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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1973

Page

4

Weather and town notices from the Daily Record

The Daily Record lists Sunday highs and overnight lows for many cities including Atlanta 51 33 and Miami 71 53. It notes fines for several traffic and license violations, plus obituaries and funeral notices from St. Mary's church and local cemeteries, and a lengthy weather summary with highs, lows, precipitation, wind, and sunrise/sunset data.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago N.orleans Denver New York Duluth Phoenix Houston Seattle L.angeles Washington

Virginia man dies after fall from glider-kite at airport

Dennis W. Brooks, 22, of Falls Church, Virginia, was killed when the glider-kite he was attached to swerved during tow at Charnita airport in Gettysburg. A supporting cable snapped, and he died instantly from massive head injuries.

Gettysburg Virginia Charnita Dennis W. Brooks Falls Church Brooks

Gas Prices Rise Challenge to FPC Rate Rules

A page one continuation notes that field gas now accounts for a third of the United States supply while producers seek higher rates from the FPC. Tenneco Oil, Texaco, and Belco Petroleum argue rates will guide new gas sales by considering costs and alternatives. Critics say windfall profits will result. they accuse the FPC of neglecting to probe whether a shortage is industry-driven. Opponents include American Public Gas Assn., Consumers Union, and 21 lawmakers led by Rep. Moss. The FPC typically uses a cost-plus method with about 15 percent profit, setting total charges for producers.

FPC Tenneco Oil Texaco Belco Petroleum Co American Public Gas Assn Gas Association Consumers Union John E. Moss Commission

Man Suffers Broken Hip in Skiing Mishap

Steve Hultman aged 19 of 2934 C avenue NE was in good condition at St Luke s hospital Monday with a broken hip from a skiing accident west of Hiawatha Sunday afternoon. He was being towed by a vehicle driven by Steve Partr idge of rural Marion when he released the tow line during a turn toward a fence, causing several somersaults and a fall.

Steve Hultman C Avenue NE St. Luke's Hospital Hiawatha Hultman Steve Partridge Marion

South Vietnamese forces announce division-scale operation

Combat section notes a division-sized South Vietnamese operation announced by Saigon command. No major contact reported as strikes preceded the push.

Tion Corridor Saigon

Court schools segregated until mid-1960s near Richmond and Henrico

The fund argues federal judges may remedy racial school discrimination beyond district lines, challenging a circuit court ruling that limits such authority. It warns that the decision could encourage suburbs nationwide to skip voluntary consolidation with increasingly Black city centers.

Richmond Henrico Circuit Court

Obituary notices for August F Bock and others in Cedar Rapids paper

Obituary notices list the death of August F Bock 86 of Geneva Tower after a brief illness born near Herman Missouri March 31 1886 husband of Lydia Fro married November 3 1915 a United Church of Christ pastor for 48 years retired 1963 and several survivors including three sons and seven grandchildren. Funeral and visitation details outline calls at Brush chapel Baumgarten Peterson Turner east and St Johns United Church of Christ Peterson with services and memorials at Geneva Tower Kerres Turner east and Oak Hill Cemetery. Also listed are notices for Robert H Smith Leona Faltis Beatty Louise Marie Everett Andrew Fisher and further burial details and memorials.

August F. Bock Geneva Tower Herman Lydia FE Eden Seminary United Church of Christ Ilinois Iowa Nebraska Peterson Cedar Rapids Edward Rudy Cleveland Park Kan Eugene Harbine Neb Brushchapel Baumgarten Funeral Home St. John’s Lyle Kuehl Hiawatha Carrie Deeson

Ralph L Lucore 72 Cedar Rapids railroad man dies

Ralph L Lucore 72 of 515 Sixteenth street SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a brief illness Born March 7 1900 he was a 56 year Rock Island railroad employee He married Gladys Nov 26 1930 in Waterloo Survived by wife a son Danny and brother Dick Services at Turner chapel east 1 30 p m Tuesday with Rev John M Hardy Centra lodge burial Cedar Memorial Master Masons to meet at Masonic hall 12 45 p m Tuesday

Ralph L. Lucore Sixteenth Street Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Waterloo First Christian Church Crescent Lodge AF and Eagles Lodge Eagles Senior Citizens Club Moose Lodge Railroad Gladys Danny Turner Chapel East John M. Hardy Cedar Memorial Turner East Masonic Hall

Mabel Stater Winterberg 94 Dies in Cedar Rapids

Mabel Stater Winterberg widow of Frank J. Winterberg and former 1723 Bever avenue SE resident died Sunday. Born December 23 1878 in Edinburgh Indiana she lived in Cedar Rapids 27 years and was a First Presbyterian Church member. Survived by son Lee B. Winterberg two grandsons and two great grandchildren. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian with Rev John S Shew and Larry R Johnson. Burial Cedar Memorial. Visitation at Turner East until 10 a.m. Tuesday. casket to be closed after service.

