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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1972

Page

2

McGovern's Strategists For Election

Miami Beach AP report outlines McGovern's key advisers from the 1968 campaign and 1970-71 staff. Gary Hart, Fred Dutton, Frank Mankiewicz, Ted Van Dyk, Gordon Weil, Kirby Jones, Richard Stearns, William Dougherty, Pat Donovan, Richard Dougherty, Eli Segal among others. Each brings prior Kennedy or McGovern era experience to shape the fall bid against Nixon.

Miami Beach George McGovern Nixon McGovern Gary Hart Denver Rocky Mountain Robert F. Kennedy Hart Washington Post Fred Dutton Robert Kennedy Dutton California Frank Mankiewicz Mankiewicz Ted van Dyk van Dyk Hubert Humphrey Washington Columbia University Gordon Weil Weil Eugene McCarthy Party Reform Commission Stearns Oxford University William Dougherty South Dakota Kennedy Pat Donovan House Senate Richard Doughtery New York Herald Tribune Los Angeles Times Eli Segal Segal McCarthy McGovern Reform Commission Harold Hughes Iowa

Removal Contract Approved For 449 More Dead Elms In Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids city council approved a contract to remove 449 additional dead elms, boosting total losses on streets to over 12 000 from Dutch elm disease. Forester Will Yates estimates the city with parks and backyards exceeds 17 000 elm losses. less than 4 000 elms remain along streets. Replacements by the city and private groups bring street-tree inventory to 22 000. A new survey is under way to locate disease resistant elms. officials note no cure yet, though aids may help. Cedar Rapids has worked with Iowa State University entomologist Dr Abe Epstein on elm treatment, with a report due this fall.

Cedar Rapids Will Yates Yates University of Wisconsin Iowa State University Abe Epstein

Mallory Killed In Famed Ruling Shooting Death

Philadelphia reports Andrew Mallory 34, linked to a robbery and rape, shot by police July 2 after he aimed a gun at an officer. Four bullets struck his back as officers pursued him. Mallory’s case underpins the Supreme Court Mallory Rule ensuring speedy arraignment and rights disclosure.

Philadelphia Andrew Mallory U. S. Supreme Court Mallory Supreme Court High Court

Decorah Considers Extra Delay in Airport Suit

Decorah City Council votes to seek a further continuance beyond the two week limit in the Erhard Preiss airport dispute. Mayor Iverson to arrange an information meeting with council reps, the airport commission and attorneys as parties seek city attorney guidance. The Aug 1 special election on whether to retain airport control is noted along with truck traffic and auxiliary police pay plans for Nordic Fest.

Decorah T. H. Nelson Airport Commission Erhard Preiss Nelson Vern Iverson Preiss

Petitioners Seek Yard Clean Up In 400 Block

A group of 29 residents petitioned the city council on Wednesday to require yard clean ups in the 400 block of N street SW. They claim cluttered yards with junk cars and debris attract rats mice and mosquitoes.

N Street SW

George Comp 85 Dies in Center Point Rites Friday

Center Point resident George Comp, 85, died Wednesday in a Cascade nursing home. Born Feb 19, 1887 near Toddville, he is survived by sister Bessie Sparks and brothers Elmer, Walter and Charlie Comp of Cedar Rapids. Services Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Murdoch chapel Center Point with burial in Center Point cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday.

Center Point George Comp Cascade Toddville Bessie Sparks Elmer Walter Charlie Comp Cedar Rapids Murdoch

Breakin at Glenn's Outlet in Manchester

Police investigate a break in at Glenn's Outlet Manchester. Owner Glenn Kennedy reports losses of 10 to 15 dollars in change after entry was made by throwing a rock through a rear door window on Monday night.

Manchester Glenn Glenn Kennedy

City Briefs and Local Notices Card Feature

Brenton bank official Don Nebergall speaks on The Challenge of Service at Friday noon at the Eagles lodge hall 202 Seventh avenue SE. Optimist Mayors guest speaks Thursday noon at Elks club Jubilee Lanes summer weekday specials through August 16 three lines for $1 or 40 cents per line. Cigarets stolen from Roof Oil Co 101 cartons valued $300. Town House noon buffet starts Monday $1.75. Agricultural Bureau meets Friday 3 p.m. at Chamber 127 Third street NE. Coins redbook 1973 $2.50 Jerome's. International Living meeting 4 p.m. Friday at Chamber 127 Third street NE. Weekday Wieners at Nelson's Meat Markets. Mrs Frank Miller hears of brother Matej Sik’s death in Librice Czechoslovakia July 13 ice cream social 6-9 p.m. Westminster church. Parking meter theft $80.95 at Fourth Ave and Fourth St SE. Hutchin's Janitor Services contact 377-7448. Sister Mary Ann speaks on Charismatic Prayer Group Friday noon at Bishops downtown. Sweeten Breakfast Grapefruit tip. Dial 398-8234 for ads. Diane Tvrdik named to Dean’s List at Mankato State College. Haunted House advert 2nd Ave SW open daily 7-1. Truck Driving class Kirkwood Community College six weeks, Mon-Thu 7-9 p.m. Thanks for hospital cards to Margarete Stieger. Wrong address notice for April Johnson. moved before arrest.

C R Woman in Hospital After Auto Accident

Doris J. Mueller a 37 year old of 1230 Twenty-seventh Street NE remained in fairly good condition at St Luke's hospital after a Tuesday two car crash at Third Street and Fourteenth Avenue SE. She suffered multiple contusions lacerations and possible back and leg injuries. Joan M. Musil Cedar Rapids route three was charged with failure to yield to oncoming traffic after allegedly failing to yield and attempting a left turn in front of the Mueller vehicle.

