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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1972
Page
15
In a choppy session on the New York exchanges, stocks moved slightly up as traders weighed mixed signals. Industrial shares showed modest gains while materials and financial groups fluctuated, with market mood unsettled by recent inflation chatter and tech sector drift.
Chicago AP reports soybeans futures fell about 4 percent Monday with late-session buying trimming losses. Wheat rose nearly 1 percent while corn moved higher as traders weighed tighter supplies and demand cues.
A murky report describes methadone selling in a street market for about 104 per dose. Officials warn the synthetic drug is being diverted from medical use and prescribed outside approved channels, risking public health.
Cargirl Inc workers dispersed cornstarch sending a fine white dust over the area near the Tiem plant on Fifteenth Avenue SE. A water retubing system plugged Saturday night, causing starch to spill. officials apologized Sunday night and plan cleanup by Monday end.
Washington reports the carrier Enterprise returned to normal operations after a two month voyage in the Indian Ocean during the India Pakistan war. The ship and escort vessels had been on station off North Vietnam before steaming to the region. The crew will be given five days at anchor before resuming routine duties.
AP report details a Thai-based B-52 installation near Utapao attacked by a small group of terrorists who damaged two bombers and killed one American. The incident raises security concerns as U S forces continue air operations over North Vietnam and Laos. Additional clashes and casualties are noted in Qui Nhon and Saigon, with ongoing U S troop movements and defensive measures shaping the conflict in the region.
A Cedar Rapids man, David Cliburn, 14, attempted to buy a six pack of beer on Sunday. He was told beer cannot be purchased on Sunday and allegedly became upset then resisted arrest and shoplifting charges. He faced a warrant for failing to carry a town driver’s license and pleaded guilty to shoplifting, fined $10 and costs, and $25 for resisting charges. He was given time to pay fines and show a valid driver’s license.
In Newtonmore, a man cleaning geese near Clark Air Base found gold inside a goose’s stomach. The incident involved a bus accident with 34 children hospitalized, while witnesses recalled gold-like findings and a mistaken belief of a bankment near Manila.
Rex L Hunt, 48, of Harold Drive SB Ave, bound over on an assault with intent to murder charge after a preliminary hearing in municipal court. He faces a grand jury for the March 14 shooting in which William Hunt, 42, of Route Two, Marion, was wounded in the left shoulder.
John T. Cline, 42, of 1000 Dy Avenue NE, pled guilty in municipal court to a reduced charge of ta rcing in the night time. He received a suspended minith jail sentence and a $100 fine suspended pending good behavior. He was also charged with rubbing Dale Grivhsun on Det 24.
Two men charged with taking concrete farms belonging to the Jorgen Construction Co. were bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing held in municipal court. Howard Swopson, 28, and James L. Jacksu, 42, both of local addresses, were arrested on theft charges.
Jerry Mullinex of Walker pled guilty in municipal court to a drunken driving charge. He was fined 300 dollars and costs after arrest.
Mrs Edward DeKlotz of Shellsburg died Sunday evening in Cedar Rapids after an illness. Born August 20 1842 in Germany she married August 31 in Newhall. Survived by husband three sons Louis Robert Kennelly ten grandchildren five great grandchildren a sister and other relatives. Memorial services at Zion Lutheran Church Shellsburg with burial in Shellsburg cemetery. Friends may call at Terner Chapel west until noon Tuesday and at the church after 1 am.
Police estimate about 3400 in damage after a one car crash Sunday on Third Avenue SE. Patrick G Tyan, 40, of Skylark Lane SE, was speeding east when he hit a parked car, crossed Fifteenth Street, and knocked down a signal pole and control box. No injuries reported.
Dodor Raplas city on March 10 1970 received 213200 in state funds for a new solids handling water pollution control plant. The payment brings total state aid to 604000 toward the 2.1 million project. Construction began in 1970 and is now near complete with shakedown underway since March.
Jvan TB Purschs, 67, charged with drunk driving after allegedly hitting parked cars on Sixth Avenue SE and the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids Saturday night. Pateons, also accused of striking an unattended vehicle, was released from city jail Sunday on $900 bond.
YOWA CITY Inhoson county Attorney Ciicl ficalz joined Monday the investigation into alleged mis vdues by Ina City Police Chief Pat McCarney suspended for five days by Town City Manager Frank Smiley. The chief is accused of mistreatment of prisoners dating back to student demonstrations in May 1970. Goely said the inquiry aims to wrap up this week with possible witnesses and actions still unclear.
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