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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1973

Page

15

Gov Ray Backs GOP Secretary Plans For 1974 Race

Gov Robert Ray signaled on Monday he will announce his 1974 political plans when ready. He denied a timetable and dismissed pressure for an early decision. Rumors swirl about a re election bid for a fourth term or a challenge to Senator Harald Hughes. Congressional ally Scherle urged an early Ray move and called for Robinson to resign, while Ray defended Robinson as executive secretary.

Frank Nye DRS Moinf Robert Ray Harald Hughes United States Senate Ray Stateline Nev William Scherle Tower Scherle Senator Hughes Steve Robinson Republican State Central Committee Robinson Thearette GOP John McDonald Dallas Center Scherla Roger Jepsen John Kyland Fred Schwengel Jepsen Hay Seomeone Schetle U.S Tais

Blaze Destroys Car Delays Family Vacation

Fairfax residents Lawrence Exline and family escaped injury when a roadside car fire destroyed their station wagon early Monday near Independence on highway 150. A full tank of gas hindered extinguishing efforts, the boat and trailer were unharmed, and only the car insurance covered the loss. The family was traveling to Waterville Minnesota for a camping trip.

Fairfax Lawrence Exline Exline Waterville Minn Independence Extine Ezline

Fatalities and memorial fund noted in crash report

State troopers traced a fatal collision at a rural intersection where the Keiher and Humphrey vehicles touched as the westbound Pyle car failed to slow. The Pyle family requests contributions to the Arnold Pyle Memorial Fund at the Cedar Rapids Art Center. The casket remains closed.

Arnold Pyle Cedar Rapids

Newhall Girl Dies After Waterloo Crash

Kathy Steimel 16 of Newhall died at University Hospitals after a 26 car crash near Waterloo on Saturday. She was a passenger in Ben Tenners car which collided with Amy McGrath’s vehicle at Highway 21 and county road D46. Tenners and Cindy Vogel were treated in hospital. other passengers Burt Junge and Mrs. Vogel were released. Steimer and fellow Hawkeye Girls State attendees had been returning from a week at the University of Northern Town. Funeral services set for Tuesday at St. Paul’s Newhall with graveside rites at Woodlawn Oelwein. wake Monday at Campbell funeral home in Vinton. Survivors include her parents and siblings.

Newhall Kathy Steimel University Hospitals Town Gily Waterloo Miss Steimel Ben Tenners Amy McGrath Burt Junge Keystone Schuitz Hospital Charles Vogel van Horne Schaitz Erners Hawkeye University of Northern McGrath

Edgewood Boy Fatally Hurt in Car Crash

Edgeswood youth Dan Sherman son of Duane Sherman dies after bicycle collision with a car driven by 17 year old Roger Deanroth of Elkpool at an Edgewood intersection. Services set for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church Manchester with Appleton's Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Edgewood Dan Sherman Edgeswood Roger Deanroth Elkpool Duane Sherman First Lutheran Church Manchester Appleon Edgewoods

Multiple deadly crashes claim several lives across Iowa regions

A string of fatal crashes left victims across rural Bussey Knoxville Mason City Dickinson County Arnold's Park Spencer and Gulfport Illinois. Donovan R Pope 28 rural Bussey died after losing control on route 5 near Knoxville. Sharon Brookhalter 28 of Drakesville drove the other car. Eugene Ownsby 40 and Rex Gillmen were killed when a collision with a pickup near Waukee. Trewin Houchin and spouse died in a Mason City collision with a second car carrying teens. Richard Harding 33 rural Mason City and Gleny Gly died after separate truck crash. Deputy George Williamson 39 Arnold's Park and Robert Sterck 46 Spencer perished in a Dickinson County crash. Ronald Deen 39 West Burlington died in an Illinois Gulfport area collision.

Donovan R. Pope Bussey Route Knoxville Pope Sharon D. Brookhalter Drakesville Eugene Ownsby Des Moines Rex Gillmen West Des Moines Anl Dallas Waukee Ronald Blessing Mason City Trewin Houchin Richard Harding Mason Gliy Dickinson County Sheriff's George Williamson Arnold's Park Robert Sterck Spencer Williamson Sterck Ronald W. Deen West Burlington Gulfport Ill Ruthie Wallace Monmouth

Court rulings touch federal custody and liquor licenses

Court decisions address federal accountability for jail operations and state liquor license power. The Supreme Court ordered a rehearing on Wisconsin nude dancing bar licenses and noted prior rulings affecting Milwaukee cases. An Alabama firm must pay a jury service loss of 63449 dollars to an employee.

