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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1975

Page

2

Weather and births mark day in Monticello area

Weather brief notes humidity at 68 percent and a 12 mph WSW breeze. Extended forecast shows little precipitation with seasonal normals in the 70s highs and upper 40s lows. May 29 to May 31 births listed for multiple families in Monticello, Anamosa, Toddville, and nearby areas, along with Albion and Iowa City notices. A fire incident at 1060 Third avenue SE caused light ballast damage and smoke injuries.

Third Avenue SE First Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids Obituaries Details of Several Local Deaths

Obituaries list Cedar Rapids area residents and others connected to Linn County, noting Jerry Gene Foust of Lake Charles drowned near New Orleans. Also listed are Hubert D. England, Clifford Henry Schlesselman, Mary C. Hunt, William John Probst, Herbert Redus, Clarence Schirm, Raymond Whalen, Jennie Hanson, James Garrs, Andrea Moran, Leona Roth, Gertrude Zimpfer, William Pauley, Anita Davis, Arlene Brecht, Anna Kalous and Anna Obituaries include birthplaces, ages, military service, family survivors, service times and burial details across Cedar Rapids area funeral homes and churches.

Summer Session At University Of Iowa Opens In Iowa City

About 8 000 students will register Monday for the 1975 summer session at the University of Iowa in the field house. Registration runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes start 7 a.m. Tuesday and run through July 25. Main Library hours are 7:30 a.m. to midnight weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday. IMU hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily through July 24 and close at 7 p.m. July 25.

Iowa City U. of I. Main Library Iowa Memorial Union IMU

California Tor Dies of Plague

A 15 month old girl, April Louise Holladay of Fillmore, California, died of plague on May 17 in Ventura County. Health director Dr Stephen Coray said tests confirmed the plague and that chances of a major outbreak are very remote.

Ventura Calif Louise Holladay Fillmore Stephen Coray Ventura County Coray

Midland Forge Employees Urged to Report Amid Contract Talks

A spokesman for Machinist local 831 said Midland Forge workers should report to work Sunday as usual since a one year contract expired. Union members rejected the latest offer but asked to extend negotiations under the old contract. It was unclear if employees would be allowed back on the job Sunday. A company official had no comment.

Machinist Local 831 Midland Forge

Assault Charge Against Steven M Peterson in Cedar Rapids

Steven M Peterson 21 of Cedar Rapids is jailed in Linn county on assault and battery and intoxication charges after Cindy L Davies reports he struck her in the face more than ten times. Davies required treatment for facial lacerations at Mercy hospital.

Steven M. Peterson Cedar Rapids Linn County Peterson Cindy L. Davies Sixth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital

Linn Citizens Discuss Problems of Country

One hundred Linn county citizens gathered Saturday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a day long session likened to a town meeting to address national issues as the nation nears its 200th birthday. The group produced a list of challenges and proposed solutions focused on economic change, resource use, and attitudes toward land energy and human skills.

Linn County Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Cedar Rapids Teachers Vote for CREA Bargaining

Cedar Rapids teachers voted 1,124 to 31 in favor of collective bargaining and chose the Cedar Rapids Education Assn as their exclusive representative under Iowa’s new law. Of 1,160 ballots, 852 backed CREA for the second issue and 292 backed the Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers. Five ballots void. H.O. Maxey, CREA president, pledged cooperation to improve working conditions and district programs. Fifteen Linn County groups sponsored the session with official recognition from Bicentennial authorities.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Education Assn CREA Iowa Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers H.O. Maxey CRFT

Monticello double injury in car motorcycle crash

Two people were injured Saturday night in Monticello when a car collided with a motorcycle. Linda Barton, 17, was in serious condition with head injuries after the 6:30 p.m. crash and was taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City. Glenn Hughes, 19, of route 2 Monticello, was listed in satisfactory condition at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Monticello University Hospitals Iowa City Linda L. Barton Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Glenn P. Hughes Route 2

Central Pool and Gym Schedule for YMCA Youth

The Central branch YMCA pool and gym offer recreational use for elementary and junior high students this week. Pool hours are Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 10 11 a.m. and Saturday 10 11:30 a.m. Gym hours are 1 30 3 p.m. weekdays and 10 11 30 a.m. Saturday for youth, with the game lobby open daily except Wednesday from 9 30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 30 p.m.