Mabel Stater Winterberg Frank J. Winterberg Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Edinburg Ind Winterberg First Presbyterian Church Lee B. Winterberg Turner Chapel East John S. Shew Larry R. Johnson Cedar Memorial Turner East

James Dolezal 1890 Bohemian native dies in Nebraska

James Dolezal 80 longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies after short illness at a Pender Nebraska hospital He lived at 1919 Johnson avenue NW with his wife since moving to a nursing home six weeks ago They married April 16 1921 Born September 16 1890 in Litamycl Bohemia He worked 35 years as a Cedar Rapids school board custodian retiring April 1960 He belonged to ZCBJ CSA and Prokop Velky 13 Surviving are his widow and two daughters Mrs John K Stowe Boise Idaho and Mrs Donald Rhebb Sioux City Graveside services held in Sioux City.

James Dolezal Cedar Rapids Pender Neb Dolezal Johnson Avenue NW Litamycl Bohemia Zcbj Lodge CSA Lodge Prokop Velky 13 John K. Stowe Boise Idaho Donald Rhebb Sioux City

William H Walker dies at 62 in Des Moines

William H. Walker 62 of 1555 Eighth avenue SE died suddenly Sunday. Born February 26, 1910 in Des Moines he married Wilma on April 28 1940 in Cedar Rapids He worked for Handler Motors and belonged to Mt Zion Baptist church. Burial at Oak Hill. Services Thursday 3 p.m. at Mt Zion Baptist church by LeRoy White. Friends may call Turner Chapel East until 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 1 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

William H. Walker Eighth Avenue SE Des Moines Cedar Rapids Handler Motors Mt. Zion Baptist Church Wilma John LeRoy White Oak Hill Turner Chapel East

Western allies urge easing of Soviet travel and censorship rules

In Helsinki the West asks the Soviet Union to loosen travel and censorship, promote cultural exchanges, and allow broader information flow. Ambassadors from Belgium Denmark and Italy present a seven page program aiming at freer travel reunions business ties and cross border media, while Maltsev outlines Soviet terms for a conference and calls for a permanent European security council within Europe.

Ern Soviet Union Europe Belgium Denmark Italy Viktor Maltsev Maltsev Security Council European Common Market NATO

Iowa State Fund Balance Rises to About 10.8 Million

Des Moines AP Rankin, legislative fiscal director, reported the state general fund balance for next June 30 is estimated at about 10.8 million, up roughly 3 million from three months ago due to stronger Iowa economy. Federal revenue sharing adds 11.6 million. Biennial revenue now pegged at 1,315,181,000 versus 1,286,349,223 in appropriations. about 29 million gap narrowed by reallocating 19,125,000 in sales receipts to 1970-71.

Des Moines Jerry Rankin Iowa Rankin

Arrest Warrant Issued for James Rossey in Larceny Case

An arrest order was issued for 42 year old James Aossey of Cedar Rapids to serve up to five years in the state penitentiary on a larceny conviction. The delay followed an Iowa Supreme Court rehearing request and appeal, with the court denying the rehearing last week.

James Aossey Cedar Rapids Iowa Supreme Court High Court Linn District Court Rossey Supreme Court

Thieu to Accept Ceasefire With Changes Says CBS

Sources in Saigon say Thieu rejects a fully equal status for a Viet Cong led government but may sign a cease-fire with tacit withdrawal of North Vietnamese troops. The draft includes recognition of the Saigon government and a 17th parallel demarcation with thousands to ICC supervision.

Thieu North South Vietnam Viet Cong New York CBS Saigon United States North Vietnam Richard Wagner Wagner Hanoi Vietnam CBS Morning News John Hart International Control Commission

One-Year-Old Boy Hurt in Mt. Vernon Car Crash

Todd Fleck a one year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Fleck of 837 Fifth Avenue SE was in fair condition at St Luke's Hospital ICU after a late Saturday one car crash on old highway 30 three miles west of Mt Vernon. Police said the car driven by the father went out of control hit a culvert tore a utility pole and rolled onto its side. Parents and their four year old son Harry Jr were treated and released with head lacerations.

Todd Fleck Harry FE. Fleck Fifth Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital Linn Mt. Vernon Harry, Jr

Poll finds Brits favorable on Common Market entry

The first opinion poll since Britain joined the Common Market on January 1 shows most Britons believe the move will be good for the nation.