Doris J. Mueller Twenty-seventh Street St. Luke’s Hospital Third Street Fourteenth Avenue SE Joan M. Musil Route Three Cedar Rapids Mueller Auto

Youth Denies Damage Count

Colin Howrey aged 18 of 309 Eighth Street SE was arrested Tuesday on a charge of damage to a motor vehicle. A municipal court information signed by Larry Hill Fairfax alleges Howrey backed a truck into a car on May 7 in the 3800 block of First Avenue SE. He appeared in municipal court Wednesday and pled innocent. He was released on his own recognizance pending trial notification.

Colin Howrey Eighth Street SE Larry Hill Fairfax Howrey First Avenue SE

Three-Worder headline? No. Quang Tri battle rages on three fronts

heavy fighting rages on three sides of Quang Tri as North Vietnamese forces block a recapture push. Saigon reports 198 NVA killed and four tanks destroyed across five battles, while 29 South Vietnamese dead and 69 wounded. Marines pushed north of Quang Tri amid windstorms hindering allied air activity. Radio Hanoi cites a new People's Revolutionary Committee in Quang Tri as defense stiffens. U S destroyers Robison and Hull report sinking 13 barges near Dong Hoi while a freighter is evacuated.

Saigon Quang Tri Radio Hanoi Communist People’s Revolutionary Committee U.S. 7Th Fleet Robison Hull North Vietnam Dong Hoi

East Iowans Finish Technology Course

Three East Iowans among 11 students earned a certificate of completion from the University of Iowa program in medical technology. After passing a national registry exam this month, they will be certified as registered medical technologists by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Named graduates are Diane Doubet Cedar Rapids Christine Fuhrmeister Christian North Liberty and Harriet Leachman Strawberry Point.

Iowa City

K of C Council Installs Officers

Joe Gorecki of 1020 Hill drive SE was installed Tuesday night as grand knight of Knights of Columbus council 5677 succeeding Arvin Bockenstedt. Other officers installed include Gary Stodola deputy grand knight Jerry Micka chancellor Jim Nelson warden Francis Althoff recorder Alois Opatz Don Merrfeld and Walt Curtin guards Don Fandel treasurer Elmer Haverly advocate and Gorecki and B T Howell Jr delegates to the 1973 state convention.

Joe Gorecki Hill Drive Knights of Columbus Council Arvin Bockenstedt Gary Stodola Jerry Micka Jim Nelson Francis Althoff Alois Opatz Don Merrfeld Walt Curtin Don Fandel Elmer Haverly Gorecki B. T. Howell, Jr

Peoples Hospital Budget Drafted For Independence County

Independence trustees recommended a $1,496,667 budget for Peoples Memorial hospital, up 4.3 percent from 1972’s $1,434,981. The plan includes a 2 mill tax levy estimated to raise about $104,000, with $811,345 for salaries and $582,231 for supplies and equipment. A public hearing was set for Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room.

Peoples Memorial Hospital Tom McNeal

Bertha Williams 92 Dies in Brandon Rites Thursday

Bertha E Williams 92 a retired school teacher and former Brandon resident died Monday at her daughter Mrs Raymond Wheeler Des Moines She was born March 18 1880 west of Walker and married Frank Williams Surviving are her daughter two sisters and two brothers Services Thursday at 2 p m Murdoch funeral home Walker burial Brandon cemetery visitation after 5 p m Wednesday

Brandon Bertha E. Williams Raymond Wheeler Des Moines Walker Frank Williams Raymond Haach Milwaukee Wis Letha Differding Leroy William Gaasch Ft. Collins Colo Murdoch Funeral Home

One Year Pact Voted by Union at Iowa Steel

Iowa Steel and Iron Works of Cedar Rapids and Harmony Lodge No. 831 of the International Assn. of Machinists signed a one year labor contract effective Wednesday. The contract raises wages, pension and insurance, with federal guideline limits cited. The old pact ran through Tuesday. Iowa Steel is a division of Iowa Manufacturing Co.

Iowa Steel and Iron Works, Inc Cedar Rapids Harmony Lodge No International Assn Richard S. Seaton Russell Fisher Iowa Manufacturing Co. of

Last Kiwanis Founder Harry Young Dies at 90

Chicago UPI reports Harry Young aged 90 co founder of Kiwanis International died after a brief illness. He will be buried Friday in Birmingham Michigan and was one of the group that organized Kiwanis in 1915.

Chicago UPI Harry Young Kiwanis International Birmingham Mich Young

Australian inquiry probes illicit funds in music scene

Officials in Sydney investigate whether Mafia money is entering Australia’s music scene through used instruments and related trades while considering regulation. The probe centers on how illicit funds could flow via import and resale channels and potential enforcement gaps.

Sydney Australia U.S

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Forestry Department Chamber of Commerce Water Street 3Rd Ave Don Nebergall The Brenton Bank Eagles Lodge Seventh Avenue SE Don Canney Elks Club Roof Oil: Co Second Avenue SE Agricultural Bureau Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Bureau Chamber United States Jerome’s Frank Miller Thirteenth Street Matej Sik Librice Czechoslovakia Westminster Presbyterian Church Fourth Avenue Fourth Hutchin Adv Mary Ann Metropolitan Office of Education Bishops Downtown Dial Diane Tvrdik Franklin Avenue Mankato State College Minn 2Nd Ave Kirkwood Community College Kirkwood Margarete Stieger Daily Record April Johnson Fifth Avenue SE Omaha Greyhound C.R East Iowans Technology Course K of C Council Bertha Williams Iowa Steel Kiwanis Aussie Inquiry Matic Tappan Tapp Continua Tappan ¢ Gas Stage 4 Williams Boulevard H. Gold
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