Doctor Warns Nonsmokers Harmed by Smoke Filled Room
Chicago AP report notes AMA doctor Dr. Donald Dukelow says evidence supports hazards of smoke filled rooms. Studies show nonsmokers inhale nicotine and dust from closed rooms, and exposure affects children similarly to smoker exposure though on a reduced scale.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Assn
Donald A. Dukelow
AMA
Department of Education
Port
Dukelow
the Inquirer
Three Farm Homes Hit By Burglars Near Shellsburg
Three southwest of Shellsburg residents report burglaries Friday evening. Raymond Janko's home lost a piggy bank and safe. a pistol and $30 in silver dollars taken from Daryl Sorenson's house. Richard Janko's home also ransacked. Safe recovered northeast of Shellsburg. about $4 in dimes found nearby. Burglars believed to have operated between 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.
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Vinton
Shellsburg
Raymond Janko
Janko
Richard
Daryl Sorenson
Benton County
Three Weekend Auto Mishaps in Keokuk County
SIGOURNEY Three auto mishaps were reported in Keokuk county over the weekend. Two persons were injured in a one car crash in What Cheer Sunday morning. Earl L. McKay Jr. of What Cheer lost control and went off the road into a creek, with passenger Rick Shippley also of What Cheer. Both were taken to Keokuk County Hospital. Velda May Lippard of Sigourney had minor injuries when her car pulling a trailer went off an icy hill two miles north of here, struck a pole and fence. Deputy Greg Bower investigated. May Ethel Smithart sustained back and chest injuries Friday afternoon after encountering cattle on the road south of here. two cattle owned by William Kuntz were killed.
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Sigourney
Keokuk County
What Cheer
Garry Deitrich
Earl L. McKay
McKay
Rick Shippley
Velda May Lippard
Here
Greg Bower
May Ethel Smithart
William Kuntz
James A Heathcote dies in Cedar Rapids hospital
James Albert Heathcote aged 85 died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after moving to Palo six months ago to live with his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Robert Blackford. Born December 20 1887 in Cleveland Iowa he is survived by his Des Moines brothers and sisters and his daughter. The body was taken from Turner chapel east to Hamilton funeral home in Des Moines for services and burial.
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PALO
James Albert Heathcote
Des Moines
Robert Blackford
Cedar Rapids
Cleveland
Iowa
Turner Chapel
Hamilton Funeral Home
Tremor Shakes Lisbon Area No Damage Reported
A light earthquake rocked the Lisbon area Sunday night, according to the Infante Don Luis Geophysical Institute. No damage or casualties were reported.
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Lisbon
UPI
Infante Don Luis Geophysical Institute
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 outlines carrier and mail subscription options. Night and Sunday editions cost $2 a month or $19 yearly, with afternoon editions at $2.15 monthly or $20 yearly. out-of-state rates are $30 yearly. No mail subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas.
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Third Ave SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Ice Increases Channel Ice Increases on Mississippi River
Last week brought changes to ice conditions in the Rock Island district. Channel ice grew at Lock 22 from none to six to eight inches, at Lock 16 Muscatine from eight to 16 inches, and at Lock 12 Belle Vue to 12 inches. Coralville lake froze with 12 inches of channel ice. River flows were steady above normal, with stages fluctuating one to three feet due to ice. Flow at Dam 10 Guttenberg was 36 800 cubic feet per second. More than 30 barges remained above Lock 19 Keokuk awaiting passage, and only about 10 barges could pass in two days amid the heavy ice, with three towboats moving them downstream.
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Rock Island
Mississippi River
Laverton
Muscatine
Bellevue
Coralville Lake
Iowa River
Dam 10
Guttenberg
Keokuk
Construction Site Fire Investigated Possible Arson
Police investigate a Sunday night fire at a new apartment construction site at Sixteenth avenue and First street SW. A reporter from Zazza and Simanek Plumbing and Heating, Jack Zazza, said someone poured oil or kerosene on the southeast corner. Officers neutralized the blaze before firefighters arrived. The fire department classed the cause as unknown and the case remains under investigation.
