Weather snow and rain forecast across regions
Snow is forecast from southern Illinois northeast to the Great Lakes and New England, changing to rain in the southern Ohio Tennessee valley and Atlantic states. Rain also expected in the northern Pacific coast, with snow over the northern Rockies and northern plains.
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Pacific Coast
Rockies
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Weather forecast and past conditions note
Extended forecast from Saturday to Monday shows a chance of snow in the east on Saturday, partly cloudy on Sunday, and another snow chance across the state on Monday. Expected highs in the 30s with lows in the teens to low 20s. Also includes sunrise and sunset times and a year ago today summary: high 26, low 13, no precipitation.
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Bafomoter
TISNE
Births at St Luke's and Mercy list several newborns
The Daily Record reports births on December 24 at St Luke's and Mercy hospitals. At St Luke's, Mr and Mrs Robert Tates welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Paul Schmidtbleicher greet a daughter. Mr and Mrs Patrick R Cobb have a son. At Mercy, Mr and Mrs George Colbert celebrate a son. Mr and Mrs John Meader welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Walter Henderson have a son. Fire and emergency calls follow with times and locations across the city.
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St. Luke's
Robert Tates
Westview Drive
Marion
Paul Schmidtbleicher
Belle Plaine
Patrick R. Cobb
Sioux Jane NW
Mercy
George Colbert
G Avenue
John Meader
Alburnett
Cedar Rapids area women to meet brother today
Christmas reunion brings Sam Tamvaki from Greece to Cedar Rapids for first meeting with his sisters Annie Thomas and Dora Bohlken and their extended family. The gathering includes Tamvaki's daughter Akim and several siblings from Pennsylvania Michigan Florida and Sault Sainte Marie. Sam was previously denied entry in 1907 over a health exam concern.
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Cedar Rapids Area
Greece
Annie Thomas
Forty-third Street
Sam Tamvaki
United States
Dora Bohlken
Marion
Thomas House
Tamvaki
Akim
Frieda Kish
Coraopolas
Peter Tampas
Sault Sainte Marie
Mich
Mike Tampas
Florida
Mary Gayes
Sam
Akriv
North America
Four Thefts Of Radio Equipment Reported In C R
Police logged four thefts of radio gear from vehicles in CR on Wednesday. Victims include James Hamblin who lost a $380 citizen band radio from a locked truck at 510 Sixteenth Street SE, Larry E McKee whose locked pickup was broken into at 400 Fifth Avenue SE with a $150 radio and $13 SWR meter taken, Dale Blackford reporting a $169 radio and $25 tachometer stolen from his locked truck, and Carol Juehrine's car at Town House motel 4747 First Avenue SE missing a $30 CB radio antenna.
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James Hamblin
Thirty-third Street
Sixteenth Street
Larry E. McKee
Twenty-fifth Street
Fifth Avenue SE
Dale _—_ Blackford
Eighth Street
Carol Juehrine
Dubuque
Town House
First Avenue SE
Table stolen from Marion Miller in December theft
An antique drop leaf table valued around 100 dollars was reported stolen by Marion Miller of 4990 Johnson avenue NW. She said the theft occurred sometime between December 1 and December 24.
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Marion Miller
Johnson Avenue NW
Death ruled self-inflicted for George P. Heck
George P. Heck 31 of 6612 Kingswood Lane NE Cedar Rapids died from a gunshot wound to the head at University Hospitals Iowa City last week. The Johnson County medical examiner ruled the death a suicide. Heck, born June 7 1944, married Barbara Hubbard April 6 1965 in Cedar Rapids. He worked for Collins Radio Co. Surviving: wife two sons Gary and David his parents Harold and Mrs Heck Cedar Rapids and sisters Joyce Banks Chariton and Diane Hawthorne Cedar Rapids. Services 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Chapel of Memories Rev Thomas Stewart. Cedar Memorial burial. Funeral home accepts visitors after 5 p.m. Friday.
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George P. Heck
Kingswood Lane
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids
Barbara Hubbard
Collins Radio Co
Gary
David
Harold Heck
Joyce Banks
Chariton
Diane Hawthorne
Chapel of Memories
Thomas Stewart
Cedar Memorial
Cedar Memorial Funeral
Fire destroys trailer house on Izaak Walton League road
A Wednesday night fire at 4 a.m. destroyed a trailer on the Izaak Walton League road in Iowa City. Occupants escaped unharmed. The trailer owner is Chuck Elmquist. Cause is under investigation.