London Britain

Unwanted Help Sparks Furniture Theft in Cedar Rapids

Marilyn Wassendorf reported $235 worth of furniture stolen from 1668 First Street NW between 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday while she moved to 218 Ninth Street NW. Items taken include a television set, recliner, bed, dresser, desk, straight chair, carpet, and a chain saw motor.

Cedar Rapids Marilyn Wassendorf First Street NW Ninth Street NW

Delay in Sioux City Trial Over Ill Judge

The illness of Judge Richard E. Robinson in an Omaha hospital delays the federal court murder trial of three men accused in the July Cedar Rapids killing of U S deputy Marshal Dick McKinney. The case, recessed to Wednesday, is now postponed to next Monday as prosecutors near the end of their case. The defendants are two Cedar Rapids men and a Rock Island line employee.

Sioux City U.S Dick McKinney Richard E. Robinson Omaha Cedar Rapids Rock Island McKinney

Plane Wreckage Goes to Factory

The twin engine Beech King Airplane wreckage from the Blairstown crash on January 3 that killed five Cedar Rapids men has been sent to Beech Aircraft Corp in Wichita Kansas for further examination. An NTSB investigator left Cedar Rapids on Monday to complete the local phase of the report. Charles Sheets of Denver suggested likely in flight stress caused the breakup and noted abrupt power changes could not cause turbine engines to self destruct. Final NTSB findings could take nearly a year.

Blairstown Cedar Rapids Beech Aircraft Corp Wichita Kan National Transportation Safety Board Charles Sheets Denver The Gazette

Rites Set at Ely For George Stadler

George M. Stadler 71 of Ely died Sunday after a long illness. A 27 year Ely resident born November 24, 1901 in Medford Minnesota. Retired Rock Island railroad foreman later worked for Ely town. He belonged to OOF lodge 581 and Brotherhood of Railway Maintenance Employees Lodge 1027. Survived by wife Mona Ealy, daughters Leroy Dusil Watkins and Daniel McCune Cedar Rapids and Larry Prachar Cedar Rapids, son Nick Ely, mother Eleanor Stadler Faribault, seven grandchildren, five sisters and four brothers. Services Brush chapel Wednesday 2 pm with rosary Tuesday 8 pm. Burial Mt Calvary cemetery.

Ely George M. Stadler Mr. Stadler Medford Minn Rock Island Railroad Brotherhood of Railway Maintenance Employees Mona Ealy Cedar Rapids Leroy Dusil Watkins Daniel McCune Larry Prachar Nick Eleanor Stadler Faribault Louise Dee Renier Spickers Lee Hanson Phil Forcelle Ernest Durand Ernest Little Canada Albert Archie Frank Leland Austin Brush Chapel Mt. Calvary Cemetery

US accuses Russia of blocking world disarmament

Twenty years ago the United States charged Russia with stalling global disarmament by presenting phantom proposals intended to trick the Free World into relaxing defenses.

Russia Free World

Mistrial Declared in $1 Million Suit Over 1967 Cedar Rapids Plant Crash

The court halted the case brought by Patrick McGuire estate seeking 1,035,500 for total disability from a Sept 21 1967 Cedar Rapids sewage plant accident. Judge William Eads granted the mistrial after city objections to juror interest questions. Defendants include Cory Builders Minneapolis and Green Engineering of Cedar Rapids. a prior verdict held two Dory workers’ families and Green liable, though Dory must reimburse Green.

Patrick McGuire Cedar Rapids McGuire Linn William Eads Cory Builders Minneapolis Dory Green Engineering Co Green

C R Man Arrested On Assault Charge

Gerald D Hepker aged 25 of 1302 Second Avenue SE was arrested Saturday on an assault and battery charge. A warrant issued by Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers led to the arrest for an alleged January 5 attack on Wendy Mae Wilson of 1410 C Street SW. Hepker pled innocence, posted $110 bond, and was released from Linn County Jail. Trial set for February 5.

Gerald D. Hepker Second Avenue SE Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Hepker Wendy Mae Wilson Powers Linn County

Traer fuel shortage prompts call for probe

Clark said the Traer plant faced a loss due to higher priced fuel, with daily costs rising by 179 dollars. Officials noted only emergency oil remaining as supply dwindles, while Phillips Oil claimed it supplied the maximum under contract and blamed crude shortages. Clark proposed a congressional or administrative probe, with plans to pursue inquiries in Washington.

Tracr Iowa Phillips Oil Co Des Moines Traer Clark Congressional Washington

Buy of a Lifetime Stirs Interest in Want Ads

A concise notice highlights how readers can seize a lifetime value quickly through classified want ads. The brief urges action and hints at favorable terms for early responders.

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