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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1980
Page
2
Obituary notices list John L. Kluck 53 of rural Drake and Katerina Ludvicek 75 of Whitesville among others. Details include birthplaces, family ties, survivors, and funeral arrangements across Cedar Rapids Drake Elkader Swisher Marengo Muscatine and Marion.
Memorial services are set for Peyton George W at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Baxter Memorial Chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Jan Henrietta H holds a 10:30 a.m. service at Kuba Funeral Home East, burial at Czech National Cemetery. Frances Weller at 1 p.m. at Turner Chapel East, burial Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Arnold K. Jayne at 3 p.m. at Turner Chapel West, burial Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Casket not opened after services. Memorials to St Pauls United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society, or St Luke's Hospital.
The Republican Platform panel split on ERA wording with an 11-4 vote. Phyllis Schlafly praised a compromise while Marilyn Thayer urged support for equal rights and opportunities for women without removing traditional exemptions. The draft claims ERA ratification is a state issue and criticizes federal pressure on nonratifying states.
Nine regional finalists were selected from Cedar Rapids state finals by earning at least 50 points through five of ten compulsory yo-yo tricks. The regional finals will be Aug. 9 in Cedar Rapids. Qualifiers include Chad Gein Danny Klimesh Steve Johanns Mark Novotny Brian Anderson Jamie Keilholtz Bryan Reynolds David Stouffer Mike Kane Kristine Ernst and Jennifer Poyner.
Rep. Charles Grassley Republican Senate candidate will be guest at aDutch treat luncheon Thursday noon at the Mount Vernon Country Club hosted by Mick Snodgrass. The event is open to the public and details are available by calling Snodgrass at 895 6404.
Cedar Rapids officers pursued Jay Walker 25 of 1106 Second St SE after disturbance reports. He jumped into the Cedar River near the 12th Avenue bridge, resisted rescue attempts, and was pulled from the water after about an hour. He faces two counts of criminal trespass, swimming in the river, and interfering with official acts.
The Gazette Company established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second Class postage paid at Cedar Rapids with subscription rates by carrier 1.40 weekly and by mail 6.82 for 4 weeks 72.80 for 52 weeks. USPS 095680.
The 11 a.m. wind is from the east at 9 mph. Sunrise 5 39, sunset 8 44. Year ago today highs 85 lows 56 with no precipitation. Thunderstorm chances across the state Thursday through Saturday with warm highs mid 80s to mid 90s and lows mid 60s to mid 70s. Highs Monday and overnight lows to follow with precipitation amounts. National extremes include 112 in Blythe Calif and Gila Bend Ariz. Low 43 in Limestone Maine. Reports of downpours in the Northeast with a frontal system from Lake Huron to Ohio and Thunderstorms in Ohio and surrounding areas. Damaging winds and large hail reported in lower Michigan with 11 inches of rain in Flint in 30 minutes. Youngstown Ohio hit 1 inch of rain. Flash flood watch in northwestern Pennsylvania as rains continued. Edinboro Pa saw 3 inches of rain. Erie, Meadville and Summer ville Pa 2 inches. A cool morning across the Mid Atlantic. Cape Hatteras NC dropped to 56. New lows in the 40s. Northern Plains cloudy with some thundershowers. 50s and 60s in North Central states. Southern states mostly fair. July sun to push temperatures above 100 from the Mississippi Valley to the Southwest deserts. Thus, Southwest and Southern Plateau regions see few showers. West Coast mostly fair and mild.
The notice lists numerous birth announcements across July including Kathy Richmond Watkins Debra and J Charles Schwitters Debra and J Charles Schwitters, 5505 Sixth St SW a daughter and other families state various locations. It also records births at Westminster Colorado Andrews Air Force Base Washington DC and Cedar Rapids area with multiple families named. Police log entries show timed incidents from 10:09 am to 10:33 pm Monday including alarm malfunctions medical emergencies and a car issue at several Cedar Rapids addresses.
Iowa bakes under 100 degree heat as Cedar Rapids reports 99 with many cities topping 100. Water main break leaves six Marion homes without water briefly while power failures hit Bever Park and Linn Hall at Kirkwood Community College. Authorities warn the elderly to stay indoors and hydrate.
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a $4620 proposal to extend the 61 by 40 inch downtown model to Ninth Avenue, covering the amended urban renewal area. Leo C Peiffer and Associates will complete the work, aiding planning and redevelopment efforts. The model, originally costing $14000, will guide city decisions.
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