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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1974
Page
4
Daily Record reports a Tuesday weather summary with highs and lows for multiple cities including Des Moines Omaha and Cedar Rapids. It notes precipitation and temperature patterns, barometer readings, and sunrise sunset times, plus a batch of public notices on births and obituaries and traffic fines and court actions.
The document outlines multiple draft laws targeting privacy rights and surveillance. Provisions would criminalize obstructing privacy under the Fourth Amendment, direct involvement in unlawful break ins, surveillance aimed at entry without authority, and the installation or use of covert surveillance on communications. Exceptions include party to the conversation or judicially authorized surveillance.
The Supreme Court questioned whether a major ruling would undermine mandatory retirement ages and force government bodies to make individual fitness determinations. It upheld a birth after return to work medical certificate for teachers while striking down a three month wait. Other actions included desegregation cases and civil rights questions.
In Des Moines State Sen Minette Doderer finds a well trained male black cat in her car after a trip from Des Moines to Iowa City. The cat, nicknamed Puppy, followed her home and is now staying at the Doderer residence in Iowa City. Contact Mrs. Doderer at 255 8556 if a missing cat matches.
Gary A. Lewis and Jack Barnett waived a preliminary hearing in magistrate court and were bound over to the grand jury on charges of malicious threats to extort. The two allegedly threatened to bomb Cedar Rapids businessman Robert Armstrong to obtain 100000 dollars. They were arrested December 29.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruling deeming forced maternity leaves unconstitutional could influence Cedar Rapids Community School District's appeal to the state's high court. Asst. Supt. William Ramstad says they await attorney opinion on consequences while the district's policy since 1972 allows leaves by mutual agreement and no sick pay.
Enos H. Easterday 78 died Sunday after a brief illness. A Cedar Rapids resident since adolescence, born in Deep River April 1, 1895. World War I veteran and former Builders Material employee. Survived by wife Esther Payn Easterday son Richard Payn Easterday nine grandchildren two sisters. Services at Turner Chapel East with American Legion military honors at Oak Hill cemetery.
Charles E Sundberg 62 of 3071 Sixth Street SW Cedar Rapids longtime resident Cherry-Burrell Corp employee died Sunday after a sudden illness born December 10 1911 in Cedar Rapids married Norma E Kinquist September 10 1938 in Sioux City two sons John C Sundberg Cedar Rapids and Richard A Sundberg Omaha a sister Alice M Sundberg Baltimore served in World War II funeral Wednesday noon by Dr Wayne Shireman First Baptist Church burial Oak Hill calling hours at Turner East until 11 30 a m casket not opened after service memorial fund suggested to First Baptist Church
Mary Zaruba Hart 78 widow of Joseph Hart and former Cedar Rapids resident died in Albuquerque New Mexico after a short illness. Born February 14 1895 in Czechoslovakia she came to the United States in 1908 and left Cedar Rapids in 1970. Survived by four daughters six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was member of the Western Fraternal Life Assn. Services Wednesday at 10 30 a m at Janeba Kuba funeral home followed by burial at Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a m Wednesday.
Anna Rebecca O’Farrell Turner chapel service at 3 p.m. Monday led by Rev James Riegel with burial at Spring Grove cemetery. Louis Milling Bragg Mt Zion Baptist church service at 1 30 p.m. Tuesday by Dr LeRoy White with burial at Oak Hill cemetery and American Legion military honors. Friends may visit Turner east until 9 p.m. Monday and at the church after 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Geneva magistrate court set bail at 2.4 million dollars for Bernard Cornfeld, arrested last May over the Investors Overseas Service collapse. The amount was the highest ever requested in Switzerland.
Shoppers turn to want ads for convenient buying and selling as newspapers highlight simple listings. Buyers and sellers use classified sections to connect, compare prices, and complete trades from home.
Kraft Foods in Chicago denies any Iowa distribution of the suspected macaroni and cheese dinner lot 930-740 while the FDA in Kansas City says all six recall code numbers remain under recall. The recall covers 2.2 million 7 1/4 ounce packages identified by dates 9-26-74C to 10-8-74C with the C indicating Champaign Illinois packing.
In Damascus Kissinger met with Syrian President Hafez Assad for four hours and said a POW list and Red Cross visits could follow if progress occurs. Israeli leaders weigh resuming talks conditionally while Jordan and Egypt understandings shape the Golan disengagement. The U S may monitor the front via satellites and may allow Suez Canal shipping.
Local want ad guidance urging readers to place notices at the phone line 398 8234. The brief promotes advertising space and directs interested parties to contact by phone for placement and rates. The ad reads as a compact call to action from a newspaper classified section.
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