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Izaak Walton
Chuck Elmquist
Cedar Rapids Woman Remains In Critical Condition After Crash
A Cedar Rapids woman, Margaret Cochran, 40, of 610 Second Street SW, remained in critical condition Thursday at St. Luke's Hospital after a two vehicle crash on Sixth Street SW near Wilson Avenue. The car’s driver, John H. Lamb, 22, of the same address, was in fair condition Thursday.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Sixth Street
Margaret Cochran
Second Street
Wilson Avenue
John H. Lamb
St. Luke’s
Boy Arrested In Disturbance At C R Store
A 17 year old boy was arrested after a disturbance at Armstrong's department store on Third avenue and Third street SE. Police reported he yelled and knocked people down, smelled of alcohol led to intoxication charges, a $5 necklace found without a receipt prompted larceny by shoplifting, and he allegedly resisted by kicking at the squad car. He was held 12 hours in Linn county jail and released.
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Third Avenue
Third Street SE
Linn
Coralville Man Rescued After Car Enters River
Coralville resident George Pisney, 33, was rescued after his car plunged into the Cedar River near Otis Road SE. He was in satisfactory condition at Mercy Hospital suffering bruises and frostbite. Fire crews scanned the river for the vehicle while police investigated how the crash occurred.
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Otis Road
Mercy Hospital
George Pisney
Coralville
Gov Ray Christmas Message to Iowans
Gov Robert Ray shares reflections from a trip to Israel and Bethlehem. He emphasizes Jesus teachings, peace on earth, and the need to open hearts this Christmas. He quotes Mark 10 14 25 and wishes all Iowans a joyful Christmas.
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Breakins Reported Across Pheasant Run Apartments
Cedar Rapids police investigate at least five break ins at the Pheasant Run complex on Johnson Avenue SW. A watch worth 110 dollars was taken from Terry Starry of 5700 Johnson Avenue NW after a door knob was twisted with a vise grip. Other units entered include occupied residences of Dennis Schaffer Elwood Butrum D Oliphant C Johnson C Ewald and D Trenkamp. items missing in those cases not yet known.
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Pheasant Run
Johnson Avenue
Terry Starry
Dennis Schaffer
Elwood Butrum
D. Oliphant
C. Johnson
C. Ewald
D. Trenkamp
Motorcycle Stolen From Cedar Rapids Home Reported
A motorcycle valued around $500 was reported stolen to Cedar Rapids police. Larry Lanning, 20, of 550 Quail Court SW, said his vehicle disappeared from his home sometime Tuesday.
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Cedar Rapids
Larry Lanning
Memorial Services for Anna Gordon Set at Immaculate Conception
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. William P. Leonard officiating. Burial follows at Mt. Calvary. Visitation is Thursday night from 7 to 9 at Stewart Funeral Home.
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Anna
Immaculate Conception Church
William P. Leonard
Mt. Calvary
Stewart Funeral Home
Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Iowa Towns
Multiple short notices list names and ages with burial or service details. Vera C Greenwood 68 at Wesley United Methodist church in Nevenhoven Vinton. Robert C Harri son 67 at Harrison's Tama. Ben R Jeffords 81 at Belle Plaine. Laura M Ferguson 78 formerly of Vinton now New York City. private graveside for Laura Ferguson in Urbana cemetery. visitations at Goettsch's in Brooklyn, Campbell's in Vinton, and Halverson Van Beck's.
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Vida Brutsman
First Presbyterian Church
Goettsch’s
Brooklyn
Forrest Road
Vinton
Laura M. Ferguson
New York City
Urbana
Campbell’s
Hotel Fire Kills 18 in Sydney Kings Cross
Eighteen people died and more than twenty were injured in a fire at the Savoy Hotel in Sydney's Kings Cross district before dawn on Christmas morning. Officials attributed the spread to smoke and heat blocking stairs while investigators sought the blaze's cause.
