11 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1972
Page
1
The Daily Record reports Sunday temperatures across cities including Atlanta and Chicago with lows and precipitation. It lists births at St. Luke's Dec 10 and obituaries with funeral details for multiple Iowa towns, plus local fire and police calls, traffic fines, and upcoming services in towns like Coralville, Cedar Rapids, and Monti.
Alphone H Boge 29 of 1540 Third Avenue SE charged with malicious injury to a building and fixtures after an incident on December 3. He allegedly broke doors spread broken bottles and garbage damaged a stove and plaster. Landlord Donald E Neal claims eviction for nonpayment. Bond set at 1000. Also jailed trainee Thomas J Brewer 19 Ely held for motor vehicle theft and license suspension.
The liberal reform wing reacts cautiously to Strauss' election as chairman, while the party contemplates giving him a chance. Wallace expresses satisfaction with the choice, signaling approval from another faction.
Truman remains in hospital after four days near death as doctors report more frequent rhythm abnormalities in his heart. Dreves notes continued tube feedings and a 10 p.m. bulletin planned while newsmen seek an afternoon briefing. A hospital spokesman cites the return of the personal physician and a cardiac specialist to review the latest development.
Gail A. DeLancey 59 of 1034 Twenty seventh street NE died Saturday after a brief illness. He was a 35 year employee of B F Goodrich and Cedar Rapids store manager born March 26 1913 in Prairieburg. Survived by wife Martha, a daughter and son, two brothers, a half sister and three grandchildren. Burial Cedar Memorial. Services 10 30 a m Tuesday Turner Chapel East. Emma L Swatosh 60 of 2556 J street SW widow of Louis F E Swatosh died Sunday after long illness born April 4 1892 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by daughter Maydean Hunter and two sisters. Services Brush Chapel 10 30 a m Wednesday. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at chapel after 3 p m Tuesday.
American reports say B‑52 bombers targeted a North Vietnamese staging area above the DMZ, dropping about 600 tons of bombs in a five‑mile radius. Strikes have continued for five days along the coastal district near Ba Tom, killing 91 enemies, wiping out a Communist barracks, and uncovering 40 weapons and 2½ tons of rice among fleeing debris.
Dole defended his mountaintop remark and said he did not intend to stay in office past 1973. He confirmed Bush accepted the new duties after talks with Nixon and himself, aiming to shift the American majority into a Republican congressional majority and recruit diverse candidates. Docking looms as a 1974 challenger.
Ernest Tingle aged 65 of 1901 E street SW died unexpectedly Sunday. Born September 10, 1907 in Mystic he worked 36 years at Century Engineering before retiring Thursday. Survived by wife Mildred Holloway and three sisters. Services set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Janeba Kuba funeral home west with Rev. Glenn N. Bender. burial in Czech National cemetery. Visitation after 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Betty Cantrell 47 of Vancouver Washington died Monday born December 25 1924 in Des Moines She married Dr Richard Cantrell June 7 1947 in Cedar Rapids A Mercy hospital nursing school Mt Mercy College graduate Survived by husband three daughters a brother Dr Donald Kessler Evanston Sr and mother Mrs L A Kessler Cedar Services will be held in Vancouver
Mayme Snouffer 84 of 625 Second Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Sunday in a local nursing home. Born September 7, 1888 she lived in Cedar Rapids all her life and worked 50 years at Armstrongs and Killians. She was a Trinity Lutheran member. Survived by Robert Gordon Chicago and sister Mrs. William G Clark Cedar Rapids. Services at Turner Chapel East 1:30 p.m. Thursday burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner East.
U S troop strength in Vietnam fell to 25,200 last week, a decrease of 300 from the prior week. The total includes 14,400 Army, 8,000 Air Force, 1,500 Navy, 1,200 Marines, and 100 Coast Guard. About 100,000 more service members back the war from bases in Guam and Thailand and from Seventh Fleet ships.
