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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1973
Page
1
Highs and lows across cities with precipitation, barometer and humidity readings. Obituaries and local notices list births and services for families in Iowa towns including Center Point, Keota, Hazleton, Independence, Oelwein, Tipton.
Linn district court declared a mistrial Tuesday in the case of Ken Stalkfleet, 19, charged with selling marijuana to an undercover agent on Jan 8, 1972. Judge Harold Vietor ruled the agent’s refusal to reveal his address due to threats was irrelevant and warned a conviction could be reversed on appeal.
Reports show 237 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed with government losses of 59 dead 325 wounded and 15 missing as cease-fire violations accumulate since January 28. The Pathet Lao warns of another top level meeting needed for Laos peace while forces threaten Pakse and Thakhek along the Mekong.
The analysis discusses how a US devaluation could slow imports and boost exports, potentially creating more jobs over time. It notes a large trade deficit of 6.5 billion in 1972 and considers broader effects on the world monetary system and trade negotiations. The piece stresses remaining artificial barriers against American goods abroad.
Marie I Quinn 69 of 418 A venue NW wife of William Quinn died after a long illness. Born July 17 1903 Milford she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1949 married June 12 1954 and worked 19 years at Greene Square nursing home. Survived by husband daughter Mary Ann Spalding three brothers two sisters and several relatives. Services at St Patrick Church with wake and Rosary details provided. Burial Mt Calvary cemetery. Other notices list Ruth N Shupitar Leonard J Gutierrez Denny Minnie Hart and others with respective funeral times and burial places in Cedar Memorial Linwood and Inland cemeteries. Burial and service arrangements announced by Cedar Memorial and Turner chapels.
Buster Burt Davies 60 of 1141 Twenty First Avenue SW died Tuesday after a long illness. Born September 29 1912 in Bloomfield he was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are a son Dan Cedar Rapids and sisters Garnett Sapp Eva Speer Ottumwa. Services at Turner Chapel West 1:30 p.m. Thursday conducted by Rev David B Hackmann Evangelical Free Church Coralville and Rev Harry Egner Calvary Baptist Church. Friends may call until 1 p.m. Thursday. casket not opened after services. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
Eugene Joseph Rebec of 1932 Nineteenth Avenue SW dies at 67 after a brief illness. Born December 4, 1905 in Cedar Rapids he was a longtime Penick and Ford employee and Grain Millers Local 100 member. Survived by wife Kathryn married January 5, 1935 in Iowa City, daughter Linda in California, and brother Rufus of Cedar Rapids. Services 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home with Rev. A T Washington. burial Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Kathryn Mayer 71 of 432 Seventh Street SE Cedar Rapids widow of Henry E Mayer died Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born October 4 1901 in Menahga Minnesota she lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life. Survived by sisters Anna Korpi Chisholm Minnesota Evelyn Molz Chicago Illinois and brother Arthur Torkkola Phoenix Arizona. Services at Turner Chapel East at 9 am Wednesday followed by cremation. Friends may visit Turner East until 9 pm Tuesday. Cremation will be completed after the service.
James B. Sturt or Sturtz 44 of Winnebago Minnesota died there last Tuesday after moving from Penick and Ford nine years ago. Funeral services were held there Friday. Surviving: five children William Iowa City Robert Dean DeWayne and Diane all of Cedar Rapids. mother Mrs Clyde Sturtz Winnebago.
Canada and Britain likely keep floating currencies while the U.S. moves toward ending controls on capital exports by 1974. IMF salutes the shifts as stabilizing, citing a reduced U.S. surplus and hopes for faster reform of the world monetary system.
A $250000 residential training facility to teach handicapped persons to live independently in the community will be built in Cedar Rapids by the Northwest Baptist Home Society. The home will house 18 residents plus a director and assistant director with bonds financing the project. Construction aims for May 1 start and occupancy by January, serving Linn County residents aged 16 or older who can work outside the home.
A group of released POWs, including Col Alan Brunstrom now in Tacoma and Lt Cmdr John Heilig now in Miami, arrive at Clark Field’s 250 bed hospital in good spirits. They sign valentines for local dependent children and recount confinement tales, while some veterans rush exchanges for stereos cameras and clothing with a $250 advance.
A state subcommittee seeks auditor verification of five voters marked undeliverable or with not here and no such number proofs. They also request names, addresses, and copies of records from the commissioner of elections to determine if the individuals are newly registered electors.
Cedar Rapids airport commission approves remodeling of the extreme east end of the terminal to consolidate car rental agencies and limousine service. Estimated cost is 750 dollars. work to be completed by airport personnel. Plan sets new area on the north side of the concourse between the baggage claim and gates.
Benton says a 50 percent federal allowance could trigger transfers while Cedar Rapids and state officials debate whether urban schools would be affected. Superintendent Currie notes no application for federal emergency funds yet and expects a board decision by March 26 with a May 5 deadline for next applications.
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