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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1972

Page

3

Weather and notices from the Daily Record

Highs reach near ninety across cities with cool nights and scattered rain chances. Extended forecast calls for fair conditions Friday and Saturday with a chance of rain Sunday. Birth notices list several Cedar Rapids families welcoming newborns. Multiple city emergency calls and police fines for traffic and safety violations are logged, with service notices for local churches and obituaries in small towns.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Apolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New Xe Phoeni Hous Searle L. Tnades Washington

Man Kills His Ailing Wife Then Himself in Miami

In Miami an 81-year-old man Elisha Campbell shot his bedridden wife Emma Campbell and then killed himself after failing to secure medical expense help. Neighbors said he sought Medicare aid and lamented the cost of 80 dollars a day for around the clock nursing care, expressing he preferred his wife’s death to ongoing suffering.

Man Miami Elisha Campbell Campbell Emma Campbell Medicare Dolarres Loyless

Stolen Farm Appliances From Eberhardt Farm

About $620 worth of appliances and tools were stolen from Kenneth Bill Eberhardt's farm between Center Point and Walker. The burglary occurred Monday night with entry into a mobile home and outbuildings, and a report was filed with the Linn County sheriff's office on Tuesday afternoon.

Kenneth Bill Eberhardt Linn Sheriff's Office Center Point Road Center Point Walker

Elgin Set for July 13 Franchise Renewal Vote

Elgin residents will vote on July 13 in a special election to approve a 25-year renewal of Interstate Power Companys electric utility franchise for the community.

Elgin Interstate Power Company

It takes only a minute to get the buy of a lifetime through want ads

A brief note touts the speed of finding a perfect purchase via want ads, urging readers to act quickly to secure the best bargain and implying widespread availability.

More Money For Family Planning In 1973 Budget

Washington AP reports the house appropriations committee backed 137 million dollars in fiscal 1973 for family planning grants and contracts, a 42 million rise from 1972. The funding must follow the 1970 law prohibiting federal abortion spending and requiring voluntary participation. The 1973 allotment is part of a 28.2 billion labor department HEW package.

Washington U.S House Appropriations Committee Labor Department Department of Health, Education and Welfare

McDivitt Quits Space Program

Brig. Gen. James Mc Divitt 42 who commanded Gemini 4 and Apollo 9 space missions announced Wednesday his retirement from the air force and NASA effective Sept. 1 He will become senior vice president of Consumer Power Co headquartered in his hometown Jackson Michigan.

Consumer Power Co Jackson, Mich

Talks Rejected Over Viet Peace Talks Resume

Paris dispatch says the United States and South Vietnam rejected North Vietnam and the Viet Cong demand to resume peace talks on Thursday.

Paris U.S South Vietnam North Vietnam

Deaths Mary E Hanson 87 Cedar Rapids widow of Herbert Hanson

Mary E Hanson 87 of 271 Twelfth street NW died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in Grand Mound November 19 1884 she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1894. She belonged to St Patrick's Catholic church Gold Star Mothers and the Navy Mothers. Survived by four daughters two sons a sister 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services Friday 9:30 a.m. at St Patrick's with Rev Paul J Maguire. Burial Mt Calvary. Rosary 7:30 Thursday at Brady Kuba funeral home.

Mary Mae) E. Hanson Twelfth Street Herbert E. Hanson Grand Mound Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Gold Star Navy Margaret Fitzpatrick Jerry Elias Cathryn Hayward Dorothy Anderson Albert B Walter E. Hanson Mary Florence Davenport Paul J. Maguire Mt. Calvary Brady- Kuba Brady-Kuba Funeral Home

Charles O McCollister of Omaha Dies at 60

Charles O McCollister 60 of Omaha died there Saturday a Cedar Rapids resident most of life Born Oct 8 1911 in Iowa City a World War II veteran He is survived by his mother Mrs Auria Buchanan Cedar Rapids two sons Douglas and Oscar D McCollister San Diego CA a brother Ray Cedar Rapids and a sister Mrs Max Hollingsworth Cedar Rapids Services 1030 am Thursday at Turner Chapel west with Rev Paul A Scheidt Concordia Lutheran Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may register at Turner Chapel West Casket will not be open at any time

Charles O. McCollister Omaha Cedar Rapids Iowa City Auria Buchanan Douglas Oscar D. McCollister San Diego Calif Ray Max Hollingsworth Turner Chapel West Paul A. Scheidt Concordia Lutheran Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Memorial Services for Franklin and Beatty Bearle Chapel

Memorial services announced for Phyllis M. Franklin at 10 30 am Thursday in the Chapel of Memories conducted by Rev Peter M Morgan of Marion Christian Church Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Also services for Carrie M Beatty Bearle at 10 30 am Friday in Bearle Chapel led by Rev Harry R Egner of Calvary Baptist Church Burial at Riverside Cemetery Anamosa

Franklin Phyllis M Chapel of Memories Peter M. Morgan Marion Christian Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Turley Carrie M Beatty- Bearle Chapel Harry R. Egner Calvary Baptist Church Burial Riverside Cemetery Anamosa

Linn County Courthouse candidates file papers past deadline

Nomination papers for county and township offices in Linn county can be filed until midnight, with regular close at 5 p.m. Friday. Auditor Arthur Williams said extra hours were provided for convenience as many papers remain unfiled. Friday also marks the last day for county attorney, auditor, clerk of court, sheriff, supervisor, and township clerk and trustee filings. The ballot will omit justice of the peace and constable as those offices are phased out under earlier judicial reform.

