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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1972

Page

7

McGovern Humphrey feud escalates over policy stances

In New York the McGovern Humphrey rivalry sharpens as McGovern accuses Humphrey of misleading voters and undermining the party by twisting his positions. Humphrey counters by urging uncommitted or independent delegates and warns of potential Democratic defeats if McGovern’s views on income distribution and defense stay unchanged.

NEW York George McGovern Hubert Humphrey McGovern Humphrey Sen Washington

Safely Elected Head of State Plumbing Unit

Robert Safely of 1350 avenue NE was elected president of the Iowa Plumbing Inspectors Assn at the annual convention in Clear Lake. Cedar Rapids plumbing inspector Safely will lead the group with Everett Franken of Sioux City as vice president and Floyd Carley of UrBandale as secretary. Cedar Rapids to host the 15th annual convention in May 1973.

Robert Safely Avenue Iowa Plumbing Inspectors Assn Clear Lake Safely Cedar Rapids Everett Franken Sioux City Floyd Carley Urbandale

Iowa Plans July Crackdown on Truck Fuel Tax

Iowa will launch a July first program with 80 uniformed officers to inspect trucks for motor fuel tax compliance. The highway commission will enforce fuel tax laws, replacing five revenue department inspectors, while revenue officials issue permits and administer the tax rules.

Ames UPI Iowa Iowa Highway Commission Iowa Department of Revenue Highway Commission Revenue Department The

Pickpocket Execution in Bangkok On Bus Killing

Three pickpockets who stabbed and killed a government employee on a Bangkok bus were executed by firing squad Monday night, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred during the attack on the government worker, with police closing the case as the trio faced swift justice.

Bangkok

Evening Lions Elect Officers in Cedar Rapids

Frederick R. Buchanan elected president of the Cedar Rapids Evening Lions club succeeding John Hinrichs. Other officers named include Stewart R. Clapp as first vice president and Chester S. Gralund as second vice president. Board of directors selections feature Charles D. Gallagher Frank Want ads are easy to use and produce quick satisfying re Salts. Dial 398-8234.

Frederick R. Buchanan Hinkley Avenue Cedar Rapids Frank G. O’connell Ed Shramek Fred G. Fischer George Schweit

Transportation System Urged by Board Candidate

Linn county board candidate Harold H. Hensel urged a countywide demand activated transportation program to help elderly access needed services. Speaking to Walker Senior Citizens he said lack of transport keeps many from vital care, with options limited to hospitals, nursing homes, home visits, or going without services. He stressed home care as a viable alternative requires adequate transportation.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Walker Harold H. Hensel Senior Citizens Club of

C R Company Sues Oskaloosa Over Paving Contract

Cedar Rapids firm Ray Bertelli Sons Inc sues Oskaloosa in Mahaska County District Court to force payment of 14,468.94 plus 5 percent yearly interest for a 1971 paving contract. Mayor Carl Johnson says work failed to meet specifications with four inches of concrete in places instead of six. City has paid 43,358.06 of the 60,764.09 contract.

Oskaloosa UPI Cedar Rapids Ray Bertelli Sons, Inc Mahaska County Bertelli Carl Johnson Johnson

Radio Club Plans Emergency Exercise

The Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club will run three stations at Shaver Park with emergency power generators to simulate comms under adverse conditions. The event, part of Amateur Radio week, aims to train operators to contact other amateurs during a nationwide Field Day exercise Saturday and Sunday.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club Shaver Park

Elsie Montz Kirst Dies in Mineral Point

Elsie Montz Kirst 71 a native of Arlington and longtime Bay Less Business College teacher in Dubuque died Monday Survivors include brother Dr Fred Montz London and sisters Leta Montz Oelwein Wanda Montz Cedar Rapids Services Thursday at 10 am Ritter funeral home Mineral Point and 3 pm Cedar Memorial Cemetery Chapel Cedar Rapids

Mineral Point Wis Elsie Montz Kirst Arlington Bayless Business College Dubuque Fred Montz London Leta Montz Oelwein Wanda Montz Cedar Rapids Ritter Funeral Home Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Youth Plan Endorsed by Manchester Council

Manchester city council backed an experimental program for youths aged 10 to 17 under Community Resource Development CRD coordinators Mary Oberbroeckling and Susan Shearer. CRD aims to have youths survey community needs and propose workable projects with potential state expansion. Council also approved reshaping acting City Manager Garth Arnold’s title to city manager without extra pay, and library board appointments for six-year terms starting July.

