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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1976
Page
3
LaCrosse reports 5.2 with a 0.2 rise while Lansing posts 7.6 up 0.1. Dam 9 shows 11.7 down 0.2. McGregor 6.3 declines 0.1. Guttenberg 3.5 falls 0.1. Dubuque 6.7 down 0.2. Davenport 3.7 drops 0.2. Keokuk 3.3 rises 1.1. Pool level noted for Coralville Lake.
Virgil V McMurray 57 of Cedar Rapids died in an Iowa City hospital after a long illness. Born December 2 1918 in Des Moines he was married to Mary L Knutsen in 1942. He worked for Wilson Co until 1971 served in World War II and was a Lutheran with American Legion ties. Surviving are his wife four sons six grandchildren father and siblings. Services Friday 10:30 a.m. Turner Chapel East burial Shiloh Cemetery. Maurine Veggy 76 of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. A former Solon area farmer and North English teacher she was born September 7 1899 married Henry Yeggy in 1921. She belonged to Immaculate Conception church and was active in 4 H. Surviving four daughters a son and sister two brothers. Services Friday Brush Chapel 9:30 a.m. then Immaculate Conception Church. Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery.
Detroit plans a 100 million garbage to power plant for Detroit Edison and the city’s light commission. Officials fear daily trash supply of 5 700 tons may not be met with current collection of about 3 000 tons. Private haulers could fill the gap, prompting talk of an ordinance claiming all city waste.
The Daily Record itemizes births from Mercy and St. Luke's on June 29 with several families named and addresses. It also records local marriage and residence details, a 12:27 p.m. incident note, and a long list of traffic fines, arrests, and penalties across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, including speeding and drag racing amendments, stop sign violations, license issues, intoxication, and equipment violations. The piece names individuals, streets, and cities involved in these notices.
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a move in Warren County to replace three part-time magistrates with one full-time magistrate in district 5A. Six plaintiffs argued the action violated the Iowa Constitution, but the court ruled the legislature narrowly delegated power and did not violate constitutional limits. Justice Clay LeGrand dissented.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a Linn County decision that Geneva Tower, a housing complex for elderly residents run by Geneva Corp, is not exempt from local property taxes despite its nonprofit status. The ruling rejects the nonprofit exemption claim.
Two area men appeared in the First Avenue district court with multiple charges. Kim Seeley of Marion faced drunk driving and other counts, with most pled guilty and penalties imposed. several charges were dismissed or deferred. Donald Jones of Vinton pled guilty to intoxication reckless driving and scope and regulations, receiving fines. Larry Sutliff pled guilty to resisting an officer. Earl Kirklin pled guilty to resisting by false identity. Other defendants faced charges of criminal trespass or drunk driving with various outcomes. Numerous additional drunk driving cases were acting or deferred.
Denise Hepker, 20, and Donna Vontalge, 39, were treated for minor injuries after a collision at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and Sixth Street SE Tuesday afternoon. Both were released from Mercy hospital and no charges were filed.
The court limits prior restraint on reporting public judicial proceedings while upholding heavy burdens for bans based on sources. It reverses a Nebraska decision and refines protections in cases involving jail for source leaks, gag orders, and journalist convictions.
The state court system remains split on alternative financing. A looming Thursday deadline prompts signals to pass a tax bill. Officials warn 900 education department employees could be laid off if schools close, affecting 1.5 million students across 6,000 schools including 150,000 in summer programs.
Hostages endured a second night on benches and floor in Entebbe transit lounge as hijackers maintain control. Ugandan troops cordon the area while diplomats warn of possible disaster if any mistake occurs. Reports cite three Arabs or Palestinians among hijackers including a woman and one or two South Americans. Hostages enter third night largely quiet with no sign of awareness of a Thursday deadline.
Linn county may be forced to purchase up to 13 cars if the board of supervisors and civil deputies cannot agree on mileage reimbursement. The stalemate follows a new Iowa law requiring uniform 15 cent per mile expenses and disputes over adding a $100 monthly supplement, with readings of the statute and contractual requirements guiding the impasse.
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