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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1977
Page
3
Obituaries and funeral notices for Susie Case 86, Harold L. Young 80, Lee Langguth 59, Rex Herbert Phillips Sr. 75, Robert R. Dalziel 85, and others list birthdates, marriages, survivors, and service details. Memorials, cremations, and burials occur at Cedar Memorial and Turner chapel locations with church and veteran honors noted.
The Supreme Court ruled that widowers are victims of sex discrimination when considered for Social Security pensions. The 5-4 decision rejected the view that a wife is dependent on her husband for support, a ruling that could affect about 220,000 people. Health, Education and Welfare officials commented on the impact.
The ruling states at least 220000 widowers could gain 1977 benefits and the decision may lift costs by 447 million dollars. It requires a dead wife’s husband to prove he was dependent for Social Security survivor benefits, while widows need no proof. Brennan and Stevens deem the gender based rule unconstitutional, aligning with prior rulings on survivors and service members.
Robert Henry, 15, Washington High School sophomore in Cedar Rapids, captured first in the American Legion state oratorical contest. Kathy Fountain of Missouri Valley took second and Jean Dickinson of Iowa City West High School was third. Henry earns $300 and advances to the regional finals in St. Louis on April 18.
The Cedar Rapids city council schedules a public hearing on the 1977-78 municipal budget for Wednesday March 9 at 9 a.m. in the fourth floor city hall council chambers. James E. Sauter is reappointed to the Pioneer Village commission, serving to 1982. St Johns Cemetery will remove all decorations March 21. A Blahnik Construction Co spokesman reports a $2000 theft of a transit and tripod from near Bowling Street and Twenty-first Avenue SW.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday at 00 Third Street Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by mail vary with weekly and yearly rates for in state and out of state editions. no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
District Court actions report multiple cases in Linn County Third Avenue court. Larry Rasmussen had charges of malicious injury to property dismissed. Thomas Morrissey faces civil mental commitment proceedings after a suspended sentence for a second offense drunken driving. Carl Caswell received a suspended year in jail and probation on embezzlement by an agent, with alleged embezzlement of 519 dollars from a Cedar Rapids car wash. Truman Newhard fined 500 dollars for second offense drunken driving. Danny Blakley got a deferred sentence for breaking and entering by two years good behavior. David Candler received a deferred sentence for operating a vehicle without owner consent during probation. Paul Mulholland got a suspended sentence of 15 days plus probation and a 300 dollar fine for reduced drunken driving charges. The list notes additional arrests in Cedar Rapids and Palo residences.
Washington reports Ely will receive 8 250 and Anamosa 16 720 grants from the Environmental Protection Agency for preparing wastewater treatment works plans announced by Second district congressman Michael Blouin.
A winter storm moving east through southwest Iowa spreads heavy rain and hazardous driving conditions. The storm’s path shifts as a strong southwest upper flow develops over Kansas and Missouri, pushing snow bands north and rain into central and southern Iowa, with a watch in effect for Wednesday night into Thursday.
The Iowa Senate floor erupted over the ERA with remarks from Sen. Philip Hill and strong exchanges between supporters and opponents. Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu warned the gallery to stop applauding as Eugene Hill pressed the resolution amid partisan lines.
Consultants project a need for 543 more spaces in five years even without a mall and 600 spaces if the mall is built. Options include a 1000-car facility at the community center or 520 and 600 car ramps elsewhere. Costs range from 2.9 to 4.7 million with varying revenue impacts. Council to decide after traffic engineering and finance reviews.
Ronald Reagan a national conservative figure and 1976 Republican nomination loser will speak at a United Way fundraiser in Fort Dodge.
Police arrested Douglas D. Besler 27 on assault and battery after a complaint filed by John Deer of Independence. Besler was taken into custody at 2 p.m. in the 400 block of Fourth Avenue SE. Mary A. Rouse 18 of 355 Twenty second Street Marion was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle. A car owned by Dennis Day of 2501 Blue Ridge Drive NE was damaged on February 25.
A nostalgic three hour film event titled The Mind-Boggling Never To Be Forgotten Or Believed Escape to Movie Orgy screens tonight at 7 30 in McAuley auditorium Mt Mercy College. The free public show features TV character segments cartoons and bloopers and is sponsored by Jos Schlitz Brewing Co.
Douglas H. Young received a suspended sentence up to five years in a reformatory with probation for the November Cedar Rapids shooting of a 22 year old man. He also paid a $1,000 fine for carrying a concealed weapon. A related assault charge was dismissed. Judge John Hyland cited rehabilitation and personal circumstances in granting probation. Douglas Curtis was treated for the foot injury and released. Kai K. Lain got 30 days suspended and probation after a reduced larceny count. a 35 year old Cedar Rapids woman faced grand larceny charges for a $150 coat theft from a department store on November 23.
A motorcycle crash near Thirty-third Street and Third Avenue SE sent two teens to St. Luke's hospital. Driver Kelly R. Neil 17 suffered severe injuries while passenger Dave Adams 16 had a broken knee and leg. No charges were filed.
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