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Savoy
Kings Cross
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D M Men Hurt in Iowa City Crash
Vern Killen and Dale Green both of Des Moines were injured when their semi truck skidded off the road at Dodge and Brown in Iowa City. The vehicle hit trees and a telephone pole, downing wires and causing extensive damage. Killen had lacerations while Green injured his back and neck. both were treated and released from a local hospital.
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Vern Killen
Dale Green
Des Moines
Dodge
Brown
Killen
Green
Kissinger urged restraint over Angola by curbing grain to Russia
Sen John Tunney argues Kissinger should curb grain sales to the Soviet Union and limit U S investments and tech transfers to influence Angola rather than wage another distant war. He criticizes CIA meddling and urges diplomatic pressure through African allies to avoid a Vietnam-like quagmire.
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Singer
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CIA
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Christmas Eve and Ford Ski Christmas in Vail
President Ford spends Christmas in Vail with family and plans a ski demonstration after two days on the slopes. In Oklahoma City, Carl Knox sponsors the Red Andrews Christmas dinner feeding thousands with 3000 pounds of turkey and 200 gallons of dressing. Volunteers, including Gov. Boren and Mayor Latting, provide meals and baskets to needy families.
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Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma
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Lebanon to Transfer Power and Reform Drive
Lebanon will shift powers to the premier with a special body to draft social and economic reforms. Palestinian guerrillas must honor agreements with the government, with Syria guaranteeing compliance. Radio Beirut warned streets were unsafe from snipers and roadblocks as clashes eased, 25 killed and 60 wounded in 36 hours.
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Beirut
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Zahlah
Post Office Copiers Stir Busines Campaign and Growth
A campaign by the Post Office Copiers organization mobilized 5000 members to press congress against copiers in post offices that competed with their business. Installed in 1972, the machines generated over $1 million in postal service profit last year with 2400 units by mid year and ongoing expansion. Subcommittees urged removal to curb selling goods not tied to moving the mails, a recommendation echoed by a House small business panel.
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House
Pope Paul VI Defends Youth In Christmas Message
In St. Peter's Square Pope Paul VI urged young people to reject the outdated wisdom of prior generations he said fueled war and greed. He called Christmas a rebirth of history and delivered blessings to Rome and the world in 12 languages, while noting the Holy Door will be bricked up until the next Holy Year in 2000.
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Linn Deputies Probe Thefts Reported Break-ins and Stolen Radios
Linn deputies investigated thefts after Roy Jordan reported a break in at his Route two Linn residence with stereo equipment valued at 1225 dollars missing. Jack Spaw said a 480 dollar citizen band radio was stolen from a van at his Mt Vernon Road SE residence.
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Roy Jordan
Route Two
Marion
Linn Sheriffs Department
Jack Spaw
Mt. Vernon Road
Funeral Director Robert Harrison Dies
Robert C. Harrison, 67, a Tama resident and former owner of Harrison's funeral home, died Tuesday at home after a short illness. Born October 3, 1908, he retired in 1973 and is survived by his wife Ruth, two sons Robert W. and John C., and a granddaughter. Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Harrison's.
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Robert C. Harrison
Harrison's Funeral Home
Harrison
Ruth
Robert W
John C
Manchester
Harrison's
Illinois Man Killed in Crash Near Maquoreta
A two car head on collision on Iowa highway 64 near Maquoreta killed 20 year old Daniel Trenkamp of Spragerville and sent four Rock Island Illinois area residents to hospital. Robert Rapsilber 45 Margaret 43 and son Scott 11 were hospitalized with internal injuries. Beth 16 was treated and released. The Rapsilbers were trapped before rescue crews freed them.
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Here
Daniel Trenkamp
Spragueville
Moline
Rock Island
Ill
Robert Rapsilber
Margaret
Scott
Beth
Rapsilber
Jackson County Rescue Squad
Navy F-4 Jet Crashes Off California Coast
A Navy F-4 fighter crashed into the Pacific Ocean near El Toro in California. Two officers ejected and were missing as Navy and Coast Guard ships and planes searched the area. the officers’ names were not disclosed.
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Calif
UPI
Pacific Ocean
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Coast Guard
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Admits Postal Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1968 publishes daily and Sunday at Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 with postpaid circulation notes. Subscription rates by carrier 105 per week by mail afternoon edition and weekend issues 46 weekly 52 weeks 70 for states and territories.
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Third Ave
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