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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1972
Page
3
The Daily Record lists highs and lows for many cities with precipitation and forecast notes showing showers Friday and sun from Saturday to Sunday. It includes barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times, plus multiple obituaries and local public notices with names and fines for violations and services scheduled.
Coralville Lake pool level 684.75 on Wednesday. Birth notices: Ed Prochaska son to Dennis Hartman and family in Marion. another son to John Pope. July 26 Cedar Rapids and Marion couples listed for weddings and births. Local incidents include gas odor and water heater fumes on Williams Blvd and 403 Forty-first St NE. Traffic fines issued for speeding and signal violations. Vehicle and oxygen bottle changes noted.
The commission ruled Cedar Rapids Community School District must grant maternity leave to Mrs Parr and compensate for time lost from forced resignation, and pay Mrs McCarthy for time lost. The district must cover all commission costs. Supt Currie says findings will be considered with counsel. Mrs Parr was terminated April 10 after refusing to resign under the old policy.
A Cedar Rapids federal hearing examines injunctions to halt widening of Mt. Vernon road SE claiming environmental review was skipped. Plaintiffs include residents Richard Julis and Connie Peal and group Iowa Citizens for Environmental Quality. Witness Shirley Wolfe testified about proposed noise, traffic, and proximity to schools and hospital.
On several occasions she was called back to her old classroom, leaving the leave status and duties unsettled as she returned to in classroom tasks.
The Senate approved by voice vote a bill to liberalize emergency federal loans for rural disaster victims since June 30, 1971. Farmers could borrow from the Farmers Home Administration at 1 percent interest, with the first 5,000 forgiven, expiring July 1, 1973. The current program allows 2,500 forgiveness after 500 paid at 5.4 percent.
Mrs Amelia Margaret Schlesselman 86, Cedar Rapids resident, widow of Henry L Schlesselman, died Tuesday after brief illness. Born Sept 3 1885 near Williamsburg, she was a St Pauls United Methodist member. Survived by two sons Irvin Cedar Rapids and Clifford Glendale CA, three sisters Ida Edwards Colorado Alvina Bross Van Horne and Rose Furman Cedar Rapids. Services Friday 10:30 am Turner chapel east, burial Cedar Memorial. Casket not opened after service. Glenn B Durkee 81 Cedar Rapids resident for 31 years died Tuesday after long illness. Born Apr 29 1891 in Frederick SD, married Armeline L Tatro Dec 29 1915 Aberdeen SD. Worked Rock Island railroad 22 years. Member Salem United Methodist church and Mizpah lodge. Survived by wife, three daughters, two Cedar Rapids, one Willoughby OH, sister Beth Ryan Lodi CA, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services Saturday 1 pm Chapel of Memories with Rev Paul Pfaltzgraff, burial Cedar Memorial. Viewings Cedar Memorial funeral home after noon Friday and chapel after 9 am Saturday. Donations may be made to Salem United Methodist church memorial fund or to Meth-Wick Manor.
Theodore Morgan Hynds 83 of 803 Sixth Street SW died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born Feb 27, 1889 in Kansas City Missouri he married Iva Jontz Dec 7 1928 in Vinton and lived in Cedar Rapids about 50 years. A dental technician and retired Collins Radio employee he was a member of the Eagles club. Surviving are wife two children three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services at Teahen chapel 1 p.m. Thursday with Rev Paul Pfaltzgraff of Salem United Methodist Church. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may hall at Teahen chapel.
Miriam Goldstein Childs had funeral services at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Rabbi Isaac Neuman. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial funeral home. Obermaier Peter G. services at the Chapel of Memories at 3 30 p m Thursday conducted by Rev James M. Lesher of St Andrew Lutheran church.
Dell Pooler, president of the bank's board, is reportedly in California and unavailable for comment. Director Lester Reed confirmed Pooler held about 51 percent ownership but provided no further remarks on the matter.
Dessa Isabelle Russell, 87, of Methwick Manor and Cedar Rapids resident since 1908, died Monday after a long illness. Born July 14, 1885 near Victor, she married Clarence L. Russell in 1910. Survived by no immediate family. Services at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Burial at Linwood. Visitation after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Beatty-Bearle’s. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Donations to Red Cross optional.
Senator Eagleton confirms past nervous exhaustion and hospitalizations after a Night News story sparks scrutiny. He cites treatments at Barnes St. Louis and Mayo Clinic Rochester including electric shock therapy. McGovern downplays the matter. Democratic leaders say Eagleton is in good health and fit for the ticket.
Rainfall in Cedar Rapids unofficially topped 3 inches causing flooding in main routes and the Kenwood ditch area. Water backed up into storm sewers and basements, with sandbags deployed and traffic redirected at several intersections. Four property damage accidents were reported as crews responded to the downpour.
Cedar Rapids asphalt bid 75 680. Change order shifts prep work to airport staff. Overlays planned for August on the worn intersection. Main runway had a pavement failure Monday night, the eighth this summer. East-west instrument strip closed for blow-out repairs, main runway to reopen Friday. Airlines limit passenger loads due to runway restrictions.
National Weather Service data show Iowa City received 1.1 inches of rain, pushing July total to a record 12.7 inches, surpassing the previous 11.99 inches. About 14 basements flooded in the Ralston creek area though no repeat of last week’s flooding occurred as showers eased.
Spassky as White and Fischer as Black play Game 7 with a Queen’s Pawn opening that evolves into a dynamic middlegame. The sequence features many piece trades, multiple checks, and material balance shifting as both sides pursue aggressive king activity and coordination. The game ends with a drawing after long play, with Spassky spending 192 minutes and Fischer 148.
Washington AP reports the Senate approved a proposal to create an executive agency to evaluate social programs and make recommendations. The plan envisions a centralized body to assess effectiveness and suggests potential reforms based on findings.
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