Deaths Luana Swanger 68 Cedar Rapids resident
Luana Edith Swanger 68 of Geneva Tower Cedar Rapids died Friday in a city hospital after a long illness. Born April 2 1911 in Cornwall England she married Clifford H Swanger December 19 1953 in Las Vegas. She was a secretary for Century Engineering 17 years retired 1970. Survived by husband daughter Betty Alexander Nevada Missouri services 1 p m Monday Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories officiated by Rev Stephen B Snider entombment Cedar Memorial Mausoleum friends may call Cedar Memorial Funeral Home after noon Sunday and at the chapel Monday.
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Geneva Tower
Cedar Rapids
Cornwall
England
Clifford H. Swanger
Las Vegas
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Century Engineering
American Association of Retired Persons
Betty Alexander
Nevada
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
Stephen B. Snider
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
County police auction offers bargain chances in August
Cedar Rapids Police Department items awaiting owners will be sold August 6 at 1 p.m. in the county elections office basement. Proceeds go to the county treasury for common schools and the poor fund. Items include TVs radios stereos cameras tools and more from various agencies.
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Mayor Endorses Goldschmidt For Transit Leadership
The remarks praise Goldschmidt for strong administrative skills and deep understanding of local transit issues. The mayor states full support and confidence in its leadership as the city faces transit challenges.
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Goldschmidt
Landrieu Named To Carter Cabinet As Housing Chief
The selection of Landrieu to head HUD receives praise from White House officials and the National Association of Homebuilders. Mayors and housing advocates applaud the appointment, noting his federal housing program knowledge and experience with urban needs.
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National Association of Homebuilders
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Carter urges energy mix shift away from breeder reactors
President discusses decontrol of oil prices, coal use, Alaska gas, and solar power as immediate steps to curb shortages. He cites oil executives' reactions to decontrol, emphasizes conservation, thermostats, and monitors to save fuel, and argues long-term plans will be costly but necessary.
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Tenneco Gas Transfers Expose Voluntary Disclosure Debate
A federal official says Tenneco could price gas transfer knowledge, and agency rules controlled shortages and regional allocations. Tenneco allegedly moved gas without agency notice to choose customers. Officials say transfers totaled at least 20 billion cubic feet amid broader 20 trillion annual US consumption. Tenneco claims disclosures were voluntary and initiated by current management, though some matters remained undisclosed.
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United States
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Tenneco
Woman Arrested on Second Degree Theft Charge
A 27 year old woman, Janice M. Chittick, was arrested Friday for second degree theft at 310 Second Ave SW after being taken into custody at 4 45 p.m. at 310 Second Ave SW. No additional details were released. Columbus, Ohio, was founded as the state capital in 1812.
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Glass Road NE
Second Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Gazette Classifieds Prove Effective for Public Ads
Local readers rely on Gazette Classifieds to reach buyers and sellers. The trusted section delivers concise listings, quick responses, and broad visibility across the community.
Storms Hit Manchester And Eastern Iowa Towns
Thunderstorms and high winds rolled across Eastern Iowa Friday evening with a reported tornado near Dundee that caused no known damage. Manchester saw blown siding and downed trees while multiple counties reported power outages and heavy rain.
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Dundee
Manchester
Delaware County
Masonville
Delhi
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Oil supply easing amid Nigeria and Algeria cuts
Nigerian output to 2.15 million barrels a day as OPEC caps prices and analysts view cuts as market tightening. Despite higher Saudi production, spot prices swing with a surge in energy stocks and planned U S gasoline allocations rise across Exxon and Texaco as the government seeks to boost supply for winter.
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Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Petroleum Intelligence Weekly
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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OPEC
Schlesinger
Exxon
Energy Department
Texaco
Several Hurt In Crashes Late Friday Night
Three accidents within about 30 minutes caused injuries across the city. A 17 year old girl in the northeast side remained in intensive care with possible skull fracture at Mercy Hospital. Julie K Schmid injured in a moped car crash at Johnson Avenue and Edgewood Road NW. Dale Wade of Cedar Rapids linked to the car involved. Two other crashes near Highway 30 West and near Cedar Rapids airport sent multiple victims to Mercy Hospital. Further details were not available at press time.
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Rita Gunderacker
Falbrook Drive
Johnson Avenue
Edgewood Road
Schmid
Dale Wade
Cedar Rapids
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Fire Department
Arlington Boy Hurt on Bike
A nine year old Arlington boy was listed in good condition in St Luke's pediatrics ICU after a bicycle fall at 1 p.m. Friday. Jimmy Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Marlow Lewis suffered facial head and wrist lacerations with details of the accident not given.
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Pediatrics
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jimmy Lewis
Marlow Lewis
Weather and notices from a midweek report
Midnight wind calm. Sunday sunrise 5 57 sunset 8 31. High 81 low 59 with no precipitation. Extended forecast showers then possible storms through Tuesday into Wednesday. July 27 births listed for multiple households with new sons and daughters in several addresses.
Cedar Rapids Alumni Sisters elect new chapter officers
Mary Jane Kenney of 1715 E Ave NW is elected president of the Cedar Rapids Chapter of the National Federation of Alumni Sisters of Charity BVM and Associates. New officers include Marie Petras vice president Rosemary Fandel recording secretary Ellie Heskie corresponding secretary and Betty Kenny treasurer with Sister Mary Charmain BVM as moderator. The group aids retired BVM sisters at Mount Carmel Dubuque.
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E Ave
Cedar Rapids
National Federation of Alumni Sisters of Charity
B.V.M. and Associates
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Rosemary Fandel
Ellie Heskie
Betty Kenny
Mary Charmaine
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Mount Carmel
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