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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1978
Page
3
A batch of obituaries and notices from Center Point and surrounding areas lists Della Mae Benion 82, John H. Walker 91, and numerous others with ages, birthplaces, spouses, and survivor details. Services are announced with dates, times, chapels, cemeteries, and calling hours. memorial funds and church affiliations are noted where applicable.
Des Moines Iowa House altered a comprehensive tenant landlord bill by removing a key self help repair provision. A 43 41 vote eliminated allowing tenants to repair minor items up to 100 dollars and bill the landlord with 14 days for repair. Other duties remained on landlords including repairs cleanliness and safety while tenants must keep units in good order.
A 28 year old Cedar Rapids man was arrested about 12 30 PM Thursday after he reportedly attacked a bartender at the Distillery Lounge in the Montrose Hotel. Douglas Dean Besler 1305 B Ave NE walked into the bar about [text incomplete].
Police corrected an arrest address for Jeffrey Kaldem from 1940 Park Ave SE to 1515 Hinkley Ave NW. Burglary reports two guns and a color TV stolen at 1628 Fourth Ave SE. theft notes a microwave at 3000 J St SW. Notices include condolences from the Arp family and local ads for games, plants, cars, and services.
Iowa City Superintendent David Cronin proposed moving areas previously run by two assistant superintendents under a new executive director. He also asked adding an administrative assistant at about $20 000. The board gave a cool reception and took no action, to be discussed at a formal meeting. On this date in 1861 the Russian government proclaimed emancipation of the serfs.
A house fire at the Berg home injured a Koontz girl who was babysitting. State fire marshal investigator Dick Ward questioned survivors at University Hospitals. The cause remains unofficial with reports the stove and a flammable liquid mishap sparked the blaze.
Mrs. Lou Christensen and neighbors stood by the rubble of the Berg residence after a deadly blaze. The community grieves as Jane Divoky notes the shock in a close town. The Grant Wood Area Red Cross aids affected families. Cedar Rapids office reachable at 393-3500.
Services for Spencer Romer and his half sister Kelly Ann Stetler are planned for Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with burial in Mayflower Cemetery. Caskets will not be opened and viewing is at Hayden Funeral Home in Oxford Junction. Spencer, born January 9, 1970 in Iowa City, was in second grade at Oxford Junction Consolidated School. Kelly, born December 6, 1972 in Iowa City, is survived by her mother and grandparents.
Iowa energy policy advocate Van Nostrand argues price controls for oil and gas spur domestic production and conservation while criticizing Clark's de control plan as harmful. He cites imports, dictatorships, and human rights as reasons to limit foreign oil and pursue market-based reforms.
The report notes a revised U S trade deficit of 26.6 billion dollars after 26.7 billion the prior period. Gold is fixed at 183.80 an ounce in London as the dollar firms against European currencies amid President Carter’s deficit criticism. In Tokyo, the dollar falls to 237.125 yen, prompting Bank of Japan intervention as exporters cover larger bills.
President Carter said a final agreement on strategic arms talks will need a direct meeting with Soviet leader Brezhnev. He noted progress in Geneva and said no signs the USSR will deploy missiles in Cuba despite ongoing negotiations.
Westland Helicopter Company signs a 341 million dollar deal to supply about 250 Lynx military helicopters to Egypt Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Most units to be assembled in Egypt under British supervision by AOI the Arab Organization for Industrialization established to build an indigenous Arab arms industry. Westland beat rivals from the United States France and West Germany.
An underground power cable was inadvertently cut by construction workers at J Avenue and Sierra Drive NE causing a brief outage in the area. The Iowa Electric Light and Power Company reported apartment buildings lost power until 10 31 a.m. and all customers were restored by 11 15 a.m.
Philip Ahn longtime Oriental character actor died of a lung ailment in Los Angeles at age 69. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center officials said he had suffered from the illness for years and died Tuesday. He was the son of Chang Ho Ahn a founder of the Republic of Korea.
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Twenty years ago Sir Winston Churchill sent word that he hoped to return soon to his seat in the House of Commons.
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