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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1972
Page
3
Cedar Rapids extends a broad daily page with extended outdoor forecast of Friday to Sunday, plus cooler start and pleasant weekend. It lists births, local speed fines, gas leak update, and a long roster of obituaries and services across many Iowa towns with dates and locations.
Iowa air pollution control commission orders Edgewood to stop open burning at the town dump. The council blames a private party and says it will inform the commission by mail that the burning is without city permission.
Witnesses arriving from An Loc describe hundreds of wounded civilians and soldiers awaiting evacuation. Dead Vietnamese tank crewmen lie in destroyed vehicles. An American and a Vietnamese helicopter were shot down nearby. A UH-1 Huey was damaged with a crewman wounded, and a CH-4 Chinook crew members died. An American soldier was killed in an accidental clash between U.S. 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry units northeast of Saigon.
Black Firm reports encouragement for Steeds in building a construction firm. Bagby says the venture could spur other black owned firms to bid on highway projects. He cites Denman and Phillips Co. of Waterloo as a prospective bidder. Denman and Phillips are asphalt pavers.
Governor says the release of a model prisoner by the independent parole board is a serious matter and residents have a legitimate complaint. The board defended its authority while noting rehabilitation goals and community readiness to reintegrate the inmate after three years. Ray supported the board’s independence and urged no change in its structure.
Birdie Oliphant, 77, of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a long illness. Born March 7, 1895 in Toddville she leaves six daughters, two sons, 28 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two sisters. Services at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church with burial at Oliphant Cemetery. Raymond Stockman, 57, Cedar Rapids and Marion resident, died Friday. An Armstrong’s employee and World War II veteran, he is survived by his mother, a brother, and two half siblings. Services pending at Stark Funeral Home Boone. burial Linwood Cemetery Boone. Turner Chapel East handled local arrangements.
Mrs. C F Rammelsberg 63 of 914 H Avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born East Amana May 3 1909 she married Charles F Rammelsberg March 19 1930 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving husband daughter Mrs John R Horton two grandchildren sister Mrs John Cork brother George Pfeffer. Services at Turner Chapel West 1 30 p m Friday conducted by Rev William Pfeffer. Burial Linwood Cemetery. Casket will not be opened.
Harold D. Showers 66 died Tuesday in West Palm Beach Florida where he worked in real estate. Born October 23 1905 in Prescott he married Marie Edward June 16 1931 in Des Moines. A Cedar Rapids resident 1947 1957 he served as systems manager for Remington Rand and also did insurance work. No immediate survivors. Services Thursday 7:30 p.m. Mizell Favori-Aern funeral homes West Palm Beach and 1:30 p.m. Saturday Hamilton funeral home Des Moines. Burial Hyland Memory Gardens Des Moines.
Leo W. Shultz 69 of 1409 Parkwood SE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a long illness. Born March 5, 1903 he co founded A J Shultz and Son General Sheet Metal Contractors and later partner in Shultz and Mary Sheet Metal Co retiring 1970. Survived by wife Lois Inskeep a son a brother and a sister. Wake Thursday 7:30 p.m. and service Friday 10 a.m. at St Wenceslaus Church with burial at Cedar Memorial.
Cedar Rapids residents can contact city emergency services at 366 7654 for immediate assistance and essential aid coordinating with police fire and medical responders during incidents in the area.
Memorial services are planned for Matthew T. Kehoe Thursday at 9 30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church Castle Grove. Burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery Castle Grove. Devaney funeral home of Monticello is in charge.
EPA chief Ruckelshaus urged new controls on pesticides and licensing of applicators while anti DDT advocates highlight environmental harm. About 1.2 billion pounds of DDT have been sprayed since 1950, mostly on cotton and peanuts, with a dramatic drop in use from 1959 to 1970 as insects developed resistance and farmers switched chemicals. A federal appeal was filed to overturn the order.
Cedar Rapids council approves widening of Mt. Vernon road while Linn district court hears a suit by John and Shirley Wolfe to halt bidding. They claim the plan lacked planning commission approval as required by law. Planning official Don Salyer testifies the project aligns with 1960 70 plans and a 1990 traffic report, with June 6 plan commission review.
Governor Robert Ray cited rising new industry and job creation as a sign of Iowa’s recovery. First quarter figures show job gains triple 1971, with 81 new industries this year versus 25 a year ago. He spoke to about 300 at Chamber of Commerce Governor’s Day in Des Moines. He urged quality companies and expanding exports to double jobs in five years, while noting agriculture and pork exports remain crucial to Iowa’s trade balance. The Mt Vernon road widening bid was awarded to Cedar Valley Corp. of Waterloo at 651 515 55, with implications if an injunction affects bids.
The report traces Soviet naval moves through the Straits of Malacca with two submarines firing missiles and others repositioning east of Taiwan and northeast of the Philippines. A cruiser and escorts remain at South China Sea anchorage with an oilier and tanker, while a tank landing ship heads home from the Indian Ocean. Officials had eyed potential Soviet action after the North Vietnamese port minefield closure but now deem a cross‑regional reaction unlikely.
Ferry passengers in Bastia, Corsica, loudly protested when gendarmes pulled hair during identity checks. Police say the search targeted two Parisian suspects wanted for car thefts and burglaries who were last seen wearing wigs.
Hong Kong customs officials seized 180 pounds morphine and 2240 pounds opium valued at 2.4 million dollars in a cargo junk raid on Wednesday. Four persons were arrested.
Kneip cites Dr Schluesener report from the School of Mines Rapid City, stating cloud seeding east of the Pactola storm did not contribute to the flood. He notes the Pactola storm was dangerous and unseeded, and the flood stemmed from natural weather events.
Police officer B R Wallace on a motorcycle spotted a man jaywalking toward a car. The man surrendered and was found to have $700 from the Bank of America branch robbery. He refused to give his name and was booked for investigation of robbery.
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