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Sixteenth Avenue
First Street
Jack Zazza
Zazza
Simanek Plumbing
Money Stolen From Iowa City Apartment
Iowa City police report Tom Sample had $600 taken from his unlocked apartment. The loss occurred Saturday night or early Sunday while he slept in an upstairs room. the money was kept in a jacket pocket.
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Iowa City
Tom Sample
Tips for Do It Yourself Vacations By Sylvia Porter
Sylvia Porter outlines how millions plan 1973 vacations across cities and climates. She notes the appeal of affordable self planned trips, offers budgeting tips, and suggests practical steps for choosing destinations, routes, and timing to maximize value.
Do it yourself travel tips for savings and planning
First in a four part column offers do it yourself vacation guidance from booking hotels to rail and cruise tickets. It urges early planning, comparing services, and using government travel offices and insurance checks to ensure smooth trips.
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Canada
Mexico
U.S
Average Hospital Rate Reaches Record High in 1972
The American Hospital Association reports the average daily charge for a general hospital bed rose to 105.30 dollars in 1972, nearly double six years earlier, with California New York Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts Maryland Arizona Oregon Alaska and Hawaii among the most expensive states. Memorial Hospital New York City charges 212 dollars daily for cancer treatment. Prices rose despite wage and price controls under Nixon's Economic Stabilization Program, with higher rates likely continuing into 1973.
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American Hospital Assn
Memorial Hospital
New York City
California
Social Security Administration
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Maryland
Arizona
Oregon
Alaska
Hawaii
Hospital Assn
Bernard Ferber
Association
Research Bureau
White House
Nixon
Cost of Living Council
New York Man Denied Dismissal in Cedar Rapids Case
U S District Judge Edward J McManus refused Herbert B Schaffron s bid to dismiss the indictment charging a New York man with heading an anti racketeering scheme to seize a Cedar Rapids garbage hauling business The case centers on extortion claims tied to Bailey s Hauling Service and a failed bid to force a sale through fear and intimidation
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New York
Iowa
U. S
Edward J. McManus
Herbert B. Schaffron
Copiague
N. Y
Schaffron
McManus
Cedar Rapids
Bailey
Mt. Vernon
Apartment Fire Causes Extensive Damage at 209 Park Court
A Sunday morning blaze left extensive damage to a bathroom and hallway in an apartment at 209 Park Court SE. Smoke and water affected the bathroom floor and a bedroom while no injuries were reported. Occupants Steve Lammers and Jim Rickells live in the two story frame building owned by Mary M. Miller.
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Park Court SE
Steve Lammers
Jim Rickells
Mary M. Miller
Cedar Rapids Man Arrested on Rape Charge
Cedar Rapids resident George D. Hardy, 25, of 1119 Third Street SW, held on $20,000 bond after municipal court warrants tied to a Jan 10 incident at his home. Police say a Cedar Rapids woman was the alleged victim.
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Cedar Rapids
George D. Hardy
Third Street
Hardy
Iowa City Senate Allocates 200 For Bartel Defense Fund
University of Iowa student senate votes 200 to Bartel defense fund after hearing from Richard Bartel’s challenger C P Walters. The grant aims to cover legal expenses amid Bartel’s pending election challenge and potential removal from office. If Bartel prevails and Walters pays costs, the grant will be returned.
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Student Senate
Bartel
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Johnson County
Richard Bartel
Ronald Jenkins
Legislative Approach
Jenkins
Senate
Walters
Winnebago Officials Announce Targeted Layoffs in Forest City
Winnebago Industries officials disclosed several weeks of laid offs to boost efficiency. Director of public relations Lawrence Crail said some departments were overstaffed and adjustments were made, but hiring continues with a net gain in a recent week. The Forest City plant employs about 3,700 people, and workers are nonunion.
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Forest City
UPI
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Lawrence Crail
Crail
Winnebago
Kirkwood Plans Mobile Home Service Course
Kirkwood Community College and Cedar Rapids mobile home court owners will launch an eight week orienta tion course on mobile home servicing beginning January 17. The program targets court owners and prospective service specialists with classes in plumbing heating and electrical repair plus truck operation basics. Sessions run eight Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p m in Linn hall room 141 with a $15 fee.
