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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1973
Page
4
News reports list eleven deaths from weekend traffic accidents in Iowa and Illinois. The toll for the year rose to three or more fatalities by Monday, with prior year comparisons noted. The piece reflects a grim local safety tally and ongoing crash concerns.
Arnold Pyle 65 of 224 Fifth Avenue SW was killed in a two car crash northeast of Springville Saturday evening. Ruby Gaines Pyle remains in serious condition at St Luke's hospital. Passengers James and Claudia Dennis of Madison Wisconsin were in good condition. Harald Humphrey and Janet his wife were in fair condition. Dennis, linked to Wisconsin Madison art department, was helping Pyle on a Grant Wood article and returning from the Grant Wood festival in Anamosa. Pyle, born May 27 1903 in Cedar Rapids, worked at Collins Radio 32 years and later painted in Cedar Rapids. Memorial services planned at Turner Chapel East on Tuesday.
A German helicopter transporting Willy Brandt and Israeli officials encountered a rock and wind snag near Masada. Brandt was unhurt, later joining a second helicopter. Pat Frank and Israeli ambassador Ben-Horin sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred during Brandt's Israel visit amid talks on Middle East peace and defense cooperation.
The first of 12 truckloads of nuclear fuel for the Duane Ar nol Energy Center is to be delivered to the plant site near Pala this week. A second shipment is expected with the next six loads, per company officials. The plant, built by Tow a Electric Light and Power Co, is to begin operation in January 1974 with fuel stored on site. Each truck carries about 43 000 pounds, totaling 229 000 pounds for 12 loads.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a voyage or encounter with native Indians and shore arrival marked by ambiguous dialogue about neighbors. The readable parts suggest a historical maritime scene with unclear person names and places. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
Cedar Rapids airport experiences 11 heat blowouts on runways as temperatures hit 99. East-west runway closed. southeast-northwest runway temporarily shut. Repairs by four-hour overnight crews. City voters to weigh $1.5 million for asphalt overlay and drainage work at the airport on Tuesday.
Streets Bucklad reports 24 buckled pavement spots citywide after a 90 degree weekend. Streets Commissioner Richard Phillips says such buckling in all quadrants is common when sudden temperature shifts exceed expansion joints capacity. Reports were received by Monday detailing the affected areas.
Johnson County Supervisor Medard Bartel released a one page report sharply criticizing the Coralville dam situation. He said dam levels were being manipulated for recreation while flood control was the principal purpose. The board planned a 10 a.m. meeting with corps engineers to discuss past practices and potential relief or appeals if needed.
Washington AP reports that Kalmbach solicited 75000 from the Finance Committee to Re elect the President for an urgent project approved by high authorities. The note details payments totaling 200401 for Watergate defendants and lawyers, with Stans receiving 60040 in retroactive pay since April 7 1972.
President Nixon met with his top economic advisers to discuss a broad anti inflation program but said no decisions were made. He planned later talks with labor and business leaders and discussed potential steps with Kissinger and Shultz while pursuing aims on Vietnam cease fire.
Roger Green notes a rare dry weekend in Eastern Iowa ending a string of precipitation since February 24. The Gazette records show May temperatures around 90 degrees with a shift from frequent rain to three dry days, interrupting a pattern of heavy rainfall and floods.
The divided Supreme Court left in place a lower court ruling restricting substantial new air pollution in regions already meeting clean air standards. The 4 4 vote preserves the circuit decision amid disputes over environmental protection versus economic costs. The case, brought by Sierra Club and others, hinges on federal Clean Air Amendments of 1970 and agencies’ authority.
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