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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1972

Page

3

Daily Record weather and obituary notices for July listings

High Saturday 81 6 p.m. 80 11 p.m. 70. Families note births for July 28 and 29 listing multiple at Marion. Obituaries: Belle Plaine Frank Stanek 87 St Michael church service. Dyersville Reginald Thomas 82 Kramer's. Hopkinton Don Kelly 74 St Luke's rosary. Manchester Katherine West 93 Bohnenkamp's. Manchester Diane Pink 40 St Mary’s. Oelwein Rex Kirkpatrick 73 Brant's. Tipton Allan Farnum 30 Omaha services Tuesday 1:30 First United Methodist Church. Sheets and Son.

Belle Plaine Frank W. Stanek St.Michael’s Church Hrabak’s Dyersville Reginald C. Thomas Kramer’s St. Francis Basilica Hopkinton Don T. Kelly St. Luke’s Catholic Church Goettsch Funeral Home Manchester Katherine West Bohnenkamp Omaha First United Methodist Church Sheets and Son

McGovern-Eagleton VP decision loom after pressure

After a San Francisco phone talk with Eagleton, McGovern issued a statement saying he has pressed to evaluate the running mate’s candidacy. He dismissed reports of a decision and urged patience as South Dakota Democrats await the outcome. McGovern spoke at Mitchell airport and Aberdeen urging a new horizon for America.

Missouri Eagleton San Francisco McGovern Richard Dougherty Mitchell Aberdeen America South Dakota

Kidnap continued from Page 1 details company assets and stock

The report notes a company with about $56 million in assets and a 12 percent stake held by a key figure who earned $60,000 in 1970. An anonymous caller threatened a ransom fund of $1 million in unmarked bills. Mrs. Piper, a noted violinist and golfer, led Northwestern Hospital’s board from 1963 to 1969 and served recently on the Minneapolis Medical Center board.

Twin Cities Piper Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis Medical Center

Infant Mary Pauli Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Death notice for Mary Marie Pauli infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Pauli of Olin who died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Saturday. Survived by her parents and grandparents Alfred Pauli Donald Woods all of Olin. Private services held in Turner chapel east.

Mary Marie Pauli Gene Pauli Olin Cedar Rapids Alfred Pauli Donald Woods Turner Chapel East

Obituary for Dora Alice Larson of Cedar Rapids

Dora Alice Larson died Saturday after a brief illness at Methwick Manor. Born February 10, 1884 in Lake County Illinois, she married C Fred Larson June 29, 1909 in Waukegan and lived in Cedar Rapids since 1913. She was a member of Malta Chapter O E S and Cedar Rapids Woman's Club, attended First Church of Christ Scientist. Survived by her husband. Services at Turner Chapel East 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call until 1 p.m. Tuesday. casket not opened after service.

Dora Alice Larson C. Fred Larson Methwick Manor Lake County Waukegan Ill Cedar Rapids

Obituary notices of local residents with funeral services

Elizabeth Beatty LeVin to be buried after a 10:30 a.m. Monday service at Beatty Beurle chapel by the Very Rev D A Loferski from St John’s Episcopal. Letha Lucille Machula’s 1:30 p.m. Monday service at Turner east chapel by Rev Paul O Pfaltzgraff. Frank M Mandel to be buried at Czech National after 9:30 a.m. Monday service at Janeba Kuba funeral home west with burial by Hanford post American Legion. Jessie J Klier to be laid to rest at Cedar Memorial after 10:30 a.m. Monday service at Asbury United Methodist Church. Fred Romain Prusha to lie in Chapel of Memories after 3 p.m. Monday service at Turner east with entombment there. Mr Prusha a member of the Chapparal Poets. Friends may call after these services.

Penick Union Millers Set New Contract

Members of Grain Millers local 100 at Penick and Ford ratified a new two year contract Friday night. The pact stays within federal wage guidelines and includes a wage reopener clause in 1973. The union represents about 500 employees at the Penick plant. Clinton Corn Processing Co. at Clinton also settled Saturday.

