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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1971
Page
5
A chaotic fan letter column sparks debate about handling a troubled mother with a son and inappropriate affection. Readers weigh in on confronting harmful behavior versus offering support, with advice highlighting respect, safety, and clear boundaries.
Two men appeared in municipal court on narcotics charges. Thomas J. VanOrdod, 24, of Third Avenue pled guilty to possession and was fined and placed on probation with a suspended sentence. Other defendant Jaana Dhiges faced similar counts, but case details were dismissed.
Reports from Stanford University doctors describe a potential breakthrough in treating hemophilia. A tissue transplant approach aims to produce missing blood clotting proteins, possibly enabling joint relief and safer major operations for hemophilia patients.
A Cedar Rapids man, Stanley Kriz, received emergency treatment for a head laceration Monday night after being assaulted near the 600 block of Fifth Street SE. Authorities said Kriz, of AMC Seventh Street SE, was struck from behind as he tried to defend his wallet. three other men joined the assailant on the sidewalk before fleeing.
City briefs report a health center board meeting, a speech by the Taxpayers Association, and a sale event. Theft reports note Roger Parry’s address and a new manager at Ely’s Beauty Salon, with a $3h valued cut. A church event at Lovely Lane United Methodist and a bricklayers union meeting are listed, along with a burglary at a hall on Sixteenth Avenue.
Joseph Kraft will speak at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cherry Auditorium Coe College. A public reception follows in Gage Memorial Union with Kraft’s topic Intellectuals in Government. Kraft will be honored at a dinner for Coe students and administrators at 6 p.m. in the Union.
A fifth regional meeting on the Iowa Community Betterment Program will be held Thursday in Cedar Rapids. The session, run by the Division of Municipal Affairs in the State Office for Planning and Programming and hosted by Iowa State University Extension Service, explains entry and judging steps and encourages municipal officials and citizens from Benton Linn Jones Iowa Johnson Washington and Cedar counties to attend at 17 30 p m in the Joint County School building 4401 Sixth Street SW.
Elmo Bramow, 52, of 2430 Illinois Street SW, was admitted to Mercy hospital after a limb struck him on Brookview Lane while he worked for the parks department. He remained in fair condition with head injuries as of Tuesday following a 2:33 pm accident Monday.
The March 16 event at Carnell College featuring violinist Nelson Cleary has been cancelled. This local notice notes the disruption affects MT. VERNON area arts programming and informs patrons to seek refunds or reschedule.
Ely Public Services Director Jensen urged the council to increase the city’s share of paving costs between now and next year. He proposed city funding cover all intersection paving and noted urban renewal funds may come from federal programs, with residents often unaware of assessment rules. The mayor cited last year’s $177 243 street program and questioned why some areas aren’t assessed while others have thin overlays.
Robert Faaberg, 45, of Lal Oakland road NE, was charged with resisting an officer after speeding in the 1400 block of Oakland and NE of 220. He allegedly fought the officer who issued the ticket and posted $30 bond on the resisting charge before being released pending a promise to appear for speeding.
Fragmentary report describes a police squad operation on a weekday, with a character named Chantel and Irvine assisting. The text mentions uncovering a cache of knives or weapons and references a suspect or victim connected to a father.
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