Manchester Mary Oberbroeckling Susan Shearer Delhi Dubuque CRD Miss Oberbroeckling Virginia Oberbroeckling Upper Iowa College Miss Shearer Iowa State Les Fink Garth Arnold Arnold Elvin Roth Library Board K. L. Coltman Leonard Strasberg J. K. Pettit John Carroll George Hutchison

Investment guidance for elderly reader with $5000

An elderly reader with $5000 in a low interest checking account is advised to invest $3000 for income and place $2000 in a 5 percent savings account. The plan would yield about $325 annual income and suggests a no balance checking option, noting high check costs would erase gains.

U of I Student Soloist With City Band at Cedar Rapids

Sandra Hagen University of Iowa junior voice major will be featured soprano soloist with Cedar Rapids Municipal Band at Jones Park Wednesday and Bever Park Sunday at 8 p m She will sing Broadway selections from The King and I She hails from Waterville and also plays flute with the band this summer and works with UI Opera Workshop on Madame Butterfly The Wednesday program includes Brass Aflame Baritone Polka overture to Richard III Panis Angelicus Washington Post Cornet Carillon Aylesford Variations Belle of the Ball selections from The King and I The Flea Emblem of Unity Americans We On the Mall and other pieces

Sandra Hagen University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Jones Park Bever Park Richard Rodgers Waterville Miss Hagen University of Iowa Opera Workshop Cecavas Vitali German Franck Washington Post Sousa Binge Kirk Anderson Rodgers Rizzo Richards Fillmore Goldman

Cyclist Killed in Crawford County Crash Near Charter Oak

Gregory Eyre, 18, of Charter Oak died Monday night when his motorcycle struck a horse at a Crawford County road intersection near here. The accident occurred on a rural stretch as Eyre was riding with unclear further details. Eyre was a resident of Charter Oak and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Charter Oak Gregory Eyre Crawford County Road Here

Churches United backs Commitment conference in Cedar Rapids

The Churches United board endorsed a Sept. 29 and 30 Community Commitment conference in Cedar Rapids to bridge clergy counselors and low income and minority groups. Kirkwood Health Center and Hawkeye ACPP sponsor, with seven counties invited. board to seek donations and coordinate clergy participation while noting tight finances and a $2,327 balance. Delegates also outlined Christian education leadership training and a possible 1973 community vacation church school.

Board of Churches United Cedar Rapids Madge Phillips Linn County Health Center Don Christenson Kirkwood Community College C.U. Board Kirkwood Churches United Finance Committee Ralph Kinkead C.U Ian John Walker Walker

Two Cedar Rapids Residents Charged With Assault and Battery

Linda Lindsey age 23 of 519 McKinley SE Cedar Rapids was arrested Friday night on a warrant charging her with a June 7 assault and released on a $30 bond. Richard E Mathison 31 Bali Hai Estates Hiawatha was charged with a June 16 assault. he pled innocent and was released on his own recognizance with trial set for August 4.

Cedar Rapids August F. Hansell, Jr Linda Lindsey McKinley Street Richard E. Mathison Bali Hai Estates Hiawatha

Laff-a-day Quip About Missing Mail Provokes Mr Tryon

In a humorous exchange, a resident confronts Mr Tryon over weeks of undelivered mail asking if he is upset with her. The light moment captures daily postal service friction in a neighborhood letter column.

Mr. Tryon

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