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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1973
Page
2
The page lists high and low temperatures, rainfall totals, and extended outlook including chances of thunderstorms and cooling trends into midweek. It notes barometer readings, humidity, wind, and sunrise sunset times, plus multiple local incident notes and an Iowa death notice for Chelsea Miron Cross with Masonic services planned.
London AP report says Laborite Ted Leadbetter demanded a full explanation of Howard Hughes mystery flight to Belgium and back to renew his residence permit. Officials claimed renewal required only a letter to the home office. Belgian officials said the jet overshot Ostend and returned to Britain.
Libyan undersecretary Omar Muntasser says Libya demands 100 percent control of three largest oil firms, with compensation based on net book value. The government would run fields under a takeover with firms paid in cash or oil, retaining them as operators for now.
Beir ut Lebanon AP Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy proposed an early summit of oil producing Arab nations to chart collective action against the United States. Al Diyar reported he urged all Arab oil states to approve and publicize a program of phased measures if U S policy in the Middle East remains unchanged.
The piece lists winners from an Ely based arrangement contest and a Cedar Rapids garden flower show. Dee Treka earned two first places in the garden flowers while Elizabeth Leedom Anita Piskel and Cedar Rapids Chloris II won blue ribbons in table settings. Mrs Rohlena won three blue ribbons in house plants with Winifred Connell and Polly Jones also receiving firsts.
Jubilee Lanes posts summer hours open Tue Sun 1 pm to close closed Mondays. Elton L Borsheim reports a night shooting at his home with two bed room and two siding windows shot and prank calls. Barbosa Brothers perform at Elks club June 29 30 for members and guests. Deborah Koch named to dean's honor roll at University of Oklahoma Norman. Ice Cream Social Bertram Town Hall July 1 4 6 pm. Paul Porter reports house break in with $50 stolen plus cash register losses. Sprinklers and hose stolen from work site at Sixteenth Ave Edgewood SW. Open Sunday Charlie’s Pizzeria 2739 6th St SW.
Indianola mourns as 15 year old Terry Frist dies from injuries after a gravel road collision with a pickup driven by James Meyer of New Virginia. The crash occurred Friday night nine miles south of Indianola. Meyer was uninjured.
Washington AP report says Congress sent a bill to President Nixon to halt flight pay for deskbound generals and admirals. The House and Senate approved in voice votes after House insistence on immediate cutoff. Senate wanted extension through year end but conference went against it.
Skylab astronauts say spaceflight needs regular exercise to offset gravity re adapt. Commander Charles Conrad and crewmates Paul Weitz and Joseph Kerwin report positive health effects from 28 days in zero gravity and note postflight dizziness and vertigo but overall good condition. They credit daily cycling with maintaining well being during flight.
William Harry Mossburg 53 of 1715 Tenth St NW Cedar Rapids died Saturday in an Iowa City hospital. Born July 15, 1919 in McKeesport Pa he retired from Penick and Ford and served 24 years in U S armed services. Survived by two daughters Patricia Ann Williams Springville and Cindy Lou Mossburg Cedar Rapids a brother David Mossburg Tampa Fla two sisters Bess Boscia White Oak Pa and Eva Jane Pirl Irwin Pa and one grandchild. Services at Hunter Edmundson and Striffler funeral home McKeesport Tuesday burial McKeesport military rites by American Legion. Friends may call Turner Chapel West until 10 30 a m Sunday.
Forrest G Burrows 73 Joliet Ill died Wednesday after long illness Born January 14 1900 Cedar Rapids moved to Joliet 30 years ago Married Bernice Matson in 1921 He was in the photo graphic business Survived by wife son John M Joliet four grandchildren sister Mrs Arthur C Naibert Cedar Rapids brother Oliver K Burrows Elmhurst Ill Services conducted at Dames Mortuary Joliet Friday Interment Woodlawn Cemetery Joliet
Golda A. Smith age 69 formerly of Cedar Rapids died in Cuca monga California June 24 after a short illness. She worked in a Cedar Rapids restaurant. Survived by sisters Mildred Kelley Cedar Rapids Loretta Johnstone Seattle Grace Monseur Hollywood and brother Victor Shepard Ontario California. Services were held in Ontario with burial there Wednesday.