Central Branch Ymca Tle

Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Policies

Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription options including Night and Sunday six issues for 4.224 weeks at 45.00 and Afternoon editions seven issues for 4 weeks at 46.00 or 52 weeks for 70.00 for other states and U.S. territories. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

U.S. Territories Associated Press

Marion Man Donald Binner Services Tuesday at St Josephs

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St Josephs Catholic church in Marion for Donald Binner 46 of 535 West Ninth Avenue. He died Saturday from injuries after being struck by a truck at a railroad crossing east of Elberon while repairing crossarms. He was a Milwaukee Railroad employee of 21 years, born July 1 1928 and survived by his wife Sharon Meyers three daughters Lisa Mary and Amy his parents Mr and Mrs John Binner Kellogg Minn two brothers Eugene E Plainview Minn and John L Lake City Minn and a sister Mrs Raymond Weir Maple Plain Minn The rosary is Monday at Baxter Memorial chapel with burial at Norwich cemetery Martelle.

Hubert D. England Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Mr. England Conway Ark Edna Rebecca Stone el Dorado Kaw Epley Hotels Boss Hotels Immanuel Baptist Church American Legion Hanford Post West Palm Beach Ponca City Oklo Kiwanis Hubert, Jr Fla Irene Lively Little Rock Chapel of Memories William R. Riley Immanuel Baptist Cedar Memorial Cedar Memorial Funeral St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Marion Donald Binner West Ninth Avenue Binner Milwaukee Railroad Elberon Sharon Meyers St. Joseph's Catholic Church Lisa Mary Amy John Binner Kellogg Minn Eugene E Plainview John L Lake City Raymond Weir Maple Plain Baxter Memorial Chapel Norwich Cemetery Martelle

Midwest Grain Co Gets Licenses Back Des Moines IA

The Iowa Commerce Commission cancelled the hearing on revocation of Midwest Grain Co. licenses and reinstated the Des Moines and Vinton firms subject to reporting requirements.

Midwest Grain Co Des Moines UPI Iowa Commerce Commission Midwest Grain Co., Inc Des Moines and Vinton Commission

Informer Durham details FBI role and AIM ties in Wounded Knee era

Durham testifies he provided names and demonstrations to the FBI while maintaining he did not share defense strategies. He admits reporting on AIM leadership and illegal acts under FBI orders, earning money as a photographer and participating in Wounded Knee. He says some surveillance equipment and a bugged Lincoln bar line suggested police involvement.

FBI Durham AIM Ralph Miller Art Riley Roy Williams Des Moines Dave Hitchcock Informer Lincoln Barracks Lincoln

Statistical debate over death penalty's effect on murders

Legal Defense Fund lawyers challenge Ehrlichs claim that each additional execution reduces murders by seven or eight, calling it a mathematical artifact. They note ignored factors like racial tension drug abuse and handgun ownership, comparing to a flawed analogy about a team of midgets beating the Athletics.

Ehrlich Legal Defense Fund Fowler Oakland A’s

Geneva conference eyed to solve Middle East conflict

The article reports talks turning toward a Geneva conference with goals of a total Arab-Israeli settlement. The Soviet Union backs Geneva to curb U S peacemaking influence while Washington signals shifting opinion toward step by step talks. Officials caution a public announcement hinges on Salzburg talks and Rabin’s review.

