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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1981

Page

2

Deaths of Albert Waterhouse and others in area obituaries

Obituaries include Albert A. Waterhouse 53 Central City died after sudden illness in Cedar Rapids hospital born November 12 1927 near Coggon married Ada Rawson in 1947 owner of Waterhouse Sports Center dairy distributorship and store. Also listed are Arthur J. Hildebrand Wilbur M Mentzer via Murdoch Chapel Behrens and others with service details and memorial funds.

Albert A. Waterhouse Central City Cedar Rapids Coggon Ada Rawson Covington Church Mr. Waterhouse Waterhouse Sports Center United Methodist Church Mount Clark Murdoch Chapel Arthur J. Hildebrand Prairieburg Dubuque County Hilda Wilhelm Worthington Dubuque Mary Plauer St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Shirley Oltmann Rosemary Coleman Donna Petrick Whittier Mary Jean Schemmel Monticello Darlene Ozburn Marion Edward Player Anamosa Linus Hildebrand West Union Edward Hildebrand Epworth Lucille Hildebrand M. Behrens Linn County Hopkinton Harry A. Behrens Wilson and Company United Food and Commercial Workers Afl-Cio Mariette Ahl Bloomington Dick Stock St. Louis Turner Chapel East Edward M. Bateman Faith Bible Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Turner Memorial Chapel East

Iowa House approves 200 million rail bonding bill

The Iowa House approved a 200 million rail bonding measure 74 to 22 after partisan wrangling. The plan raises a locomotive fuel tax to 3 cents the first year and 8 cents thereafter, plus railroad boxcar tax, to back bonds for aiding rehabilitation or purchase of railroad lines, with Senate action possible in August special session.

DES Moines Iowa House Senate Don Avenson D-Oelwein Avenson William Harbor Renderson Harbor

Republicans Push Railroad Bonding Plan Despite Senate Doubt

After a closed caucus, Republicans returned to the House floor and voted 74 to 22 to reconsider Thursday’s rejection of a compromise amendment and pass the railroad bill with Democratic support. Critics say the three day session spent $100,000 with little to show, and Senate approval remains uncertain as lawmakers prepare to return.

House Don Avenson D-Oelwein Senate Jenkins General Assembly

Lawmaker signals stance on Plan 3 reapportionment

In early August session remarks, Hultman says Republicans must avoid gerrymandering Plan 3 and that the Legislature will block other bills if Plan 3 is manipulated. Plan 3 expected July 28 with a two week follow up session. amendments allowed only to complete plan blocks.

Legislative Service Bureau Senate Hultman

Wilson names George Wilson as governor's aide

Gov. Robert D. Ray hires George Pic Wilson, 34, from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau as administrative assistant. He will start Monday and handle education duties and liaison with state agencies while previously analyzing federal funds for education spending.

Des Moines UPI Robert D. Ray George “Pic” Wilson Wilson Ray Legislative Fiscal Bureau Governor's Office Fiscal Bureau

Bus Fire Kills Several in Victorville Area Fourth of July

A bus carrying 25 people to a Fourth of July reunion near Decatur Alabama burst into flames after a loud popping sound. Several Los Angeles residents died and a 12-year-old girl, LaDonna Hill, suffered serious burns while others escaped as the bus rolled into a ravine and sparked a small brushfire.

Long Beach Lois Elliott Rogers Flint City Decatur Ala Socrates Dredd Clint Robinson Keto Jackson Kila Jackson Jackie Jackson Lekeith Hill Pauline Robinson Lori Robinson Los Angeles Scottie Lindsey Palos Verdes Calif Billie Jo Bellevue Valley Center LaDonna Hill Bellevue Willie Battle CHP Dave Daniel Daniel Victorville Cajon Pass Ernest Wasley San Bernardino County

Budget Showdown as Reagan Plan Faces House Vote

Congress frays over a $5.2 billion addition to a $37.8 billion spending cut package aimed at balancing the budget by 1984. Leaders clash on welfare programs and the poverty level definition as Rep. Panetta warns of risk to millions.

Washington House Reagan Congress Leon Panetta D-Calif Panetta Thomas O'Neill Jr Los Angeles Delbert Latta Ohio Robert Michel Illinois O'Neill Bob Jim Wright Texas Office of Management and Budget Wright Latta OMB

RAILROAD STRIKE SPREADS AS BN SHUTS SHOPS IN MULTIPLE CITIES

Union officials said cars were idled and shops closed in Glendive Montana Hillyard Washington Auburn Washington and Centrall IA with some Carmen reassigned and others laid off. George Pappas noted no reason given for abandoning the points while Judge Marshall blocked furlough notices during the restraining order. BN blamed a minor dispute under the labor agreement and said several hundred carmen were laid off earlier this spring.

