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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1972

Page

2

Urge Action on Burn Epidemic in the United States

Three Texas physicians urge a nationwide burn-prevention drive similar to polio control. They cite 1970 fire and burn deaths at 6,700 with 250,000 disabling injuries and costlier care, urging a single government agency to lead actions on safer heaters, clothing, and education.

Chicago United States Texas Journal of the American Medical Association Armand §. Goldman Duane L. Larson Sally Abston University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston National Safety Council

Mental Health Centers Fail Say Nader Task Force

A Ralph Nader task force criticizes community mental health centers as failing the promise of a bold new approach and continuing the shortcomings of traditional institutional care. The report, part of a National Institute of Mental Health study, aligns with debates over extending federal funding for centers begun in 1966. Federal officials defend the centers as reducing long term state hospital confinement.

Washington Ralph Nader National Institute of Mental Health

Two Injured In Two Car Crash Near Hiawatha

Two persons sustained injuries in a Sunday afternoon two car collision at the Center Point road and Fiftieth street NE intersection. Ruth Zapata seventeen, of Fifteenth street SE, and Lisa Cairns four, of Hiawatha Trailer Court, were treated at St. Luke's hospital and released. Zapata rode with Robert E. O'Neal thirty seven, of C avenue, while Cairns rode with Rene A. Levesque fifty four, of Robins road. Levesque's car was in traffic for mechanical problems when rear ended by O'Neal's vehicle. No charges filed.

Center Point Road Fiftieth Street Ruth Zapata Fifteenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital Robert E. O’neal C Avenue Hiawatha Lisa Cairns Larry G. Cairns St. Luke’s Rene A. Levesque Robins Road Levesque O'Neal

Czechs Begin Trials of Two More Intellectual Groups

Prague AP report states the Czech oslovak government added two more intellectuals groups to trials after 12 dissidents were convicted. Dr Milan Silhan heads a Brno regional case for subversion tied to an underground group from 1970, facing up to 10 years. In Prague city court philosopher Ladislav Hejdanek with his wife Heda Reverend Jaromir Dus and historian Jiri Jirasek were tried on likely incitement charges with penalties from six months to three years. They previously faced interrogation over illegal leaflets before last November election and were jailed six months before release in April.

Prague CTK Milan Silhan Brno Silhan Philospher Ladislav Hejdanek Heda Jaromir du

Two Associates Say Truman Backed Stevenson for Democratic Nomination

Two close associates state that President Truman expressed a long preferred choice for the Democratic presidential nomination, naming Governor Stevenson as the favored candidate.

Truman Gov. Stevenson

English Ports Shut Down in Docks Strike

AP reports longshoremen halted major British ports in protest of five jailed London dock workers defying a labor court. Sympathy strikes swept miners printers and other workers across the country, threatening exports and the economy as Prime Minister Heath seeks a resolution.

London Liverpool Hull Southampton Manchester Glasgow Bristol Swansea Ipswich South Wales Scotland Yorkshire Grimsby Britain

G O P to Honor Agnew Choice and Iowa Gov Ray Says

DES MOINES AP The nation s Republicans will likely honor Nixon s wish to run with Spiro Agnew again Gov Robert Ray said He noted Agnew ran last time and he would support another Nixon Agnew ticket He expects little campaigning outside Iowa and will focus on his re election In addition Ray said a meeting should be arranged between the Iowa Highway Commission and the Mississippi River Parkway Commission to resolve disputes over a scenic Iowa river drive He called negotiations on trading road sections between Lee County and the state highway agency a possible obstacle to the project He also said a world food display for Iowa tied to the 1976 bicentennial remains viable despite earlier legislative resistance

Des Moines Nixon Spiro Agnew Robert Ray Ted Agnew Ray Iowa Highway Commission Mississippi River Parkway Commission Iowa Lee County

Progress Made In Drug Fight Official Says

In the Oval Office Nixon heard Myles Ambrose report narcotics arrest totals up from 8 465 four years ago to 16 144 this year with a goal to double again. Ambrose noted heroin seizures have doubled, disrupting supplies and reducing availability as he said the problem is not solved but slowed.

Washington Nixon Oval Office Myles Ambrose Ambrose

Boddicker Students Win Firsts in National Championship

Students from Boddicker School of Music dominated the National Championship in Detroit. Firsts were earned by Solos Wendy Harrelson 14 year old standout Steve Young Bob Sattler Trudy Bendon Sue Morrison Ruth Coye. Duets Trudy Bendon and Marvelene Lukes Gayle and Sharon Balhorn RaMae Young and Terri Hanzelka. Pop division Cedar Rapids Accordion Aces.

Boddicker School of Music Accordion Teachers Guild Detroit Wendy Harrelson Steve Young Bob Sattler Trudy Bendon Sue Morrison Ruth Coye Marvalene Lukes Gayle Sharon Balhorn RaMae Young Terri Hanzelka Diane Butterfield Cedar Rapids Accordiion Aces

Bridal services and wedding vendors ad fragment

An OCR fragment lists multiple wedding related businesses across addresses in CA and IA offering cake decorating, flowers, invitations, bridal wear, reception catering, and party supplies. Brands include Dairy Maid Stores Holland Bakery Baskin Robbins and Roosevelts Motor Hotel. It mentions wedding cakes, floral coordination, and reception services with several phone numbers.

Holland Bakery 19Th Ave. S.W Fry M. Roosevelt Motor Hotel Phaeg AL Sanford 3Rd Ave Service Press and Litho CO. Inc Third Street Baskin-Robbins Town & Country MR. Misty Dairy Queen Longbranch

SITTER WANTED FOR EVENINGS AT LEONARDO'S WEST

Classified note seeks a sitter for days and evenings to wait tables at Leonar do's West. Call after 6:00, dial 362 8488 for details and scheduling.

Leonardo's

Help Wanted Listings Include Hospital and Maintenance Roles

Classified notes list openings at a 150 bed hospital seeking an accounting oriented manager, plus maintenance mechanic and night cleaning positions. Specifics include data processing, two years experience, and a Cedar Rapids state desk contact for pacers and general inquiries.

Gary Larson Iinpital Silvis

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