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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1974
Page
3
Saturday forecast shows high 36 with 0.33 January rainfall and 92 percent humidity at 1 pm. Notices list numerous memorial services and births across towns including Marion Lisbon Independence Kalona Wellman Decorah Strawberry Point and Mt Vernon with multiple individuals named and service times announced.
A black gunman trapped inside a supermarket held 14 hostages for 10 hours before escaping in an unmarked police car with Lt. William Doss and two women. He demanded a bullet proof car and to see the Kroger president, firing inside the store during the stand off. Hostages reported the gunman spoke of a cousin killed by police and questioned suspects about jury service.
Clothes worth 277 dollars were reported missing from Wayne Spaulding s car at Village Inn in Bridgeman Michigan. Noelridge Park Christian church on Collins road NE was burglarized with 481 dollars missing from a vending machine and a desk drawer. A tape deck four speakers and a leather coat totaling 180 dollars were reported missing from Bill Webster s car. Bowling balls and bag totaling 55 dollars taken from Chris Stark s car.
About 2 percent years ago the Civil Aeronautics Administration recommended suspending Radio Star Arthur Godfrey’s airplane pilot’s license.
Chinese task force of 11 ships pressed into the Paracels forcing South Vietnamese forces to withdraw from Dun can Island. South Vietnam reported 70 commandos landed with 150 Chinese troops countered by 450 reinforcements. Washington maintains a strict hands off policy. In Saigon, the assembly approved a constitutional amendment allowing President Thieu a third term, triggering a chair throwing fracas. four opposition leaders shaved heads in protest.
Emilienne Picasso, former wife of Pablo Picasso's son Paulo, and her daughter Marina 23 join the claimants to the artist's estate in Antibes France. Picasso died aged 90 last year and Paulo is his only legitimate offspring from Olga Kokhlova.
Anna Rebecca O'Farrell widow of Frank O'Farrell longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday at Cascade after a long illness born October 6 1881 in St Louis Surviving are two daughters Vera Kohl and Mrs E L Floetchinger one son Charles O'Farrell one brother William A Kreutzer six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren Services are Monday at 3 p m in Turner chapel east with Rev James Riegel burial at Spring Grove cemetery Friends may call after 1 p m today.
Jo Anna Marie Croy daughter of Ronald G Croy and spouse died at birth Friday. Survived by brother Ronald G Jr grandparents Francis Shelly Cedar Rapids Harold Croy Solon great grandmothers John Sheely Marion and Bessie Wielman North Liberty Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday Mt Calvary cemetery Ryan by Rev Matthew Beener Kyba Funeral Home East in charge
Memorial services and burials announced for Arthur E Boss at Trinity United Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery and Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in charge. Raymond C Wright at Murdoch Chapel Marion with Oak Shade Cemetery. Anna Havlik at Brush Chapel with Czech National Cemetery. Judith Ann Wright at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church with Cedar Memorial Cemetery. William Palmer Lockhart at Turner Chapels West with Fairfax Cemetery. caskets to remain closed. arrangements include Rev. Ernest Larson Rev Alven Nelson Rev Cedric J Lofdahl Rev Stephen Root and Fidelitas Lodge No. 364 A F and A M. services Monday morning and afternoon with burial in local cemeteries.
Local papers urge advertisers to list rates for quick placement. Pricing details highlight package options and deadlines to secure faster publication in upcoming editions. Prices and terms are outlined to help sellers reach readers efficiently.
Republican leaders from 39 states at a three day GOP workshop in Chicago said Watergate would not hurt their chances in 1974 elections. They reported continued strong fundraising and support for the President with energy policy seen as a bigger issue than the scandal. Texas chairman Jack Warren noted some candidate withdrawals but highlighted a surge in fundraising.
Two young black men robbed Nelson's grocery at 1558 B avenue NE of an undetermined amount of cash Saturday evening. They tied up five or six people in a back room, with one wielding a knife and the other a small caliber pistol. A customer returning about 15 minutes later prompted discovery and police notification around 10 35 p m.
Egypt pledges greater flexibility for movement and rapid execution of UN security council resolutions as part of a broader agreement with Israel. UNEF will separate forces in Sinai and security zones will limit both sides. Egypt will move troops eastward when needed and continues its fight for all Arab lands including Palestine. The Oslo? No. Progress at Geneva to be coordinated with Syria and Palestinian groups.
Gazette telephone numbers listed for news sports bookkeeping general information and offices not listed below. Circulation and subscription departments hours and contact details provided. Marion office and departments for want ads display advertising and service lines included.
Robert Vesco says the Watergate affair is a well planned campaign to impeach President Nixon. He cites a six month lead time and a scheme including Cabinet member indictment and leaks to the press. Vesco refused to name specific people behind the effort, calling others who fear election losses behind the plot.
The franc drops within the agreed range as oil price rises push investors to favor the dollar. Experts say holders see the U.S. as insulated from the energy crisis while Paris ends franc support, freeing funds to buy more oil priced in dollars.
NORRISTOWN Pennsylvania Judge John Henry schedules February 14 for a hearing in a case where a wife seeks financial support from her husband. The filing centers on marital support obligations and court action.
29 years ago the Tea Council of the USA celebrated the 50th anniversary of the invention of the tea bag, highlighting the milestone in its industry commemoration.
Cumberland City Tennessee man Clayton A. Spiers, 60, was jailed on $45,000 bond after an attempted $25,000 swindle targeting Cedar Rapids businessman. He faced false pretenses, receiving stolen property, and carrying a concealed weapon charges after detectives say he offered to turn a $1 bill into a $20 bill. Investigators noted a stolen Tennessee license plate on his car and a 9 mm pistol found in the vehicle.
Henry Raymont, a Jornal do Brasil writer and former New York Times correspondent, was detained by Brazilian political police in Rio de Janeiro for four hours over an interview with Argentina's President Juan Peron. The tape was returned after intervention by Jornal do Brasil’s executive vice-president.
The record shows donations totaling 15 195 34 with projects including in memory gifts for Lor raine Thompson Mabel Reed Harri et Moon Erma Hlavaty Erma Hlavaty and Olga Vesely. Other gifts support a child and family efforts as part of a 1973 budget with 2 476 33 yet to be raised.
Gerald Johnson reported his wife Judith Johnson, 28, died by self inflicted gunshot outside a tavern. He found her body at about 6 30 p m after arriving at Fourth street NW and F avenue, correcting earlier misreporting that he was in a tavern nearby.
Three Cedar Rapids women Eva Herschel Edith Meyer and Ethel Pirie were admitted to Mercy hospital after a two car collision at the Lindale plaza First Avenue entrance around 12 40 p m. They were in good condition Saturday evening. Adelaide H Cass 78 was treated and released after police charged her with failure to yield the right of way. The opposing driver was James A McQuown 38 of Longmont Colorado.
Mrs. Josephine Tock a 51 year old Chicago resident was killed in a Saturday two car crash on a Cedar county road three miles north of West Liberty. The other driver was Seth Limburg 23 of West Liberty.
An unreadable fragment from The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines postage details and subscription terms. It mentions carrier delivery, monthly rates, and exclusive rights to associated news dispatches, but many words are garbled and unclear.
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