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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1972

Page

3

Weather Chart and Notices From Daily Record

Highs and lows listed for many cities with precipitation totals and barometer readings. It notes June totals and normal figures, sunrise and sunset times, and year ago figures. Birth notices, fines, and court actions for numerous residents are included along with obituaries and service announcements from several towns.

Drug Hotline Set Across Seven Iowa Cities

Des Moines reports Iowa's narcotics division has established 24 hour hotlines in seven cities to report illegal drug activity. Direct lines list agents in Waterloo Burlington Mason City Cedar Rapids Iowa City Council Bluffs Davenport and numbers for each area.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Jerry Johnson Waterloo Kenneth Arduser Burlington Myron Amdahl Mason City Michael Dooley Cedar Rapids Steven Keenley Iowa City William Missman Council Bluffs Stephen Sottos Davenport

Kissinger briefs on arms talks and executive privilege

Henry Kissinger urged that a second phase of arms limitation talks could reduce defense spending but warned the process would be more difficult due to technical questions. He answered questions for over an hour and a half and agreed to appear before five congressional committees, signaling a shift in administration lobbying despite his stance on testimony.

Luis Echeverria Alvarez Mexico Kissinger Capitol Hill

Three Plead Innocent to Meat Theft in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids men Leslie Untiedt Charles Joss and Jack McCausland pleaded innocent in U S district court to conspiracy and interstate theft of a meat laden semi trailer valued at more than 75000 dollars. Trial set for July 17 federal charges carry up to 25 years if designated dangerous offenders.

Cedar Rapids U. S. District Court Edward J. McManus Leslie G. Untiedt Mt. Vernon Road Charles F. Joss Jack A. McCausland Fifth Avenue Robert Sikma U. S Uniiecht Joss Sikma McManus

Nixon orders troop reduction in South Vietnam to 49000

The United States plans to cut ground forces in South Vietnam by 1610 troops and reach a 49000 man level by July 1, with official last week just over 61900 in country. Air units are moved to Thailand to assist the Saigon government while many airmen, sailors, and ships continue operations from outside Vietnam.

Nixon South Vietnam Vietnam U.S Thailand Indo-China Saigon Navy Guam 7Th Fleet

Man 45 Arrested on Stolen Property Count

Everett S. Nemer, 45, of 1628 Park avenue SE, was arrested Wednesday night on a charge of receiving stolen property. He posted $1,000 bond and was released. He is accused of receiving a $100 television set stolen June 4 from an estate house at 1821 Grande avenue SE.

Everett S. Nemer Park Avenue SE Grande Avenue SE

Fire destroys Clinton building at Whitehead factory

AP report from Clinton says an early morning blaze at a Whitehead Industries factory destroyed a former garment factory now used for storage and a cabinet shop. Firemen fought flames from shortly after 4 a.m. to about 6 a.m. Lt. Robert Mathiesen sustained an elbow injury from falling debris but was listed in good condition.大量

Clinton Whitehead Industries Robert Mathiesen

Blind suit claims irreparable harm from Iowa commission

McDaniel notes plaintiffs seek speedy remedy and allege the Iowa Commission for the Blind misuses resources, causing irreparable harm. Eighteen Iowa Council of the Blind members file the petition. co-counsel are Dan Johnston and McDaniel, with Bonnell, Hemken, and Johnson serving on the commission.

McDaniel American Council of the Blind National Organization Dan Johnston Des Moines Iowa Council of the Blind Commission Iowa Commission For the Blind Commission of the Blind Wayne Bonnell Ft. Dodge Elwyn Hemken Blairsburg Thelma Johnson Charles City

Hamburg Food Riots Tied to Executions and Arrests

Scan of historic Danish reports notes 25 Germans executed and hundreds arrested after food riots in Hamburg.

Hamburg

Airport funding debate taps 330.12 for revenue options

Discussion centers on using revenue bonds and a potential head tax to support airport runway improvements. Iowa officials weigh whether section 330.12 could finance hangers or generate upkeep income while lawmakers push federal action to counter Supreme Court rulings.

Bob Nemmers Iowa Aeronautical Commission Nemmers

First Lady Pat Nixon to visit Rapid City memorial service

Washington announces Pat Nixon will fly to Rapid City South Dakota on Sunday to attend a memorial service for flood victims. She will travel to the stricken area after attending a Saturday night dinner party in Los Angeles.

Washington Pat Nixon Rapid City S. D White House Los Angeles

Pillory and stock displayed in Fulton courtroom

Fulton Missouri judge Hugh Williamson plans to keep a pillory and stock on display in his courtroom to remind defendants of severe punishment. Melvin Underwood donated the devices. Williamson demonstrated them and noted colonial times confined prisoners for hours to days and that ancestors were not soft on criminals.

Fulton, Mo Hugh Williamson County Magistrate Court Melvin Underwood Fulton Williamson

Four infiltrators killed by Israelis on Syrian front

TEL AVIV AP Four armed Arab infiltrators from Syria were killed and two Israeli soldiers wounded Thursday in the bloodiest clash on the Syrian front this year, Israeli spokesmen announced.

