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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1973
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show daily record style with dates but unreadable values. Mentions humidity wind direction and velocity at Granite station and references to June dates and totals. Unable to extract concrete events or figures beyond scattered terms.
Entries in the dairy show declined slightly from last year, with Jersey entries doubling overall. Notable champions include Sleepy Hate Gin, the four year old Jersey bull, and various regional exhibitors such as Wendell Nicklin of Selma Tudgon and May Schulte of Norway among others.
C R Mann of Werrimont dies after collapsing near the grandstand at the Alltown Fair. He was dead on arrival at Moyey hospital. He owned Wernimeant Nisplay and served in World War II. Survived by a wife, three children, two brothers, three sisters, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements announced.
Forrest Ueifield of Newton won grand reserve honors in Jersey female dairy judging. The Holstein milking and cattle classes run Monday at 10 pm with sheep shows opening Sunday in the farm youth building. Waukon FRA led by Randy Weiss won top IA division with 150 points. Benton County HH team claimed a family victory. Top 5 standings include Jimmy Dean acts and various 4‑H and FFA competitors from West Liberty to Jesup. Grandstand shows feature Jimmy Dean at 8 and 7:30 pm with Boots Randolph closing July 7. Continuous sideshows by Lipko’s Comedy Chimps and Cedar Valley Woodcarvers attract crowds daily.
Seoul based observers report radiation levels rising days after a Chinese test blast. The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute says readings remain elevated as authorities monitor fallout and potential environmental impact.
Ira Steffenson, 68, a retired Rock Island railroad electrician, died at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton after a long illness. Born August 7, 1904 in Norway to Edward and Augusta Steffenson, he served in the Navy in World War II and Korea. Survived by his wife Avdis Bemto and two stepsons, Mark Seaton and Bill Seaton, plus grandchildren. Services scheduled 1:20 pm Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with military rites at the cemetery by Norway American Legion Post 204. burial at George Brosh residence in Norway after 2 pm. Casket will not be opened at the service.
A fragmentary Watergate page note mentions Milehall's indictment in New York tied to a case and describes a tense interview scene. Sources quote officials calling the interview era improper and contrasting it with justice department expectations. The report references a figure described as shaking under stress and the surrounding controversy.
Liner Utterback of Oxford and Alan Groft of Ely won Loy awards in the professional division with a Mtpee photograph series and a ceramic wagon loaded with clay carrots. In the student division Don Southard and Craig Johnson won $125 firsts for oil figure study and farm-field drawing. Amateur winners included Johny Knecht for oil and Dennis Wermor for silk work.
Robert James Clinton Jr age unknown died at a local hospital. Survived by parents Robert and Rally Clinton and extended family in Cedar Rapids. Memorial services pending with arrangements by Turner West. Casket not to be opened.
Memorial notices list Evelyn F Henecke with service at Beatty Brurly chapel led by Rev Stephen R Real. Burial at Cedar Memorial. Willie Harry Massaure and others noted with home services in McKeesport Pennsylvania area. Callings and times mentioned for visiting prior to services.
The Shepherd's Club, located at the JM Tower, has been discontinued as membership failed to reach the required level. Initiation deposits and monthly fees were not met, with just over 40 members accepted and at least 25 needed to finance operations.
Date's Birthday celebrates a child in San Cltem VMN Te California. Parents Jhtie and David senhawer plan a birthday vacation to nelabraid delic's. The note mentions S511 birthday and a family gathering on Saturday.
The reform took effect Sunday and merged all municipal and other courts into the district system. Cedar Rapids residents are assigned new telephone numbers for court-related offices including City raffle violations 3983913 and clerk and judge lines with 388-910 series details.
The Sixth district appoints Wass as associate judge and Hongell Jr as district judge. Wass expresses happiness while Hongell cites lingering shock at the appointment.
The interview discusses the economic freeze's impact on agriculture and costs with questions on when the freeze ends. It describes Cedar Rapids judicial appointments with Hansell moving to a juvenile post and Mrs. Brady becoming a municipal court judge, plus public reaction to the freeze and attitudes toward Phase 4 planning.
The report describes a rare and prolonged eclipse seen from Nairobi Kenya with volcanic rock landscapes nearby. It notes American participants measuring atmosphere and gear as the event occurs, highlighting its fatal potential and claiming it is the second longest eclipse recorded. The text predicts another such length is a century away.
Edwin Dvorak, 48, a Swisher resident and World War II veteran, died Friday evening after a carpenter’s injury. He worked recently at Anata Wanlen Mills and was a member of Swisher American Legion Post 87. Surviving are his wife Marel Benyshok, two daughters Mrs John Buyar and Lee Ann, a son Navid, and a granddaughter. Services at Brushchapel on Thursday. Friends may call at the chapel Monday.
Cranston secured approval for a 30 million boost for VA hospitals and 544 thousand to start spinal cord injury programs plus four new facilities. Congress cut 1 percent from air conditioning funding for hospitals and increased social security benefits. Senator Byrd backed a 56 million health manpower plan while Proxmire opposed additional funding. President Nixon prepared to sign both measures. Also pushed was debt ceiling extension through November 30.
The Senate twice moved to preserve a price freeze on agricultural commodities amid shortages. Budget figures show a major boost for community development at 611.7 million, with President’s plan for urban renewal contested by Congress. The session included debates on renegotiation measures and a tariff bill awaiting House action next month.
In Reading a town of 12 600 in central Iowa Dean O Brown said conditions eased as Black River receded. Vacancy law changes grant district associate judge status today and outgoing officials note Hansell and Brady will gain wider jurisdiction. Both acknowledge youth may slow acclimation but expect to embrace new duties in district court.
John C. Fichtner a 23 year old resident of 822 McKinney Slent SE was arrested Saturday night and charged with possession of a controlled substance and resisting an officer He was held in the Lanvounky jail Saturday in Henats for 1625 dollars bond.
Partial unreadable clipping references Cedar Rapids Gazette content about a murder incident and Associated Press notes. OCR fragments mention territory, Haske Murdetinttons, and stage pala. The readable bits imply a crime or investigation context without clear details or names.
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