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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1971
Page
3
Market reports show Cedar Rapids hog prices steady to 25 cents lower on Saturday. Thursday’s deliv ered butchers 200 to 230 pounds sold at 15.25 to 15.75, with packers at discounts by weight, and lambs and poultry prices noted alongside extensive cattle quotes from Chicago markets.
Charles J. Swetla of Mechanicsville told police early Saturday two men grabbed about $30 from his shirt pocket in the 400 block of Ninth Avenue SE after stopping his car near Cedar Rapids. Detectives said one man was about six feet tall. Swetla, arrested for intoxication, spent the night in jail and promised to appear in court.
London dispatch reports Wenll County Fire Chief William Bab ington warned that firemen must clean and shine all station house equipment before New Year Eve celebrations or visitors would be barred. A spokesman claimed the stance was a protest and dismissed racial remarks.
In a humorous panel, a character named Sneavely faces playful complaints about delaying the mortgage department, reflecting a lighthearted office spoof. The caricature highlights workplace friction with tongue in cheek dialogue and a mock investigation.
Cairo says the Soviet Union offered unlimited military and political support to Egypt during December talks in Moscow aimed at pressuring Israel and the United States. Al Ahram quoted Kremlin officials promising aid to Egypt's military needs and electronic weapons. Egypt rejects Israel’s terms and prepares for new peace talks in New York under U N mediation.
An Egyptian jetliner with 26 aboard on a flight from Algiers to Cairo crashed on approach to Tripoli airport in Libya. Officials fear all aboard are dead as the Libya News Agency cited a miscalculated distance from the runway, with the crash occurring about four miles from the airport.
A fire at the Juane Arnold Energy Center of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co damaged electrical boxes in a welder testing room. Palo Fire Chief Joe Dumond said crews arrived within about 45 minutes after a 4:45 am report. A company spokesman could not state the exact loss but said it was not expected to be severe.
A new six week machine shorthand course starts Tuesday in Room 219 Linnhall at Kirkwood Community College. No prior experience needed. The class covers theory of recording dictation with the steno machine and meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. Tuition is $30.
BETHANY Mo AP authorities say they captured Louis Laondrie 34 of Keokuk Iowa an escapee from Fort Madison Iowa. He was picked up in a car reported in Lamont Iowa Friday night and held for extradition to Town Jaondiie served a 1 year term for robbery when he and another convict escaped Friday morning The other fugitive Alert Ware 28 Davenport Iowa was still at large
Bernell E. Hines of Toddville was in fairly good condition at St. Luke's hospital Saturday after a Friday crash. His car left the road in the 4000 block Senter Point near a high pole and road sign when his cap struck the pole. Police say he fainted around 3:41 pm and suffered possible chest and back injuries with no charges filed.
Linda Helgeson age 19 of Lake Wills Iowa died in a hospital in Albert Lea Minnesota from a shotgun wound suffered at her residence. Winnebago county sheriff's office in Iowa is holding details pending further investigation and inquiry.
Joseph E. Burrows 54 of 145 Thirteenth Street died Thursday at home after a long illness. Born December 27, 1916 in Marion, he lived here his entire life. He married Gladys Hyde on February 22, 1945 in Marion. Burrows served in World War II and was a member of First Listed Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, daughter Janet Ampey of Cedar Rapids, two grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Kenneth Domer and Mrs. Carl Smyth of Marion. Services Monday at 1:50 p.m. at Baxter Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd C. Kellams and Marion Post No. 298, American Legion. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.
Local church listings show multiple Marion area congregations with pastors and service times. Notable entries include Bethel Baptist on 8th Ave with Rev William Larson at 9:40 Sunday school and worship, First Baptist on 14th Ave, Grace Baptist on 5th Ave, Robins Faith Baptist at Main and Council, St Joseph’s Catholic on 995 Sth Ave with masses and school services, Ascension Lutheran on Grand Ave, and several Lutheran and Methodist churches detailing Sunday schools and worship periods.
Three youths, Mark B. Petty of Evansdale and two 17 year olds, were charged with arson after a fire damaged a Jesup attached garage and destroyed a boat. Petty held on 2500 bond. others released to parents for juvenile court. Investigators traced the trio to a rink fight and found gasoline around the boat area. Fire officials cited gasoline involvement and cross‑jurisdictional police work.
South Vietnam announced it will provide armed escorts by tanker ships and trucks to Phnom Penh to relieve Cambodia’s oil shortage. The plan allows Cambodia to buy petroleum from South Vietnamese oil firms and transport by tankers up the Mekong river, after a November blockade cut Phnom Penh from its only deepwater port. Fighting persisted nearby as both sides pressed operations in the region.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa unemployment rate in mid November rose to a percent up from 4.8 percent in mid October. The Iowa employment security commission said Friday 44 000 Iowans were out of work in November compared with 35 100 in October. The national rate is 3.0 percent. Unemployment insurance collected by jobless Iowans in November was 21 percent higher than a year ago totaling 2 045 444.
The new U S Tax Court small claims division handles under one thousand dollar yearly claims on income gift and estate taxes. Taxpayers may appear themselves or with counsel. Decisions are not appealable and petitions must be filed within 90 days after deficiency notice. A ten dollar filing fee applies.
A mountain landslide unleashed by days of heavy rain struck the La Selva hotel overlooking the Bay of Naples. It buried cars on a road and killed a child and a young man while injuring about 14 others as rescue workers searched the collapsed building for trapped guests and staff.
DES MOINES UPI five constitutional officials re elected Republicans were sworn in for a second two year term in a brief ceremony at the Iowa statehouse Chief Justice C Edwin Moore administered the oath Attendees included family and friends Officials named were Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst Auditor Lloyd Smith Treasurer Maurice Barr Secretary of Agriculture L Diddy and Attorney General Jimmy Wayne Henson
The Texaco Oil Refining Company's largest plant in Port Arthur Texas was struck Friday by the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union over pay. Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers also picketed the facility.
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing January 2, 1571 at 7:00 am in City Hall Chambers to consider vacation and disposition of described easement. Arthur A. Bezdek to receive the easement for $190.00. Also probate notices including Loretta H. Slaughter estate and Wattie Pearl Krueger will.
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