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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1978
Page
14
Catherine Lux 62 dies when a tractor tipped and pinned her beneath it while moving gravel to fill a road shoulder hole near her Farley home. Services set for Monday at St. Martin's Church with a wake tonight at Devaney-Reiff's Cascade.
Iowa City Thomas N Spaight 35 named news director of KRNA. He has 14 years in broadcasting and joined as chief engineer last November. Cedar Rapids native will keep assistant vice president post with Communicators Inc. Mary R Parks 21 promoted to overnight announcer after weekend role and UI graduation.
Phil Kelly of Communications Property Inc. was elected president of the Iowa Broadcasters Association at Cedar Rapids. Alvina Britz became vice president and Paul Olsen treasurer. New board member Lee Marts joined, with continuing directors Bill Hippee Carl Anderson and Ed Lasko. Jack Shelley was reappointed executive secretary.
Wathan Flying Service at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport invites the public to an open house today from 8 to 5. The lobby has been remodeled by new owners Curtis Smith and Marvin Knipp. Beech demonstrators will be on hand and refreshments served.
A pleasant day in Iowa with sunshine and mid to upper 70s. A few light showers developed in the southeast Saturday afternoon. Expect little change through Monday with highs in the mid 70s to 80s and a south east chance of showers midweek.
Federal adviser at Kirkwood Community College conference warned what works for Iowa may not fit nationwide. Iowa DOT and shippers share costs on upgrading branch lines with state funding higher than required, while Amtrak Conrail drew criticism for rail problems.
A 20 year old Dubuque man identified as James Noonan died after being run over by a westbound Illinois Central train near Peosta west of Dubuque around 8 30 am. Troopers said Noonan appeared to be sleeping between the tracks when struck and killed.
A 1.7 car freight train derailed on Illinois Central tracks west of Dubuque. Track supervisor M M McFadden said the cause was not determined. The line was to stay closed until debris could be removed, likely by morning.
Low gross was Edgar Horn with 39 and low net by Harold Smeed at 34. Kurt Adkins and R A Robinson tied for closest to pin. Next meet is at Twin Pines.
Two men were arrested on separate charges. Clyde E. Grimm, 24, of 1649 C Ave. NE, faced a Friday charge of second degree theft tied to bad checks in Cedar Rapids in March. Nelson L. Smalley, 19, of 1541 Bever Ave. SE, was arrested Saturday on a warrant for disobeying a traffic signal and no driver's license. a small amount of Robaxin found during processing led to a possession of a controlled substance charge.
A winter study notes wolves consume about five to ten pounds of food per day when hunting conditions are favorable. The finding highlights the high energy needs of wolves in cold months and the impact on prey populations.
U S Senator Dick Clark drafted his address at the last minute for Kirkwood Community College graduates in Veterans Memorial Coliseum. He urged students to pursue four-year degrees despite discouraging earnings statistics, saying bachelor’s degrees sharpen skills and align current work with future career goals.
Des Moines based union official Don Johnson predicts progress at the bargaining table between the American Postal Workers Union and the U S Postal Service. He stresses cool heads and a contract workable for both sides, with no strike and potential National Guard involvement if needed. Johnson spoke at the Iowa convention of the APWU.
Des Moines reports that as of May 31 36.3 percent of Iowa’s 1 538 691 registered voters were independents 34 3 percent Democrats and 29 3 percent Republicans. Voter registration totals fell by about 4 857 with removals for nonvoting and moves. To vote in the primary independents must switch to a major party.
James Draper, held in Polk County Jail since May 23 on domestic charges, died in a city hospital after apparently trying to hang himself from a shower fixture on the jail's fifth tier. Officials said the death appears to be a suicide attempt by the prisoner.
The small Afghan Jewish community of about 30 families reports worsening conditions since the late April leftist military coup. Radio Israel cites a letter from the exiled former rabbi saying they endured a hard winter, implying a revolution and increased danger for Jews, according to Rabbi Moshe na Ami.
On this date in 1831 Prince Leopold of Saxe Coburg was selected as Belgium’s first king marking a pivotal constitutional milestone for the young nation.
Clin ton two term state legislator Brice Oakley 41 is among three contenders for the GOP lieutenant governor nomination in the June primaries. He argues the lieutenant governor must foster a strong shirt sleeve relationship with the governor and be an innovative legislator capable of advancing positive bills.
Lt. Governor candidate Oakley emphasizes readiness to step up as governor, cites education funding to counter enrollment declines, and favors a two year foundation aid plan. He praises the Public Negotiations Law, rails on rail transportation, and supports right to work while opposing marijuana decriminalization.
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