Deaths in Cedar Rapids and Surrounding Areas
Obituary notices list Viola Mae Franks Bascom and Harry R. Lagerquist among others. Details include birthdates, marriages, survivors across Cedar Rapids Marengo and Tucson, service times, and burial plans. Memorials are directed to Camp Good Health and local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Mae Franks Bascom
Mount Vernon
Ave. NW
St. Luke's Hospital
Viola Mae Orr
Cedar Rapids
Ralph E. Franks Sr
Robert Bascom
Sue A. Lewis
Marengo
Kathleen E. Lewis
Ralph
Gazette
Third Ave
Harry R. Lagerquist
B Ave
Chanute
Kan
Anna Dorthea Nielsen
Nash Finch Co
Paul A
Donald W
Earl B
Clifford D
Riverside
Calif
Wilbur R
Palo
Elvira Truman
Des Moines
Bart
Portage
Mich
Gordon
Farmington
Business lobbyists urge delaying individual tax cuts
Washington lobbyists push Congress to defer the 10 percent 1983 individual income tax cut while preserving corporate cuts. Charles Walker, former Reagan tax adviser, urged a delay and cited revenue gains. Business Roundtable leaders signaled support at a private breakfast. The move contrasts with Reagan’s stance and could affect markets and deficit reduction plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rost
Washington
Congress
Charles Walker
Reagan
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congressional
Business Roundtable
International Club
Walker
Deadline set for briefs in new Knott trial
Judge Robert Bates ordered defense and prosecution to file written briefs by 9 am Tuesday on a motion for a new trial for Joseph D. Knott. Knott, 34, of Oakdale, was convicted of first degree burglary Jan. 22 for the Kalona break-in and arson. A juror affidavit alleges a dictionary page and definition were improperly brought to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Washington
Robert Bates
Joseph D. Knott
Bates
Washington District Court
Richard Bordwell
Knott
Oakdale
Kalona
Washington County
Bordwell
Regina L. Jones
Iowa House backs tax collection speedup plan
The Iowa House approved a speedup in withholding, sales and use tax collections on a party line 86 to 10 vote. Gov. Ray’s priority accelerates deposits, with a projected $25 million windfall. The measure affects about 1,000 retailers and employers and moves to the governor after Senate approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Robert Ray
Senate
Ray
Pope John Paul II Decries Rich Poor Divide in Philippines
One year ago the pope spoke in the Philippines condemning the global gap between wealthy and poor nations and urging aid and solidarity. The address framed economic inequality as a moral issue and called for renewed efforts toward justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
John Paul II
Court Upholds Denial of Tax Breaks to Discriminating Private Schools
A federal appeals court ruled that the Reagan administration must continue denying tax exemptions to private schools that discriminate, preserving the 11 year old policy while Congress weighs new legislation. The order, targeting 23 black families in seven states, stays in place with two weeks for the government to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Washington
Federal
Reagan Administration
U.S. Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
Congress
Reagan
Internal Revenue Service
Department of Justice
Department of the Treasury
The
Treasury
IRS
Perjury and Obstruction Charges Filed Against Former Sheriff
Former Delaware County Sheriff Bert Elledge Jr faces two counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice. He previously resigned in October amid a probe into falsified fingerprints and evidence. Bond set at 1000 dollars. arraignment scheduled Friday in Delaware County District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Krekeler
Zette
Manchester
Delaware County
Bert Elledge Jr
Iown
Elledge
Iowa
Eral
Peter van Metre
Waterloo
Grand Jury
Delaware County District Court
Ron D. Wilhelm
Bob Campbell
Wilhelm
Campbell
Reagan Warns Defense Push Is Vital To Nation's Safety
