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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1973
Page
1
Daily Record weather notes show highs in the 80s to 90s and humid conditions with chances of showers. Birth announcements list several newborns from St. Luke's and other locales, while a long police blotter records speeding fines, zoning violations, traffic offenses, and service notices across multiple Iowa towns.
A falling tree felled by a contractor caused an Iowa Electric Light and Power outage affecting about 1,100 customers in Palo, Toddville, Shellsburg and Cedar Rapids areas. Service was restored by 10:53 a.m. in rural and northeast zones and by 11:15 a.m. in the northwest section.
Two Cedar Rapids youths aged 13 and 14 were arrested Tuesday on arson charges for setting a nest fire that spread to the Bowl ing street SW viaduct causing extensive damage. They were processed by the youth bureau and referred to a probation officer.
Two men faced federal charges in Cedar Rapids when Gary D. Calhoun 25 of Alta Vista received a 20 year sentence for bank robbery after allegedly using an unloaded .22 revolver to rob the Alta Vista State Bank on March 20 and recovering most of the $1,349. Amon L. White 40 of Little Rock Arkansas drew 18 months for possession of $1,580 in counterfeit twenty dollar bills after being arrested in Dubuque on February 10 with about $80 in bogus notes found on him and another $1,500 in twenties found in his car_lieu.
U S district court in Manhattan charges Texaco and Coastal States with Sherman Act and Clayton Act violations. The suit aims to void agreements, bar sales conditions, restore Coastal as a supply source for independent marketers, and bar Texaco from large-scale acquisitions for ten years without approval. Texaco defends the deals as increasing petroleum supplies and notes it buys 11 percent of Coastal States capacity, rising to 37 percent by year end. Coastal States says contracts are valid and proper.
Linn supervisors approve leasing Cedar Rapids municipal court facilities for 12 190 square feet at 2.80 dollars per square foot annually totaling about 34 132 dollars. The space will house Iowa District Court Linn County Juvenile Misdemeanor Traffic and Small Claims division with associated district and municipal judges beginning July 1. Remodeling includes an office for a magistrate and a hearing room in the bailiff’s office.
The future of the Cedar Rapids Special Problems Center, a county mental health program, is in doubt as local funding to draw 80 percent federal funds remains uncertain. County supervisors heard that a $17,682 local share was allocated, but UCS did not commit funds, and past budget mixups left the mental health center short of backing.
John W. Austin 86 of 3910 B avenue NE died Tuesday after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids resident 57 years born December 12 1886 in New York City he married Annh D. Bonesteel November 8 1916 at Vinton. He was Greens keeper at Cedar Rapids Country Club 37 years retiring 1960. Survived by wife two daughters two grandchildren one great grandchild. Services noon Friday Chapel of Memories. burial Cedar Memorial. Donations requested to Faith United Methodist church memorial fund. Casket to be closed 11 45 a.m. Friday.
William S. Nix 74 of 612 Sixth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids resident 27 years and retired Quaker Oats employee died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness He was born June 28 1898 in Ohio County Surviving are two sons Bill Nix Harvey Nix a daughter Opal Toomer a brother Thomas Nix 15 grandchildren seven great grandchildren Services at Turner Chapel East at 1 pm Thursday by Rt Rev Alexander George Burial Bethel Cemetery Beaver Dam Ky Friends may call at Turner East
Linn supervisors allocate 253000 to 253500 as second installment of federal general revenue sharing for the first half of 1973. A report shows allocations and percentages of prior funds. primary items include 639000 to secondary roads, 865000 to social services, 88000 to mental health, 190000 for road construction, and minor amounts to jail, local health, conservation, unified court, and safety. The board also earmarked 140304 from the second half 1972 check to cover possible increases in project costs.
William A. Moon, 23, jailed in Linn County on grand larceny charges after being arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing Steve Katzs ten speed bicycle. The theft was reported Monday and bond was set at $500.
A compact want ad promises to locate hard to find items or services fast. Readers can place concise messages stating their need and search target. The notice emphasizes speed, discretion, and broad reach to connect buyers and sellers efficiently.
The Cedar Rapids city council authorized the police department to join Project Arrow a nine city network sharing information on crimes spanning multiple municipalities. Cedar Rapids joins Des Moines Waterloo Davenport Dubuque Ames Iowa City Sioux City and Council Bluffs in a federally funded program coordinating intelligence officers under police chiefs.
The proposed agreement would end reconnaissance over North Vietnam, resume mine clearing in harbors, and restart talks on postwar aid to Hanoi. It envisions battlefield negotiations, zones under Viet Cong and South Vietnamese control, tighter truce supervision, and possible internationally supervised elections. Within 24 hours of signing, all battlefield actions halt, troop and ammunition supply ends, political prisoners are freed, and Red Cross supervision begins.
Saigon AP reports Vietnam press states South Vietnam will elect 31 senators on August 26. The senate has 60 seats with six year terms, electing half every three years. One three year term fills a seat vacated by Tran Van Huong, who became vice president. An election law bars people working for or pro Communist neutralists from participating.
Robert Geuder theater arts director at Jefferson High School is chosen as a 1973 75 regional director of the international Thespian Society. He will liaison between the society and Thespian troupe sponsors in Iowa and Minnesota.
The article recounts Richard Nixon's personal lawyer explaining how funds were raised for Watergate defendants and notes Stans' lack of awareness of the money’s destination. It outlines a $1 million commerce fund concept, Magruder’s testimony hints, and the shift from a $1 million plan to a $250,000 proposal tied to White House actors.
Chicago AP report says Jeb Stuart Magruder will testify that former Attorney General John Mitchell formally approved Watergate bugging and burglary plans at a March 30 1972 meeting in Key Biscayne Florida. He reportedly lacks direct evidence Nixon knew of the plan or cover up. The Tribune cites sources close to Magruder.
In precincts across the airport area voters split on the 1972 bond issue. Precinct 28 at city hall switched from negative to positive, voting 101 against 95 for the bond on Tuesday after previously opposing it 127 to 126. Other precincts listed voting locations.
One resident, Ivan German of Center Point read NE, opposed the airport bond at Wednesday's city council meeting. The lone critic defied decorum, saying the city has the poorest management, while Mayor Donald Canney urged him to watch his language.
In Cedar Rapids two youths were injured when motorcycles collided on Edgewood road NW. Timothy Pazour, 11, received arm treatment at St Luke's and was released. Steven Woods, 14, had possible chest injuries at Mercy and was discharged. Both face charges of improper registrations and no driver’s licenses.
Jay P. Marshek age 17 of route three Cedar Rapids was treated at St Luke's hospital for a head laceration and released after his car struck a building on the 1200 block of First Avenue SE. Police said he was pulling into the Martin service station driveway when he accidentally hit the accelerator causing minor damage. No charges were filed.
Prof. Kenneth Amada’s piano recital at Clapp Recital Hall tonight at 8 p.m. is postponed after the artist sustained a hand injury. A doctor called the injury minor but advised postponement to prevent further damage to the pianist.
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