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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1978
Page
3
A slate of obituaries lists Harry Meyer 88 of 313 F Ave NW and Mary Alice Shakespeare 58 Cedar Rapids residents among the deceased. Also noted are Owen R. Roberts 93, Gene Miller 78, Darlene N. McLane 53, Olive Bernadine O Connell 78 and Otha O Grady 91 with funeral details and burial plans in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Manchester and surrounding communities.
The Second Mile seminar sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College occurs Friday January 27 from 2 to 9 30 p m at Iowa Hall led by Reverend Doctor Louis Weil focusing on Sacramental Principles and Sacraments with a Dutch treat supper at 6 p m All are welcome. A shotgun rifle and snowmobile outfits valued over 300 dollars were stolen from Steve Goldin 1540 Spy Glass Hill NE. A L E Meyers Co truck carrying 4000 dollars worth of crossarms used for light poles stolen from Troy Mills was recovered intact in Central City. The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission will maintain winter sport facilities until February 12. A burglary at 356 18th St SE saw a guitar 450 television 440 and 40 in cash taken. Mildred L Sammons 77 of Sioux City mother of Leon V Hindman died today in Sioux City after a brief illness.
A Cedar Rapids water department spokesman forwarded a Garrett office decision to City Attorney Dave McGuire as the city weighs options. LeGrand and Altoona departments note no penalty under state rates and plan to avoid shut offs, citing small gains from penalties and existing shut-off rules.
An independent testing agency report suggests the January 5 fire at Furnitureland in Central City was incendiary in origin, accelerated by a flammable liquid. Pan-Technic Laboratories of Chicago conducted the investigation as Linn sheriff's deputies continue to study the case.
University of Iowa President Willard Boyd told a joint subcommittee they will not seek extra state funds to repay 2 148 363 dollars to HEW if needed, using temporary investment income instead. He blamed himself for not informing the committee earlier and pledged future audit transparency.
U S officials warn that approving the treaties is the best way to prevent increased communist influence in the region. They note Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos would not object to including parts of the Oct 14 agreement with Carter on defense and navigation rights. Officials favor ratification by understanding rather than formal treaty amendment.
Coast Guard cutter Durable was due on scene around 7 p.m. CST but no other ships were nearby. The Eva Maria carrying 26 crew from the Philippines and Germany was en route from San Juan to Veracruz when an explosion in hatch No 1 triggered distress. It carried general cargo in containers with explosives in hatch No 2. Lifeboats and life rafts with 40 and 20 person capacities respectively were aboard.
Violent storm system devastates Boswell's Corner in Virginia, a three year old is missing feared buried under debris. High winds and falling trees cut power to over 100000 in Virginia and 50000 in Georgia. Snow halts traffic in northern Gulf states and floods force 100 Mississippi families to flee after eight inch rains.
A woman missing near Vinton in Cedar County was found in a cold basement of a nearby farmhouse after seeking shelter from a snowstorm. Deputies reported she was located following her husband’s missing person notice.
The American Gas Association cites over 60 LNG storage sites across the United States and notes gas supplies more than 40 percent of industry energy needs. AGA spokesman George H. Lawrence calls GAO findings inaccurate, while critic Dr. David Rosenbaum argues nuclear plants need greater protections. The industry recalls the 1944 Cleveland LNG accident.
The Gazette offers grandparents a special feature titled Something Different featuring a picture of a grandchild aged one day to sixteen years in the newspaper. For details see today's classified want ads section.
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