Death notices span Cedar Rapids Davenport and beyond
Obituaries list Alice W. Walker Syers 75 of Cedar Rapids later Davenport with survivors and services in Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Also listed are Arthur R. Lafler 74 in Desert Hot Springs and others in Marion Central City Mount Vernon and beyond with funeral details and memorial funds. The notices name multiple families, churches, cemeteries, and service times across Iowa and California.
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Alice W. Walker Syers
Cedar Rapids
Ridgecrest
Davenport
Clermont
William Syers
Range Mortuary
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Arthur R. Lafler
Miller Ave. S
Desert Hot Springs
Calif
Walker
Helen Mallory
Independence
Lafler
Quaker Oats Co
LaVerne
Keystone
LeRoy
LaPuente
Norman
Valinda
Carol Handley
Marion
Murdoch’s
Kenneth Adcock
Marion Christian Church
Troy Mills
11Th St
Benjamin M
Ben” Jerome
Central City
St. Luke’s Hospital
Coggan
Clara O’connor
Coggon
Collins Radio
Drug Abuse Survey Shows High Illicit Substance Use
National surveys report one in three Americans over age 12 has tried an illicit drug. Daily marijuana use among high school seniors declined but remains high. cocaine use leveled off after a late 1970s rise. ER heroin reports rose 1981 to 1982, while alcohol and cigarette use fell in youths and young adults.
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Brandt
National Institute On Drug Abuse
How to clean stains from non-stick pans
A cleaning tip suggests simmering a solution of two tablespoons baking soda one half cup liquid chlorine bleach and one to two cups water in the pan for five minutes. The foam can stain exteriors so avoid splashing. Wash with sudsy water rinse dry and reseason if needed.
Judge rules House can proceed with Gorsuch contempt case
A federal judge ruled the House may pursue criminal contempt proceedings against Anne Gorsuch EPA administrator. The ruling lets the House move forward while avoiding judicial ruling on executive privilege. The case centers on EPA documents Reagan ordered Gorsuch to withhold. Gorsuch faced contempt for refusing to hand over materials to a House subcommittee. Justice Department could appeal within 60 days and may seek Supreme Court review.
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Washington Post Service
Washington
House of Representatives
Anne Gorsuch
Environmental Protection Agency
Congress
U.S. District Court
John Lewis Smith Jr
Reagan Administration
House
Gorsuch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judiciary
Smith
Stanley M. Brand
Clerk of the House
J. Paul McGrath
Justice Department
Supreme Court
McGrath
Elliott H. Levitas
D-Ga
House Public Works
Levitas
EPA
Reagan
U.S
Stanley S. Harris
CBO says recession ending with deficit lower than forecast
The Congressional Budget Office says the recession is ending and that the deficit will be about 14 billion dollars lower this year than Reagan forecasts. It projects 1983 growth of 4 percent and unemployment around 9.8 percent next year, with deficits rising through 1988 if no new cuts.
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Congressional Budget Office
Washington
UPI
Reagan
Alice Rivlin
Congress
Rivlin
Office
Cedar Rapids Man Dies in Houston Construction Accident
Robert L. Tokeh im, 31, of 3620 Johnson Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, died in Houston Texas after contact with an electric concrete mixer at a construction site. Officials said a definite cause is pending tests by the Harris County Medical Examiner.
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Robert L. Tokheim
Johnson Ave
Houston
Texas
Cedar Rapids
The
Tokheim Co
Elmer Tokheim
Howard A
San Francisco
Calif
Gary A
Phoenix
Ariz
Mary E. Fye
Brandon
Sara A. Tokheim
Winter, Wis
Sally I. Frederickson
Williamsburg
Joyce H. Tokheim
Marion
First Lutheran Church
Gary D. Hunstad
Richard J. Mayfield
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Turner Chapel East
National Wildlife Federation
16Th St
Washington, D.C
Harry
Vera) L. Latta
10Th Ave
Anamosa Community Hospital
Murdoch's
Harris County Medical Examiner’s
Minor blaze at penitentiary reported in Fort Madison
A fire at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison was discovered around 6 42 p m by a corrections officer in the unused hobby crafts area adjacent to the vocational tech wing. The damage was minimal and the cause is not yet known.
