Weather and police blotter brief from Iowa area
The report lists Tuesday high temperatures across multiple cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver and New York with accompanying lows and precipitation. It also notes June totals and year-to-date figures, barometer and humidity readings, and 2 p.m. wind data. Followed is a long police blotter detailing numerous local fines for traffic and related offenses, plus funeral notices for Springville, Traer, Vinton, Fayette, and Manchester.
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Atlanta
Miami
Bismarck
Minapolis
Chicago
N. Orleans
Denver
New York
Duluth
Phoenix
Oes
Houston
Seattle
L. Angeles
Washington
Births and local notices from Coralville and area
Births reported for St Luke's and Mercy hospitals on June 20 include a daughter to Eugene Knutsen Cedar Rapids and a son to Lawrence McDonald Parnell. Numerous couples from Cedar Rapids Marion and other towns listed. Debts and assets figures shown for James and Lucille Campbell Eldora. Police and incident log entries include alarms, assist calls, a stand by fording plane, and speeding fines for Wayne Leskie and James Starkweather.
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Eugene Knutsen
Memorial Drive
Lawrence Hassman
Springville
Mercy
Lawrence McDonald
Parnell
State governors stance on legalized gambling at fairs
The Iowa governor backs any gambling bills from the legislature even as Attorney General Turner bans all games of chance at fairs. He would sign laws including pari mutuel betting and possibly a friendly poker game once a constitutional ban is lifted, despite personal opposition to gambling.
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Iowa
Richard Turner
Ray
Israel opens 26 mile pipeline to Jerusalem
In Jerusalem a newly opened 26 mile pipeline connects the Mediterranean port of Ashdod to the city, transporting petroleum products. The project aims to improve domestic fuel distribution and energy security.
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Israeli Pipeline
Jerusalem
Mediterranean
Ashdod
Delegates reform rules survive appeals court review
An appeals court restored the rule limiting old-line party bosses control of delegates. Had the lower court decision stood, about 40 of 50 pending challenges, including the Chicago case, could be dismissed. About 1,100 delegates face challenges, many alleging gender, racial, or age representation gaps. The panel left room for further action after credentials recommendations. Chicago attorney Jerome Torshen called the suit still alive and emphasized staying power.
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Appeals
Hart
Chicago
Credentials Committee
Jerome H. Torshen
Daley
Thomas E. Keane
Decorah Plans and Permits for Coop Installations and Developments
Winneshiek County planning approves a cooperative corn dryer project with dust controls and building modifications. Key actions include paving the lot, limiting hours, indoor unloading, sound walls, bee reduction screens, and compliance with pollution rules. Seven building permits total 143,700 dollars, largest 85,000 to Security Bank for drive in island and canopy. Recreation and engineering work slated, bid wins with Sverre and Swenson at 5,208 and Lerdall at 2,748 for a pump house. An auxiliary police unit of 15 members is authorized. July meeting moved to July 11.
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Winneshiek
Co-op
Planning Commission
Security Bank
Bob Hunt
Army Corps of Engineers
Sverre and Swenson and Sons
Lerdall
Mouse Triggers Panic in All Male Jury in London Court
In a London high court trial a mouse bolted into the jury box frightening all twelve jurors. The bug ran back to its hole and a court official plugged it with a walking stick before jurors returned to their seats.
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London
API
Obituary notes for Gene Farmer and three Cedar Rapids residents
Obituary notices report Gene Farmer 52 a former Gazette City Editor dies at his Lexington Massachusetts home. Services Friday at Church of Our Redeemer Lexington. Also listed are Frank J Lala 63 Cedar Rapids died after long illness with service Friday Cedar Memorial. Larry L Koch 37 Cedar Rapids died Tuesday two years after birth Keokuk, services Friday at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church.
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Gazette City
The
Gazette
Lexington
Mass
Farmer
Life Magazine
Arkansas University
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Church of Our Redeemer
Douglas Funeral Home
Obituary for Jack A. Mordorst Marion Cedar Rapids resident
Jack A. Mordorst 78 of 3114 Kenridge terrace NE Marion Cedar Rapids area died Tuesday. Born December 19 1893 near Marion he married Blanche Prenosil at Crown Point Indiana. He served in World War I, worked 17 years at Marion Machinery Co and 14 years with Cedar Rapids parks department retiring 1969. Survived by wife a son Jack D Mordorst two grandchildren and sister Dora Dennis. Services 1 30 p m Friday Murdoch chapel Marion Rev Charles Moore. Entombment Cedar Memorial mausoleum. Friends may call Murdoch chapel after 7 p m Wednesday.
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Frank J. Lala
Eighth Street
Cedar Rapids
Walker
Carmaletta Johnson
Lala
Pepsi Cola Co
Rapids Chevrolet Co
Home
Jack A. Mordorst
Kenridge Terrace
Marion
Blanche Prenosil
Crown Point
Ind
Mordorst
U.S. Army
Marion Machinery Co
Memorial Services and Burials Noted in Iowa Obituaries
Memorial services are listed for Wagner Elmira Bell with a 9 30 a m graveside at Linwood cemetery conducted by Rev John Ruthman Turner west in charge Vanderloo Dr Vivian B 1 p m Thursday at Chapel of Memories by Rev John P Woods Westminster Presbyterian Inurnment Chapel of Memories columnarium Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Vorel Blanche Brush chapel 10 30 a m Thursday by Rev A T Washington Burial Czech National cemetery Elsie Kirst Thursday 10 Ritter Funeral Home Mineral Point Wisconsin and 3 p m at Chapel of Memories Entombment Chapel of Memories after 2 p m Thursday Cedar Memorial funeral home local arrangements
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Czech National Cemetery
Kirst
Elsie
Ritter Funeral Home
Mineral Point
Wis
Chapel of Memories
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Martha Klahn Rites for Cedar Rapids Resident Dead at 75
Martha Anna Klahn 75 of 1146 I avenue NW died Tuesday after a short illness. A Cedar Rapids resident 44 years she was born Oct 10 1896 in London and married Arthur Klahn July 17 1915 in Clinton. Survived by husband two daughters seven grandchildren one great grandchild. Services 1 pm Friday at Chapel of Memories with Rev John E Wheatley.
