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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
1
Daily Record weather data for Wednesday and Thursday show highs near 50s and overnight lows around 40s with mixed precipitation and humidity near 92 percent. City reports include bills in the Senate, births, marriages, and extensive Cedar Rapids traffic court fines and local obituaries across several towns.
The State of the Union notes a Phase 3 economic program with a food price watch under Cost of Living Council authority. USDA findings attribute January price jumps to farm prices, not middleman markups, while Butz warns food controls may cause black markets and shortages. Consumers await farm output this year.
A Wednesday night breakin at the Tack Room on Mt Vernon road east of Cedar Rapids led to the loss of nearly $1,000 in goods and cash. Stolen items include ten leather jackets valued at $730, five leather vests worth $135, and about $80 in cash.
Nixon emphasizes a reform budget aimed at cutting wasteful programs and funding ones that work. He outlines four principles: support diversity and freedom of choice, provide incentives and open opportunities, empower state and local decision making, and enforce strict fiscal responsibility.
Iowa City officials approve a temporary asphalt layer to fix a loose crossing and demand permanent repairs. The city filed suit against the railroad in Johnson County District Court, with a hearing not expected until April, as talks continue on realignment and elevation across nearby crossings.
The U S dollar faced heavy selling on Thursday as the Bundesbank stepped in with over 20 billion dollars to defend its floor. Frankfurt opened at 28350 marks, with intervention amid frantic trading. Brussels and other markets saw the dollar on the floor, while Belgian central bank reportedly bought at least 40 million in the first hour.
Edward J Wedelstedt whose conviction for sale of obscene literature was reversed by the Iowa supreme court last Wednesday faced new charges for similar sales. County Attorney William Faches filed charges Monday against Wedelstedt as owner of two Cedar Rapids adult book stores, Robert J Freeberg an employee at the First Ave East store, and Gary W Cahill an employee at the Sixth Street SW store. Freeberg was arrested and released on bond while the other two were sought. The supreme court reversed Wedelstedt’s earlier conviction but upheld the obscenity law.
U.S. Magistrate James Hodges Jr found probable cause to hold Thomas C. Sturgeon, 47, of 530 Tenth Street SE, for a federal grand jury on counterfeiting charges after a preliminary hearing in federal court. He was arrested Jan 31 and authorities seized about $4,000 in counterfeit $20 bills at his home.
State Rep Wally Horn of Des Moines defends his residency in the 28th district asserting 116 Second Street SW as his home since August 1972. Opponents claim 6102 First Avenue NW is his address while officials note mail delivery and federal residency rules. Horn says his wife still owns the First Avenue home and that they are seeking a new district home while he remains in the 28th district to serve constituents.
Abourezk and McGovern seek to negotiate for the release of hostages held by the American Indian Movement in Wounded Knee South Dakota. FBI reports ongoing gunfire, no injuries, and limited progress despite temporary cease fire talks. Federal agents and tribal police maintain a fortified perimeter around the town as negotiations fail to advance.
The text outlines a cease fire framework with four powers all pledged to respect Vietnam’s rights and Lao and Cambodian sovereignty. It allows each side to report alleged violations to the four power control commission and the U.N. secretary general. In case of violations, parties may seek joint or separate measures and the conference can reconvene on request. six governments can force an emergency session. The declaration takes effect on signature. 12 governments may sign Friday with Waldheim present but not signing.
Cedar Rapids City Council approved a new code enforcement area on the northwest side bounded by Ninth Street to the river and E avenue NW to Ellis Park, excluding Time Check. Officials cited incentives and tax concerns as barriers to repairs and anticipated debate in the legislature on property valuation grace periods.
Gloria M. Sweeting 46 of 822 Thirty-fifth Street NE Cedar Rapids died Thursday in what officials termed a self-inflicted overdose. Born February 6 1927 in St Paul Minn she lived in Cedar Rapids 26 years and was married to John O. Sweeting. Survived by husband two daughters five brothers and four sisters. Services Saturday at St Luke's Hospital Chapel burial Cedar Memorial. Donations may be made to Linn County Heart Fund.
Ellen Barger a Cedar Rapids resident for about 25 years died Wednesday at a West Branch rest home after a long illness. Born November 15 1895 in Washington county near Kalona she moved from 727 Fifth Avenue SE to the rest home two weeks ago. Services will be 2 30 p m Saturday by Rev James Bross at Peterseim chapel Kalona burial Richmond public cemetery visitation Friday afternoon at Peterseim's
Skorepa Jimmy Prokop chapel service at 2 on Saturday by Rev A T Washington burial Czech National cemetery Fair Jack Ray graveside in Oak Hill cemetery 11 a.m. Friday Rev William B Harnish Beatty Bearle in charge. Nadel Herman services at Turner chapel east 3 p.m. Thursday Rabbi Isaac Neuman burial Eben Israel cemetery. Lula Marie Kepler Turner chapel east 10 30 a.m. Friday Elder Lewis Howard burial Shiloh cemetery. Also survived by stepmother Clarissa Barton Hale born Feb 25 1928 Cedar Rapids married June 15 1947.
C R Menthly will be sent to the naval base in Great Lakes Illinois. The Naughtons plan to visit the base next week but the exact day is unknown. H L Anderson of 352 Windsor drive NE reports a navy casualty officer contacted him Thursday morning. He and his wife will travel to Great Lakes next week. Anderson has not seen his son since January 1967 and described his reaction as hard to describe. Lt Cmdr Anderson was captured May 19 1967 and Lt Naughton was captured the day before.
Former Westminster College president Dr. Frank McCluer donates a collection of Harry S Truman letters from his presidential years to the Winston Churchill Memorial in Fulton Missouri. The exhibit highlights Truman era correspondence and historic documents.
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