Jacobson George Pappas St. Paul Glendive Mont Hillyard Wash Auburn Centralia Ill Carmen Marshall Peter Briggs Briggs

Driver wins accident suit in Linn County case

Kenneth Smith of Marion won a Linn County accident suit after a jury found he was not intoxicated and not negligent for a car overturn on a road near Central City on October 2, 1976. Debra Hofer of Central City claimed intoxication caused the crash seeking damages.

Linn Kenneth Smith Marion Central City Debra Hofer Smith Gerald T. Sullivan Hofer

Man Charged With Second Degree Burglary

Russell J. Brooks 19 of 721 F Ave NW was charged with second degree burglary for a June 17 break in at 1257 Third Ave SE Mary Walters residence. Brooks was arrested Friday afternoon and held in Linn County Jail pending arraignment.

Russell J. Brooks F Ave Mary Walters Third Ave Brooks Linn County

Weather report readings and forecast notes

Readings at the airport show SE winds at 4 mph at midnight. Sunday sunrise 5 33 a.m. and sunset 8 46 p.m. A year ago high 91 and low 71 with no precipitation. Extended forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms Monday and Wednesday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.

Thunderstorms and strong winds hit Emporia Kansas

Wind gusts reached 66 mph in Emporia as storms moved through causing heavy rain and street flooding. Nationwide rainfall was light with scattered thundershowers from the central Rockies to Nebraska and along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic seaboard. Temperatures ranged from the 80s to 100s in many areas, with desert regions exceeding 100.

Emporia Kan Central Rockies Nebraska Maryland Florida Gulf Coast Texas Pacific Coast Rockies Tennessee Valley Great Lakes Mississippi Valley South Atlantic Coast Deserts California

Vital Statistics June 26 couples and births listed

The notice lists multiple births and marriages with locations in Cedar Rapids Marion Anamosa and nearby towns. It also records medical emergencies and incidents including a medical emergency at 4545 Weing Road NE an illegal burning at 926 32nd Ave SW and a grease fire at 3411 First Ave SE with times noted.

Weing Road 32Nd Ave First Ave

Hinckley Commitment Extended to August 2

A federal judge extended the commitment of John Hinckley Jr. for mental tests to August 2. Chief Judge William Bryant had ordered a 90 day period ending July 2 and granted the extension after a warden requested more time at the Butner facility.

Washington John Hinckley Jr William Bryant U.S. District Court Here Hinckley Bryant Federal Correctional Institution At Butner N.C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mentzer Wilbur M Baxter Memorial Chapel Ed Bateman The Robins Iowa Decorah Arthur J. Barth Decorah Lutheran Church Steine’s Lutheran Cemetery Iowa City Evelyn F. Goss Donohue-Lensing’s Oakland Cemetery Floreen Cronk Donohue-Lensing St. Olaf Gilman M. Johnson Norway Lutheran Church Witt’s Elkader Church Williamsburg Clement A. Hannon St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Michael's Cemetery Holbrook National Catholic Order of Foresters Uhlmann Irene L. Roberts Lincoln, Neb Roper and Son's Lincoln Pilot Grove Cemetery Trinity United Methodist Church American Cancer Society Jean Lloyd Jones Karen Mann Scranton Lawrence Pope Budget Man Gazette Company U.S. Territories Associated Press Weather Report C.R Suzanne and Michaeler Piersak Terrace St. Marion St. Lukes Meg Michael Gater van Horne Renee Franklin June Bernita Drive Renee Ann Smith Park Towne Place Vickie Robert Howard Crestview Drive Michael D. Thornes Debra K. van Dyke Roy A. Sexton JoAnn R. Slaton Monty Stuefen Stacey C. Straw Dennis J. Washburn Nancy L. Kassmeyer Robert J. Harms Lisa B. Hoskins Kevin T. Hahn Jodi K. Stillions John K. Sauer Mechanicsville Ann M. Wieneke Carl E. Thomas Barbara L. Thomas David W. Sickels Angela P. Davis Fairfax Lawrence R. Becker Ryan Deanne M. Michael Walker Merlin A. Sharp Judith A. Ward William H. Mulvihill II Tuscon Ariz Teresa K. West Atkins Terry R. Jones Littleton Colo Suzanne H. Klinger Christopher C. Martin Melanie Hoover Tipton John E LAPES Pierson’s Flowershop and Greenhouses, Inc Ellis Boulevard Avenue Floral and Botanicals Sixteenth Avenue
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