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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1978

Page

3

Winter storm paralyzes Northeast heedless of warnings

New York residents faced thunder storms and heavy snow as a nor'easter blanketed the region. Boston authorities warned streets were impassable and urged residents to stay home. Massachusetts coastal evacuations increased while Route 128 and highways clogged with stranded travelers. Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center reported a rise in births during the storm.

Boston Joseph Jordan Massachusetts Michael Dukakis Worcester Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center New York City

Deaths and memorials in Cedar Rapids and beyond

Obituaries list Noel G. Thompson 66 of Cedar Rapids with service details and military honors, Clara J. Dougherty 82 long-time resident, Hilda M. Kessler 81, Edith T. Rowe 79, and many others across Iowa. The notices include church affiliations, fraternal memberships, survivors, funeral times, and burial plans.

Noel G. Thompson 32Nd St Cedar Rapids Seneca Evajane Hickman Conway, Ark AF & AM Monett Adhem Temple Springfield White Shrine of Jerusalem Pleiades Shrine Embassy Club of Moose Lodge Fred C. Cox Danville Beatty- Bearle-Murdoch Richard Ernst Bruce Lodge Linwood Cemetery American Legion Hanford Post Edith T. Rowe Hillhaven Court SE James Rowe Rowe Mendota Minn All Saints Catholic Church John Froehle Maurice Milwaukee Wis Joseph Rowe St. Paul Vincent Shields Washington, D.C Arthur Martin Shields St. Paul, Minn Turner Chapel East

Ice pond sculpture project aims for eco friendly public art

Artist Leonelli leads a student driven pond sculpture using Iowa River water and two molds. Funded by a British Arts Council grant and Leonelli, the project has drawn 72 students, with plans for more molds to speed work and expand river water use. The piece emphasizes ecological impact and low energy, requiring minimal planning for a monumental public art work.

Iowa British Art’s Council Leonelli University, Iowa City Riverfront Commission Chicago London Korea Art Institute Japan Europe Middle East The U.S

McCarthy Victory Over Iowa Law On Voter Lists

The Iowa ruling by Judge McManus finds the law unconstitutional and enjoins enforcement. McCarthy and allies had sought free voter lists across 99 counties for the 1976 election, noting high copying costs and discriminatory access to the electoral process.

McManus McCarthy Johnson County Iowa Stan Zegel Iowa Data Processing Corp Zegel

Clarification Arrest in Hiawatha for Drunk Driving

Robert William Jones, 35, of Hiawatha, arrested Friday on a drunk driving charge. He lives at 90 Boca Chica in Hiawatha. address not listed in Sunday edition. Police say the incident occurred locally.

Robert William Jones Hiawatha Boca Chica

Canadians take 37.9 million U.S. visits in 1977

Statistics Canada reports Canadians made 37.9 million visits to the United States in 1977, up 5 percent from 1976, reflecting growing cross border travel.

Ottawa Statistics Canada United States

Anamosa man Merle Ford ruled to have died by own action

The Jones County medical examiner ruled Merle Franklin Ford 35 died by own action from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head around 10 30 p m Sunday. Services are planned for 3 p m Wednesday at Morgan Funeral Home in Lisbon where visitation has not yet concluded.

Blanche Schultz Martin Clive Drive John Martin Cedar Rapids Martin Quaker Oats Co Western Fraternal Life Association Agnes Schultz Libbie Noller Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home D.A. Loferski Czech National Cemetery Leona Fae Edaburn Vinton Prairie du Chien Wis Rothville William George Edaburn Marion Edaburn Albin Buck Claudine Edaburn Marshal Greeley Ralph Warren Urbana Dunkert’s Cemetery Midway Paul Stout Murdoch Chapel Danny Lemons Cedar Memorial Park Harlan Marjorie F United Methodist Church Delhi Herbert Shafer Evergreen Cemetery Murdoch Anamosa Jones County Merle Franklin Ford Ford Morgan Funeral Home Lisbon

Airport unit proposes road cost split for expansion plan

The Linn County Airport Commission asks the Board of Supervisors to fund one third of a proposed expansion project tied to rerouting Edgewood Road NW. Bud Jamison says federal aid possibilities will be explored and city council action awaited. Construction planned for spring 1979.

Airport Commission Linn County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Bud Jamison Edgewood Road Jamison Bill Har Rington

Van Gogh Used Camphor to Fight Insomnia

Vincent van Gogh reportedly doused his pillow and sheets with camphor to alleviate sleeplessness. The claim appears in brief UPI notes about the artist's contemporaries and health remedies.

Vincent van Gogh

City council debates hiring with no funds for new staff

The council learns no money is budgeted next year to hire more city workers. Wayne Murdock asked to fill three streets department vacancies, but FACT says funds are unavailable. Priority setting may favor streets over other departments while avoiding layoffs.

Police Clift Wayne Murdock Public Works Murdock Public Improvements Richard Phillips Ed Colton

Autherine Lucy Expelled From Alabama College on Riot Claim

On this date in 1956 Autherine Lucy the first Black student admitted to the University of Alabama was expelled after accusing officials of conspiring in riots that accompanied her court ordered enrollment.

Autherine Lucy University of Alabama

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