Stampmobile hours list: Tuesday 1 30 to 3 30 at Forty second street and Center Point road NE and 4 30 to 7 at Lindale Plaza. Wednesday 1 30 to 3 30 at Vernon Village shopping center and 4 30 to 7 at Town and Country shopping center. Thursday 1 30 to 3 30 at Lindale Plaza and 4 30 to 7 downtown.
The government says North Vietnam plans to seize the South after a cease-fire, claiming a secret three phase document outlines organizational buildup before talks, territorial seizures within 24 hours post signing, and a general uprising. Foreign Minister Tran Van Lam reiterates Saigon’s demand for Hanoi to withdraw troops and notes possible separate agreements with Washington and Hanoi.
Apollo coverage includes securing and protecting the science instruments and cameras Evans will operate in lunar orbit. Two cameras map large moon swaths while a sounder probes the depths for lunar water or ice deposits. After Apollo 17 departs lunar orbit, Evans will spacewalk to recover tapes and film, bringing them to the commander's cabin since the service module does not return to earth.
John D. Shadle, 63, Cedar Rapids resident since 1921, died at Veterans hospital in Iowa City. Born July 25, 1909 in Belle Plaine, he was WWII veteran and member of American Legion and VFW. Survived by two sisters, a brother. services at Turner Chapel West 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Casket not opened after service.
George Stevens and Rosemary Height Turner will be laid to rest in a 2 p.m. Tuesday service at Cedar Memorial cemetery and a 9 a.m. Tuesday service at Turner Chapel East by Dr. Arnold Herbst. Burial follows at Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at Turner East until 9 p.m. Monday. The casket will not be opened after the service.
Eggleston, a former city official since 1961, faces allegations of diverting $17,000 intended for garbage truck equipment, using city paid paneling and labor for a private house at 1611 Alleghany Dr NE, and converting checks from dumping fees into personal use. He served in the street and sanitation divisions, drawing $1,032 monthly in recent years.
Mrs C J Connor Faith Elizabeth Connor, 72, of 811 Seventh Street SE and Cedar Rapids resident since 1941, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born January 16, 1900 in Conesville, she married June 18, 1919 there. Survived by husband Carlos John Connor, two sons Lawrence Frederick Connor of Wichita and Andrew John Connor Atkins, a daughter Mrs Joseph Hadish of rural Marion, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two brothers John Albert Baker and Ernest Oliver Baker. Burial planned at Dunkard cemetery north of Cedar Rapids. Friends may call at Turner East.
Apollo program chief Rocco Petrone tells U S News & World Report that a joint 1975 moon flight could prove docking between American and Soviet spacecraft. He cites a $250 million U S share, about half the cost of a solo moon landing, and envisions future Earth orbit and lunar cooperation at nearby bases.
Store officials continued reviewing an inventory list on Monday to determine the amount of missing merchandise after a burglary occurred the night before. The store reopened for business as usual Monday morning.
A cascade of legal actions includes a Moose lodge appeal denial on desegregation, a Kent State student’s father failing to sue Ohio after his daughter's shooting, and a North American labor dispute during a 1967 Phelps-Dodge strike. The NLRB unfair labor practice ruling was upheld by a court overturning, while a pollution injunction was temporarily blocked, all reflecting ongoing policy and regulatory battles across agencies and courts.
A speaker rejects restoring an unchecked framework and urges disciplined behavior, stating a reliance on future compliance rather than loose regulations. The remark emphasizes caution against sweeping, unspecified changes and advocates measured governance.
Several breakins were reported Sunday by residents on K street SW. Leland M. Rudd reported about $75 in cash missing after a breakin at his house Saturday night. Don Ockenfels told police $40 in cash was taken from his house early Sunday. William J. Cisler reported $12 in cash missing after a breakin between 2 and 3 a.m. Sunday. James Hartgrave said a break in occurred between 10 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday but nothing was missing.
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