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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1972

Page

3

Unclear New Mexico Weather and City Notices

Partly cloudy forecast with scattered showers or storms from Friday night through Sunday. Temperatures rise to highs around 78 to 83 and fall to 50s in overnight lows. Includes scattered city weather figures and local notices about births, deaths, and traffic fines and violations with multiple names and addresses.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Min’apolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Houston L. Angeles Washington

Kontum battle reports casualties and hospital hold

Combat updates say a hospital for Montag nard tribesmen stayed unharmed amid heavy fighting. Government troops recaptured a Roman Catholic compound in Kontum and South Vietnamese forces began clearing remaining enemy pockets. They reported 237 North Vietnamese killed and found 128 bodies in mass graves on Kontum’s northern outskirts.

Kontum

U.S. Plans First Major Troop Pullout From Vietnam

The U S command announced the first significant withdrawal under President Nixon to reduce U S manpower in Vietnam to 49000 by June 30. A total of 2460 troops began packing for home as of May 25 bringing the Vietnam total to 64800 with a weekly withdrawal pace near 3000 to meet the order. The stand down included doctors from three drug treatment centers among the units departing.

Saigon Ups South Vietnam Nixon U.S Vietnam

Japanese Contractor Finds 400000 Yen On Porch

Kusuta Nakahara a 60 year old building contractor found 400000 yen about 1311 dollars stacked on his porch weighed down by a meat grinder. He turned the money over to police who said if the owner does not claim it within six months Nakahara may keep it.

Kurashiki Japan Kusuta Nakahara Nakahara

Legislators Cited Over Statutes Governing Highway Contracts

A discussion distinguishes Chapter 68B as a broad public official conduct statute from Section 314.2 a narrow civil rule on highway contracts. State official includes legislators, potentially affecting Rep Floyd Millen Rep Lavern Kehe and Sen Clifton Lamborn connected to highway and construction firms through past dealings.

Haesemeyer Floyd Millen Farmington Highway Commission Lavern Kehe Waverly Kehe Construction Co Clifton Lamborn R-Maquoketa Lamborn Construction Co., Inc

Runway Safety Warning Amid Cedar Rapids Blow Outs

United officials acknowledge deterioration and two spring blow-outs at Cedar Rapids airport. Experts warn ongoing risk from loose concrete ingestion and gear damage, with future blow-outs likely and summer traffic curtailment during emergency repairs.

FAA United Kaiser Hines Cedar Rapids Kelly Holly

McCord to Acquire Century Bumpers Units Expands Air Heating Reach

McCord announces purchase of Century bumper and related products as first step to enter residential commercial air conditioning and heating markets. Century products include air conditioning components engine gaskets windshield washer equipment and radiators. McCord operates plants in eight states Canada Mexico Brazil employing about 5000. The move aims to leverage heat transfer tech to create complete systems and grow market share.

McCord Canada Mexico Brazil C. F. Hogan McCord Board Century Wyandotte Mich Bethlehem, Pa Cookeville, Tenn Detroit, Mich Plymouth Washington, Ind Solon Ohio Grandville, Mich Wauseon Dover Farmington, N. H Winchester Mass

Obituaries for Holloway and Paul in Cedar Rapids

Ann Sylvia Holloway 33 of 250 Lamp Lite Jane SE Cedar Rapids died in Topeka Kansas after a Cedar Rapids birth on January 24 1939. She belonged to St Michael Episcopal church Topeka Junior League and University of Colorado. Funeral 1 30 p m Saturday at St Michael with entombment Chapel of Memories. Floyd C Paul Cedar Rapids resident for years died after a long illness born November 8 1904 near Watkins he belonged to Moose Lodge Machinists union retired from Allis Chalmers. Services 3 p m Saturday Turner Chapel East burial Cedar Memorial.

Ann Sylvia Holloway Jane SE Cedar Rapids Topeka Kan St. Michael's Episcopal Church Miss Holloway University of Colorado Merl Holloway Dennis Holloway Thomas C. Aycock, Jr James R. Gundrum Chapel of Memories Turner Chapel Ann Holloway Floyd C. Paul Chelsea Watkins Moose Lodge The Machinists Union Mr. Paul Allis-Chalmers Co

Nixon Seeks Summit Gains In Poland Visit

Nixon outlines a reelection focused plan as he tours Poland with Edward Gierek and Piotr Jaroszewicz. Aiming for reciprocal force reductions, the president invites Poland’s top leaders to visit the United States, signaling closer East Bloc ties.

Nixon Warsaw North Atlantic Gierek Council of Ministers Embassy Row Kissinger Piotr Jaroszewicz Henryk Jablonski Belweder Palace Lazienki Palace Poland Stanislaw Poniatowski United States America Washington Polish United Workers’ Party Edward Gierek Council of State

Tax exemption for KTOF FM denied by Linn board

Linn county board of review refused to exempt KTOF FM transmitting equipment north of Hiawatha from property tax. The panel also denied Hillcrest Country Club of Mt. Vernon’s bid to tax portions of its golf course as a forest reservation. The station had claimed federal exemption. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids assessors considered the matter. The tower and equipment were valued at 17220 dollars on the tax list. The club sought forest reservation status to lower value to four dollars per acre, but county assessor Forrest Holveck questioned the interpretation of the forest reserve law.

