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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
25
The Daily Record reports mixed weather with high and low temperatures across multiple cities, plus extended forecasts. It also lists numerous birth notices, obituaries, and a long string of local court actions, fines, and police incident entries with names and addresses.
The House approved a fuel ban for busing children beyond neighborhood schools by 221 to 192. Senate action matched a similar provision during emergency energy deliberations, but Rep. Stegeers said the House move will almost certainly kill the legislation.
ATHENS AP The education ministry announced on Thursday that all persons involved in last month’s student disturbances would be released immediately. About 300 people mostly students and construction workers were arrested and held at military camps since the station occupation of the Athens Polytechnic ended in bloody rioting. The government said several persons were killed and hundreds injured as the disturbances culminated in a military coup that toppled President George Papadopoulos.
Simon reports that energy officials warn of demand for petroleum products hitting about 20 million barrels per day in early next year, with only 16.7 million available. Rationing, tax hikes, price increases, and conservation measures are under review by the administration to curb consumption.
A district court jury found Lyon guilty of robbery with aggravation in a case tied to a Megples bank holdup on Third Avenue and First Street SW. About $400 was in the deposit, a mask and long gun were not recovered. Lyon, arrested later at a Cedar Rapids residence, faces sentencing January 11. he remains free on bail. Jurors listed Cedar Rapids and Hazel Green attendees with alternate Karin Ulviek.
Rames Inc. seeks $1,775.57 from the Iowa Department of Revenue in Linn County District Court claiming double taxation on records bought outside the state and taxed again for use in jukebox operations. Burnett Raymon, Ramco president, says the records were used in manufacturing or processing of music for sale.
A pending trial into the 1973 ambush that killed U S diplomats unfolds as eight Palestinians appeal, seeking Sudanese jurisdiction. Inquiry Magistrate Mustafa Basher grants the adjournment, noting the defendants’ right to appeal. The defendants reject any claim of guilt in the attack.
Israelis in Tel Aviv and other towns halted heating in homes and offices in a strike backing Dutch supporters. Officials say the action targets perceived discrimination related to signature policies, with the campaign aiming to last several weeks.
Lincoln officials discussed solving railroad safety concerns by relocating draiks and constructing separation underpasses to reduce traffic conflicts. Nebraska aims to secure 15 million dollars in federal aid as part of a federally funded project, with the new state district granting power to levy tax to support safety efforts. About 40 attendees, including railroad reps, councilmen, and lawmakers, heard the presentation and Q&A led by Nuerenberger.
The Treasury announced that starting January 1 payments will flow under the new Supplemental Security Income program for aged, blind, and disabled persons. Checks will be gold colored to distinguish them from regular Social Security payments, replacing certain state financial aid. About a million checks are expected to be issued monthly, with states authorized to supplement federal benefits.
Strong winter weather continues with light snow across central regions, power outages and school closures reported in the Quad Cities and Curr ent area. Forecasts call for partly sunny but colder conditions into Friday with subfreezing temperatures and teens to 20s.
Patties Lo McGuire 89 died Thursday after an illness tied to a Cedar Rapids sewage plant incident. Born in Oelwein, he lived in Cedar Rapids 1 year, worked as a civil engineer for Heavyard 14, and was involved in construction at a site with a speed constraint. He is survived by his wife, two sons Michael Lekoy and Daniel Shani, two daughters Lyut Marins and Beideul Laas, his mother Mes Wahoks Meili of Cedar Rapids, and a brother Richard of Del Norte Colorado. He was a member of St. Pius X Church and Aiawath Oye! limist club. Funeral services set with Rosary Friday and Sunday at Stewart funeral home.
Henry J Gerdes 81 of 1438 Thirty Fourth Street MIS died Wednesday following a stroke. Born February 16 1900 in Sterling IL he lived in Iowa City later moving to Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife a daughter Lucille Dickerson and three sons Lyle Isell and Carl and two brothers William and The Ty plus a sister Florence. Memorial services held at Chapel of Memories Greensgrave Community Church with burial at Cedar Memorial. additional notices list various memorial services and private burials in multiple locations.
Landis Financial Company claims it faces criminal penalties in a federal suit alleging violation of lending provisions from a July 29 loan of $600.92. The firm says the case involves its own funds and questions the federal lead in the dispute.
City council moves to replace an obscenity ordinance with civil action to curb distribution of material deemed obscene. The proposed law aligns with Miller and Paris Theater decisions and faces a pending Supreme Court review of related cases.
The article describes experts extending study of a taped conversation. A final report to Sirina is planned shortly after the new year. Bushardt accepts the results and says they will accept whatever findings emerge.
Communist China proposes to sell Thailand about 0,000 barrels of diesel oil, a quantities near one day of Thai consumption, marking a concrete trade offer between the two nations since 1949.
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