President Reagan said the safety of the nation hinges on his proposed 18 percent defense spending increase and a $757.6 billion fiscal 1983 plan. He warned the window of vulnerability with the Soviet Union remains open for years while Congress must approve the economic recovery plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
United States
Soviet Union
Congress
White House
Mexicana jet slides off runway at Harlingen airport
A Mexicana Airlines Boeing 727 slid off a runway into mud during landing at Valley International Airport Harlingen Texas amid a heavy thunderstorm. No injuries were reported with 84 people aboard five at a time evacuated to the terminal by jeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlingen
Jeep
Brownsville
Texas
Gas leak caused Griswold blast blazes home
Fire Chief Bill Lindwall said a natural gas leak caused the Griswold explosion that critically injured Merlin Merritt, an employee of Northern Natural Gas, who was alone in the house and suffered burns over 70 percent of his body. Merritt was taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
UPI
Bill Lindwall
Merlin Merritt
Merritt
Northern Natural Gas
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Vital Statistics Births Feb 19 Across Names and Addresses
Feb 19 Becky and Frank Robinson at 345 17th St SE welcomed a daughter. Feb 18 Pamela Dow at 2800 14th Ave Marion greeted a son. Other listings include Shirley Lear 1703 A Ave NE a son. Diane Fernish 82 20th Ave SW a son. Kathie Waite Central City a daughter. Robin Pflughaupt Central City a son. Kathy Hopp 1821 Fourth Ave SE a son. Mary Kromminga Belle Plaine a son. Grand Forks ND Nancy and Stephen McDermott a son on Feb 8. Enid OK Julie and Blaine Corkery twin daughters on Feb 18. multiple grandparents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela
Robert Dow
14Th Ave
Marion
Shirley
David Lear
Diane Fernish
20Th Ave
Kathie
Gregory Waite
Central City
Robin
Max Pflughaupt
Kathy
Harold Hopp
Fourth Ave
Mary
Steven Kromminga
Belle Plaine
Grand Forks
N.D
Nancy
Stephen McDermott
John P. McDermott
Toddville
Enid
Okla
Julie
Blaine Corkery
William Corkery
Coggan
Lynn Moser
Apache Trail
Robert G. Moser
First St
Home Gold Cleaning Tip
A simple home method uses cigarette ashes or baking soda mixed with water to create a paste. Apply with a soft cloth, rub gently, rinse, and buff dry with a clean soft cloth.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loren D. Pretz
Turner Chapel West
Don D. Tuel
15Th St
Mercy Hospital
Turner Chapel East
Paul L. McShane
C Ave
Paralta
Genevieve Bader
Anamosa
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
IBEW
Kiah Warden
Bourbonnais
George Rose
Springville
Stewart Funeral Home
Donald C. Sloan
Air Force
Laguna Hills
Coe College
Minute Man
North American Rockwell
Anaheim
Helen M
Capt
Dennis Y. Sloan
Pensacola
Fla
Patricia J. Robertson
Butler, Pa
Riverside National Cemetery
California
Charles G
Dennis Cahill
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Baughman
Roberta F
Cedar Memorial Chapel of
Leroy E. Bauman
Kenwood Park United Methodist Church
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
American Heart Association
Seventh Ave
Clarence
Selma E. Ruther
St. John’s
Monticello
Zion Lutheran Church
Monona
Herbert
Lenora) Leath
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Schultz's
Farmersburg-Wagner
Farmersburg
Oelwein
William Robinson
Brant-Kerns
Woodlawn
William Schwartz
Strawberry Point
J.H
Jim” Hoskyn
St. Sebald Lutheran Church
Carlton Group
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Il
New Knott Trial
Becky
Frank Robinson
17Th St. SE
St. Luke’s
Dennis W. Schroeder
Donna J. Drexler
Jeffrey D. Sigmund
Deborah S. Moffatt
Peter A. LaFrentz
Judy A. Carnicle
Robert R. Colby
Barbara S. Foley
Charles S. Jarmon
Carla S. Davis
Mount Pleasant
James S. Lester
Terri L. Kelley
Fort Worth
Tex
Kevin L. Struve
Shellsburg
Mary K. Reed
Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service
John E. Lapes
Cedar Ids
Oued Tek Florist
Pierson’s Flowershop and Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Boulevard
Center Pt. Rd
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