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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1979
Page
3
Obituaries and funeral notices for Lester P Fisk 63 of Cedar Rapids and others spanning Iowa towns. Details include birthplaces, marriages, survivors, service times, burial sites, and charitable funds. Also lists several local figures with service details and burial venues across Tipton Des Moines Waterloo and surrounding areas.
The report notes higher costs at both wholesale and finished goods levels with gains in gasoline and heating oil. It cites a 20.1 percent three month annual rate as the fastest since mid 1974 and records a $4.1 billion April rise in consumer debt. A new debit card loss rule takes effect August 1 to limit unauthorized use liability.
Independent truckers across the Midwest threaten a nationwide shutdown impacting fuel pumps and deliveries. Iowas Iowa Motor Truck Association leaders warn of dramatic effects if for hire drivers join. Blockades erupt in Indiana and Colorado as groceries and meat shipments face looming shortages.
Ray Junior Adams 18 of 6503 South Ave SW Vinton died Wednesday afternoon from a .22 rifle wound to the chest. Officials cite uncertain cause whether accidental or self-inflicted. He had been fishing with grandfather Jess Pritchett near Shellsburg when the shooting occurred. Services set for 1 30 p.m. Saturday at Campbell Russell Funeral Home Vinton with burial at Bear Creek Cemetery rural Vinton.
In Linn District Court Jack Schneider counterclaims against Parnell Schmitt the officer in the December 7 Cedar Rapids altercation outside the 20th Century Lounge. Schneider seeks 200000 plus 100000 for injuries and punitive damages claiming unlawful beating and rescue of Anthony Driscoll. Driscoll had earlier sued in federal court for 900000 alleging civil rights violations.
Russ Smith, vice president of a Tulsa oil firm, says initial excitement faded as a 25 year old capped well beneath his driveway was found but the oil is not worth recovering.
City briefs note a Friday evening walk starting 8 p.m. at the Indian Creek Nature Center 6665 Otis Road SE ending with campfire songs and stories. Admission is 1 for members and 2 for non members with refreshments provided.
Space Center reports Fred Haise resigning from the astronaut corps effective end of June. He will join Grumman Aerospace Corp. in Bethpage New York as vice president for space programs.
Four Cedar Rapids area residents escaped with only minor injuries after a light plane flipped during a landing attempt at Green Castle airport in northern Johnson County near the Coralville Reservoir. Pilot Jeff Nichols 24 Jerome Roland 25 Janet Davis 22 treated and released at St Luke’s Hospital emergency room. Jack Brandmill rural Cedar Rapids not treated. FAA investigators were on scene.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin AP report Elvis Presley and Mrs Herbert Baer welcome a new baby. The father formerly Herbert Baer 41 of rural Walders had his name changed to Elvis Presley last December.
A 15 year old from the northeast side of Cedar Rapids reportedly ran away to join a traveling circus after being drawn by the lure of greasepaint and a roaring crowd. His parents alerted police Tuesday and Iowa City officers located him with the circus Monday night before he returned home. He left again Tuesday afternoon with no clear destination.
Grant, in Saw Mill Creek Ohio, met a Libyan delegation in Miami and planned further Libya talks with Ahmed Sh hati to arrange an unprecedented swap style deal. Energy news notes five oil firms cited for price guideline non compliance and possible gouging at stations. House committee considers wind fall tax, while gasoline supplies rise ahead of Memorial Day weekend amid debate on overcharges and underestimation.
Rolls-Royce of Britain intends to assemble 150 special Silver Shadow models to mark the 75th anniversary of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce meeting. Each will sell for 65 000 dollars, underscoring a luxurious milestone for the maker.
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