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Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community’ College
Hames
Robert Kucera
Kirkwood
Linn Hall
Motion To Quash Granted by McManus in SSA Case
Federal Judge Edward J. McManus granted the Social Security Administration's motion to quash a petition by Daniel L. Gibbons of Waterloo seeking disability based Social Security benefits. Gibbons filed in December asking the court to declare him eligible for benefits.
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Edward J. McManus
Social Security Administration
Daniel L. Gibbons
Gibbons
Waterloo
Berlin Radio Reports Alarm Over Nazi Forces Near Stalingrad
Thirty years ago Berlin radio first betrayed alarm over the morale of 22 Nazi divisions trapped in the Don Volga corridor before Stalingrad, signaling the peril facing German forces in the pivotal battle and the widening Soviet counteroffensive.
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Berlin
Don-Volga
Stalingrad
HEW Chief Aims National Campaign on Blood Pressure
Washington UPI reports HEW Secretary Elliot Richardson launched a two day conference to combat high blood pressure. He cites 23 million sufferers in the United States, half unaware, and 50,000 deaths annually. He endorses a nationwide education program led by professionals and activists with 75 organizations participating. Only 4.6 million receive adequate treatment. The disease drives heart attacks strokes and kidney failure.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Elliot Richardson
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Richardson
Waukon Man Pleads Guilty to Minor Delinquency Charge
James Koshatka of Waukon pled guilty in municipal court to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He received a 15 day suspended sentence after being charged with failure to support three minor children.
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James Koshatka
Waukon
Rape Charge Dropped in Municipal Court
Don ald Gaffney of 1524 A Avenue NE had a rape charge dismissed in municipal court after the complaining witness left the state. The incident occurred on October 11 and a key witness was unavailable.
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Donald Gaffney
Callies Found Guilty On Charge of Assault
Kevin Callies of 125 Twentieth Avenue SW was found guilty in municipal court of assault and battery and fined 50 dollars plus costs for the November 9 incident involving police officer John Reid.
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Kevin Callies
Twentieth Avenue SW
John Reid
Check Count Against Roy Harris Dismissed
A charge of uttering a forged instrument against Roy Harris was dismissed Thursday in municipal court. Harris had been accused of writing a $140 check made out to Isaiah Martin on the account of John Randall on March 9, 1970, after giving a southeast side address.
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Roy Harris
Southeast Side
Isaiah Martin
John Randall
Grant Corrects Statement In Wire Story
Linn Sheriff Walter Grant disputes a prior quote from a state safety official about his bill. He notes 50 percent of hit and run drivers are unapprehended and wants garage owners and tow operators to report damaged vehicles within 24 hours. He cites similar laws in southern states and mentions South Dakota as an example.
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Linn
Walter Grant
State Safety Department
United Press International
Grant
Carroll Bidler
Linn County
The
Gazette
South Dakota
Breakin at Scotty's Place in Mechanicsville
Burglars broke a tavern window at Scotty's Place owned by Roxie Scott in Mechanicsville. They took about $50 in change during the breakin between 3 and 5 a.m. Sunday.
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Mechanicsville
Scotty
Roxie Scott
Judge Reopens Three-Year-Old Disability Case
In Cedar Rapids federal court Judge Edward J. Mc Manus allowed M. C. Dabney to join Florence Mixdorf and Glenn Stewart as intervenors in Dorothy Perkins vs. Iowa department of social services. The case revisits Iowa disability aid standards, with Perkins having previously received aid. the judge also ruled the action a proper class action and set January 23 as deadline for defendants to file a full state plan under Title 14 SSA with amendments.
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Cedar Rapids
Edward J. McManus
M. C. Dabney
Florence Mixdorf
Glenn Stewart
Dorothy Perkins
Iowa Department of Social Services
Waterloo
Iowa
McManus
Train Derails Near Marengo
A Rock Island train derailed on highway 212 west of Marengo around 3 p.m. Sunday with no injuries. Iowa county sheriff's office and the highway patrol investigated the wreck. About ten or twelve cars left the track and an engine from Iowa City was sent to clear the line.
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Marengo
Rock Island
Highway 212
Here
Iowa County
Gazette Want Ads Highlight Major Home and Car Sales
Gazette ads showcase millions of dollars in homes cars and merchandise sold via classified listings. Local buyers and sellers connect through timely notices detailing properties vehicles and goods changing hands this period.
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Gazette
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