Clean Aly Council San Diego United States Nurevs Texas Jai Wisconsin Milwaukee Kenosha Ravine Alabama

Sixth Graders Already Famous in Town

Watertown pupils dubbed a "double feature" group after show business stars though not all were named for those personas. Wayne King explains his middle name Alan honors a man his father knew, while other students liken themselves to Alan Ladd Patti Page Jennifer Jones and Dean Marlin as playful nods to fame.

Watertown Conn Fema Alan Ladd Patti Page Jennifer Jones Wayne King Dean Marlin Alan

Bjornson Blames Ray For Civil Defense Lag

Cedar Rapids Linn County civil defense director Bill Bjornson testifies that Gov. Ray failed to appoint required advisory council members in 1971 and 1972, blaming lag in Iowa civil defense. He and other officials oppose transferring duties to the National Guard, urging improvements to state law while preserving civilian resources.

Bjornson Ray Des Moines Iowali Civil Defense Robert Ray Morday Bill Bjornson Cedar Rapids I Linn Civil Defense Civil Defense Adviory Council Nine Menther Advisory Council Hay Iowa Elvil Defense Agency Me Lunal Guard Mark Barnes Clinton County Barnes Hig The Salvation Army Red Grass Dill Iowa Civil Defense Directors Assn

Rites Set for Emma Kern 91 in Cedar Rapids and Marengo

Emma W. Kern widow of Frank S. Kern and former Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday. Born March 30, 1882 in Luzerne she married Frank S. Kern there. Survived by sister Miss Elizabeth Schutze of Denver. Memorials at Turner Chapel West 1:30 p.m. Tuesday burial Shiloh Cemetery. Casket to remain closed after service.

Marengo Emma W. Kern Frank Kern Cedar Rapids Luzerne Frank S. Kern Elizabeth Schutze Denver Turner Chapel West Shiloh

Grant Wood festival draws about six thousand each day

Anamosa officials report about 6,000 people attended each day of the Grant Wood festival last weekend. Plans for another festival on the same dates next year are under way as organizers praised participation and attendance as tremendous. Ed Green showcased Through the Years with American Gothic, a 40 year memorabilia collection that drew a large audience.

Anamosa Grant Wood Tautival Ernie Buresh Placere Ed ,Green Edit “Stor Iawa City Press-Citizen

Reception Opens Art and Photo Exhibit by Local Couple

A public reception tonight at the Mt. Meccy college art gallery features paintings by Raphara Asch-Camille and photography by Victor, a mathematics professor at the University of Town. The show runs June 11 to July 13 with gallery hours by appointment.

Towa City Mt. Meccy College Raphara Asch-Camille The Victor University of Town Will Dart Oat

Mrs Lubbock Named Treasurer in Jones County

ANAMOSA The Jones county supervisors on Monday appointed Mrs Keith Lubbock as county treasurer to replace Gene F R Taylor who died last week. A Democrat and widow with two children, she applied after Taylor's death. Her term will expire in 1874.

Anamosa Jones County Keith Lubbock Gene FR Taylor

Mercy To Hold Conference on Cancer Nursing

More than 100 nurses from Eastern Town hospitals are registered for a day-long conference at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids. The theme The Cancer Patient His Care Our Concern highlights up to date techniques in cancer care. Six speakers include Ruth McCorkle and Dr Donald Bomkemp.

Mercy ‘Hospital Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital Department Ofd Education Ruth McCorkle University Hospitals Town City Donald F. Bomkemp Willian B. Galbraith James H. Zisku A. Curtis Hass Hall Radiation Center Cedar Rapid Mary Rebecca Fidler Mt. Mercy Cottage

Quake Strikes Zagreb Area Damaging Buildings

An early Monday earthquake hit Ivanec about 40 miles north of Zagreb causing chimneys to crumble walls crack and windows to shatter. First reports say only a few people were injured. Local authorities and the AP describe the scene and initial casualties as limited.

Zagreb Yugoslavia Ivanec

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