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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1977
Page
5
Obituaries list multiple deaths with ages and origins from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Names include Steven D. Anderson 19, Russell F. Eden 73, Violet B. Pieper 78, Molly F. Vogel 88, and others from Independence Luxemburg Manchester West Union and more, detailing services and burials across churches and cemeteries.
The ethics investigation into Korean influence buying on Capitol Hill expands as Justice Department seeks to question Park over alleged masterminding of a scheme for Seoul. President Carter faces calls for a special prosecutor after the resignation of Philip Lacovara, chief counsel to the House ethics panel, amid disputes over subpoenas and testimony.
Gazette report details two additional bones found Saturday afternoon near Quin Bowman residence at 514 Avenue NW. A knee bone and a thigh sized bone were reportedly sawed at the ends with no flesh, owner Bowman said his dog brought home the initial bone Friday. Dr. William Kettelkamp of St Luke's said the bone being human is a long shot but should be tested by experts.
Established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates include carrier 1.05 weekly and mail options with various 7 issues 4.29 or 46.00 yearly. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. AP exclusive to local news.
Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad and Tobago won Miss Universe in Santo Domingo becoming the first black titleholder in the pageant’s 26-year run. Eva Duringer of Austria and Sandra Bell of Scotland placed as first and second runners-up. The crowd burst into cheers as Commissiong celebrated, nearly dislodging her crown.
Noon Lions and Don Gardner of the Iowa department of transportation will speak at the Thursday luncheon at the Roosevelt Royale hotel. Woodfield Pre School Shopping on August 7. Odds and Ends Club with Mike Gebauer of Five Seasons Community Center speaks Monday at 9 30 a.m. Cubs vs Padres set for August 6. Summer Clearance at Ample Lady on First Avenue Northeast. Daybreak Optimists host a surprise program Monday at seven a.m. in downtown Bishop.
Authorities in Linn county issued about 40 criminal trespass tickets to swimmers at the B L Anderson quarry near Palo and about 25 tickets at a quarry near Fairfax. A sheriff spokesman notes signs posted around the Anderson quarry are often removed. The crackdown follows a rise in swimmers, with weather likely a factor. Sgt Ted Beuter says there has been no quarry drowning in five years and fines can reach 100 dollars.
Vital Statistics notes at 11 p.m. indicate wind from the S at 6 mph, sun rises 5 46 and sets 8 39. Extended forecast calls for fair hot weather with possible Tuesday thundershowers. July 15 and 16 births listed with multiple families across NE SW NW addresses. Illegal burning reported at Center Point road NE followed by mutual aid at Fairfax grain elevator.
The June 1 1977 wheat reserve stands at 1.1 billion bushels enough for almost two years of domestic use and 77 billion loaves of bread. With an expected 1977 harvest of 2.04 billion bushels total supply nears 3.2 billion, while projected demand requires under 1.9 billion. The surplus nears 1.3 billion, the largest in 16 years as world demand and policy shifts reshape stocks.
Five individuals were charged with drunk driving on Friday night and Saturday. The arrestees include Jack F. Lodestein, 49, of 6714 Kent Drive NE, arrested after a crash near Collins Road and Twixt Town Road NE at 9 49 p m. John F. McKee, 39, Route 1 Springville, arrested 3 37 a m Saturday three miles south of Center Point on Highway 150. David L. Jilovec, 18, Lisbon, arrested 1 a m on West Main Street in Lisbon. David McAtee, 19, Van Horne, arrested 1 57 a m on Main Street in Palo. JoAnn D. Burns, 30, 1523 Eighth Street SW, arrested 5 43 p m at the intersection of E Avenue and Vinton Road NW.
The July 1977 entry reports a helicopter intrusion incident near Kosung on the DMZ between South and North Korea. Crew fatalities include pilot Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joseph A. Miles and crew members Ronald E. Wells and Sgt. Robert C. Haynes. North Korea called it an unhappy incident and said it could have been averted if signals were followed.
Broderick notes revised stratospheric chemistry estimates and remaining uncertainties in emissions from spray can propellants refrigerants and other uses. He urges international standard methods to measure nitrogen oxide and a regulatory framework for future high altitude aircraft while clarifying he spoke privately not for the FAA.
Steven D. Anderson, 19, of route 1 Central City, died after a car driven by Daniel Krapfl, 18, Coggan, struck him on county road D-62 near Troy Mills. The 2:15 a.m. crash left deputies investigating with no charges filed Saturday. Anderson was transported to St Luke's hospital by Center Point ambulance.
An early Saturday one car crash near Cascade killed Jerry Droeszler aged 18 of Bernard. Loras Staner also 18 of rural Bernard was listed in serious condition at a Dubuque hospital. The sheriff could not determine who was driving. The car left the black top road and struck a power pole, which crushed the roof.
Tony J. Carr 20 of Towne House drive NE faces a stolen property charge tied to a June 6 bicycle theft owned by Joan Schmitt of Avenue NE. Harry G. Powell Jr. 44 of Troy Mills is charged with criminal trespass at the Meeting Place tavern on Avenue NE. Greg Gift 30 of Eighteenth street SE is charged with disobeying a traffic signal eluding officers and speeding after a brief chase ending with a curb strike near Ridgewood Avenue and Third Avenue SE.
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