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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1973
Page
3
The entry lists a Sunday to Tuesday forecast with highs around mid 30s to 40s, a barometer near 29.97, humidity at noon 75 percent, and SW winds at 10 mph. It also records funeral notices and service times for many local residents across towns, including Amana, Independence, Iowa City, and others, with names and addresses. It ends with birth and obituary items and a brief mention of out of town births.
The report notes private committee officials cannot account for about 900000 dollars raised for Nixon 1972 campaign far exceeding the 235000 cited in court. It mentions an infiltrated Democratic HQ source who taped doors and Eugenio Rolando Martinez a CIA employee tied to the break in. Sturgis outline claims bugging reached Senate offices and Mitchell was kept informed, though not independently confirmed.
A rural house four miles northwest of Independence was destroyed by fire on Saturday. Carl King lived alone and, after cleaning his furnace Friday night, reportedly left a carbon on the porch which ignited the dwelling. Firemen from Independence and Hazelton battled the blaze about two and a half hours. the residence was a total loss with no insurance.
Regis high school swept top honors at the thirty-seventh Coe invitational speech tournament held at Coe College. Coach Gail Sarff guided Regis as Janie Schiltz won first in original oratory. Jefferson high school took third in novice debate among thirty-five teams from Iowa and Minnesota.
The report describes Phase 3 as based on voluntary cooperation by business and labor with the government reserving power to curb inflationary actions. A food industry wage stabilization board is planned to moderate labor costs, following the Construction Industry Stabilization Committee’s example, as supermarket chains fear strikes could erode market share.
The trial of Aaron Doolin Joe Lee Love and Bruce Stark for the death of deputy U S Marshal Dick McKinney has been postponed to Wednesday morning because Senior U S Judge Richard E Robinson is ill. Prosecutor Evan Hultman of Waterloo said the prosecution will likely rest its case Thursday and the defense will start the same day calling about seven more witnesses. The trial is in Sioux City.
South Vietnamese President Thieu warned that the United States might abandon South Vietnam for broader world interests. He criticized the October Paris settlement for North Vietnamese troops in the south and a political formula he says would control South Vietnam. Thieu said the US was impatient to seal a deal and cautioned that signing Kissinger’s terms could lead to bloodshed within six months.
Eight of ten Amish teenagers arrested during a Buchanan county beer raid appeared in J.P. court. Four cases were referred to district court by Justice Clara Murphy. Two youths were fined 50 dollars and 4 dollars costs for furnishing beer to minors and intoxication. Two more were slated to appear in J.P. court Saturday night.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions, including night and Sunday editions, with annual and monthly terms. It notes exclusive AP republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Gen Alexander Haig was summoned to the Florida White House as Kissinger pressed talks with North Vietnam. Kissinger arranged a villa meeting with an embassy photographer and barred other press. Nixon's press secretary declined to reveal progress but noted unusually long sessions since moving from Washington to Florida.
The panel condemns a spectacularly inequitable distribution of funds that keeps poor children in poor schools and rich students in rich ones. It recommends strategies and programs with increased federal backing and incentives for systems to reform, starting in the earliest school years to head off prejudice before high school.
Memphis officials insist classes will start even with only two students as tensions rise over bus operation. About 75 drivers in training, mostly Black women, say they may refuse to report for work citing threats to their safety. They were told police escorts would accompany buses, but police deny promising such protection.
Gregory Karrick aged 28 of 2310 Fourth Avenue Sh was jailed on a larceny charge after police said he attempted to take a coat valued at 160 dollars from Killian s. He was held on 900 bond.
Financial columnist Sylvia Porter presents a four part series on cutting vacation costs without sacrificing fun. Learn DIY planning for hotels trains planes and buses plus tips on travel insurance clubs and staying abroad for free.
Gray urges a state land use policy as a prerequisite for a transportation policy in Iowa. He notes 10 000 miles of primary roads carry 75 percent of traffic on 8 percent of land. Blobaum backs protecting top grade farmland while the Iowa Confederation of Environmental Organizations calls for public participation and local control under state guidelines. An inter agency council was formed to deliver a comprehensive state resource report.
Everett Andrew Fisher aged 68 of 500 Sixth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a brief illness. He worked 28 years for American Transfer Co. and retired in 1968, a Teamsters Local 238 member. Survived by wife Ruth Loomis a stepson Arthur Loomis and four grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Beatty Bearle chapel. Burial Linwood cemetery. A wake at Kuba funeral home Monday.
Louise Marie Beatty 76 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died in a local hospital after a long illness She was born November 1 1896 in Marion South Carolina She was a member of St Pauls United Methodist Church Ashley chapter DAR IHN Circle of Kings Daughters Survivors include two daughters Mrs Duane Autrey Pleasant Hill Calif and Mrs Robert Baker Humboldt plus brothers and sisters in SC and Florida Services 2 30 p m Monday at Beatty Beurle chapel conducted by Dr Arnold Herbst Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call after 6 p m Sunday The casket will be closed after 1 45 p m Monday
Robert H. Smith age 57 of 920 Thirty-sixth street SE died Saturday after a brief illness. He was born in Cedar Rapids on December 19.
Reports say Communist tanks were destroyed as forces massed about 35 to 40 miles north of Saigon threatening provincial capitals. It notes extensive B 52 strikes around Quang Tri and near Saigon with bomber formations dumping up to 1260 tons of bombs despite cloud cover.
Frank J. Kerres 79 of Rock Island Illinois died Saturday after a brief illness. He worked 40 years at Quaker Oats and was a member of First Christian church American Legion Hanford post five V F W and past president of the M and J baseball league. Survived by three sisters three brothers a son Glenn Knoxville three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services Tuesday noon Turner chapel east with Rev John M Hardy and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Sunday.
Leona Faltis Abbott, daughter of the late John Faltis, former Cedar Rapids resident, died Thursday in St. Paul. After services Monday afternoon in Sleepy Eye, Minn., the body will be brought to Cedar Rapids for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday services at Brushchapel by Rev. A. T. Washington. Burial will be in Czech National cemetery. No immediate relatives in Cedar Rapids. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday.
Inez Childs age not stated died Saturday after a brief illness. Born April 18, 1896 she lived in Cedar all her life. Survived by sister Mrs Forrest Ree of Marshalltown two nieces and two nephews. Services at Turner chapel west time to be announced. Burial Linwood cemetery.
Memorial services are set for Zeller Hilary at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Turner chapel west with burial at Pale cemetery. Sanders George BE has a 3 p.m. service at Turner west with cremation. Blakley Clyo Elizabeth attends Turner's east chapel Monday at noon with burial at Cedar Memorial. casket will not be opened after the service. Joster Dr Morgan J schedules 1:30 p.m. Monday at Turner chapel west with cremation. casket remains closed. Kups John holds 10:30 a.m. Monday service at Brush chapel with burial at Alice cemetery near Center Point. casket closure. Friends may call Turner’s locations as listed.
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