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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1978
Page
3
A long list of obituaries from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns recalls Edina Donohue Martha Dalsbo Walton Terry John Mitch McGregor Laudermilk Roy Smith and many others. They note birthplaces ages and survivor details with service times and burial sites across churches chapels and cemeteries.
Robert Mayer, 19, of Cedar Rapids, sues Linn County Sheriff Orlie Workman for $200000 alleging jail staff failed to stop assaults by cellmates during a five day July confinement. Mayer says he endured soap, urine, urine soaked clothes, tying and gagging, plus alleged homosexual assault and later suffered head injuries and mental problems. He seeks $100000 in actual damages and $100000 in punitive damages.
Written examinations for Cedar Rapids Fire Department recruitment will be conducted Thursday March 2. Applicants must submit completed forms by 5 p.m. February 9. Applications available at City Hall Civil Service Commission personnel office or Central Fire Station 427 First St SE. Starting salary 925.20 dollars per month.
Police say Frederick Calhoun 48 of Wheaton drove into a light pole in a suicide attempt, killing his wife Martha 55 who died two hours later. Calhoun suffered a broken hip and leg. authorities would not disclose exact motive.
On that date the United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba marking a pivotal shift in Cold War policy and beginning a long period of tense estrangement between the two nations.
The article reports on reactions to Anwar Sadat’s Jerusalem trip and renewed calls for concessions in the Palestinian issue. Begin appeals to President Carter to avoid pressure on Israel while Sadat asks for broader U.S. pressure, with King Hussein of Jordan returning from talks to brief Egyptian officials.
President Carter arrived in Riyadh aboard Air Force One as a 21 gun salute echoed. Aboard the plane Mrs Carter followed, women attending separate dinners, and at the state reception the two leaders spoke of peace and close consultation for a just Middle East settlement.
Officials cite high rate of incomplete forms due to late submissions and missing documents such as transcripts birth certificates and military papers. Candidates failing age vision or state driver licenses were disqualified, with written tests set for January 12. Three department vacancies exist now while retirements may adjust staffing by September, though attrition could change plans.
Five men were involved in a toxic gas incident at a refinery. Gerald Johnson 33 of Vacaville William Scott Vallejo and David Soffer 26 of Vallejo died on arrival at a hospital. Edward Stephens and James Lyons Timec Corp were hospitalized in stable condition. Officials cited a possible valve release but could not confirm how the gas entered the tank.
Police struggle with entry of the Uniform Traffic Citation and Complaint Form which covers traffic fish and game park rules and other regulations. Officers call it a mess though training occurred and officials expect a learning curve as judges and deputies voice concern about clarity and input.
James Earl Jackson 20 of 422 Tenth Ave SE faces a willful injury charge after a stabbing of Ronald Mitchell in the 1300 block of First Avenue SE following an argument at a Cedar Rapids restaurant. Mitchell was admitted to St Luke's Hospital and released the same day. Jackson also faces a malicious injury to a building charge for breaking a Shake Your Bootie window on Dec 8 and is held in Linn County Jail on 5000 bond. Mary Ann Summage 19 of 505 Fifth Ave SE was arrested for assault with intent to inflict serious injury after threatening John Curtis with a box opener in the 300 block of Second Avenue SE.
Linn Auditor Merle Kopel announced renewed efforts to convince the Board of Supervisors to drop the county workmen’s compensation and liability insurance and instead use the savings to fund county claims. He cited a 79,801 dollar bill up 23 percent from last year due to payroll, losses, and rate hikes, and asked for board study before action.
The Iowa Skating Assn. Skateathon at Lou Dennis rink in Manhattan Park drew nearly 40 skaters who logged 2837 laps, earning about 400 dollars. Kevin Korsmo led boys with 310 laps, Kayla Korsmo topped girls with 182, while notable entrants included George Shimek, Herb Knudten, Floyd Bergen, and Gus Schrader.
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