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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1975
Page
4
City briefs report several small crimes and local notices including a $100 cash theft from a residence on twenty-ninth street SE, a $48 change theft from a register, and a radio stolen from Alondale park. Also listed are ads for local businesses and community notices such as library book donations and a medical residency announcement.
President Ford is expected to sign a bill to expand mortgage financing for thousands of moderate income homebuyers. The Senate approved the measure after compromise with the administration on fees, limiting points to four percent for federally insured mortgages. GNMA pledged to omit points to four percent, enabling a $10 billion increase in mortgage purchase authority.
Washington group of 14 senators and wives left Saturday for a week in the Soviet Union in the first U S parliamentary exchange with Russia. Sen Hubert Humphrey and Sen Hugh Scott headed the delegation, appointed by Vice President Rockefeller. The trip was postponed from Easter recess due to Senate business.
Cambridge dated June 28 reports Gen Nathanael Green writing to the Rhode Island governor about rumors that French and Spanish forces plan to contest shipping of arms to the colonies. He suggests these reports could signal a strengthening of power for opponents.
Senators Culver and Humphrey urged the Ford administration to reconsider allocating the $90 million in federal-aid funds for the Great River Road along the Mississippi. They argued the project would enhance environmental and scenic value, align with national recreational highway goals, and should be obligated promptly despite prior deferrals. Culver helped author the authorizing legislation.
Ray Edward Overman of Mt Vernon, 48, faces an embezzlement count for allegedly stealing 325 994 from Nave and Garys Super Value Mt Vernon between January 1972 and Friday. Linn deputies arrested him Friday and he was released on his own recognizance. Authorities allege the theft occurred after ringing no sales and refunds. The investigation followed store owners suspicions.
Agawam Massachusetts teller program at Shagnatt First Bank & Trust Co. hands out dog biscuits to dogs in drive up lanes. About 20 percent of passing cars contain dogs as tellers describe, with dogs leaping to reach treats via the pullout tray.
Federal investigators report turbulence and severe winds at Kennedy as Eastern Air Lines jet crashed off runway. Control tower advised captain of dangerous conditions before the approach. runway reportedly not shut down.
Federal agents aided by aircraft resumed the hunt for suspects in the FBI agent slayings on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Officials said a prepared ambush occurred and that 9 FBI agents and 40 to 30 Native suspects were involved in the broad manhunt with 12 hour shifts. The area was described as sealed off and reports cited claims of gunfire and tear gas affecting homes nearby.
Norfolk police report Robert Crous dove nude from Berkley bridge into the river but landed in the city jail after arrest on disorderly conduct. Bail set at 250 dollars, far higher than the 10 dollar bet he won for the stunt. Crofts quipped he would not have hit something if he had stayed submerged.
A Nash Survey from Leningrad students and scientists reports rising premarital sex, adultery and illegitimate births across the Soviet Union as a sign of shifting morals. It notes many first encounters before 21, marriages increasingly not born of love but convenience, and about 400,000 illegitimate children born yearly.
In a criminal court incident defendant Ronald Bradshaw, 29, attacked his attorney after sentencing and struck deputy sheriff and a policeman. He told the judge he intended to reveal something about “Weegies” before being placed on probation. Bradshaw later bit deputy Robert Larke after a struggle.
Seattle resident Karry Dishrow proposes higher property taxes to fund schools. He argues residents should have voted for more taxes to retain teachers and staff, noting his daughter and son-in-law and many teachers with under nine years' experience have lost jobs after the tax rejection.
London based report discusses ancient survival instincts and hypnosis in animals, citing Tulane University research and theories by Prof Gorton Gallup Nes. It references Darwin and Paley on predation, hypnotic states in chickens when exposed to predators, and parallels to human catatonia and fear responses.
Weiste a Welsh Investments Marion Town seeks rezoning for a parcel described by sections and townships in Linn County Iowa. Public hearing set for the 17th day of July 1929 in Marion City Council Chambers, Marion Iowa. Citizens may file written objections with the City Clerk before the hearing.
Official notice for a petition in a case in Iowa County Iowa. The Clerk of Court requires appearance by August. The petition claims defendant interests in property and seeks removal of cloud on title. Attorneys announce representation and warn of default if not appeared by deadline.
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