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Fort Madison, Iowa
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Correction notice on Cedar Rapids revenue sharing story
Gazette correction clarifies Edward Kral was misnamed as a contributor in a revenue sharing suggestions story. The correct name is Edwin Kral of 2603 Falbrook Drive NE. Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy and fairness and publish corrections in this space. Phone 398 8313.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Edward Kral
Falbrook Drive
Kral
Edwin
U.S. Forces Recapture Manila in 1945
On this date in 1945 American troops reclaimed Manila from Japanese control during World War II. The campaign marked a pivotal Allied victory in the Pacific theater with heavy urban combat and significant strategic impact for the liberation of the Philippines.
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U.S
Manila
Thought for today quote from Lord John Buchan
A London era remark by Lord John Buchan on debt to the past and duty to the future. The orator notes that we honor history by enabling a brighter tomorrow through our actions today.
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John Buchan
Vital Statistics and Local Emergencies Summary
Vital statistics entries list births for Marilyn and Gary Wilson in Delhi and Tammy Neuendorf in Vinton with other family details. Separate notices document births to Susan Quaas in Marion and Brenda Neighbor in Mendota alongside grandparent names. Incident notes record an overheated dryer at 59 Summer Circle NE and multiple medical emergencies at addresses across the area with times from 2:16 a.m. to 4:19 p.m. Thursday.
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Summer Circle
C St
12Th St
10Th Ave
16Th Ave
24Th St
First St
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Edward Gregory
Immanuel Baptist Church
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Charles E
Brosh Funeral Home
Solon
George McDill
Oakland Cemetery
Solon Funeral
Ross
Grace B
United Methodist Church
Mount Vernon
Wayne Wasta
Oak Shade
Murdoch Chapel
Aaron Delbridge
Dr. SE
Stewart Funeral Home
Perry Lighty
Fort Lauderdale
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Roy V. Johnson
Methodist
Seymour S. Sage
Chicago
Mary Clavillte
Lauretta Mesehapp
Irene Moore
Mabel McFatridge
Ida Dorman
Betty Smittkamp
Louise Rathurn
Iowa
Anamosa
Neal Turner
Goettsch’s. Atalissa
Earl
Turk) DeVore
Snider’s
West Liberty
Overman Cemetery
Atalissa
Guttenberg
Roma I. Heins
Tuecke-Allyn’s
Guttenberg City Cemetery
Harper
Erwin N. Peiffer
Geneseo
St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church
Parish
Powell’s
Keota
Iowa City
Susan Lewis
George Gay
Lilly Owens
Memory Gardens
Marquette
Earl L. Luster
Thornburg
South Amana
Heidi Ruff Duer
Tunnel Hill
Ill
South Amana Community Church
Hoover-Valentine’s
Marengo
Strawberry Point
Viola Besler
Roberson’s
Tama
Oscar van de Walle
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Mason-Hand’s
Tipton
Gale E. Busching
Sheets and Son
Toledo
Stella M. Berger
Tama County
Henderson’s
Woodlawn Cemetery
Victor — Mary Bohstedt
McAninch
Arnold Bushkofsky
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Roberson's
Hillcrest Cemetery
C.R
St. Luke’s
Marilyn
Gary Wilson
Delhi
Tammy
Kevin Neuendorf
Vinton
Linda
Donald Freese
Hiawatha
Winter Haven
Fla
Susan
Daniel Quaas
Howard G Quans
Brockman Ave
Mendota
Brenda
Bill Neighbor
Robert Brown
Richmond Road
John E. Lapes
Kocotic
Avenue S.E
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