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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1972

Page

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Cloudy extended forecast with highs in 40s

The Daily Record notes cloudiness with little precipitation through Friday. Temperatures mainly in the 40s Monday and in the 30s the rest of the period. lows from the teens to low 20s. Sunday high 33, low 28. Noon Monday 36, 2 p.m. 39. Feb precipitation 0.64 inches. normal 1.03 inches. Coralville Lake pool level Monday. Births listed for St. Luke’s and Cedar Rapids Marion families on Feb 12 13 with multiple newborns.

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Want Ads Serve Buyers and Sellers Alike

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Coal Strike Near End As Mediation May End Wave

The strike could end within a week if recommendations are accepted. Miners demand 65.10 weekly wages vs 57.20 offered by government, with current pay at 49.40. Union leader Lawrence Daily vows continued action. officials blame power cuts on government and coal board inaction and tough tactics at stations.

Lawrence Daily Coal Board Government Coal Board

Dock-Pact Vote Sparks West Coast Labor Tug of War

West Coast longshoremen leaders weigh a pact that could end the waterfront strike amid internal protests and Teamsters objections. A 100-member caucus across 24 ports will decide if ratification needs a simple majority or two thirds, with unions and employers required to sign off. A guaranteed annual wage dominates talks, while a $1 a ton cargo tax eyed to curb cross union friction prompts Teamsters warnings.

San Francisco UPI Teamsters Union West Coast Harry Bridges International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union The Pacific Maritime Assn Nixon Congress Bridges Teamsters

Marijuana use estimates rise in official reports

The piece compares estimates by McGlothlin and Commission Chairman Raymond Shafer on marijuana use. McGlothlin put at about 15 million Americans who had smoked at least once by mid 1971, while Shafer's report to the commission raised that to 24 million. Both surveys indicate roughly eight million current users.

McGlothlin Commission Raymond Shafer The Response Analysis Corp

Obituary notes Max Lietzow 61 of Cedar Rapids

Max P. Lietzow 61 of 1104 Eighteenth Street SW died Sunday after a short illness. A Cedar Rapids resident 14 years he was born April 13 1910 in Hamburg Germany. He married Mildred Minni November 24 1934 in LaCrosse Wisconsin. He worked at Square D Co for 14 years before retirement. He was a member of Christ Church United Presbyterian and the Masonic lodge. Surviving are son John F. Lietzow La Crescent Minn daughter Karen E. Anderson Baytown Texas two sisters Else Reiss and Hilda Hunger in Germany and five grandchildren. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday in Chapel of Memories by Rev John E. Wheatley. Cremation with urn in Chapel of Memories. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday and at chapel after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Donations to Christ Church memorial fund welcomed.

Max P. Lietzow Eighteenth Street Cedar Rapids Hamburg Germany Mildred Minni LaCrosse Wisconsin Square D Co Christ Church United Presbyterian Masonic Lodge John F. Lietzow la Crescent Minn Karen E. Anderson Baytown Texas Else Reiss Hilda Hunger Chapel of Memories John E. Wheatley Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Christ Church Memorial Fund

Charles R. Goyer 48 dies. World War II veteran and Teamsters member

Charles Raymond Goyer of 2334 eighteenth street SW died suddenly Monday. Born May 21 1923 in Cedar Rapids he lived here all his life. A World War II veteran and Teamsters member he married Ida Mae Boner on December 13 1952 in Rockford Illinois. He is survived by his wife a son Charles Jr three daughters a stepdaughter and stepson his parents four sisters and other relatives. Services at Turner chapel west at 3 p m Wednesday by Rev Neville Clayton burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at Turner west.