Tel Aviv Syria

Indian crash details reveal career of justice official

The profile recalls an official who earned degrees from the University of Nebraska and served in the U S anti trust division from 1941 to 1948. He then joined Westinghouse after wartime Army service in World War II.

Scholarship Grants To Kirkwood Luther Colleges Named

The Office of Education approved supplemental grants totaling 57500 to fund Educational Opportunity Grants at Kirkwood Community College and Luther College. Senator Jack Miller announced the action on Thursday. Officials estimate 15 Kirkwood students will benefit from 4500 while 182 Luther students gain from 53000 in aid.

Washington Kirkwood Community College Luther College Office of Education Jack Miller Riowa Kirkwood Luther

Linn Campaign For Rapid City Exceeds Goal

The Linn County Red Cross surpassed its $5,860 goal for Rapid City flood relief and reports $5,900 raised since Monday. The fund is part of a national Rapid City quota and will support immediate relief for affected families and rehabilitation for those ineligible for federal aid.

Linn County Red Cross Rapid City S.D Red Cross

City Revokes Cougar Lounge Beer License

The Cedar Rapids city council in a special session revoked the class B beer permit of Cougar Lounge owner Dwayne Ampy. Public Safety Commissioner John Oberthien said the measure could lead to loss of the liquor license for the 329 Ninth Avenue SE venue. Ampy, 36, was arrested June 1 on heroin related charges from two raids including the Cougar Lounge. A hearing had been held the prior Wednesday.

Dwayne Ampy Public Safety John Oberthien Oberthien Cougar Lounge Ninth Avenue SE Ampey Cedar Rapids

Casualties Update From Vietnam War Totals

Casualties show three nonhostile deaths, 32 wounded. American deaths in action fall to a six week low, with 103 killed, 298 wounded since March 30 Offensive. Total war toll: 45,782 KIA, 303,118 wounded, 10,194 nonhostile deaths, 146 nonhostile missing, 1,598 missing or captured.

U.S

Lost item ad urges quick call to 398 8234

Compact want ad directs readers to contact 398 8234 immediately to locate a missing item. The notice emphasizes speed and clear contact information for prompt recovery.

Dial

Early Ruling Promised in Mt. Vernon Road Action

A judge was expected to rule by Thursday afternoon or Friday morning on an injunction request to halt Mt. Vernon road SE widening planning. John and Shirley Wolfe filed suit in Linn district court claiming lack of city plan commission review before council approval. The Wolfe couple allege administrative bypass affects local residents. city argues final approval occurred with bid letting Wednesday morning.

Mt. Vernon Road SE John Shirley Wolfe Linn District Court City Planning Commission Wolfes City Plan Commission Plan Commission William Eads

Deaths Maurice D. Smith dies after long illness

Maurice Dalton Smith 43 of 61 Oklahoma Ave SW Cedar Rapids died in a local nursing home after ill health. Born May 1 1929 in Richland County Wisconsin he married Bernadine Virgie Leatherberry Oct 10 1949 in Portland Oregon. Survived by wife four daughters eight sons mother brother twins and a half brother. Services Friday 3 p.m. Turner Chapel East with Rev Ramon Booth. Burial Linwood. Friends may call Turner East.

Maurice Dalton Smith Oklahoma Ave Cedar Rapids Link Belt Speeder Corp Richland County Wis Bernadine Virgie Leatherberry Portland Ore Linda Jean Julie Luann Bonnie Patricia Christine Mary Smith Steven Jon Richard Alison Maurice LaVerne Kevin Wayne Brian Patrick Kerry Alan Kelly Vaughn Gregory Scott Mamie Smith Norman Smith Providence R. I Joyce Madison Joan Vangen Donald Smith Turner Chapel

Obituary notices for Leo W Schultz Leonard W Sipe and Wilma Rammelsberg

Obituaries list for Leo W Schultz with funeral Friday 10 am at St Wenceslaus by Rev Colter and burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Leonard W Sipe to be laid to rest Friday 9 30 am at Kuba East with Rev MaGuire. burial at St Mary Magdalene Omaha. Wilma Rammelsberg funeral Friday 1 30 pm at Turner West with Rev Pfef fer. burial at Linwood. viewing at Turner West till 1 pm. casket will not be opened after service.

William Pfeffer Linwood Turner West

Echeverria Urges Bold Policy on World Powers

In a prepared speech to a joint session of Congress, Echeverria criticizes terms with global powers that ignore the rights of less developed nations. He calls out why the United States does not apply boldness and imagination to simple problems with friends as it does with enemies.

Congress U.S

Viet Crash Confirms No Missing Planes After Review

Military sources initially said the wreckage came from the second plane but U S Air Force in Saigon later stated all American aircraft were accounted for. Checks with Vietnamese forces and private firms found no missing planes and no immediate cause identified. The incident occurred about 50 miles southeast of recent highland fighting with no reported military activity in the area.

Convair U. S Saigon

Viet Chopper Crash Kills 47 in An Loc Evacuation

A South Vietnamese CH 47 Chinook carrying refugees from An Loc crashed south of the city killing 47 aboard. The air force says the cause and casualty details are unconfirmed, with a five-man crew among the dead. It marks one of the war's costliest helicopter losses.

Saigon An Loc Air Force

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