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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1974
Page
3
High Wednesday 19 and low 13 with no precipitation. December total 0.71 inches, normal 1.43. Barometer 30.27 inches, humidity 81 percent at 10 a.m. WNW wind 13 mph. Sunrise 7:33, sunset 4:41. Extended forecast partly cloudy with a slow warming trend. lows in the teens to 20s, highs in the 20s and 30s. chance of snow Sunday.
Traveler's Forecast lists births on December 25 and December 24. On December 25 a son to Michael Hauskins of 1545 Second avenue SE and a son to Lynn Starry of 605 Hillview drive Marion and a son to Michael Bell of 55 Samoa drive Hiawatha. On December 24 a son to Mr. and Mrs Donald R Polton of 1500 Bever avenue SE.
Emma L. Kuen of Walford dies at 81 funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church burial in St. Michael's Cemetery Rosary Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Teahen's in Cedar Rapids friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday.
Diane Polton reports $90 cash stolen from her purse at May City lanes on Trent Street SW. Phil Pecham reports a gold ring valued at $100 lost or stolen at an undetermined location. Don Johnston reports two space heaters a humidifier and a tool chest stolen from a semi truck at Sears Roebuck Lindale Plaza. Ronald Northup reports a tape player two speakers and tapes stolen from his car at home. Hutchins' Janitor Services advertises carpet cleaning.
At Pella a son born Dec. 18 to Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Buettner. The mother is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hayden of 76 Twenty-first avenue SW. At Livingston Texas a son born Dec. 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hughes. The mother is the daughter of Mrs. Carl Wells of 1325 Northdrive, Marion. Police log notes routine incidents and minor hazards on Tuesday and Wednesday including light fixture issue at 2032 Park avenue SE grease on stove at 129 Fourth avenue SW a defective light switch at 802 D avenue NW a backfire at 401 Eighteenth avenue SW and a cigarette on a Davenport at 300 Nineteenth street NE.
Queen Elizabeth II in a Christmas broadcast urged tolerance and unity amid Northern Ireland tensions. She called for goodwill and compassion, stressing shared interests over division and resentment during difficult times.
Cairo state radio announced the death of Field Marshal Ahmed Ismail Egypt's war minister. He led the Egyptian army in the 1973 war against Israel and commanded the Syrian army on the Golan Heights after being named war minister on October 26, 1972.
An uneasy calm spread as Christmas celebrations continued amid threats and economic worry. Firing in Vietnam eased, a ceasefire in Northern Ireland held, and Arab threats against pilgrims did not materialize. In Rome Pope Paul VI inaugurated the Holy Year and urged renewal and reconciliation. In Bethlehem worshippers passed security checks for Mass at the Church of the Nativity, while Israeli and Arab forces remained on alert.
Kirkwood Community College unveils a $2.4 million Iowa Hall offering free public meetings seven days a week. The facility includes conference rooms, a ballroom, food service, and AV equipment plus videotape options for small fees. First off campus user Iowa Heart Assn will hold CPR training Jan 17 18 for Eastern Iowa health agencies staff.
Fire ravaged the Kress heavy construction equipment facility in Quasqueton causing extensive structural and mechanical damage. A spokesman said workers will be laid off indefinitely and employee time cards were destroyed along with other records. The plant serves FMC Corp. Crane and Excavator division in Cedar Rapids as one of its major accounts.
John A. Hanson 85 of 317 Eighth street SE died Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born December 19, 1889 in Norway he married Pearl Wernette at Fargo ND. Lutheran church member and Luther's union lifetime member, he lived in Cedar Rapids six years after moving from Spokane Washington. Surviving are son Kent Darrow Hanson Cedar Rapids a brother J Hans Hanson Newman Lake WA one grandchild and three great grandchildren. Services pending at Turner chapel east.
Memorial service for Elmer L Hendrickson will be held Thursday at 10 at Turner Chapel West conducted by Rev A A Sodawasser. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner West.
