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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1970

Page

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Weather and notices from Daily Record area report

The Daily Record weather summary shows high temperatures Sunday and overnight lows with inches of precipitation across cities including Atlanta Miami Minneapolis New Orleans and New York. Extended forecast favors mild changes with no major precipitation and cooler lows down to the teens in western areas.

Atlanta Miami Minapolis N. Orleans New York Phoenix Seattle Loangeles Washington

Basque trial verdicts loom after delayed ruling

Five man military court in Burgos adjourned without verdicts on Saturday and recalled defendants Monday amid fear of harsh penalties. Prosecution sought death for six Basques accused of plotting a political police chief’s death, and long terms for 16 total, including two priests and three women. Defense called the sentences horrendous.

Burgos San Sebastian Eugen Beihl Beihl ETA Tomas Garcia Rebull Franco

Nixon signs bill boosting veteran pension payments nationwide

President Nixon signed a bill raising monthly pension payments for veterans, widows, and parents by about 9.5 percent. The measure also boosts special allowances by 10 percent for veterans needing regular aid and care or who are permanently housebound.

Washington Nixon

Former South Korean Premier to lead U S and Europe tour

Seoul AP reports former South Korean Premier Chung Il-kwon will depart in mid January to tour the United States and Western Europe as special envoy to President Chung Hee Park, according to a government source.

Seoul Chung Il-kwon U.S Europe Chung Hee Park

Labor Bureau Hears on Iowa City Scaffold Collapse Nut Pursuit

Investigators search for a smooth dethreaded nut believed to trigger the fatal scaffolding collapse at the University of Iowa music building. The incident killed Jack Hain and Oscar Tappen Jr., injured Glen Heeren and Frank Miller, with Cedar Rapids workers Allen Finn and Myron Stuefen testifying. The hearing, led by Kenneth Olson, aims to trace the nut’s origin and sequence of events.

Iowa City Iowa Bureau of Labor University of Iowa Music Walter Newmann Arthur H. Newmann Construction Co Ted Hoffman Bituminous Casualty Co Hoffman Kenneth G. Olson Bureau of Labor Jerry Addy Bureau Allen Finn Cedar Rapids Myron Stuefen Jack Hain West Branch Oscar Tappen, Jr Riverside Glen A. Heeren Center Junction Frank Miller Kalona

Quebec Liberation Front abductors seek ransom and release

The Quebec Liberation Front demanded 500000 in gold and the release of 23 political prisoners for Laporte’s life. Jacques Rose Simard and others were linked to the case with an Oct. 24 warrant for conspiracy. Lise Rose received six months for refusing to testify as Cross fled under wartime emergency measures.

Jacques Rose Simard Laporte Marc Carbonneau Cuba Quebec Liberation Front Lise Rose Paul Jacques The Liberation Front Quebec Canada Front Montreal Trudeau

Okinawa Riot Seen as Powder Keg in Occupation

Tokyo reports say Okinawa riots arose from 25 years of American bombers in residents’ yards and a denial of Okinawan jurisdiction over GIs who break laws. Observers warn the island is a powder keg, with experts urging a stepped up withdrawal of U.S. forces to avert further clashes.

Tokyo API Okinawa Japan U. S James Lampert

Cedar Rapids to hold fire chief civil service exam

Cedar Rapids will test candidates for fire chief Jan. 19 written and Jan. 20 oral, with minimums of captain rank and ten years in service. The vacancy followed Chief Jesse Hunter's Oct. 20 retirement. Assistant Chief W T McAllen served as acting chief. The Chamber urged timely appointment while noting 90 day limits on temporary assignments and a 12 week Kirkwood course for chief candidates.

Cedar Rapids Public Safety John Oberthien Oberthien Fire Service Jesse Hunter W. T. McAllen Cedar Rapids-Marion Civil Service Commission State Code Kirkwood Community College

Indira Gandhi Calls Early General Elections in India

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi dissolves the Lok Sabha and orders general elections 13 months early to combat conservative opposition to her socialist program. Election dates proposed for late February or early March, with results and new budget due by March 31. Gandhi vows action for food, shelter, and jobs amid unrest and a supreme court ruling on princely privileges.