Geneva Israel Soviet Union U.S Middle East Ford Sadat Salzburg Rabin

Local Graduates Earn Degrees from Several Colleges

Paula Gibbons Dix of 344 Hampton Drive NE earned a BA in psychology and sociology from St Cloud State College. Pamela A. Baker of 3923 Ter Race Hill Drive NE earned a BA in education from Graceland College Lamont. Steven A. Ware of 2040 Havenue NE earned an MBA from the University of Dallas. Diane Wood of 340 Twenty first Street NW earned a Doctor of French from the University of Wisconsin. Harry Jarnagan of 319 Lewellen Drive NW will graduate this week from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Paula Gibbons Dix Hampton Drive St. Cloud (Minn Pamela A. Baker Terrace Hill Drive Graceland College Lamont Steven A. Ware H Avenue University of Dallas Diane Wood Twentieth Street University of Wisconsin Harry Jarnagan Lewellen Drive United States Military Academy At West Point

Bus Crash Kills 10 Portuguese Tourists in Spain

Burgos Spain AP reports a head on collision between a bus carrying Portuguese tourists and a truck on Friday. At least ten people died and fifteen were injured in the crash. Police identified the victims and said emergency crews attended the scene.

Burgos Spain

Three Charged with Defrauding Innkeeper

Two defendants were released on bond from Linn county jail after arrest on a charge of defrauding an innkeeper. A third, Ricky L. Rodriguez, 19, remains in custody. Kevin J. Ryan, 18, and Mark A. Deal, 19, were charged after leaving Pizza Hut at 1620 First Avenue NE without paying for a meal.

Linn County Kevin J. Ryan Skylark Lane Mark A. Deal Thirty-fourth Street Ricky L. Rodriguez Thirty-fifth Street Pizza Hut First Avenue Rodriguez

Linn County Men Charged With Drunk Driving

Two Linn county men were arrested early Saturday and charged with drunk driving. Donald L. Nost, 39, Lisbon, was released on bond and stopped four miles east of Cedar Rapids. Larry D. Thurston, 18, Springville, was arrested by Marion police and released to the department of adult correction services.

Linn County Donald L. Nost Lisbon Cedar Rapids Larry D. Thurston Springville Marion Department of Adult Correction Services

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C.R. Weather Daily Record St. Luke's Douglas Pieray David R. Watson Seventeenth Avenue SW Glenn W. Gladwin Bel Air Drive Joseph P. Stoll Kencrest Drive Joseph L. Kuba Robert Foster A Avenue NE Richard Brandt Elder Jane NW Laurence Strohman Southview Drive Albion Bruce Bock Bock Carl V. Bock Thirtieth Street James D. Cerveny Swisher C.R Louisiana Jerry Gene Foust Lake Charles New Orleans Walker Washington High School Mr. Foust Patricia Shane Tammy Mildred Feuerhelm Vena Foust Rowley Michael Dale Gail Wendy Foust Zelda Cornwell Coldwater Mich Hammer Funeral Home Sulphur Clifford Schlesselman Clifford Henry Schlesselman Glendale Hector Coe College Iowa State John R James A Oregon Bradley Clarkson Dawn Irvin Schlesselman Forest Lawn Probst William John First Lutheran Church George W. Carlson Linwood Turner Chapel West Redus Herbert Czech National John P. Wood Westminster Presbyterian Church Turner Chapel East Emphysema Foundation Elkader Raymond Whalen Witt’s Waukon Jennie Hanson Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church Martin Brothers Volga — James Garrs St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Newhall Andrea Moran St.ohn’s Lutheran Church Fellmer’s Manchester Roman Leona) Roth St. Mary’s Catholic Church Bohnenkamp’s. Independence Gertrude Zimpfer St. John Wiliam D. Pauley United Methodist Church White-Phillips Irvin Anita May) Davis Arlington Shelly's Blairstown Arlene E. Brecht St. John’s Catholic Church Halverson’s Oxford Anna Kalous Ha’s Hayden’s U. of Sion The University of Iowa California Sovereign Charles Henrietta Midland Linn Education Assn Marion Man First Avenue, N.E Defense Banks Russell Means Kenneth Tilson St. Paul Mid-East John E. Lopes 3Rd Ave Teahen Funeral Home Marian F. Teahen Peter R. Teahen Mortician First Ave Novak Monument CO 14Th Ave Gredar Femorial 1St Ave
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