Anita McDowell 30 of Walker was in fair condition in Mercy Hospital ICU after a two car collision on Highway 150 four miles north of Midway Tuesday at 6 10 p m She sustained head internal ankle and wrist injuries Her husband David 29 and five others were treated and released from Cedar Rapids hospitals after the crash Duane A Miller 37 of Vinton made a left turn in front of McDowell's car causing the collision
Representatives from 20 major employers will set up at Town House motor inn for the tenth annual Native Son event. The 4,200 square foot space will host booths and refreshments as top firm personnel mingle with Cedar Rapids area college seniors from 1 to 4 pm Friday. registration begins at 12:30 pm. No charge or advance reservations. The Cedar Rapids Marion Chamber of Commerce personnel managers committee sponsors.
Road reports provide up-to-date highway conditions and traffic advisories. Call lines offer the latest weather related closures and travel guidance for motorists and commuters seeking current route statuses.
A bomb threat forced evacuation of 800 to 900 people during midnight mass at Dowd Memorial chapel Boys Town Nebraska. An apparent pipe bomb found in Holy Water container was deemed harmless after bomb squad examination. service did not resume.
Charles Hartman, 16, of Route 2 Central City, was listed in good condition at St. Luke's hospital after a Tuesday morning accidental shooting. Cole McKay, 13, was showing a 12 gauge shotgun to Hartman at the Jay McKay home when the weapon discharged. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Richard Reinhold of 1624 Richmond Road NE reported Christmas presents valued at 150 dollars stolen from his panel truck parked at Lindale Plaza Tuesday night at 9 30 p m.
Iowa City officials announce an 18 month contract with the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employes for municipal workers. Firemen policemen and supervisory staff are exempt. Terms to be public Friday. Key issues were cost of living raises library pages and Sunday six hour wages policy.
Six men were injured when a 100 pound propane tank exploded at Rockwell Auto Parts Co in Cerro Gordo County. Morris Hambly and Richard Remillard were hospitalized in Iowa City with burns while William Stethem was taken to a Minneapolis hospital. The owner Glen Hambly and Darrell Ginapp were treated and released. The building was a total loss and debris covered nearby highway 65.
Iowa State University entomologist Jerry DeWitt warns the alfalfa weevil will cause greater damage in 1975 than in 1974. He notes voracious larval feeding on early alfalfa in southern Iowa during April and widespread counts across counties, with northern Iowa spared from large populations.
Secret service spokesman Jack Warner said at about 8 30 a m the security force aimed to keep him talking and determine the purpose of the action. Four city fire trucks and a police tow truck stood by as the individual was surrounded and positions secured with the President away.
Ten years ago Pope Paul celebrated Christmas mass in a predominantly communist quarter of Rome and wished the world a Merry Christmas in a public address reflecting on peace and faith.
President Ford and family attend early church service in Vail Colorado and exchange gifts on Christmas Day after a turkey dinner with guests James and Mrs Brown. Navy stewards cooked the meal and the Fords joined a late Christmas Eve party, then attended a 10:30 p.m. service at the Vail Interfaith chapel.
Emma L. Kuen 81 wife of Arthur Kuen Walford died Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness Born March 26 1894 in Johnson county married April 6 1921 at Walford She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic church and the Altar and Rosary Society Surviving are three daughters and two brothers Services at Holy Trinity Church Friday at 10 am Burial in St Michael's Cemetery Norway Rosary Thursday at 7 30 pm at Teahen funeral home Cedar Rapids
Police report a break-in at the Harry Carano residence 1007 Cheyenne NW during Christmas eve church services at St. Patrick's. Thieves stole silver coins worth $620 after entering via a side door from the garage and taking an unlocked car registration card and an electric garage door opener. The intruders used the opener to access a side door inside.
Patrolman John E Reid 36 is in satisfactory condition at Mercy hospital after his squad car collided with a pickup at 2 48 p m at the First avenue and Thirteenth street W intersection. Delbert D Marschall 37 was injured but refused hospital treatment. Marschall was charged with disobeying a traffic signal. Reid was northbound when his squad car was struck broadside by the westbound pickup.
A burglary at Donutland on 2602 Williams Boulevard SW was discovered at 5 39 am Wednesday. Police say the strong box and a desk drawer yielded more than $200 in cash during the break-in.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 lists offices at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 with carrier service. Subscription rates vary by plan including weekly and monthly options and rates for out-of-state use.
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