Daily Record Weather and Local Notices
The Daily Record surveys extended forecast with fair to partly cloudy skies and continued cold through Thursday, snow chances Friday, and warming by weekend. It lists temperatures, precipitation, barometer, humidity, and sunrise and sunset times, plus noon wind data and a month-to-date tally. Also reported are births, a series of local incident summaries, traffic violations, and funeral notices for Traer, Monticello, Coggon, Walker, Central City, Mechanicsville, Garrison, and other towns.
Local Delegation To Attend Meeting On Train Routing
The Chamber of Commerce says a Cedar Rapids area delegation will attend a January 22 meeting in Washington to discuss routing of the new national passenger train network. The group, led by Chamber President Marshal Hardesty, will meet with Federal Railroad Administrator Carl Lyon to discuss an alternative Iowa route under the rail passenger service act.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C
Jack Miller
Chamber
Marshal Hardesty
Carl Lyon
Department of Transportation
Miller
Iowa
Transportation
John Volpe
Milwaukee Road
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Obituary notices and services list across Iowa towns
Loyd ler, 91, services Friday at 2 at Garrison United Methodist church. Campbell, Vinton, Manchester Dale L. Smith, 64, services Friday at 1 30 at Shelly's. Tipton Elmer Hennings, 67, services Thursday at 1 30 at Sheets and Sons. Center Point Jennifer Lynn Milota, 3 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Milota. Graveside services Thursday at 2 Mt Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Teahen's Cedar Rapids after 7 Wednesday.
OAS Foreign Ministers to Meet in Washington on Jan 25
The Organization of American States ministers plan a Washington meeting January 25 to discuss measures against political terrorism in the hemisphere. United States hosts discussions with member nations about regional security and stability.
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Washington
UPI
Organization of American States
Hemisphere
May’s Island Renamed Memorial Plaza in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids renames May’s Island Plaza to Memorial Plaza after a city council resolution. The island park between Sec ond and Third avenues and both riverbanks will bear the new name at the request of the Veterans Council of Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids’ Island Park
Second
Third Avenues
Island
Veterans Council of
Cedar Rapids
Classified Ad Request Dial 369-1234
A brief want advertisement invites readers to place ads by dialing the listed phone number 369-1234. It presents no other details about services, rates, or posting options beyond the contact line.
Ticket Taker Drafted Into Knife Thrower Act
In Newcastle upon Tyne Jean Ball a 19 year old ticket taker was drafted by a knife thrower to be his human target during a circus performance after the regular performer fell ill. She found the experience interesting.
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Newcastle-On-Tyne
Cephalonia Island Reveals Ancient Mycenaean Necropolis
The Ionian largest island Cephalonia spans 297 square miles and is heavily forested with pine and fir. Archaeologists uncover a vast Mycenaean necropolis illustrating the island's historical significance in ancient times.
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Ionian Islands
Greece
Cephalonia
Cedar Rapids mother notes longer letter from POW son
Mrs. H. L. Anderson of Cedar Rapids reports her son Lt. Gary Anderson, held by North Vietnam, sent a longer Nov. 22 letter rather than the usual six-line form. She says it signals progress in the POW mail campaign, with stronger handwriting and two cards urging his brothers on school and college goals.
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Cedar Rapids
North Vietnam
H. L. Anderson
Windsor Drive
Gary Anderson
Anderson
Gary
Cmdr
Robert Naughton
Hanoi
Obituaries for Edna Keyes and Walter Kreutner
Edna Gertrude Keyes of Cedar Rapids widow of Stephen Keyes died Wednesday after a brief illness at Meth Wick Manor. She was born August 3, 1883 and survived by four children, a sister, two brothers, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services Friday at Turner Chapel West at 3 p.m. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Walter Kreutner 74 of 1714 Ellis Blvd NW died Tuesday after a brief illness. An army WWI veteran, he was a retired Penick and Ford employee and member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Shellsburg American Legion. Survived by a son, a daughter, seven grandchildren, a brother and two sisters. Services Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery.
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Meth- Wick Manor
Stephen D. Keyes
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Robert Multhaup
Houston
Texas
James Geiger
Marshalltown
Elizabeth Irene Keyes
Shawnee
Colo
Paul B
Marvin B. Gard
Turner Chapel West
Ernest W. Larson
Trinity United Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Turner West
Walter Kreutner
Ellis Boulevard
Penick and
Ford
Boone County
Trinity Lutheran Church
Shellsburg
Rock Island Railroad
St. Wenceslaus Church
Robert J. Houser
Anna Kula
Mary Kula
Prairieburg
Joseph
Frank
Ben Houser
Clarence Frana
St. John’s Cemetery
Janeba-Kuba_ funeral home
Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home
Memorial service for Michael Tristan in two states observed
Michael Tristan 76 of Trenton New Jersey formerly Cedar Rapids Iowa died after a short illness. Born November 21 1894 in Russia he worked as a civil engineer and belonged to the Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Society. Survived by wife Marie Koza and son Leonard Tristan. Memorial mass at St Marys Orthodox Church Jackson NJ Wednesday. Memorial services in Cedar Rapids IA Monday at St George Orthodox Church. Trisagian services Sunday 8 PM at Janeba Kuba Funeral Home West. Burial Oak Hill. Friends may call after 1 Sunday at the funeral home.