Jeffrey Lewis Lockwood services held at Turner Chapel East at 3 p.m. Saturday led by Rev. James Riegel with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Edna E. Fritsch entombment in Chapel of Memories mausoleum at 3:30 p.m. Monday led by Rev. Daniel A. Larson of Noelridge Park Baptist Church. arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
Thomas J. Whitters age 18 from Cedar Rapids sustained a cut on his right arm after his car ran off a county road in Fairfax township four miles south of Cedar Rapids, overturned, and rolled onto its top. Deputies reported he was taken to St Luke's hospital, which had no record of treating him. No charges were filed.
Paris AP report quotes Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir stating she is unwilling to negotiate with Palestinian guerrilla leader Yasser Arafat, signaling firm stance on Middle East talks.
Watergate details continue as Strachan passes notes to Haldeman and Ehrlichman questions the strength of the link. Senator Weicker orders Colson from his office after Colson admits drafting a memo seeking a tax audit against Harold Gibbons. Dean requests help to access office records held in the White House basement.
HIGH VIEW AP Ellyn Jo Halliday 21 of Duncombe died Friday night in a car train crash two miles west of here on a Hamilton county gravel road. She rode with Roseanne Halladay 25 of Duncombe. Their car hit the engine of a 107 car Illinois Central Gulf freight train. Roseanne Halladay was taken to Iowa City and two other passengers Robert Halliday II 23 and Robert Halliday III 2 both of Duncombe were hospitalized in Webster City.
Six persons were hurt in Cedar Rapids traffic incidents Friday and Saturday. Daniel P. Johnson 19 Swisher admitted to Mercy hospital with a broken leg after his motorcycle tipped on Sixth Street SW. Police charged him with license restriction violation. Jeannece M. Miller 3 suffered head lacerations when a car door opened and she fell out. The car was moving about ten mph. Mercy hospital had no record of treatment. Eugene Hunt 50 of Bever Avenue SE suffered hand abrasions when his car was struck by a train on Fir Avenue SE. No charges. Hunt said flooding issues prevented starting engine. Fred L. Fletcher 38 of Shellsburg sustained a broken thumb, arm lacerations and ankle injuries when his motorcycle was struck on East Post Road SE. driver David D. Kopp 26 was charged with failure to yield at a stop intersection. Fletcher was taken to St Luke's hospital, which reported no record of treatment. Gordon J. Marr 17 and Richard J. Marshall 17 were injured when their motorcycle tipped during a turn from First Avenue onto Thirty-second Street NE. Marr was charged with failing to control, both were taken to St Luke's. Marshall treated and released, Marr had no record.
Washington AP The Federal Reserve Board boosted the discount rate charged to member banks to 7 percent and raised reserve requirements to curb money and credit expansion. The move aims to restrain inflation and may push up interest rates across the economy. The 7 percent rate ties a 1921 high as the highest in history. The changes take effect Monday for the discount rate and in the July computation period for reserves, with specifics for deposits July 5 to July 11.
Gov. Ray filled a one day vacancy by naming Mrs. Brady Cedar Rapids assistant city attorney to a municipal court post and awaits action on the district judgeships for Tama Benton Johnson Jones Iowa and Linn counties. Hansell resigns prompting two nominees Clinton Moyer Marion and James Carter Cedar Rapids.
A sub contract valued at 900000 dollars was awarded by the U S navy to Collins Radio Co for designing a radio communications system for two Boeing designed hydrofoil missile ships for NATO navies. Collins will supply ultra high frequency and very high frequency gear for ship to ship and ship to shore use with delivery expected mid 1975.
Gov. Robert D. Ray signed 26 measures including a landmark election law reform requiring statewide voter registration by 1975 and changes to Iowa election procedures. The package also funds amusement ride safety via higher inspection fees, raises salaries for 76 officials, including governors and judges, and reorganizes state boards replacing the legislative budget panel with new committees.
ST PAUL AP The man who ran Nixon re election campaign says he is surprised and embarrassed by information made public before the Watergate committee. Clark MacGregor notes he may have been kept in the dark by top aides Haldeman and Ehrlichman and says he will withhold judgment on Nixon’s knowledge. He also recalls complaints that personal messages did not reach Nixon. MacGregor is a former Minnesota congressman and was VP of United Aircraft Corp.
David F. Williams of 202 Eighth Avenue Hiawatha reports a break in at his cabin near Walker. The incident occurred between June 17 and June 29 with items valued at $57 stolen.
Willard F Spratt aged 53 of 1954 Washington avenue SE was charged with drunk driving after a traffic accident at 2301 Sixth street SW. No injuries were reported. he posted a 400 dollar bond and was released from the county jail.
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