Charles Raymond Goyer Eighteenth Street Cedar Rapids Teamsters Union Goyer Ida Mae Boner Rockford, Ill Charles, Jr Mary Jane Rebecca Sue Ruth Ann Theresa Ann Skoglund Benton Harbor Mich Timothy Alan Skoglund Des Moines Fred Goyer E. E. Keith Delhi Dan Fogarty Anamosa Emmitt Hamed Rudy Meyers Baraboo Wis Turner Chapel West J Neville Clayton Cedar Memorial May Scall Turner West

Marion Starr 52 Dies. Cedar Rapids Man Former Penick and Ford Worker

Marion Clinton Starr 52 of 1609 N Street SW died suddenly Sunday. Born December 11, 1919 in Dows he lived in Cedar Rapids most of life, worked 25 years at Penick and Ford, WWII veteran, married Doris Kruger September 28 1946 in Fort Dodge. Survived by wife two sons Dean and Dennis daughter Debra two sisters. Services Wednesday 1:30 p.m. at Turner Chapel West with Vicar Richard Thompson. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Turner West until 1 p.m. Wednesday. Casket not opened after service.

Marion Clinton Starr N Street Dows Cedar Rapids Penick and Ford Doris Kruger Fort Dodge Trinity Lutheran Church Moose Lodge Grain Millers Dean Dennis Debra Bernice Penfield Maquoketa Georgina Rohrssen Charleston S. C Turner Chapel West Richard Thompson Cedar Memorial Turner West

Harold Jellison Jellison dies after brief illness at 62

Harold Jellison known as Happy Jellison, 62, of 708 H avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday after a brief illness. Born October 12, 1909 in Marion, he lived in Cedar Rapids all his life and worked for Midland Industries as a member of the International Association of Machinists. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frank Janda, and a brother, Claude Bartelli of Elgin. Services at Brush chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial at Linwood. Friends may call Tuesday.

Harold Happy) Jellison H Avenue Marion Cedar Rapids Vicinity Midland Industries International Assn. of Machinists Frank Janda Claude Bartelli Elgin Brush Chapel Canon Dominic Loferski Linwood

Hartl Of Long Beach Former Cedar Rapids Resident Dies

Leonard A Hartl formerly of Cedar Rapids and Long Beach California has died. Survived by brother Milo Hartl of 916 B Avenue NW Cedar Rapids IA.

Cedar Rapids Leonard A. Hartl Long Beach Calif Milo B Avenue NW

Obituary notices and memorial services across local churches

David and Bertha S Steffens and Lester H Kelsey receive funeral and memorial service details. David and Trisagian rites held at Kuba funeral home and St George Orthodox Church with burial at St George cemetery. Bertha S Steffens entombment at Chapel of Memories. Lester H Kelsey service at Turner chapel west followed by burial at Spring Grove cemetery Covington. Friends may contribute to St George church memorial fund. calls welcomed at Turner chapel sites.

David Eli Kuba Turner Chapel West John L. Glover Immanuel Baptist Church Spring Grove Cemetery Covington

Two Weeks Left To License Dogs Without Penalty

Cedar Rapids residents have two weeks to license dogs without penalties. City records show about 4,400 licenses sold for the year, covering roughly half the dogs. County licenses run until May 1 with a $1 extra after deadline. Rabies inoculation required before purchasing tags.

Cedar Rapids William Hines Hines City Animal Shelter Otis Road SE

Death of C R Man Termed a death by own action

A 55 year old Cedar Rapids man, Harry E Schwab of 806 Tenth Street SW, died from a self inflicted gunshot to the head with a .22 rifle. Born March 15 1914 in Kinross, he married Levona Marek in 1954, was a WWII veteran and Trinity Lutheran and Eagles member. Survived by wife, children, steps etc. Service set for 3 p.m. Tuesday by Rev Richard A Osing at Linwood. burial at Linwood. visitation at Turner West until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. casket will not be opened after service.

Cedar Rapids Tenth Street Harry E. Schwab Schwab Kinross Levona Ellen Marek Trinity Lutheran Church Eagles Club Rosedlean Schwab Kenneth Allan Michael Bryan Larry Balster

Paratroop Invasion Report Against Sumatra By Japan

An official communique from 30 years ago stated that Japan launched a paratroop invasion of the Dutch island Sumatra while Allied forces suffered heavy casualties among the invading air troops.

