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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1971
Page
2
The issue lists Friday high temperatures overnight lows and precipitation for many cities, plus a weekend forecast. It includes out of town births in Sioux City and Grand Forks with parent details and several funeral services with times and locations across towns.
By Saturday morning transportation issues eased as snow plows returned and most roads opened. Highways 63 north of New Hampton and 9 west of Davis Corners remained blocked at 10 a.m. Counties expect all roads cleared by afternoon. Temperatures fell with Mason City at 36 high and subzero lows across the state. The Gazette weather station logged 1 degree above. Skies stay partly cloudy with frigid lows and little warming into Sunday.
A service station manager reported the burglar alarm had been stolen when he opened the shop Thursday in Elyria Ohio.
A group of high school seniors from Davenport Bettendorf Maquoketa and Cedar Rapids earned awards at the Distributive Education Area leadership conference at Kirkwood College Cedar Rapids. Washington high produced multiple winners across ad layout display job interview public speaking and sales demonstration events.
Louise Johanna Davies 74 of 1007 E Avenue NW died Saturday after a long illness. Born May 15 1896 in Battle Creek Nebraska she married Clyde Moore Davies July 29 1947 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by three daughters four sons 24 grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Memorial services 1 30 p m Monday at Chapel of Memories Trinity Lutheran pastor Paul A Scheidt. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Family may call Cedar Memorial Sunday afternoon and Monday after 9 a m.
Emma Teply of 286 Peace Avenue NW Cedar Rapids died in a local nursing home after a long illness. Born March 3 1886 in Czechoslovakia she was survived by son George Teply daughter Mrs Willard Christopherson four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services will be held Monday at 3 p m at Turner Chapel East with Rev Lyle V Kuehl. Burial will follow at the Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner East.
Mrs T L Milke 80 formerly of 421 Fifth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids widow of Thomas L Milke died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home after a long illness She was born June 22 1890 in Clinton and lived in Cedar Rapids 44 years Survived by two sons James Milke Cedar Rapids and John F Milke Swisher Four grandchildren Services Monday 10 am Stewart Funeral Home Rev Paul J Maguire St Patrick Church Burial St John s Cemetery Friends may call Sunday 3 to 9 pm
Rescue workers in Mozambique report the cyclone likely killed 500 to 1000 people while early rumors of 100000 dead in the Zambezi region are discounted. The storm's muddy, swirling floodwaters hinder recovery efforts.
The 33 foot Pioneer, a South African entrant in the Cape Town Rio yacht race, sank Thursday after a collision with a whale. All five crewmen were rescued.
The Cedar Rapids area held its second monthly legislative liaison meeting at Marion city hall with about 75 attendees. Issues included Ambulance Co. Inc. manager B T Howell’s refusal to treat welfare patients, property tax relief, and the proliferation of school districts and taxing bodies raising costs for taxpayers.
Harry F. Guggenheim in his probate filing left more than 12 million dollars to charity. The former Newsday publisher who died last week also left 100000 to several organizations and friends. Remainder to relatives. Bill Moyers was cut from the legacy in a later amendment.
The Arab states Egypt Syria Jordan and Iraq stand on standby for conflict if the cease-fire expires next Friday. Lebanese troops reinforce the border with Israel while Cairo orders air raid drills and helmets. Israel seeks renewal while U S Secretary Rogers reportedly requests an indefinite extension to aid UN mediation.
Democrat John Burns, 34, the youngest member of the Oregon senate, became temporary governor on Thursday after Senate President Burns filled in for Gov. Tom McCall who left for San Diego for his eldest son's wedding.
A severe blizzard stranded motorists from Wisconsin to New York, shutting interstates, cancelling hundreds of high school games, and prompting city crews to clear streets. O'Brien died after being struck beside a pickup in Wisconsin. Ready's wife survived injuries. California enjoyed a warm spell as winter storms moved east.
Classified readers are reminded that want ads provide a practical option for both purchasing and selling a wide range of goods services and opportunities. convenient for individuals and small businesses seeking quick results.
Jurors told to report Feb 8 at 9 a m. Barb Conway welcomes customers at Artiste Beauty Salon 3310 1st Ave NE. Missing heater and tools from Soil Testing Services valued 316 52. Beadle's Barber Shop listed. John Simon reports tape player and ten tapes stolen valued 139. Allen Anders reports theft of tape player 22 tapes rug and pins valued 241. Jacqueline L Patterson posts 1000 bond for uttering forged instrument. Mrs C M Cullum dies at 95 in Ft Madison services held. Office space for rent at Executive Plaza Building. Robert D Stickley held pending arraignment for malicious injury. Penny M Hendry held on forged instrument charge. bond 1000.
Shafiq Suleiman, 26, a Jordanian with a Cairo University master’s in chemical engineering, returned to Publicker Industries after being fired and shot four people, killing Neil Wexler and one other worker, wounding two, before dying at a hospital. The incident followed a prior dispute with Carl Dejewski, who was among the wounded.
Berlin AP report notes East Germany slowing autobahn traffic for a fourth day. Willy Brandt, chancellor and longtime West Berlin mayor, said such harassment cannot be accepted and urged not to draw conclusions from the disruptions. He spoke at a Social Democratic rally in West Berlin.
The guest once played clarinet semi professionally before entering show business. Details withheld until 9 30 PM Saturday on KCRG TV Channel 9.
Cedar Rapids city leaders including Mayor Donald Canney testified in U S district court about R L Davis plans for a triple X theater at 411 Second Avenue SE. Police Chief George Matias warned such films could fuel murder and sex crimes while a preliminary injunction seeks to force licensing and permits.
The case tracks Brown's 1970 arraignments and motions over removal to Iowa, his fear for safety in Cedar Rapids, and potential venue change. It details Triad Securities and Tama Pack stock sales in 1965, the bankruptcy settlement, and Brown’s three tax related convictions including underreporting income and firm tax return discrepancies.
Twelve men were trapped 270 feet underground after a power cut disabled the shaft elevator. Generators restored power at 8:45 a.m. and the men emerged safely at 9:10 a.m. Officials blamed the outage on a contractor removing a 13,000 volt line respected by the island’s pumps.
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