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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1974

Page

3

Weather and notices from a midwestern daily page

The page reports multiple city weather readings, extended outlook for cold partly cloudy conditions with chances of snow, and daily temperatures. It lists recent births, police cautions, traffic fines, bankruptcy summaries, and a long schedule of obituaries and funeral notices across towns like Marion Cedar Rapids Wellman and Dubuque.

Anchorage L. Angeles Atlanta Miami Bismarck Chicago Orleans Denver Kine York Duluth Phoenix Honolulu Seattle Houston Washington Rh

Kinross Christian services for Mrs Eakins and Kochuyt kin

Brooklyn-Frank Kochuyt 25 of Malcom Neuenhoven is noted. Kinross Mrs Almeda J Eakins Austin 89 will have services 2:30 Friday at Kinross Christian Church. Friends may call at Powell's in South English Thursday afternoon.

Brooklyn Frank Kochuyt Malcom Neuenhoven Kinross Almeda J. Eakins Austin Kinross Christian Church Powell's South English

Water Bills Include Rights Agency Pamphlet

A pamphlet explaining the functions of the Human Rights Commission will be mailed with water bills in January and February. Ralph Coty, executive secretary, says the brochure answers common questions about filing a complaint and the commission’s procedures. It also notes safeguards against harassment, addresses concerns about publicity, and cites that only three complaints have reached public hearings out of hundreds filed in four years.

Human Rights Commission Ralph Coty Commission Coty

Israeli parties differ on borders and disengagement plan

Israel faces debate between Likud and Labor over frontiers on the Jordan River and Sinai while not relinquishing the Golan Heights and Gaza. Peres says forming a new Knesset majority will take time and bargaining possibly delaying Geneva talks. Military negotiators resume Geneva talks with Egypt on disengagement along the Suez Canal.

Mrs. Meir Begin West Bank Jordan River Sinai Desert Likud Israel Jordan Suez Canal Laborites Sinai Peninsula Eilat Golan Heights Jerusalem Gaza Strip Shimon Peres

Snowbound Motorists Stranded in Cal Mountains

Eight hours passed before tow trucks could start their engines as motorists in the San Bernardino mountains faced six inches of snow. A Garland youth died after falling into a drainage ditch in Texas, and a Hot Springs man froze to death after slipping on ice.

San Bernardino Calfornia Garland Texas Hot Spits Ark

Obituary Notice for Elsie L. Borseth of Cedar Rapids

Elsie L. Borseth 58 of 245 Mayden Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a sudden illness She lived in Cedar Rapids 15 years Born November 17 1915 in Davenport she married Merle C Borseth September 13 1958 in Marion She is survived by daughter Charlene Trexler and brother Fred L Fite Jr both of Cedar Rapids six grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services were set for 1 p.m. Thursday conducted by Rev Ramon Booth at Central Assembly of God Cemetery burial will be Cedar Memorial Funeral home visitation begins after 2 p.m. Wednesday and resumes after 9 a.m. Thursday

Elsie L. Borseth Mayden Avenue Cedar Rapids Davenport Merle C. Borseth Marion Charlene Trexler Fred L. Fite, Jr Chapel of Memories Ramon Booth Central Assembly of God Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Bertha Tone 82 Widow of John Tone Dies in Cedar Rapids

Bertha R Tone 82 of 1136 Tenth Street NW Cedar Rapids widow of John Tone died Wednesday after a short illness She was born March 18 1891 in Surviving Mer vin Nelson Cedar Rapids Elwood Nelson Milbank DD two grandchildren and five great grandchildren Services at Turner Chapel West at 1 30 p m Friday by Rev Stephen R Root St James Burial Linwood Cemetery Friends may call Turner West until 1 p m Friday Casket will not be opened after the service