Penick Ford Clinton Corn Processing Co Clinton

Security steps for Miss USA pageant after past violence

The Miss USA pageant at a Fort hotel implemented metal detectors for male entrants after two bomb blasts during the prior telecast caused hotel damage but no injuries. The Saturday contest was broadcast to 33 countries via satellite from the venue.

Monsoon Rains Cause Philippine Landslides Kill 23

In the northern highlands, heavy rains triggered landslides burying homes. Baguio reports 23 confirmed dead across two slides in areas including Aurora Hill and Itogon. A committee continues an open inquiry into civil rights issues in the Soviet Union. Seven convicts were sentenced to death by electric chair for the 197? prison riot deaths.

Manila UPI Baguio Aurora Hill Itogon Soviet Union

Eagleton Withdrawal Favored By East Democratic Delegates

A New York Times survey of East Democratic delegates shows a 2 to 1 preference for withdrawing Sen. Eagleton from the ticket. Most delegates back McGovern, who chose Eagleton as his running mate. CHICAGO Rev. Jesse Jackson launches PUSH urging confrontation with major corporations over blacks’ rights. The group aims for a national plan, a national economic bill of rights, and a nationwide voter registration drive.

New York Times Service NEW York East Sen Thomas Eagleton Sen. McGovern Eagleton Chicago Jesse Jackson Operation People United To Save Humanity PUSH

African nation enacts medieval punishment for robbers

In Bangui on Saturday Central African Republic officials announced medieval penalties for convicted robbers. Information minister Victor Tetega said three robbers caught during the act had their right ears lopped off and were sentenced to five years in jail with no appeal allowed.

Bangui Central African Republic Victor Tetega

Soviet physicist Chalidze says police warn arrest if nonconforming

Valery Chalidze, physicist and co founder of a human rights committee, reports the Soviet secret police have twice called him for questioning this month and warned he will be arrested if he does not begin acting like an ordinary Soviet citizen.

Moscow UPI Valery Chalidze Committee On Human Rights Chalidze

Airliners Collide Over Las Palomas Mountain

Two Avianca airliners on domestic Colombia flights collided over Las Palomas mountains killing all 38 aboard. Both planes belonged to Avianca the national carrier. An investigation is pending.

Bogota Colombia UPI Las Palomas Avianca

Bremer Trial To Begin For Wallace Attempted Assassination

Arthur Herman Bremer 21 from Milwaukee goes on trial in Upper Marlboro on state charges for assault with intent to murder Gov George Wallace and three others. He claims insanity as his defense after a May 15 Laurel Maryland rally shooting where Wallace and three others were struck by .38 caliber bullets.

Upper Marlboro, Md Arthur Herman Bremer Alabama George Wallace Milwaukee Wallace Laurel

National Balloon Races Set in Iowa Aug 11-13

Forty balloonists from across the country will compete in the 1972 National Hot Air Balloon Races on Simpson College campus in Indianola August 11 to 13. Defending champion Dennis Floden of Flint Michigan returns as Capt Phogg. Events include barograph, spot landing, and follow the leader races. This is the second year Indianola hosts the national championships after preliminaries in 1970.

Iowa Indianola Simpson College Indianola Chamber of Com Des Moines

Marines assume fortress duty as siege of Quang Tri continues

Combat dropped hundreds of tons of explosives west north west and southwest of Quang Tri to cut off reinforcements. Marines take over from an airborne brigade after paratroopers lose the citadel with heavy losses. The fortress sits inside walls and a 30 foot moat with barbed wire and mines left by South Vietnam. Thirty miles south, North Vietnamese artillery pounds positions guarding Hue western approaches. About 700 shells strike a unit, followed by a ground assault. Saigon says 25 enemy killed. South Vietnamese losses are one dead and 17 wounded.