Linn County Arthur Williams Williams

Army Names Five Black Generals

The Army promoted five colonels to brigadier general, doubling the number of Black generals on active duty to nine. The officers are Julius Becton Harry Brooks George Shaffer Edward Greer and Arthur Gregg, all stationed in Washington. Senate confirmation is anticipated after Nixon approval.

Washington UPI Julius Becton Bryn Mawr Harry Brooks Indianapolis George Shaffer Palestine Texas Edward Greer Gary W.va Arthur Gregg Florence D.C Air Force Navy Army Nixon Senate

Rate Case Delays and Board Resignations Prompt Hearing Restart

The ICC delayed Iowa Telephone rate rulings after a public furor over a closed door settlement. Kenneth Benda resigned as chairman on July 13 and Van Nostrand became acting chair, scheduling new hearings. Dick Witt previously resigned due to illness. The commission fixed a fair return on Iowa Telephone property at 4.25 to 4.50 percent, with a $17.1 million property value, while opposing treating charitable donations as operating expenses.

ICC Kenneth Benda Hartwick Ray van Nostrand Dick Witt Des Moines Iowa Commission Iowa Telephone Iowa Telephone Company

Bridge inspections trigger weight and lane limits near Cedar Rapids

Inspectors ordered a three ton, 15 mile per hour one lane limit on Chain Lakes bridge over Cedar river southeast of Palo and Daniels Mill bridge over Indian creek south of Mt. Vernon road east of Cedar Rapids. Chain Lakes carries 375 vehicles daily and Daniels Mill 325. closures risk longer commutes to work at Palo’s Duane Arnold Energy Center.

Chain Lakes Cedar River Palo Daniels Mill Indian Creek Mt. Vernon Road Cedar Rapids Harrington Duane Arnold Energy Center Mt. Vernon

Supreme Court delves into education aid and rights reach

The court considers AFDC benefit limits for military orphans, competency issues in theft cases, and ICC authority over rail freight returns. It reviews Connecticut lawyer residency rules and a Edgewood Independent School District tax suit in San Antonio, noting disparities in per pupil funding and wealth-based inequality under the 14th Amendment.

FCC California Indiana Interstate Commerce Commission Connecticut United States Fiffen San Antonio Edgewood Independent School Edgewood Alamo Heights Supreme Court Virginia Illinois Florida Texas William O. Douglas Byron R. White

Dennis The Menace Appears Daily In Suzette Classified

The Suzette classified section features a recurring Dennis the Menace item showing up daily. Readers note persistent appearances, suggesting ongoing reader humor or a syndicated cartoon mention within local listings.

Dennis the Menace Suzette

McGovern campaigns early with one issue defining run

Analysis notes McGovern’s early 18 month start and campaign strategy. He emphasizes ending the Vietnam War while proposing tax overhauls and large defense cuts. Money is scarce but he garners $1.2 million from small donors. Governors and party regulars doubt his breadth, worrying a repeat of Goldwater’s 1964 loss as Republicans prepare for an election with McGovern as likely opponent.

McGovern Robert F. Kennedy Nixon U.S South Vietnam Indo-China White House Sen Barry Goldwater

Resignation of Palmby in U S grain sales drive

Clarence D. Palmby, assistant secretary of agriculture and key figure in expanding grain sales to the Soviet Union, resigns to join Continental Grain Co. in New York City. President Nixon nominates Carroll G. Brunthaver to succeed him as assistant secretary for international affairs and commodity programs.

Washington White House Clarence D. Palmby Soviet Union Palmby Nixon Continental Grain Co New York City Carroll G. Brunthaver Fremont Ohio Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Brunthaver Ohio State University Michigan State University Grain and Feed Dealers’ National Association

Hearing Set For June 14 On Ampey License

Cedar Rapids city council set June 14 at 11 a.m. for a public hearing on suspending or revoking Dwayne Ampey s class B beer permit and class C liquor license tied to his Cougar Lounge at 329 Ninth Avenue SE. Ampey, 36, was arrested in drug raids at two city locations, charged with sale and possession of heroin and conspiracy, with nine others arrested. he is free on bond. His license was previously suspended 15 days after a November 17 scuffle with police.

Cedar Rapids Dwayne Ampey Ampey Cougar Ninth Avenue SE

Reds Order SALT Treaty in Effect

The Soviet government ordered the arms limits agreed during Nixon's Moscow visit to take effect immediately. A council of ministers decree says the ABM treaty and the US Soviet agreement freezing offensive weapons at current levels commence as of the signing date May 26.

Moscow Nixon Council of Ministers

O'Donnell Urges Nixon to Enforce Global Airline Boycott

O'Donnell urged President Nixon to mobilize world leaders and deny landing rights to nations not backing sanctions. He cited FAA figures alleging 450 airline murders and 147 hijackings totaling 193 perpetrators, with 107 still fugitives, and over 1,100 U.S. passengers affected in 18 hijackings this year.

Afl-Cio Maritime Trades Department O'Donnell Nixon U.S O’donnell Federal Aviation Administration

Wanted Ad to Find Item by Dialing Number

A brief directive invites readers to use a wanted advertisement method to locate a specific item. It directs dialing the provided phone number 398-8234 for assistance. The notice is terse and lacks additional details about the item or process.

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