Leon H. Vantasell Thirteenth Street Mesa Ariz Western Transportation Co Mr. Vantasell Walker Mettie C. Williams Rock Island, Ill Cedar Rapids American Legion Walker United Methodist Church Gertrude O'Brian Hudson Vera O’brian Coralville Carl Rowley Ramona Post Claude Post Mt. Vernon Loyd Dubuque Elmer Quasqueton Turner Chapel West Everett K. Burnham Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner’s Dorothy H. Wilber Vine Avenue SE Missouri Valley Owosso Mich Frank EF. Wilber Saginaw Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Bertha R. Tone Tenth Street John Tone Mervyn Nelson Elwood Nelson Milbank D.D Stephen R. Root St. James United Methodist Church Linwood Cemetery Turner West

Louise Rematas Dies in Miami After Brief Illness

Louise Rematas 72, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, died Wednesday in a Miami hospital after a brief illness. Born September 25, 1901, in Center Point, she later moved to Miami in 1971. Her first husband William McDonald died in 1944. she married Sam Rematas in 1947. She leaves a son James McDonald. Services are pending in Miami.

Sam Rematas Louise Rematas Cedar Rapids Miami Louise Woods Center Point William Mc- Donald Sam James Mc- Donald Berean Baptist Church

Richard Sturtz Dies in Cocoa After Illness

Richard Sturtz 32 of Cocoa Florida and formerly of Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness. Born August 25 1941 in Cedar Rapids he had lived in Cocoa for about 11 years. Survived by wife Dora May daughters Teresa and Tamara mother Gladys Sturtz and sister Mrs Joseph M Bridges. Services were held Wednesday in Cocoa with cremation committal.

Richard Sturtz Cocoa, Fla Cedar Rapids Dora May Teresa Tamara Gladys Sturtz Joseph M. Bridges Cocoa

Walter Lawrence longtime Cedar Rapids native dies in San Jose

Walter Lawrence of San Jose California former Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday after a long illness. He moved to San Jose in 1923. Survivors include his wife four children and a brother. Services were held at 10 am Wednesday in San Jose.

Walter Lawrence San Jose Calif Cedar Rapids

Death of Wesley Nebendahl Tied to Tracy California

Wesley J. Nebendahl 61 a former Cedar Rapids resident died in Tracy California Monday He was born August 22 1912 and moved to Tracy in 1936 He farmed there until retirement in 1951 Surviving wife Madelyn a daughter Barbara Hall Tracy a grandson one brother Victor Burbank California and three sisters Helen McNulty Alice Bizulis Cedar Rapids Agnes Wilmoth San Diego Services Thursday in Tracy

Wesley J. Nebendahl Cedar Rapids Tracy Calif Mr. Nebendahl Madelyn Barbara Hall Victor Burbank Helen McNulty Alice Bizulis Agnes Wilmoth San Diego

Mrs Harry D Glidden widow dies in Grand Rapids

Mary Ellen Glidden 84 native of Cedar Rapids and widow of Harry D Glidden died in Grand Rapids Michigan December 21 resident more than 40 years Surviving are two sons James R and Harry D Jr and a daughter Mrs David B Osborn all of Grand Rapids two sisters Mrs Norman Smith St Petersburg Florida and Mrs W J Smythe LaVerne California four grandchildren and three great grandmothers services were held in Grand Rapids with entombment there

Mary Ellen Glidden Cedar Rapids Harry D. Glidden Grand Rapids Mich James R Harry D., Jr David B. Osborne Norman Smith St. Petersburg Fla W. J. Smythe LaVerne Calif

Couple Wed On Ski Lift Above Slide Mountain

Jay Hoskins and Jill Kelly wed at the 9,700 foot summit of Slide Mountain with Rev. Stanley Waugh performing the ceremony. The couple, from San Mateo California, then skied down the slope together as newlyweds.

Reno, Nev UPI Jay Hoskins Jill Kelly Slide Mountain Stanley Waugh Reno San Mateo Calif

Officers Renamed by State School Board

The state board of public instruction in Des Moines unanimously reelected Muriel Shepard of Allison as president and T. J. Heronimus of Grundy Center as vice-president for a second two year term. Both are Republicans. Mrs Sievers and Beecher declined consideration for vice president. Other board members include Democrats John van der Linden and Virginia Harper and Republicans Joie Cole Jolly Ann Davidson and Ronald Hallock.