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Martha Anna Klahn
I Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
London
Arthur Klahn
Clinton
Bruce Cairns
Ely
Eugene Woellert
Chapel of Memories
John E. Wheatley
Christ Church United Presbyterian
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Death Notice for Robert L. Smith of Phoen ix Ariz
Robert L. Smith age 65 of Phoen ix Arizona formerly of Cedar Rapids died June 18 in Newton after a heart attack. He was born July 2, 1906 in Iowa City. Cremation and inurnment were held at Oakland cemetery Iowa City.
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Robert L. Smith
Phoenix, Ariz
Cedar Rapids
Newton
Iowa City
Oakland Cemetery
Case of Elwood Diggs Mule Unsolved
In Millersville Maryland two men asked to borrow Elwood Diggs' 900 pound mule. The elder Diggs though near blind could not describe the thieves who drove away in a red truck.
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Elwood Diggs
Diggs
U.S. Government Produces Vast Pamphlets and Reports
The Government Printing Office issues a large volume of pamphlets, books, and research reports from government departments. About 78 million publications are sold annually, with many more distributed to libraries and offices.
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U.S
Government Printing Office
No Candidate Qualified Says Aiken After 23 Primaries
Senator Aiken testified before a Senate subcommittee in support of a constitutional amendment for a single nationwide August primary. He argued that after 23 state primaries and numerous conventions millions believe none of the candidates are qualified for the presidency, with Mansfield co sponsoring the plan.
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Washington
UPI
Aiken
Senate
New York
New Hampshire
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
Chamber Seeks Reservations for Third Farm Tour
The Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce agricultural bureau announced reservations for its third annual farm tour. The ride includes four stops hog production at John Wiley farm dairy at George Young and Maurice Van Note farms and cattle feeding at Gerald Bull farm. Departures from Cedar Rapids at 9 a.m. and Marion at 9 15 a.m. A $3 per person bus fee applies.
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The
Agricultural Bureau of the
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Robbery Reported Near Bank During Noon Hour
A bandit entered a bank area and ordered Helwig to lie on the floor before fleeing. Helwig alerted police, then escaped outside as the suspect disappeared. A car was seen parked behind the bank around noon.
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Helwig
Dam Plan Faces Delayed Water Gains at Conroe
In Conroe Texas a $28 million Lake Conroe dam planned to finish in early September may not deliver hoped for water supply increases for two to four years. The lake designed partly to augment Houston’s drinking water now promises an extra 50 million gallons daily once fully operational.
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Conroe, Texas
Conroe
Houston
Soviet launches 493rd unmanned Cosmos satellite
Moscow government announced the launch of the 493rd unmanned Cosmos satellite on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the space program.
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Moscow
Mayors Back Nixon Vietnam Policy At Conference
The U S Conference of Mayors voted to support President Nixon's Vietnam policy, rejecting a push to reaffirm a withdrawal date. Chicago Mayor Daley urged unity, while some argued the group should not set a date amid changes on the ground. The mayors also approved a first time resolution backing national handgun prohibitions and tighter controls on private sale and possession.
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New Orleans
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Vietnam
Richard Daley
Chicago
Daley
U.S
Thomas Luken
Cincinnati
Indo-China
John Driggs
Phoenix
Revenue Sharing Wins Key Test in House Vote
Supporters of a 5.3 billion dollar revenue sharing plan won a key procedural vote in the House on Wednesday, defeating an amendment opening the measure to changes by 223 to 185. The outcome preserves the bill for possible passage this year, according to its backers.
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Washington
House
Courthouse Guilty Plea Involving Car Theft Case
John W. Huston pled guilty in Linn district court to operating a vehicle without the owner's consent and received a one year sentence at Ft. Madison penitentiary. Also known as David P. Johnson and David J. George, he has been on parole from Ft. Madison since December 1970. Sentence runs concurrently with a prior seven year term for the February 22 theft of a car from the Rapids Chevrolet lot.
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John W. Huston
Linn District Court
Ft. Madison
Huston
David P. Johnson
David J. George
Rapids Chevrolet Lot
Thurman Ordered Returned to New Orleans on Burglary Charge
Albert J. Thurman, at a Southeast Cedar Rapids address, must return to New Orleans to face burglary charges. Linn District Judge Ansel Chapman ruled Thurman, also known as Allen G. Young, failed to prove he was not a fugitive in denying the habeas corpus petition. Thurman was arrested in Cedar Rapids on March 5, with an appeal bond set at $2,500.
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Albert J. Thurman
Cedar Rapids
New Orleans
Linn
Ansel Chapman
Thurman
Allen G. Young
Wife Divorces Johnny Carson
Joanne Carson won a divorce from Johnny Carson in New York State Supreme Court after nine years of marriage. The separation terms dated March 19, 1971, included property and an art collection, with reports she will receive over $100,000 annually.
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New York
Joanne Carson
Johnny Carson
McGovern the Democratic nominee split on AFL-CIO touchiness
In New Orleans on Tuesday Humphrey warned McGovern is the establishment choice backed by affluent suburbs and upper income groups, while criticizing his welfare and defense proposals. Muskie urged party unity as leaders fear McGovern's stance could cost November.
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Humphrey
New Orleans
McGovern
Miami Beach
Muskie
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