Deaths Martin Orval Jefferson Sr
Obituary notices list several death services and burial plans. Orval Jefferson Martin Sr. scheduled 1 p.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with Rev. Dwight D. Addleman officiating. burial at Cedar Memorial Park. viewing today and Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.. memorial fund established. Buxton Dave Haster of 1117 Pawnee Drive NW, service 3 p.m. Monday at Turner Chapel West with Rev. Neal B. Gail. burial Linwood Cemetery. casket will not be opened after services. viewing Sunday noon to 2:45 p.m. Monday. Iowa City Hazel Hagen, 64, service Monday 3 p.m. at George Gay Funeral Home. viewing after noon Sunday. Vinton Roy Lane, 83, services pending at Campbell-Russell's.
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Buxton
Dave Haster
Pawnee Drive
Turner Chapel
Neal B. Gail
First Church of the Open Bible
Linwood Cemetery
Iowa City
Hazel Hagen
George Gay Funeral
Vinton
Roy Lane
Campbell-Russell's
Koreas Clash Deepens After Major Naval Encounter
The latest naval clash between North and South Korea, the largest this year, worsens ties. Working contacts have continued since February to pave a path for a prime ministers meeting. A June 24 meeting is planned just before the 30th anniversary of the 1950 53 war outbreak.
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Koreas
Chrysler seeks 500 million loan package to avert bankruptcy
Chrysler and DG Bank report a principle agreement on a financial rescue plan as Iacocca praises lenders. A draw of 500 million is planned soon to fund supplier payments and resume production of small front wheel drive cars amid a looming bankruptcy threat. The Treasury aims to complete aid before the next meeting of the Loan Guarantee Board.
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DG Bank
Chrysler
Lee Iacocca
America
Chrysler Loan Guarantee Board
Congress
Treasury Department
Lawmakers call to lift grain embargo and aid farmers
A group of lawmakers led by Sen. Dole criticize the U.S. embargo on grain to the Soviet Union as harming American farmers while other nations export freely. They urge swift repeal, noting foreign sales and pressuring USDA releases. Farm groups predict a slow price recovery even if lifted.
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Dole
Kansas
Nancy Landon Kassebaum
George McGovern
D-S.d
Larry Pressler
R-S.d
Rudy Boschwitz
R-Minn
Ed Zorinsky
D-Neb
Milton Young
R-N.d
Henry Bellman
R-Okla
Roger Jepsen
R-lowa
David Durenberger
Charles Grassley
Tom Harkin
D-lowa
Friday
House
Afghanistan
Argentina
Canada
Soviet Union
Bedell
Harkin
Dale Nelson
Iowa Farm Bureau
Maurice van Nostrand
Agri Industries
Russia
U.S
Hathaway
Ussr
Four injured in First Avenue East car truck crash
An auto crash at the First Avenue East and Lindale Mall area injured four people. Firefighters freed four from the car, with two taken to Mercy Hospital and two to St. Luke's. Authorities did not yet determine hospital admission or the crash cause. The truck driver was unharmed.
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First Avenue East
First Avenue
Lindale Mall
the Gazette
Target Store
Mercy Hospital
St. Luke’s
Shoppers Ready to Fight High Prices, Survey Finds
A Yankelovich study for the Food Marketing Institute shows American shoppers soured on current and future finances yet more willing to take action against high prices. About 76 percent say conditions are bad, 24 percent say fair or good, with gasoline costs driving frustration and activism increasing since two years earlier.
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Yankelovich, Skelly and White, Inc
Food Marketing Institute
Cent
FTC weighs limits on children television ads
The FTC orders staff to report by Oct 15 on pursuing a rule to curb ads aimed at children and sugary breakfast cereals. It seeks impact, cost, public comment, and potential First Amendment effects amid new congressional restrictions.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
FTC
Supreme Court
Michael Pertschuk
Pertschuk
Honor America Words of Freedom
A patriotic declaration on American duty affirms lifelong loyalty to the nation. The speaker vows to uphold liberties and the Constitution and to endure suffering in defense of the country, asserting steadfast commitment through life and career.
Iowa official Deevey says he will be fired
Ray administration efficiency expert Robert Deevey confirms he will be dismissed after failing to meet self imposed goals. Gov. Robert Ray and Comptroller Ron Mosher criticized slow implementation of 386 recommendations meant to save 58 million dollars annually and add 27 million in revenue.
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Deevey
Ray
Des Moines
Robert Deevey
Robert Ray
Ron Mosher
Iowa
Police seek more leads in Martinko murder case
Cedar Rapids detectives expect to follow up mid next week on tips after 160 calls about a suspect sketch in the Michelle Martinko murder. Chief James Barnes says two hypnotized witnesses provided input, some of which was initially blocked, and urges continued public help. Martinko, 18, was found stabbed in her family's car at Westdale Mall.
