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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1973
Page
2
The forecast shows a warming trend Thursday through Saturday with showers possible Saturday. Lows start in the 60s and near 70 as temps rise, highs in the 80s then 90s by Friday and Saturday. A series of Monday and Tuesday police and fire calls include alarms, gas/fluids incidents, wiring shorts, and traffic violations across multiple Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, plus several death notices and local obituaries.
A 14 year old Cedar Rapids girl grimaced on a frightening ride and developed temporary paralysis in her hands. She sought aid at the Red Cross trailer where nurse Joe Weber helped calm her as medics noted most visits are for ride induced nausea. The fair saw 3000 yardsticks and 5000 bubble gum pieces given away through day four.
A brief classified item invites quick disposal of unused space takers. It provides a contact number 398 8234 for potential buyers or interested parties to call and arrange removal or purchase. The ad emphasizes urgency and convenience for the seller.
Elmer H. McIntyre 68 of 708 S street SW died Monday after a brief illness. Born December 15, 1904 in Norton Kansas he married Thelma Joiner April 23 1925 in Sidney. He was an engineer for Wilson Sinclair Co 46 years retired three years ago. Survived by wife two sons Richard and Donald two daughters Mrs Delmar Chester and Mrs Ronald Floetchinger 12 grandchildren four great grandchildren four sisters and three brothers. Burial Cedar Memorial. Services at Turner chapel west noon Thursday with Rev Charles G Schultz. Master Masons Meet Mt Hermon lodge by 11:45 a.m. casket not open after service.
Fannie Baxter 81 widow of William J Baxter died Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born Sept 3 1891 in Cedar Rapids she lived here all her life. Survived by son George W Baxter Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs William Woimacka Cedar Rapids and Mrs Boyd Owens Palo three grandchildren seven great grandchildren and sister Helen Jansa Cedar Rapids. funeral 1 30 p m Thursday by Rev Earl A Huebner Calvin Sinclair United Presbyterian church burial Oak Hill Cemetery friends may call Turner west until 1 p m Thursday casket not to be opened after service.
Agnes Gallagher 82 of 1614 Second Avenue SE died Tuesday after a long illness. Born March 24, 1891 in Stratton Pennsylvania, she had lived in Cedar Rapids since 1912. A former Tru-Art Engravers partner and retired businesswoman, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. No immediate survivors. Services Thursday at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Brady Kuba Funeral Home. calls accepted after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial services for Ralphin and Amy-Services were held at Turner Chapel East at 3 p.m. Tuesday led by Bishop Cook with burial in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Podzimek and Halpin services followed at St Matthew's and Immaculate Conception, with wakes at Stewart Funeral Home and burials at Mt Calvary, conducted by listed reverends.
Local Want Ads invite buyers to call 398-8234 to place or inquire about listings for items of all sizes. The notice emphasizes broad selling potential and a simple contact method for readers seeking quick transactions.
The Iowa Supreme Court rejected appeals by Sound Storm and co defendants tied to a 1970 injunction over a Wadena rock festival. Justice Maurice Rawlings noted officers and employees of the plaintiff corporations participated in the conduct, upholding contempt findings and affirming prior rulings on violations of health and civil code provisions.
The Watergate saga advances as Atty. Gen. Richardson says he has not been asked for recommendations on Nixon's possible reply to testimony. He notes several avenues, including a news conference, while committee talks with the White House seek aides’ files and briefing papers on Watergate for Ziegler. Dash adds investigators could assist, and Cash cites staff shortages slowing the file search.
Washington AP reports the Senate interior committee plans to approve next week a bill requiring reclamation of land torn up by strip mining, tightening standards for mining operations and environmental restoration.
Commissioner Don Gardner outlined airport lease plans at an informational meeting. The commission agreed to more frequent meetings and improved internal communications. Two standard lease forms for lessees and licensees were prepared, with terms mainly from one to three years and renewals, based on gross income and space charges. Gardner urged expert help for long term rates, while Hines favored using available airport data for comparisons.
ATHENS AP three former cabinet ministers noted for royalist ties were detained by the secret police. The military government accused them on Tuesday of involvement in last month’s failed naval plot against the regime.
Ten years ago the United States received a Soviet demand for the release of a Russian UN employee and his wife who were arrested on spy charges and promptly rejected the request.
Gerald Eggleston former Cedar Rapids sanitation chief, 40, received a suspended sentence up to ten years and a 19918.35 dollar fine after pleading guilty to embezzlement. Linn District Judge Ansel Chapman placed him on probation. He allegedly diverted 17 000 dollars intended for city equipment traded in on new garbage trucks and used city labor and materials for a house. He also allegedly converted checks from landfill dumpers to his own use. Eggleston served in city roles from 1961 to last December when discharged as sanitation chief.
Rear Adm James Stockdale filed POW charges against veteran pilots Wilber and Miller last week. The case stems from months of Pentagon counsel leading toward leniency but culminated with accusations they aided the enemy disobeyed orders and aided North Vietnam. Guy, Planta tion camp CO, said the action was necessary after much contemplation.
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