Quang Tri Hue Saigon

Government moves to ban lindane and chlordane in shelves

In Long Beach California products containing lindane were found. The government seeks to ban shelf papers with lindane and chlordane two persistent insecticides due to their use in food cupboards. Several firms have delayed action by appealing to courts.

Long Beach Calif

Solve your buying renting selling or locating problems fast

A compact want ad promises quick results for buyers renters sellers and seekers. It emphasizes speed and simplicity, inviting readers to place a concise notice to resolve shopping housing and locating needs efficiently.

Troubles escalate in Northern Ireland with raids and clashes

Armored cars move toward Londonderry where about 7000 troops are stationed. Paratroopers arrive as Belfast reports a gunman hit in a firefight. IRA raids target wealthy businessmen and Lord Erne’s Cromcastle home, wounding no one. Provisional IRA says raids aimed at imperialists. Sectarian gangs clash in Lurgan leaving nine injured from gunfire shrapnel and stones.

Londonderry Belfast Ritchie McGladdery Provisional Ira Northern Ireland Lurgan

Stalin Calls Red Army to Stand and Fight in Caucasus Battle

30 years ago Stalin urged the Red Army to stand and fight to victory or death in the battle for the Caucasus, rallying troops to pressure against German advances and defend critical fronts.

Stalin Red Army The Caucasus

Deaf School Overcrowded in New York Measles Era

New York's largest day school for the deaf faces severe crowding due to the 1964 65 rubella outbreak. 630 students last term, with 25 second grade classes and 19 classes to be integrated elsewhere. The principal notes space as the chief need while preserving lipreading and hearing aid use.

New York UPI New York Public School System Manhattan East 23Rd Street Helen Page Page School For the School For the Deaf

Man Held on Drunk Driving Charges

Thomas E. Langmo twenty of 2350 Thirty first street Marion was held in Linn county jail Saturday in lieu of 500 bond on charges of drunken driving Langmo was arrested early Saturday by Marion police.

Thomas E. Langmo Thirty-first Street Marion Linn County Langmo

Air Pollution Weekly Readings From Linn County Health Dept

The Gazette reports weekly air pollution data from Linn County health department air pollution control division. It lists particulate matter readings at multiple sites including First Street SW Jane Boyd Community House Noelridge Park Vega Vet Riond Wenteri Cacy and the mobile unit near Municipal Airport. National 1975 standards set 75 and 260 for PM and maximum 24 hour limits Monthly averages and latest 24 hour figures are provided for the mobile unit with July readings ranging from 0.003 to 0.13 and a rough 0.04 to 0.40 bracket for a separate reading rule though the upper 0.40 threshold is cited as clean.

Air Pollution Control Division Linn County Health Department First Street Jane Boyd Community House Noelridge Park Vega Vet Riond Tolar Ste He Ad Wenteri Cacy

Fourth Teen Dies In Car Train Crash

DES MOINES Iowa UPI four teenagers died in a late Friday night car train crash near Fort Dodge. Gregory Lennon 18 transferred to Des Moines hospital from Fort Dodge where Laurie Lee Christopher 17 Diane Hensley 14 and Marcia Wiedenfeld 17 all of Fort Dodge were dead on arrival. Wiedenfeld is daughter of Fort Dodge St Edmunds basketball coach Dick Wiedenfeld and Hensley is daughter of Fort Dodge police Captain Don Hensley.

Des Moines UPI Fort Dodge Gregory Lennon Laurie Lee Christopher Diane Hensley Marcia Wiedenfeld Miss Wiedenfeld Dick Wiedenfeld Fort Dodge St. Edmunds Miss Hensley Fort Dodge Police Don Hensley

Break-in and thefts reported in city briefs

City Briefs note a break-in at Kirkwood College lounge on 526 F Avenue NW with nothing missing. Purse taken from Pat L. Fish at 6042 Westview Drive NW during babysitting. $5, checkbook and credit cards stolen Saturday. Kenneth Oliver, 715 Sixth Street SE, jailed on $4,500 bond for breaking and entering and malicious damage. Carol Hilton, 1319 Ellis Boulevard NW, reports $79 stolen from billfold Saturday.