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Michelle Martinko
James Barnes
Barnes
Martinko
Cedar Rapids
Martinho
Westdale Mall
Central Leaves New Hampton
New Hampton residents will lose local telephone operators as of 1 p.m. Saturday when long distance service begins. Leroy Kellogg, manager, cites reduced local workload and costs exceeding 200000 dollars to replace operators with automated equipment.
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New Hampton
United Telephone Service Company
Leroy Kellogg
Franklin High School Class of 1955 Reunion
The 25th year reunion for Franklin High School class of 1955 is set for today at 6 30 p m at the Sheraton Inn. For more information call 377 3727.
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Franklin High School
Sheraton Inn
Weather summary and severe storm events across the South West
Midnight wind calm. Sunday sunrise 5 31 sunset 8 46. Year ago today high 89 low 65 no precip. Extended forecast scattered storms Monday Tuesday partly cloudy Wednesday highs upper 70s. Friday storms hit from Florida to western Texas with two tornadoes near Beaumont. Tornadoes touch down in Indian City Florida Houma Sulphur Big Lake Texas Ebeneezer Texas. Damaging winds at Jennings 97 mph. Baseball hail at Big Lake Hot Springs Lubbock. Showers cross southern Atlantic coast New England Missouri Valley New Mexico South Dakota Idaho upper Missouri Valley. Hot 100 plus, 113 at Casa Grande signaling summer arrival.
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Florida
Texas
Beaumont
Indian City
Fla
Houma
Sulpher
Big Lake
Ebeneezer
Lake Charles
Jennings
Hot Springs
Lubbock
Atlantic Coast
New England
Missouri Valley
New Mexico
South Dakota
Idaho
Southwest
Casa Grande
Ariz
Birth Notices From Mercy and Nearby Communities
Birth announcements dated June 20 list several families including Kathleen and Charles Witek in Seminole Ave NW a son Monica and Charles Blood in Ellis Boulevard NW a daughter Theresa and Robert Boge in Wyoming a son Nadine and Bruce Roskins at 52 West Post Road NW a son Deborah and Rory Knapp in Norway a son Cathy and John Fischer Northpoint Drive NE a son Karen and David Nelson Robins Road in Hiawatha a son Carol and Douglas Remington Boca Chica St in Hiawatha a daughter Glenna Phelps in Vinton a son Gail Chaney Colorado Drive SW a son and a Goshen Indiana entry for Cecelia and Donald McGregor a son June 17 with grandparents listed. An Omaha Nebraska entry notes Elaine and Dan Anderson twin daughters June 15 with listed grandparents. Additional marriage of Cedar Rapids residents and others are shown as extended lists of grandparents and couples. 4:35 p.m. Friday. Unknown to tree at Ellis Park NW.
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Kathleen
Charles Witek
Seminole Ave
Monica
Charles Blood
Ellis Boulevard
Theresa
Robert Boge
Wyoming
Nadine
Bruce Roskins
West Post Road
Deborah
Rory Knapp
Norway
Cathy
John Fischer
Northpoint Drive
Karen
David Nelson
Robins Road
Hiawatha
Carol
Douglas Remington
Boca Chica St
Glenna Phelps
Vinton
Gail Chaney
Colorado Drive
Goshen
Ind
Cecelia
Donald McGregor
Randle McGregor
Atkins
Omaha
Neb
Elaine
Dan Anderson
C.A. Anderson
Staub Court
Man Arrested for Drunk Driving and Speeding
Ronald D. Martin age 30 of 409 Carter St NW was arrested Friday night and charged with drunk driving and speeding. He was taken into custody at 7 55 p m at 3000 E Ave NW.
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Ronald D. Martin
Carter St
E Ave
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Korea
Associated Press
HONOR
New York
Chicago
Shannon
Ireland
Cedar Park
Central
C.R. Weather
St. Lukes
Howard D. Brown II
Kathy R. Lohman
Elwood C. Garlock
Cynthia J. Schuldt
John T. Walton
Deborah M. Clark
Wayne W. Winn
Annette M. Conrad
Charles L. Fountain
Denisa L. McCoy
Solon
Rick D. Millhollin
Donna D. Larson
Normal
Ill
Dennis C. O'Hara
Pamela J. Knott
Coggan
Loran D. Eastman
Jill L. O’deen
John M. Morgan
Lucille M. Eberle
Marion
Joseph A. Eagle
Jeane A. Hutchins
Michael V. Anderson
Alberta L. Bernhardt
Fort Madison
Ellis Park
Man
Jown E. Lapes
Florist
Pierson’s Flowershop & Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Blvd
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