New Delhi Indira Gandhi India S. P. Sen Varma Gandhi Supreme Court

Deficient defendant Horn fails to appear for sentencing

Douglas L. Horn, 21, of 1212 Fifth Street NW, missed Linn district court on Monday for sentencing on a marijuana sale conviction to an undercover agent July 9. Judge Harold Vietor issued a warrant, raised bond to 10,000, and noted two to five year prison prospects under Iowa narcotics law.

Douglas L. Horn Fifth Street Linn District Court Horn Linncourt Harold Vietor Michael Fay William Faches Vietor Iowa

Family watches telecast as Paul Brown shown in good health

Relatives in Maine and Newton Mass. describe the appearance of Paul Brown on television as clearly in good health. Brown's mother Mildred Brown expresses relief and longing for more time with her son.

Oliva Roberge Maine Brown Mildred Brown Newton Mass Paul

Four Central City men freed on bond after tavern fight

Four Central City men I C Howe Virgil Powers Dave Silver and Joseph Nagel were arrested Saturday night after a clash with Linn sheriff's deputies outside a tavern. They posted bonds of 830 720 720 and were to appear in mayor's court January 8. A Fairfax deputy suffered a facial laceration during the incident.

Central City Linn Sheriff's Linn County I. C. Howe Virgil Powers Dave Silver Joseph Nagel William Cooper Howe Powers and Silver Nagel William Serbousek Fairfax

Israel and Egypt push for peace talks with wary leaders

Anwar Sadat and Golda Meir voice cautious paths to a settlement as U.N. mediated talks face scrutiny. Meir warns success hinges on Arab willingness to seek lasting peace, while Sadat demands full withdrawal from captured land and recognition of Egypt’s terms.

Reston Cairo Anwar Sadat Egypt Sadat Israel Soviet Union Britain France Middle East Gulf of Aqaba Strait of Tiran Sinai Peninsula Suez Canal U.S Washington

Obituaries for O'Hare Callier and Norman in Cedar Rapids

Terrence Ted O'Hare lifelong Cedar Rapids resident dies at Greene Square nursing home born May 17 1883 he was a St Patrick church member and retired Quaker Oats employee survivors include two sons J L O'Hare Indianapolis and P G O'Hare Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs Dale McEnany Cedar Rapids and Mrs Keith Ellis of Coggon eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Services at St Patrick church at 9 30 am Wednesday burial Mt Calvary Rosary Tuesday 7 30 pm Teahen chapel friends may call Teahen chapel Rosary at Teahen Father Maguire officiating Helen Callier widow of Loyd Callier dies at 72 in Long Beach California lifelong Cedar Rapids area resident until 1951 born Feb 1 1898 in Norway member Covenant Presbyterian Church Long Beach survivors include two daughters Mrs L B Blanchard Santa Barbara and Mrs Joseph Konigsmark Redlands sister Mrs William Sawyer Florida six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Services will be Monday in Long Beach committal at 2 pm Wednesday Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial burial Cedar Memorial milestones and calls Cedar Memorial chapel and Teahen arrangements Patrick Norman 94 former Cedar Rapids resident and former Quaker Oats employee dies Saturday in Silverhill Alabama born April 16 1876 in Sweden married Gustava Norman no immediate survivors Services 10 30 am Wednesday Chapel of Memories First Lutheran Church burial Cedar Memorial calls Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by Rev John M Jensen Teahen Funeral Home arrangements)

Terrence Ted” O'Hare Cedar Rapids Greene Square St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Quaker Oats Co J. L. O'Hare Indianapolis P. G. O'Hare Dale McEnany Keith Ellis Coggon St. Patrick’s Church Paul J. Maguire Mt. Calvary Father Maguire Teahen Chapel Helen Callier Long Beach Calif Loyd Callier California Norway Covenant Presbyterian Church L. B. Blanchard Santa Barbara Joseph Konigsmark Redlands Patrick Norman Silverhill Ala Sweden Gustava Norman John M. Jensen First Lutheran Church Cedar Memorial Cedar Memorial Funeral Home

Mrs. Arthur Davison Dies After Brief Illness in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Arthur Davison 69 of 1017 Twenty-sixth Street SE died suddenly Saturday after a brief illness. Born Mary Pirase near Ely June 19 1901 she was married Sept. 25 1925 to her husband now. Surviving are her husband a daughter Mrs. Pat Cates of Seaside Ore. Graveside services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian cemetery near Ely. Memorial service at 7:30 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses East Unit 3103 Pioneer Avenue SE led by Minister Jordon L Jaeger. Brush chapel in charge. Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Arthur Davison Twenty-sixth Street Cedar Rapids Mary Pirase Ely Pat Cates Seaside Ore First Presbyterian Cemetery Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses East Unit Pioneer Avenue SE Jordon L. Jaeger Brush Chapel

