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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1971
Page
23
The Daily Record reports extended forecast with high teens to upper 20s and possible light showers, along with barometer and wind details at Gazelle station. It lists births, municipal court fines, traffic violations, and multiple Iowa death notices, followed by continued taxation and public financing debate notes touching on potential 1976 elections funding.
A pickup truck with injured children escaped as flames engulfed a residence. Firemen reported a man shouted for his boys as the state fire marshal probed the cause, with a possible explosion noted. Mark Daily was found in the basement around 1 am, another boy in an upstairs room about 1:30 am, and a third body located near 7 am.
The article notes a continuing merger discussion involving Mergerplants and Al Ned equipment for related industries. Town Steel and Tron Works, dating to 1910, cover structural steel and Fay iron foundry and steel shop divisions. Hell gained a controlling interest in the firm in the early 1920s. Town Manufacturing employs about 1,200 and Town Steel about 240 workers.
The Linn county recorder reports new snowmobile registration forms and decals are available. Earlier reports said certificates and decals were dwindling as the state shortage spread. residents without proper decals risked being unable to operate snowmobiles locally.
Harold L. Grimm 44-year Cedar Rapids resident died after a long illness. Born November 23, 1921 in Mt. Auburn he served in World War II and worked 29 years at Link-Belt Speeder Corp. Surviving spouses and relatives are listed with services held at Immanuel Baptist Church and Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Also noted are the death of Stella Ann Petter at 73 and George M. Schmitt’s involvement in a 1960 crank driving case, including testimony about poverty and legal rights, with a court date set for next Wednesday.
The American Revolution bicentennial commission endorsed pursuing a 1976 world food expo proposed for Iowa Town, with Governor Ray noting the stamp of support could aid funding. Officials anticipate a site near Heritage Farms by I-35, Highway 45 corridor, to showcase global food tech, youth exchanges, and a 1776 to present agricultural exhibit.
AP dispatch from Jerusalem reports Dr Yaacov Herzog alleging Dr Ralph Bunche once said he would have returned the Nobel Peace Prize if he had known it was awarded under a false assumption He testified Bunche was not hired back by his former employer and faced legal penalties while a separate notice recalls a 20 year old move to consider severing diplomatic ties with Britain and an employment ad section.
Linn County officials debate a proposed bill allowing a loan against the county tax receipts to aid conservation projects. Critics warn it could push the county into debt though supporters say it would fund parks and emergency needs without boosting taxes. Legislative leaders question monitoring and repayment plans, while promising to study early in the year.
Obituary notes Cedar Rapids resident George Kenneth Appleby born April 1, 192x. Burial at Turner chapel East with services 1:00 p.m. Saturday. cremation to follow. Surviving wife Virginia, two sons Michael and Patrick, mother, and one grandchild. Donations urged to Hawkeye Area Council of Boy Scouts. Separate item details Collins Radio announces new centralized structure with senior leaders and regional focus for competitive growth.
The Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers plans a vote by members on the proposed 1972-73 salary package. The plan, worked out with CRA and school administration, seeks a raise from ADL percent to 5.6 percent, about $120,000 more, and will be reviewed by the full representative council next Wednesday after approval by the personnel committee. Don Bailey elected president for 1972, with Harold Schreiber treasurer and Jerry Jensen sergeant-at-arms. Re-elected: Gary L. Williams, Germaine Hausladen, Richard Winey. new delegates Mathelle Carlson and Johann Eschbach.
Katherine Bohart Katherine Minor Dohari died Thursday in Vero Beach Florida. She is survived by a brother Paul Minor of Fairfax Iowa. Floyd funeral home in Vero Beach is in charge of services with burials planned Saturday.
Fragmented obituary notes list multiple services including Coopridor Everett Beal at Beurle chapel with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, casket to be closed before and opened after service. Other entries mention Sturdevant James E. Riverview Abbey in Portland with entombment, Vraal Helen T. at Kuba funeral home east, and Dean Turner chapel west burial.
Two young Cedar Rapids men Robert A. Horriquez and Malan Ly Blessing were arrested on charges of malicious injury to a motor vehicle and theft. They allegedly damaged a car on Eastern avenue NE by removing windshield wipers and wind vent, and stole a tape player and two speakers valued at 105 dollars from the same vehicle. They are being held pending arraignment. Oelwein local board elected Roland Rolland of Independence president, Louis Pirillo of Oelwein as vice president, and Harrett Baum of Manchester as secretary.
Mrs. Lipky argued the conservation hoard should be the sole county agency unable to borrow money under current circumstances. She criticized the Faches bill as stated relief supported by State Senator Tom Tiley and Cloyd Robinson and Representatives Ivor Stanley and James Wells. Other lawmakers were unavailable for comment. At the meeting Riley and Lipky backed a bill to let supervisors provide anticipated one mill funding to the conservation board. Other legislators did not pledge support.
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