Linn Des Moines Forrest Holveck

Death of Cedar Rapids resident Thomas Quigley at 65

Thomas Quigley 65 of 208 Wilson avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Thursday after a long illness. Born February 20 1907 in County Donagal Ireland he was a Fraternal Order of Eagles member. Survived by wife Rose four stepdaughters a stepson twelve step grandchildren eleven stepgreat grandchildren a brother Willie Quigley Ireland. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Saturday noon with viewing Turner east until 11 30 a.m. casket remains closed after service.

Thomas Quigley Wilson Avenue Cedar Rapids County Donagal Ireland Order of Eagles Rose Lowell Harford Davenport Donald Hamilton Jefferson Mary Staplefelt Everett Hoyle Springville Donald Goodwater Willie Quigley Turner Chapel East Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner East

Death notice for Gertrude Jackman 1883 1908 Cedar Rapids resident

Gertrude Jackman 85 of 279 Wilson avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born April 25 1883 in Portland Oregon she married Roy Jackman Sept 26 1908 in Cedar Rapids and was a Home Rebekah lodge member. Survived by husband and daughter Isabel Weymer. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday at Asbury with Rev Charles R Mehaffey. burial Czech National Cemetery chapel until 2:30 p.m. The casket will not be opened after the service.

Roy Schoner Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel A. T. Washington Sharon United Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Gertrude Jackman Wilson Avenue Roy Jackman Portland Ore Home Rebekah Lodge Isabel Weymer Charles R. Mehaffey Asbury United Methodist Church Czech National Cemetery

Naperville Engineer Vernon Vojk Dies in Iowa City

Vernon J. Vojk 56 Naperville Illinois died Thursday at Iowa City after a short illness. Born December 17 1916 in Cicero Illinois he was married May 12 1950 in Chicago. He worked 35 years as an engineer for Western Electric Rolling Meadows. World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Survived by wife Bernadine and daughter Sharon G Vork both of Naperville. Services 3 p.m. Friday at Chapel of Memories Iowa City led by Leland W. Raybourn Jr. Friends may visit after 9 a.m. Friday. Casket not to be opened Arrangements Cedar Memorial funeral home.

Cicero Ill Chicago Western Electric Rolling Meadows Army Air Corps Bernadine Sharon G. Vork Naperville Chapel of Memories Leland W. Raybourn, Jr Iowa City Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Peace Officers Pistol Shoot Set for Cedar Rapids Weekend

The Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers sponsor the state pistol shoot in Cedar Rapids Sunday and Monday, drawing about 150 officers. The new Cedar Rapids pistol range hosts the event with a Felix Barta Memorial Trophy for top scorer and a public two inch barrel competition.

C.R Iowa Assn. of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers Cedar Rapids Camp Dodge Des Moines River Road SW The Peace Officers Association

Army Closes Three Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Vietnam

Saigon AP The U S Army will close three drug rehabilitation centers in Vietnam due to troop shortages. Only the Long Binh center near Saigon remains open. Total U S troop strength was 64 800 last Thursday, slated to fall to 49 000 by July 1.

Saigon Vietnam U.S Long Binh

Juvenile Held on Forgery Charge in Cedar Rapids

A 17 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested on forgery charges. He is held in Linn county jail awaiting youth bureau processing. Authorities say the youth forged six checks totaling 177.75 in April and May from his former stepmother.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Youth Bureau

Memorial Services set for Friday at West Turner chapel

A memorial service will be held at the West Turner chapel east at 1 30 p m Friday led by the Rev Clifton Ellerbeck Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial cemetery and is pending further details.

West Turner Chapel Clifton Ellerbeck Cedar Memorial Cemetery

G L Kamp Faces Grand Larceny Count

Gary L. Kamp, 31, of 1100 Forest Drive SE, was arrested Wednesday on a grand larceny charge. He posted $2,500 bond and was released. Kamp is accused of taking a $170 suit from Clancy's Ltd., 200 First Avenue NE, in the past two months, police said.

Gary L. Kamp Forest Drive Kamp Clancy's Ltd First Avenue

Michigan Man Faces Linn Probation Count

Charles Ray Whiteside 22 of Benton Harbor Michigan, arrested on probation violation. He pled guilty to assault with intent to rob on Oct 28 1971, received five years and probation. He was jailed in Linn County for leaving the state and transported Wednesday by Linn County sheriff's deputies. A Linn district court hearing will decide probation revocation.

Charles Ray Whiteside Benton Harbor, Mich Whiteside Michigan Linn County Mac Pulce Linn

Senate Rejects Chrome Trade Repeal Revision

Washington UPI reports the Senate on Wednesday refused to repeal the 1971 law allowing the United States to import chrome and other strategic materials from Rhodesia.

Washington UPI Senate United States Rhodesia

Decorah Due to Host 73rd Valdres Samband Convention

The Decorah area expects to host about 300 to 500 attendees for the 73rd annual Valdres Samband convention on June 2 and 3.

Decorah Valdres Samband

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