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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1970
Page
4
Daily record reports high and low temperatures across multiple cities with a five day forecast showing unusually cold conditions. It lists precipitation traces and a barometer reading, plus noon humidity and wind data from the Gazette weather station. The page also notes January births and divorces, and local police calls and fines for offenses.
In a sparse Dukes County courtroom Judge Boyle limited questions as Kennedy testified. Prosecutor Dinis threatened to walk out but remained. Gargan and Markham testified earlier in the week. Kennedy, 37, stayed home in Hyannis Port painting sailing scenes while awaiting possible recall to Edgartown for further testimony.
Firefighters battled a one story Cedar Rapids blaze that killed Ethel Charlotte Johnson and injured William Johnson. A neighbor notified authorities after seeing smoke at 7:34 p.m. Mrs Johnson reportedly lit a pipe and dropped a match on clothing. Mr Johnson aided but flames engulfed a sofa area. Surviving relatives include three daughters and siblings. Services pending at Teahen funeral home.
David Sarnoff resigns as RCA board chairman and director for health reasons. Robert Sarnoff named to replace him as chairman while continuing as president and chief executive officer. The move ends 63 years of association with the electronics company as the 78 year old Sarnoff recovers in hospital from mastoid operations.
Nelly Carhuatanta Quiroz described as simple and nearly illiterate in her 20s bludgeoned her 56-year-old husband to death with an iron bar to marry a younger man. The judge spared execution, sentencing her to 25 years in prison, citing Peru’s tradition of sparing women from the firing squad.
The Central YMCA announces the family swim Friday is canceled due to an aquatics workshop. The small pool and gym remain open. All girls' swim classes Saturday will be delayed one hour because of a swim meet with Clinton.
Britain agrees to sell ground to air Tiger Cat missiles to the oil rich Persian Gulf sheikdom of Qatar officials said Wednesday in London. The deal highlights defense ties and regional security interests in the Gulf.
Gladys L. Collier 75 of 2249 C Street SW Cedar Rapids dies after a heart attack at home. Born July 25 1894 in Kimball M C she lived in Cedar Rapids and Marion 42 years. Surviving Keith Beryl daughters Mrs Golden Miller and Mrs Jayne Christensen brothers and sister 12 grandchildren. Services 1 p m Friday Baxter chapel Marion memorial fund St Pauls United Methodist church established. Casket not opened after service.
Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. Alice L. Holmes 1507 Tenth Avenue SW died after a long illness. Born July 27, 1887 in Clarence she married Ernest Holmes March 1, 1911 in Marion. Survived by husband two sons Lloyd and Leo two daughters Mrs Stanley Schreiber and Mrs Richard Fosdick and Coral E. Holmes eight grandchildren ten great grandchildren. Memorial services Friday at Turner Chapel East at 10 30 a m by Rev Ernest W Larson. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel until 10 a m Friday. Casket will not be opened after the service.
Secretary of Defense Laird said the United States may produce a new strategic bomber or deploy more strategic missiles at sea if the Soviet offensive threat grows. He warned of SS9 deployments weakening U S retaliatory forces and stalled U S Soviet arms talks.
In Tokyo a Liberian tanker exploded and split in two on Wednesday, killing seven crew members, according to the Japanese maritime safety agency.
DECORAH Bob Ruen of Pleasant township was elected chairman of the Winneshiek county extension council at the annual organizational meeting in Decorah Monday night. Conrad Huber of Hesper township was elected vice president, Mrs. Fred McLain of Canoe township secretary and Lyle Rosendahl of Lincoln township treasurer. A youth staff vacancy prompted a committee to interview applicants and report February 2. Davis Lange Bluffton township Franklin Beard Decorah and Howard Bakken Madison township named to the personnel committee.
Aides and industry sources describe a tense climate amid Teamsters bargaining over a March 31 contract expiry. The industry cites a 13 percent drop in net income and warns a shutdown could occur if wage and price demands persist, while officials debate how tight monetary policy will impact inflation and employment.
An Arctic air front kept Cedar Rapids and other Eastern Iowa towns in deep frost with subzero readings. Cedar Rapids saw minus 10 overnight and minus 7 at noon with a 45 below zero wind chill. Regions like Decorah minus 24, Aurora minus 21, Oelwein minus 18, Fayette minus 16, Waukon minus 16, Manchester minus 17. Temperatures remain 15 to 20 degrees below normal with only a slight moderating trend expected around Sunday or Monday and precipitation under a tenth of an inch.
Cedar Rapids Jaycees announced a five objective letter campaign to seek immediate release and humane treatment of North Vietnamese prisoners of war. The effort follows Jim Naughton’s appearance and aims to pressure Xuan Thuy and Ross Perot through a centralized office in Cedar Rapids.
Philip Moen aged 21 of Houston Minnesota was charged with failing to control his vehicle after a three car crash in Decorah at 7 10 a m Wednesday. No injuries were reported.
Louisville streets still reveal portions of the Old Wilderness Road once used by Kentucky pioneers. A jog in a north south street marks where the road followed a buffalo trail near the northern terminus as buffalo and other animals traveled toward salt licks to the south of current Louisville.
In San Juan, Puerto Rico, the first Spanish settlement was built in 1508 and named Puerto Rico meaning rich harbor. It later served as the island capital before names were exchanged. the reasons remain unknown.
Independence Rock, known as the Register of the Desert, stands as a major natural monument along the Oregon Trail.
State officials and Amana Society leaders clarified findings amid a probe into the Amana colonies sewage and meat operations. Lounsberry led inspections, with federal inspectors noting conditions and Amana responding that no unsanitary conditions were found. The exchange included apologies for potential reputational harm and calls for continued scrutiny.
A petition filed in Cedar Rapids names Perry Anderson and his parents James G. and Marjorie Anderson, plus G. W. Davis Corp and Arlan's Department Store as defendants. It alleges negligence in misrepresentation of safety standards and design, and fault for the mower’s dangerous projectile capability. The suit accuses Perry of yard debris neglect and his parents of allowing an incompetent operator and failing to warn.
Classified line states want ads to connect buyers with items no longer used with a dial 369 1234 for contact.
The Thames froze from bank to bank at Windsor while the entire British Isles endured severe cold. London and other areas reported record low temperatures as cold weather persisted.
Frank J. Shimek of 2160 Linden Drive SE received a city council certificate citing 29 years of service with the Cedar Rapids fire department. He retires after joining October 1 1940 as Public Safety Commissioner John Oberthien presented the honor.
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