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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1973
Page
5
Regional college scores show Midwest teams advancing with North Central and Iowa colleges contending in the subregional rounds. West squads from California to Florida push toward postseason bids as conference play winds down.
Prices for Friday and Saturday hogs varied by weight and grade with No. 2 butchers 200-230 lbs at 37.75 to 38.25 dollars and No. 2 saws 200 lbs at 31.50 to 32.00 dollars. Packers reduced pay for heavier hogs and officials noted a tense overtime wrestling result affecting a local finals bid.
Dr. Phillip Piatt, secretary general of the World Council of Churches, concluded a work visit to the Soviet Union. He met officials and discussed religious and humanitarian concerns during the trip in Moscow.
Norman Brody, a Maryland wholesale toiletries distributor, paid ransom to release his 16 year old son William Brody who was abducted at gunpoint from the family home Tuesday night. Authorities say the youth was freed around midnight Friday unharmed after the ransom was delivered. FBI and local search efforts continue for the kidnapers.
Covlar Rapids police investigate vandalism reports of BB pellets damaging car windows, with eight cars hit mainly on the northwest side and additional house and garage windows on the northeast side. The incidents occurred between 10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday. no injuries reported.
Des Moines AP reports Representative Delbert Trowbridge died of a heart attack in Charles City hospital at 69 during his second term in the town legislature. He had been ill for several weeks and did not attend sessions. Survivors include his wife and two daughters.
New York AP reports a rough session as the Dow Jones average fell below its year’s low, closing down 11.89 at 959.9. The NYSE saw declines outnumber advances about 5 to 2, while the American Exchange price change index closed down 4 at 25.07.
Kennedy's ace team trimmed Dubuque Hempstead 55 to 5 Friday. Steve Shupp and Jed Kennedy led with 16 points each amid a steady as they built a decisive win.
Senator Dick Clark says he will testify at the Senate Constitutional Rights subcommittee hearing on a proposed newsmen shield law. He bases his stance on replies from Iowa newspaper editors and broadcast directors surveying opinions on several bills. Clark argues newsmen deserve a voice in shaping legislation affecting their ability to gather and report news without interference amid rising threats.
Jeffery Joseph Boddicker 19 of Vinton died in a traffic crash on the south edge of town Saturday night. His northbound car at high speed collided with a car driven by Dennis Wiese of Tama and a third car driven by Peter Fowler of Vinton, injuring Richard Kaufman of Belle Plaine who was later hospitalized.
All Saints upset St Patrick's 56 55 and St Jude's edged St Matthew's 55 53 in Parish league semifinals at St Pat's Friday. Denny Martin scored 16 for All Saints while Mike Kenny led St Patrick's with 25. Douzek scored 20 for St Jude's and Lake Cach tallied 16 for St Matthew's. All Saints meets St Jude's in the title game at 8 tonight.
DES MOINES Iowa senators approved a measure to require motorcyclists to wear helmets and eye protection on streets and highways. The bill moves to the house where supporters say head injuries and fatalities from motorcycle crashes would decrease. Opponents argue helmet rules infringe on personal rights and note reporting gaps skew injury statistics.
Roscoe H Greer, 18, was held in Linn County Jail on a 2 207 bond for carrying a concealed weapon. Police said he was arrested Friday night after reporting a gun theft from a house on the northwest side. An investigation found the thief had taken a 35 caliber automatic revolver from Greer after he allegedly threatened the man. Greer also faced a drunkenness charge.
Richard D. McMann a 1966 Benton Community high school graduate from Van Horne is a senior in recreation education at the University of Town. He serves his undergraduate internship at Jane Boyd Community House through May 15 coordinating the elementary basketball league and wrestling program, working with first rate boys groups teaching forty five during after school program and supervising the Betlvily area during the week.
DES MOINES Iowa A bill to ease assessor duties to value all tax exempt property failed by three votes in the house after four hours of debate. The measure would have exempted government owned property from listing and evaluations, but opponents argued it would raise local taxes and require more staff. The bill had passed the senate.
A compiled notice lists multiple churches with their locations and schedules. It includes Marion Churches Deihel Baptist First Haplist Grate Waptist Squaw Creek Raphel Wilkins, Robins Faith Bible St Josephs Catholic Christian Robins Church of the Brethren Luther an Church of the Resurrection St Pauls Lutheran First United Methodist Prairie Chapel United Methodist Tint Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Church of God Seventh Day United Servants in Way Brethren with respective worship and Sunday school times.
Suzanne Harrigan, 14, of 110 Twenty-fourth Street, was struck Friday night by a car on Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fractured left leg and multiple abrasions and contusions, and is in good condition at St. Luke's Hospital. The driver was Michael J Hollander, 24, of Westbury, N.Y., with no charges filed. Also, Mr and Mrs William Thompson sold their home at 2565 Twenty-sixth Avenue to Mr and Mrs Dave Hennessey of Jefferson, moving to a new house on Twenty-seventh Avenue. sale by Kensinger Realtors.
Des Moines AP reports Senator Hugeneill of Newton pledges to back a bill to remove the 12th grade if a measure to let 18-year-olds drink passes. The legislature moved to 18 for drinking, with Gov. Ray expected to sign, and Hill aims to push a plan to start kindergarten earlier or cut the high school to reduce adult students in schools. He argues adults in high schools complicate campus life and could prompt earlier schooling to offset costs for preschool and kindergarten.
West Liberty death of Nevin R. Hinkhouse 7 at his farm home. Born Get. M4 15 in Cedar county, he married Belle Watton Sept. 13, 1939. Elder and Sunday school superintendent at the Presbyterian church, former West Liberty school board member for 12 years. Surviving wife, a daughter Ann, a son Steven, brother Elmer Cedar Ropitts, sister Mrs Hazel Hogers Denver. Services Monday 2 at Presbyterian church. Burial Sharon Cemetery north of Wilton. Fractuts. vray cath at Snider's.
A 15 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested Friday night and charged with larceny in connection with the theft of $800 from Ronald Fugate’s home Wednesday night. Police said the money was taken between 10 p m Wednesday and 4 45 am Thursday and was recovered.
The Kirkwood Community College chamber choir directed by Eugene Gonnerman will perform at six Cedar Rapids area schools March 3 to 7. The Collegiate Time Entertainment Co. with 18 voices will present madrigals and modern numbers at six venues including West Branch Shellsburg Albumnest Belle Plaine Scattergood Norway. Performers include Joy DeZavala and other Cedar Rapids and Iowa participants.
Johnson County Sheriff Gary Hughes reports that a Lone Tree man shot and killed his former wife at Miller's Lounge and then killed himself with the same weapon. The victims are 24 year olds Michael Cone and Patricia Cone. The shooting occurred around 11 43 a.m. at the supper club adjoining Miller's Cafe.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Floyd Tt residence on C avenue NW at 12 24 a m Saturday. The blaze damaged the kitchen and was confined to that area by firefighters with no injuries reported. Officials cited overheated grease on no stove as the cause.
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