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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1972
Page
3
Highs and lows for many cities with precipitation figures, wind at Gazette weather station, and sun and moon times. Births and obituaries noted for Iowa communities, plus a long list of police court fines and incidents from multiple towns.
Breakin continued story notes five suspects with CIA links and Hunt as a former CIA employee from 1949 to 1970. The Post reports Hunt refused comment when asked about two suspects having his phone number. A White House official says Hunt last worked for the White House on March 29 as a daily consultant.
The Buddy Tucker Evangelist Association filed suit in Linn district court after Linn county board of review denied a tax exemption for its KTOF FM transmitting site north of Hiawatha. Taxable value was set at 17320, 27 percent of actual value. KDMI FM exemption cited in board appeal was revoked.
A three-vehicle collision in the 6900 block of Sixth Street SW left Bryce Fisher with minor injuries after his car rear-ended Frances Rochford's, then struck oncoming driver June Braverman. Braverman and her 11-year-old daughter Melanie were treated and released from Mercy Hospital for head and eye injuries. Investigation continues.
Dr V B Vanderloo 75 of Mesa Arizona died Sunday after a brief illness He was born April 11 1897 in Coon Rapids and married Vera Van Hook May 10 1969 in Mesa A World War I veteran a 1919 Iowa State University veterinary medicine graduate he practiced until 1964 He was past president of the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Medical Assn and the Iowa State Veterinary Medical Assn and held several memberships Survivors include his wife two daughters two sons a sister and six grandchildren Services Thursday at Chapel of Memories with inurnment there Donations may be made to the Iowa State veterinary medical memorial fund
Mrs. Frank Vorel Blanche Vorel 80 of 640 Twenty first avenue SW widow of Frank Vorel died Monday after a long illness. Born December 19 1891 at Walford she lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years and had earlier resided in La Porte City area. Survived by three daughters Leona Schmidt Emily Green Anna Marie Clark a son Otto seven grandchildren three great grandchildren and a sister Anna Green Cedar Rapids Services at Brush chapel 10:30 a.m. Thursday by Rev A T Washington Burial Czech National cemetery Friends may call at chapel Wednesday.
Mrs Kenneth Wagner Elmira Bell Wagner 90 of Meth-Wick Manor died after a long illness. Born March 27 1882 in Ottawa Illinois she married Kenneth Wagner February 13 1915 in South Bend Indiana. She lived much of her life in Washington D C and was a Baptist. Graveside services 9 30 a m Wednesday at Linwood Cemetery with Rev John Ruthman. Friends may call Turner Chapel West until 9 p m Tuesday.
Memorial services were held for Edward C Wichman at St Jude church with burial in Stark Settlement cemetery under Stewart funeral home. George Comred had services at Kuba funeral home with burial at Czech National cemetery and veterans honors by Hanford American Legion. Robert L Wilbur had services at Janeba Kuba funeral home with burial in Union Cemetery Iowa Falls and American Legion graveside honors. Norma I Weichman had services at Turner chapel west with burial in Fairfax cemetery.
Sister Lawrence reported on a year of major events at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids, including a $10 million expansion, nursing school changes to Mt. Mercy, a new Family Practice Center residency, OB department stabilization, and the Area Ambulance Service launch, with a reorganized corporate board and continued Mercy sponsorship shared by the Sisters of Mercy.
In the 24 hours ending 5 p.m. Monday, U.S. air force, navy and marine fighters conducted 220 strikes against North Vietnam, with most targeting the panhandle region far south of Hanoi.
The last American combat unit in South Vietnam furled its colors in a brief ceremony and prepared to depart. General Abrams and Lt. Gen. Minh led the farewell for the 1st Cavalry Division's 3rd Brigade. Brig. Gen. Hamlet received the Distinguished Service Medal and two Vietnamese medals. About 2,000 troops remain to guard Bien Hoa air base and other U.S. facilities as Task Force Garry Owen, comprising the 1st Battalion 7th Cavalry and an assault helicopter company, forms the residual force.
A Philadelphia judge blocked national committee hearings on how state parties pick delegates, saying the national body lacks jurisdiction. The ruling involves allegations that pledged delegates to Humphrey and Muskie include too few women. The Women’s Political Caucus and National Youth Caucus plan appeals while Kentucky Democrats face a controversy over a gender mixed platform committee.
Terrace Hill, the century-old mid Victorian mansion in Des Moines, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, Gov. Robert Ray announced. The state acquired the property last year and seeks to preserve its historic character and significance.
Judge Louis Schultz rules for Wilson-Sinclair Co. of Cedar Rapids in Linn district court appeal over an Iowa Civil Rights Commission order. The commission had found that Leo Griggs, a Cedar Rapids Negro, faced discrimination and filed a complaint.
A wave of break ins reported on Bever and surrounding avenues SE with multiple homes entered via removed screens or unlocked doors. Victims included Wickham, Parish, Bogert, Cram, Moehlmann, Ruedy, Johnson and others with purses, cash and credit cards taken. Police Chief Matias urged locking doors and boosting patrols as a suspect briefly fled in shoes.
A sailboat missing since early Saturday with four people aboard was located safe on Tuesday near Cheboygan Michigan. The vessel had sparked concern from authorities and family members but was recovered with no injuries reported.
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