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Michael Tristan
Trenton
N.J
Cedar Rapids
Russia
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Society
St. Mary’s
Jackson
Marie Koza
Leonard Tristan
Hightstown
St. Mary’s Orthodox Church
St. George Orthodox
Oak Hill
Ordinance Approves Landfill Dumping Fees Plan
The Cedar Rapids city council gave final approval to an ordinance setting landfill dumping fees. The measure charges 50 cents per ton for large vehicles and a $1 fee for pickups up to three tons, while cars and small trailers dump free. Debates centered on weighing loads versus vehicle weight and equity for haulers and residents.
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Cedar Rapids
Ordi
Minor Barnes
Barnes
Bob Cribbs
Donald Canney
Canney
Lockheed battle over SRAM Cheyenne and C 5 contracts
Lockheed and the Pentagon clash over a 54 million SRAM claim settlement and losses on the Cheyenne ship contract. The Pentagon cites 3.7 billion to finish 81 C 5 transports. a fixed loss would lower it to 3.5 billion but still above the original ceiling for 115 planes. The Air Force and Navy dispute centers on cost relief and price ceilings as billions have already been paid.
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Haughton
Lockheed
Pentagon
Navy
Air Force
Congress
Liquor Stores Strain With Holiday Demand and Wine Test
With Christmas and New Year shopping surge and severe snow and ice, Linn County liquor outlets faced tight supplies. Center Point Road store manager Robert Blake noted the lowest stock since opening in 1969, but a 1000 case shipment eased shortages. A pilot program stocked 19 stores with imported wines per Iowa Wine Advisory Board guidance, starting December 4 at the Center Point Road self‑service store.
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Robert Blake
Center Point Road
Linn County
Iowa Wine Advisory Board
Iowa Liquor Commission
Iowa
Homer R. Adcock
Adcock
Blake
Cedar Rapids
Army orders tighter drug control in Vietnam commanded units
Abrams directed field commanders to form drug suppression councils in each command to analyze evaluate and monitor narcotics issues and to expand amnesty and rehabilitation programs. Three joint Vietnam era groups will coordinate anti narcotics enforcement investigations and customs operations to curb drug traffic and inspect shipments and personnel arrivals.
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Abrams
Vietnam
Obituary: Raymond C. Melchior 1900 70 Cedar Rapids Resident
Raymond C. Melchior 70 of 1711 E avenue NE Cedar Rapids died after an unexpected illness Born September 19 1900 in Belle Plaine Minnesota He worked for Paulson Construction Co for many years before retirement Survived by three sisters Pearl Perry Cedar Rapids Mary Mancia and Celestine Semoha both of Lake Park Florida Services are private at Beatty Bearle chapel Saturday at 1 30 p m Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery
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Raymond C. Melchior
E Avenue NE
Paulson Contraction Co
Cedar Rapids
Belle Plaine
Minn
Pearl Perry
Mary Mancia
Celestine Semoha
Lake Park
Fla
Beatty-Bearle
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Memorial Services and Burials for Cedar and North Liberty Figures
Memorial services for John Garrie Stone were held at Beatty Bearle chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Ernest W. Larson of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Cedar Memorial. Vincent B. Kadlee had services Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Kuba funeral home East with Rev. Clarence Frana officiating. Burial followed at Czech National Cemetery. Leona Chehak was memorialized at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Brush chapel with Rev. A. T. Washington, burial at Ridgewood Cemetery in North Liberty.
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Chehak
Leona
Brush Chapel
Rev
A. T. Washington
Ridgewood Cemetery
North Liberty
Edward E Cornelius Dies at 69 in Des Moines
Cedar Rapids native for 25 years and former district manager for Jacob E Decker Co Mason City died Tuesday in Des Moines at age 69. Services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Beaverdale Funeral Home Des Moines.
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Edward E. Cornelius
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Jacob E. Decker Co
Mason City
Beaverdale Funeral Home
Bid for NDP Clearing Exceeds Estimate in Oak Hill
Zinser Wrecking Co. submitted the low bid of 18 300 dollars for clearing 45 sites in the Oak Hill Neighborhood Development Program. The bid was 10.9 percent above the engineers estimate and awaits federal HUD review before action by the city council. J C White Excavating Co. bid 24 025 dollars for the same contract to remove houses sheds and foundations across multiple lots. The work covers all clearance for the NDP first action year which began May 1.
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Zinser Wrecking Co
Oak Hill
NDP
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
J. C. White Excavating Co
Bjornsen Submits Low Bid on Project
Bjornsen Construction Co. was the successful low bidder Wednesday for the city contract to build a sewer box culvert under Harnischfeger drive SW to 240 feet south of the paving. The $11,610 bid exceeded the engineers' estimate by 6.5 percent. Cramer Brothers Construction Co. also bid, offering $16,560.
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Bjornsen Construction Co
Harnischfeger Drive
Cramer Brothers Construction Co
Wanted ad promises to locate unusual item
A compact notice notes a wanted advertisement may help locate an unusual item. The brief item hints at a missing or sought object, inviting readers to respond with information or leads. The wording centers on the search effort and community involvement.
Thrifty want ads promise savings for readers
A terse classified blurb urges readers to place low cost want ads for value. It instructs dialing 369-1234 to submit an ad and highlights the cost effectiveness of the service. The note is concise and aimed at urging quick action.
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Cedar Rapids Authorizes Army Bomb Disposal Help
The Cedar Rapids city council approved a resolution to obtain the U S Army's bomb disposal assistance if needed. It authorizes the mayor to sign the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Civil Support Release and Reimbursement Agreement with the 259th Ordnance Detachment at Savannah Army Depot, with the safety commissioner or police chief as the authorized requester.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S. Army
259Th Ordnance
Savanna Army Depot
Savanna
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