Des Moines UPI State Board of Public Instruction Muriel Shepard Allison T. J. Heronimus Grundy Center

US Eighth Air Force Credited With Major WWII Destroys

A 1943 record shows the U S Eighth Air Force destroyed 4 100 German fighter planes and dropped 55 000 tons of bombs on Nazi occupied Europe at an overall loss under four percent in a dramatic air war tally.

U.S. Eighth Air Force Europe

Former Head of Elsheimer Asks Bankruptcy

Forrest J. Robinson former president of Elsheimer Meat Products Inc West Union filed for bankruptcy in Cedar Rapids federal court. He lists assets of 231923.80 liabilities 733385.50 with SBA and First National West Union loans high. He also notes rental property losses and a padlocking claim against the First National Bank for stock damage.

Forrest J. Robinson Elsheimer Meat Products, Inc West Union Cedar Rapids Robinson Elsheimer Mickey Robinson Hi-Yield Management Mickey Robinson Enterprises Small Business Administration First National Bank of West Union SBA First National Bank

Nursing Care Shortage Eyed as County Delays Closures

The Linn County nursing care crisis eases temporarily as Mercy hospital plan fails over funding. State Health Dept officials note slow closings due to building standards, while legislation may be needed to sustain custodial facilities. Illinois payments ease profits, Iowa rates deter new facilities, and Mercy faces minimum cost requirements. St Luke's continues care for seven county patients under federal payment.

Linn County Mercy Hospital John DeBink State Health Department the Gazette DeBink Norman Pawlewsky Sister Mary Lawrence Mercy St. Luke’s Hospital

China Proclaims 1973 a Year of World Disorder and Progress

In a Peking People's Daily article the Communist leadership calls 1973 chaotic globally yet marks major gains for the Third World. It foresees more upheaval in 1974 as nations seek independence and liberation while U S and Soviet tensions persist. The piece notes U.S. domestic woes and Soviet deficits, with ongoing popular resistance at home.

China Tokyo Peking People’s Daily

Old Out of Gas Routine Returns

In Phoenix an apparent gas line ruse resurfaces as two sheriff's deputies encounter a car in an isolated area. Inside, a startled couple explain they ran out of gas and, after the man earns the deputy's disbelief, the officers leave the scene.

Phoenix

Robbers Flee After Cleaner’s Scream At Italian Bank

A Florence cleaning woman spotted three masked gunmen near a local bank and cried out causing the assailants to flee before entering the building. Police reported the attempted robbery ended without a confrontation.

Florence Italy

One Returned To Linn Agency Six Not Reappointed

Linn County supervisors reappointed Ernest Merriweather to the county health center board for a three year term and did not reappoint Marian Antin Myrna Carter and Dr Robert Swaney to that board. Harry Brookman the conservation board member whose term ended in 1973 was not reappointed. Six other board members were left without replacements with promises to fill later. Two health members Dr Victor Klopfenstein and James Sampson were not yet replaced though expected Thursday. Sampson asked not to be reappointed.

Linn Ernest Merriweather County Health Center Board Marian Antin Myrna Carter Robert Swaney Antin Dr. Swaney Harry Brookman Conservation Board Board of Health Victor Klopfenstein James Sampson Sampson

Harmon says state hasn’t assumed foster care role

Linn county supervisors heard that an attorney general opinion shows the state has not fully taken over foster care responsibility. The county’s ability to pay is affected as the poor fund must be reduced by foster care expenditures. Cedar Rapids’ Charron Varcoe noted foster parents may continue with current placements but may not accept new ones due to funding questions.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Craig Harmon Linn Department of Social Services Charron Varcoe Cedar Rapids

Manila Crime Down Curfew and drives cut crime in half

Manila police chief reports the capital city has seen a crime rate drop by more than 50 percent over the past year due to a martial law curfew ban on firearms and aggressive anti crime drives. The official notes authorities credit strong enforcement and public cooperation.

Manila

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