Dr. Donald E. David dies after short illness in Spencer

Dr. Donald E. David, 45, a Spencer resident and optometrist born January 16, 1925, in Rushville, died Sunday after a brief illness. He married Inez Keller in 1955 and is survived by his wife, two sons Kem and Donald, a daughter Jo Ellen, three brothers, two sisters, and several relatives. Services are planned in Spencer Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Cedar Rapids Wednesday at 3 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Church with burial in St. George cemetery.

Donald E. David Spencer Neb Rushville Inez Keller Bismarck N.D Masonic Order Eastern Star Kem David Donald David Jo Ellen David Richard David Chadron Joseph David, Jr Norfolk William David Anaheim Calif James Saub Ron Sauvage Omaha Spencer, Neb St. George Orthodox Church Cedar Rapids Elias Ziton St. George Cedar Memorial Funeral Home

Isabell Ohler Cone 86 Cedar Rapids widow dies in Meth-Wick Manor

Isabell Ohler Cone formerly of 1709 Eighth avenue SE and lifelong Cedar Rapids resident dies after a long illness at Meth-Wick Manor. Born October 1, 1884 in Cedar Rapids the daughter of Frank J. and Ella DuMont Ohler, her grandfather George Ohler was the city’s first undertaker. A childhood friend of Mamie Doud Eisenhower she received invitations to several Eisenhower inaugurations. There are no immediate survivors. She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist. Graveside services at Oak Hill cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday conducted by the first reader of the church. The family suggests contributions to the Children’s Home or Humane Society. Friends may call at Turner Chapel East until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Isabell Ohler Cone Eighth Avenue SE William Luther Cone Cedar Rapids Meth-Wick Manor Frank J Ella DuMont Ohler George Ohler Eisenhower Cone First Church of Christ, Scientist Oak Hill Cemetery Children’s Humane Society Turner Chapel East

Mrs Elmer Bartholomew dies after long illness at 82

Mrs Elmer Bartholomew 82 of 937 Fourteenth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids widow of Elmer Bartholomew died Sunday after a long illness born Nov 5 1888 in West Union She leaves four daughters Mrs Henry Wertz Georgetown Fla Mrs Faye Volkman Denver Colo Mrs George Watson Chicago Mrs John McKee Iowa City a son Max Bartholomew San Diego Calif eleven grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Duane Martin San Diego and Mrs Harriett Craft Brainard She was a Salvation Army member Services will be at Turner Chapel East at noon Wednesday conducted by Major Eugene Adney Burial will be Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call Turner East until 1130 am Wednesday The casket will not be opened after the service.

Bertha Bess Bartholomew Fourteenth Avenue SE Elmer Bartholomew Cedar Rapids West Union Henry Wertz Georgetown Fla Faye Volkman Denver Colo George Watson Chicago John McKee Iowa City Max Bartholomew San Diego Calif Duane Martin Harriett Craft Brainard Bartholomew Salvation Army Turner Chapel East Eugene Adney Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner East

Memorial Services for Local Figures Held Tuesday

Memorial services announced for Gilbert H Viner at Janeba Kuba funeral home west with Rev Charles R Mahaffey of Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Cranston. Mrs Milo Vanous to be buried Czech National after 2 p.m. service at Brush Chapel led by Rev A T Washington. Ralph Emerson Walker services at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p.m. with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Viner Gilbert H Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home Charles R. Mahaffey Asbury United

Heart operation on blue baby first in U S

Boston Floating hospital medical team reports the first U S heart operation on a blue baby a 6 month old with cyanosis from transposed great arteries The 50 minute procedure created a connection between the two main arteries The child’s color improved immediately and will need further corrective surgery later A similar operation was pioneered in Mexico City a year earlier.

Boston Boston Floating Hospital U.S Donal Billig Billig Mexico City

Bo Leaves Paris for Hanoi Assignment

Mai Van Bo, North Vietnam's top diplomat in France for nine years, departed Paris on Monday to take a new post in Hanoi, signaling a shift in the diplomatic lineup.

Paris Mai van Bo North Vietnam France Hanoi

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