F Avenue NW Kirkwood College Pat L. Fish Westview Drive Carol Hilton Ellis Boulevard

Two Hurt in Central City Crash

Two persons injured in a one car crash Friday night in Central City. Dennis L. Cooper 23 of Anamo sa was admitted to St Luke's hospital with head abrasions. Ronald Silver 31 route two Central City was treated for head abrasions and released. Police say Cooper lost control in a curve and struck a light pole. Silver was a passenger and Cooper was charged with failing to have his vehicle under control.

Dennis L. Cooper Anamosa St. Luke’s Hospital Ronald Silver Central City Cooper Silver

Youth Jailed on Charge of Assault

Police arrested Gregory A. Puckhaber aged 19 of 625 Third Street SW for assault with intent to commit a felony and an attempted robbery of two persons in April. He is held on 5000 bond. Investigation continues. Calvin Love 19 of 705 Fifth Sevenue SE held on 500 bond for malicious injury to a building after damage to a window at The Giftree 702 Seventh Street SE.

Gregory A. Puckhaber Third Street Puckhaber R Avenue NW Calvin Love Fifth Sevenue SE Seventh Street

Two Drivers Involved In Edgewood Road Crash

Two persons were treated at a hospital after a Saturday morning accident at Edgewood road and O avenue NW. Mark L. Beyer, 20, of 824 Third avenue SW, sustained cuts and bruises. Valerie Johnson, 19, of the same address, suffered back injuries. Dorthea Stocker, of 1021 C avenue NW, faced police charges for making an improper turn.

Edgewood Road O Avenue NW Mark L. Beyer Third Avenue SW Valerie Johnson Dorthea Stocker C Avenue NW

Girl, 9, Injured In Fall From Horse

Lori Kessler nine daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Kessler of 72 Oklahoma Avenue SW was reported in good condition at Mercy Hospital after a fall from a horse. She was taken by ambulance from 1907 Memorial Drive SE around 7 30 Saturday night.

Lori Kessler Paul Kessler Oklahoma Avenue Mercy Hospital Memorial Drive

Lend lease transfers share varies by weapon type

Thirty years ago the Office of War Information stated that lend lease transfers of all weapons to the Allies were just under 12 percent, with a higher proportion in planes and tanks, suggesting heavier priority for frontline combat equipment.

Office of War Information

Local news rights note by Associated Press

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in this newspaper and all AP news dispatches, securing use of the material within the publication and distribution network.

Associated Press

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Daily Record C. R. Weather Ieee Gazette St. Luke's John K. Schriner Douglas Wittitoe Louis Deklotz Shelisburg Gay Happel Seventh Avenue SE William Werner Fourteenth Avenue Gary Conrad Drinkward Street Phillip Vega Thirty-fifth Street Drive Terry Allen Guckenberger Vine Avenue Joe Hernandez Washington Avenue Lee Stewart Thompson Street Jerry Hintz Fifth Avenue Thomas J. Blanchard Twenty-sixth Street Democrats Pierson Ellis Som Pyverd Pauli Dora A. Larson Penick Union Millers Center Pt. Rd. N.E Stewart Funeral Home Monahan-Stewart Coc Males Et Ae World News Bremer Trial Benty- Bearle Puner Almome 3Rd Ave. S.E Ireland Cromcastle Earl of Erne Novak Monument CO 14Th Ave Kenneth Oliver Sixth Street the Gazette Co Third Ave. SE U.S. Territories Teahen Funeral Home Marian F. Teahen Elden B. Rohn Mortician First Ave John E. Lapes Flowers 3Rd Avenue
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