19 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1972
Page
1
Extended forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a risk of showers and storms Friday to Sunday and small daily temperature shifts. Local incidents include traffic fines for individuals on various streets and multiple funeral services listed for towns like Sigourney, Guttenberg, Dubuque, Keokuk, Kalona, and Mt. Pleasant, with service details and times.
Coralville Lake pool level noted as 687.26. Births announced for St Luke's on July 18 include a son for James Stewart of Fairfax and a daughter for John Herden at 3000 J street SW, and other births in Marion and Cedar Rapids. A Tuesday morning gas odor and several traffic incidents produced fines and bond forfeitures for numerous individuals.
City official Canney says six percent for admin costs may provoke airline objections and suggests other collection forms could be considered. He warns federal or state action may render local fees void, and notes the ordinance is on file for public input.
Two breakins were reported to the Linn sheriff's office. About $50 was taken from pinball machines at the Roller Drome west of Cedar Rapids. Four cases of pop were stolen at the Otter Creek Gun club northwest of Hiawatha.
Cedar Rapids city council on file a plea from Norman Barnes and Phil Sickles of The Advocates division of First Lutheran church urging repeal of property tax exemptions for white only fraternal organizations. They pledge to lobby candidates and may petition the board of review to end exemptions unless legislation changes. They call on councilmen to resign if they belong to such groups.
The article describes scoring with a win worth one point and a draw half a point. It explains Anglo-Saxon descriptive notation with file initials, ranks 1 to 8, and examples like P-QB4 and O-O. It defines capture indicated by x, check by Ch, mate by M, and Kt for knight.
Cedar Rapids Christian groups brace to sustain the Black Enabler program with a $10,000 grant from LCA Appeal presented at the Black Self-Help Union annual meeting. Rev James Lesher praised the fund as a faith based response to urban social upheaval while organizers outline plans for broader Cedar Rapids church support and possible black economic development initiatives. The grant supports a program with a $14,000 annual budget and salaries, with local churches pledging dollars to keep it running through December. Municipal clergy and lay leaders stress the need to unite five LCA congregations First Lutheran Holy Redeemer Hope St Mark's St Andrew to grow the effort.
In a Linn County speeding appeal, District Judge Harold Vietor ruled the defendant, Gregg Anthony Klees of Cedar Rapids, entitled to a court appointed attorney at public expense. The decision cites a June 12 Supreme Court ruling requiring representation on appeal and notes the city must cover the fees, despite earlier arguments the county should pay.
Mrs. Jacob Hartman 91 widow of Jacob Hartman died after a long illness. Born January 6 1881 in Iowa City she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1918 and in a nursing home the last five years. Surviving include daughter Ann Sommer stepdaughter Sister Mary Clare two grandchildren four great grandchildren and a sister Jule Lee. Services at St Patrick's Thursday 9:30 a.m. burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Teahen chapel with calls after 5 p.m.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ault of 224 Twenty seventh Street NW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday in an Iowa City hospital. Born June 27 1972 in Cedar Rapids she is survived by her parents a brother John William Ault and grandparents Mrs Viva Bannister Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs John Ault of Texas. Services pending Turner Chapel West in charge.
Ward has been received of the death in London England July 8 of Elaine Pailthorpe Wayne former Cedar Rapids resident and daughter of the late Dr Arthur W Pailthorpe Surviving are her husband four children and a sister Gertrude Diamond in California Services and burial were in London.
Services were held for Adolph Trachta at Kuba funeral home with Mizpah Lodge burial by Czech National. Edward J Stark observed at St. Pius X church with burial by Stewart funeral home. Francis Doyle Ellis honored at Chapel of Memories with Mizpah Masonic lodge burial at Cedar Memorial and military honors. Bearle funeral home conducted Beatty obsequies. Peggy Stark of San Francisco wrongly named in The Gazette.
Petitioners accuse the city and the highway commission of failing to file environmental impact statements as required for a major federal action under the environmental act. The ICEQ demands a hearing on a temporary restraining order to halt TOPICS work, with a federal court hearing set for July 26.
The unmanned Surveyor 7 achieved a lunar touchdown on January 9, 1968 marking a milestone in NASA’s planetary exploration program.
A compact public notice highlights the efficiency and reach of want ads offering fast service and broad options. It promotes dialing 398 8234 for assistance and emphasizes economical rates and quick results. The message conveys a general advertising pitch without identifying a specific organization.
Linn County Treasurer James Hennessey reminded residents that second half license plates for mobile homes and trucks must be purchased by August 1 to avoid a five percent penalty. Penalties attach on August 1.
Ames report states Iowa signed with Nebraska on the I 680 bridge across the Missouri River north of Omaha Council Bluffs. The $3 million project will be parallel to the Mormon Trail bridge with 55 percent Iowa and 45 percent Nebraska funding. Modjeski and Masters would inspect three Mississippi river bridges for $33,625 over three years.
The Linn county grand jury returned 32 indictments and 22 no bills Wednesday. Charged defendants face crimes including drunk driving, larceny, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, breaking and entering, rape, receiving stolen property, issuing a prescription without a license, and assault with intent to commit murder. Several individuals were named in multiple counts and no bills were returned on others.
The Environmental Protection Agency grants 1 147 300 to build a lift station and interceptor sewer in Morgan creek Cedar Rapids serving 28 000 residents The plan adds a trunk line to relieve a temporary pumping station and supports future development while addressing past ground water infiltration issues per Mayor Donald Canney
Blockade reports new Chinese arms on South Vietnam battlefields including an 82 millimeter recoilless rifle said to have been in production in China for about a year. Officials deny evidence of Chinese engineer troops or laborers aiding North Vietnam to repair railways and bridges.
Ronald Downs ten year old of 3221 Bramble road SW was listed in satisfactory condition at Mercy hospital after a gunshot wound to the right rear hip. The incident at 3018 Pebble drive SW involved 11 year old Michael A Richardson showing a .22 caliber revolver from his father s collection. Doctors noted a possible spinal injury and may perform exploratory surgery.
Northwest of Haiphong and 36 miles southwest. Pilots report many explosions fires and black smoke. Kitty Hawk crew says two supply buildings and three 100 foot watercraft destroyed. Two 50 foot craft damaged at Hon Gai shipyard northeast of Haiphong. Oriskany jets hit Mig bases at Vinh and Quang Lang in southern North Vietnam damaging main runways.
The AFL-CIO faces a heated endorsement dispute over amnesty for draft evaders abortion and issues appealing to younger voters. Millions of dollars are at stake as member unions usually retain half of political funds and donate the rest to national campaigns. Without McGovern endorsement, federal funds may fund Congress and Senate races, while unions may still back supporters with contributions.
A Nanking factory recovered 46 000 tons of useful industrial material from waste over the past three years, valued at about two million dollars. The operation highlights savings in material reuse within China's industrial sector and reflects ongoing recycling efforts in East Asia.
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