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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1972
Page
6
New York stocks fell for the fifth straight session as traders cited McGovern economic proposals and inflation concerns. The Dow dropped 6.85 to 934.45 while NYSE breadth favored decliners 2 to 1. Drug stocks rose while farm equipment aircraft and tobacco led the losses.
Prices on Saturday show hogs and cattle values with varied weights and discounts. For Friday deliveries many grades show reductions. packing sows range 22.25 to 22.75, and butchers under different weights carry declines. Cattle factors include steers, heifers, cows, and utility types with multiple price points and weight-based deductions. Grain and poultry prices appear with delivery terms and small adjustments.
Willie Love, 28, of 2277 Street SW, held on robbery charges after the alleged $1 theft from James P. Houlahan, 90, of 2035 Grande Avenue SE. The incident reportedly occurred outside Cougar Lounge, Thursday night, with Houlahan beaten and claiming two assailants stole cash. additional charges included conveyance of a shotgun and traffic offenses.
Robert F. Wilson Jr. of 3210 Derry Drive SH appears linked to a freshman award at Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Jon Ram, a cager, and Mrs. Paul Rapaport of 3221 Ridgeware Drive SE are named in connection with Beta Gamma Sigma national business scholastic honors.
Market figures show steady demand with hogs at 80, beef cattle steady, sows steady, and bears noted. Weekly weights and prices include numbers like 16 and 2592.283 with Monday listings and weights around 260 pounds. Local buyers and sellers tracked cattle and hogs for the week.
The Pythian Knights and Sisters plan a memorial service Sunday at 2 40 p m at Pythian Hall Knights of Pythias Star of the West Indge tower Robert Lowy Pythian Sister Winter Temple honors Anna Torn BE The memorial address will be given by Dr Groun W McMichael recently retired from St Pauls United Methodist church
Hazleton resident John Risley 26 was badly hurt when his three wheel motorcycle left Highway 130 near the Bryantsburg corner Friday afternoon. He was thrown from the bike and taken to Independence hospital in unknown condition.
President Nixon cut short a three day stay at Camp David and flew to the White House, leaving Pat Nixon behind. Deputy Press Secretary Warren said no crisis prompted the move and gave no explanation for the unannounced departure from Camp David after a rain marred Florida respite following the Moscow trip.
Robert Heimsira, 12, of 169 Rapids Avenue SW, arrested on assault charge. Bond set at 150 dollars and he was released. Accused of molesting a 9 year old woman at a nearby business Thursday.
Iowa City officials report encephalitis virus isolated in most specimens from Polk county mosquitoes. The disease can inflame the brain with about a 1 percent mortality in the elderly and infants, though officials say no panic is warranted and vaccines are of little value. Dr Julius Conner of Des Moines Polk County health notes environmental presence does not guarantee human infection.
Elias A Abadeely, 35, of 361 St Wentleth St SE, was arrested Friday night on an arrest warrant charging assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm. Linda Abadeely, 3% Seventh St SI, alleged he came to her residence and struck her through a glass door, breaking the glass and injuring her face, neck and arms. He is held in the city jail on $1,000 bond awaiting arraignment.
Philadelphia UPI report notes Richard Kleindienst, newly confirmed attorney general, said the justice department will continue wiretapping to fight crime. He urged the next President in 1972 to sustain this legitimate constitutional measure to curb organized crime and commented that conglomerate acquisitions have halted. He did not reference ITT directly.
Cub Scouts Pack 5 awarded members at Truman School including Todd Driscoll Doug Hlek, Stephen Nichols, Ronnie Dunn, Toro Ash, John Zanka, Tom Whiting, Greg Garbers, Greg Woolf and Jim Tharp. Pack 2 awards at Bever Park listed many recipients such as Chuck Osterhaus Rob Locksley Danny Moore John Seifert Kati Grubbe Mark Persons Matt Vesey David Schooley Jeff Arnel and others. Pack 42 awards at Garfield Michael included Steve Roehlk Tom Carron Ronnie Tow Mark Dunahugh Andy Klein Austin Bys Randy Machoveec Jeff OBrien Cort Norman Dane Meuler Todd Milo lta Steve Mengler Mike Thompson. Pack 6 awards at Hiawatha School went to Ron Morgan Rick Jeffrey Dean Weis Marshall Clark Barry Schmitz Scott Von Leinen Rick Sandag Ron Richardson Randy Richardson Don Cramur Laryn Mumm Jim Jensen Greg Wheeler Bob Gaffney and Dennis Walker.
A Marion woman Marilyn A Bruce was injured in a two car crash in the 1500 block of East Est road Saturday morning. Gelski 41 of Alpine road is charged with stopping on the traveled way and will appear in police court Wednesday. Damage totaled 500 to Bruce car and 500 to Gelski car. Also reported: sale of 1725 Second avenue to Elmer W Davis of 401 Ninth avenue. possession given. brokers John Zachar Jr Co. Realtors. Obituary notes Sara Isham Slife died at 96 in Cedar Rapids hospital with services Monday at Baxter Memorial chapel.
MADISON UPI report: assistant warden says a prisoner's objection to a radio program led to a stabbing spree at the Town state penitentiary. Captain Kruse was fatally stabbed, guard injuries reported. inmate Warner Kelly held in maximum security. no blade found. Additional charges contemplated after investigation.
Maquoketa MAQUOKRITA AP Fire damage may exceed $100000 in a blaze at the Park Plaza building in Maquoketa's downtown. Fire started Thursday in Belchner's TV and Radio store. Investigators from the state fire marshal have been summoned though a total loss seems unlikely.
The state liaison officer for the National Preservation Act announced that the Chautauqua pavilion at Red Oak has been added to the National Registry. An Army sister of Historic Places officer cited the recognition as a notable milestone, with remarks from state archeologist and preservation officials.
Dagmar Vidal of Hampton, a Democratic National committeewoman, will shift her Iowa delegation support from Sen. Edmund Muskie to Sen. George McGovern. The move leaves 19 Iowa delegates for McGovern, 17 for Muskie, and 10 uncommitted. Muskie will continue to receive some support, while Sen. Harold Hughes notes Muskie remains in contention.
Debra Grim of Decorah was treated at a hospital and released after a car she rode in plunged down an embankment three miles northeast of Decorah on a county gravel road at 10 40 pm Friday. Larry Spilde, 17, also of Decorah, drove toward Decorah when an animal ran across the road causing him to lose control. The car landed about 20 feet down the embankment along the Upper Iowa River.
Kevin Meying a 17 year old youth from rural Ossian was hospitalized in a La Crosse hospital after a Saturday crash on Highway 52 at the east edge of Ossian. He lost control, traveled over 300 feet into a ditch and struck a driveway embankment, authorities said. He reportedly sustained a back injury.
A jumble of legal notices from Iowa and Illinois involves probate filings, creditor notices, and appointments of executors for the estates of Thomas Quigley, Edwin A Hucom, Merle A McConaughy, and Gerald E Thompson. The items detail probate dates, notice periods, and claim procedures, alongside a separate report that Sherman White received a lengthy prison sentence for robbery with aggravation following a fatal incident in Rock Island.
Registrations are being taken for a Red Cross first aid instructor course at Kemvgood church. The sessions run June 14 17 20 22 and 29 from 7 to 10 p m. Led by Mrs Eldony Anderson the course is free of charge for qualified applicants who hold an advanced first aid certificate. Call 1366 S98 to enroll.
Primary elections shape Linn County contests for county supervisor seats and other offices. Cedar Rapids and rural areas such as Marion and Springville see incumbent and challenger pairings from both parties, with filing deadlines and party opposition shaping the November ballot.
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