Japan Sumatra

Irving case fuels doubts over authenticity of Hughes book

McGraw-Hill officials compared manuscripts with Irving’s work in a tense meeting chaired by Robert Stewart. The sessions revealed substantial matching material and secrecy surrounding the book, prompting Time to label Irving’s tale outrageous. Fragments published by the New York Times sparked a wider collapse of the story.

McGraw-Hill, Inc Irving’s Phelan Robert Stewart McGraw-Hill Stewart Irving Harold McGraw, Jr Shelton Fisher McGraw- Hill New York Times Time Magazine Time Hughes Edith New York Daily News U.S Whitney Seymour, Jr Switzerland Daily News United States Mrs. Irving Nina van Pallandt

Prybil Seeks Speedy Trial For Johnson Case

In Iowa City Ralph Prybil among eight defendants charged with accepting gifts and gratuities in Johnson county moves for a bill of particulars and a speedy trial within 50 days. Prybil pleads innocent and waives a jury. Judge Osmundson sets April 3 trial date.

Iowa City Ralph Prybil Johnson County Iowa Prybil Robert Osmundson

Linn County Treasurer Deputy Resigns to Run for Auditor

Douglas A. Thompson resigns as Linn County treasurer effective last Thursday. Supervisors say his departure stems from a plan to seek the county auditor seat this year. Treasurer James Hennessey notes Deputy Auditor Thomas Leahy will become a deputy in March, with the change arranged previously and not tied to the resignation.

Linn Douglas A. Thompson Thompson James Hennessey Thomas Leahy

Fisher sues over Malicious Prosecution in Hatts Rent A Car case

Roger L. Fisher of Iowa City files a $45,575 malicious prosecution suit in Linn district court against Hatts Rent A Car owner John A. Hatt. Fisher says Hatt charged him in October with failure to return a rental, leading to November arrest and December dismissal. He seeks $575 in attorney fees, lost wages, and other damages plus $45,000 punitive damages.

Roger L. Fisher Iowa City Hatts Cedar Rapids Linn District Court John A. Hatt Fisher

Nixon eases trade with China to par with Soviet bloc

President Nixon announced further steps to relax trade barriers with China placing it on equal footing with the Soviet Union. White House aides said the moves allow exports such as locomotives engines and rolling mills, continuing a seven month loosening of restrictions as Nixon plans a China visit.

Washington Nixon China Soviet Union White House Ronald Ziegler Ziegler U.S Europe Albania East Germany

Many Absent in Richmond School Boycott Monday

Augusta AP reports a Richmond County schools boycott began Monday over court ordered desegregation by busing. Initial accounts show heavy absenteeism with seven elementary schools directly affected. Richmond Academy Principal Raymond Duford estimated about 80 percent absence. Some parents still drove children to assigned schools. The Save Our Schools committee urged a week long boycott as the desegregation plan aims for a 60 40 white to black ratio.

Augusta Richmond County Raymond Duford Richmond Academy Save Our Schools Committe

Solon Vows To Fight for Bingo Vote

Des Moines report states Senator Harold Thordsen says he has enough votes to move a bingo amendment from subcommittee to the Senate floor. Senator Alden Erskine opposes, arguing organized gambling and delaying tactics threaten constitutional intent and crime. If not acted on this year, the measure dies and must restart.

Des Moines UPI Harold Thordsen Davenport Thordsen House Senate Alden Erskine Sioux City Erskine

Manila blast kills 16 near crowded housing area

An explosion in Manila, suspected to be a leftover World War II bomb or dynamite, killed 16 and injured about 70. Police cite no shrapnel. witnesses describe roofs torn off and houses lifted from foundations as bomb disposal experts weigh chemical, dynamite, or ordnance causes.

Manila Philippines Gerardo Tamayo

Parkhill Center Teens Turn Recycling Night Into Dance

Louisville UPI report says the Parkhill community center hosted a teen dance to raise recycling awareness. Admission was 75 cents or 40 aluminum cans, spotlighting a creative fund‑raiser for environmental-minded youths.

Louisville UPI Parkhill Community Center

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