, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in Linn County District Court alleging illegal detention in jail over a $464.99 balance of a $500 drunk driving fine plus costs from a 1966 second offense. Hearing set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Liquor Post reports approval of state liquor sales reform replacing the policy-setting commission with a policy making advisory council led by Kirk. A director Gallagher is to be hired to run operations. The council sought Gallagher though he was not among seven to eight applicants discussed with seven or eight persons and about 75 businessmen. The chairman denied a staff shake-up, stressing employees as the department’s key asset and urging results.
The Socialist party designated Deputy Premier Francesco de Martino as the presidential candidate of a broad leftist front including the Communists.
The notice outlines mailing deadlines for holiday parcels and cards to armed forces and local areas, with air mail guidance and international insurance tips. It also notes a labor dispute where a union claimed unlawful bargaining refusal, and a separate Nebraska case affecting federal authority to halt state court proceedings, with Justices Brennan and White dissenting.
Reports say Indian and Pakistani forces hold opposing positions with Indian air strikes targeting military sites in Pakistan and Dacca airport attacked for a fifth day. A Pakistani spokesman claims crossing the river and condemns civilian airport bombings while Western officials note evacuation efforts and safety concerns for foreigners.
The Cost of Living Council proposed exempting Puerto Rico Guam the Virgin Islands and American Samoa from wage controls while others remain under the freeze. The Price Commission may advise on Puerto Rico price controls as normal price increases can be made without pre notifying the commission for sharply shifting raw material costs. The commission approved 26 more requests raising totals to 102 with 59 new applications by 17 firms.
Local 1 of the Allied Chemical Workers requests renegotiation of medical benefits for 190 retired Pittsburgh Plate Glass employees. Under a 1964 contract the firm paid $2 monthly toward premiums. The company refused to bargain and proposed covering $3 monthly Medicare supplemental costs for retirees who drop from the company plan.
The United Nations General Assembly called for an immediate cease-fire between India and Pakistan and a withdrawal to borders. It urged an early political solution for East Pakistan refugees. The measure passed 104 to 11 with 10 abstentions, despite Soviet vetoes in the Security Council.
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