Deaths of George J. Harms and others noted in region
Obituaries from Cedar Rapids area list George J. Harms 75 of Monticello who died at home. service details set at Goettsch's Monticello and Cedar Memorial Chapel. Other deaths include Charles D. Schlesselman 77 Swisher with services pending. Clarence Jacob Kinkead 84. Lillian O. Davidson 65. Reeves Earl Hall 57. Tillie Kasal 84. Viola F. Gutknecht 68 with church service and visitation details for Monticello area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Harms
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
U.S. Army
Lucille Proctor
Evansville
Ind
Amber
Goettsch’s
Cedar Memorial Chapel
Charles D. Schlesselman
Swisher
Turner Chapel East
Viola F. Gutknecht
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Goettsch
Canceled United flights disrupt Cedar Rapids travel plans
City officials including Mayor Don Canney race to Washington to lobby for funds for a ground transportation center as United Airlines cancels multiple weekend flights due to a jet fuel shortage. The group faces limited connections with four seats left on a St. Louis bound option and rescheduled routes, with more cancellations anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Don Canney
Washington, D.C
Canney
United Airlines
Tom Aller
United
Aller
St. Louis
Washington
Floyd Bergen
Don Salyer
National League of Cities
Marty Kloska
Kloska
Ozark
Defense seeks access to Perkins juvenile records in Linn case
A Linn District Court order requires the state to test bullets found near the victim and disclose results to defense in the Edward Browning and Edgar Gibson case. Browning and Gibson, both charged with attempting to shoot Troy Perkins from a passing car, face trial March 26. A separate juvenile-record motion was heard. no ruling yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Browning
Edgar Gibson
Linn District Court
Robert Ford
Browning
12Th St. SE
Gibson
St. SW
Troy Perkins
Linn
Harold Vietor
Perkins
Brother Dies Prompts Return From Indianapolis Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Whittington of 1704 Seventh Ave SE returned after attending funeral services in Indianapolis for Ty Cranny who died February 23. Also listed are notices about games at Tenite and Town House Big Daily Double with doors at 6:00, and a new time for Sunday games at Montrose with early Bird at 1:30 and bigger prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Whittington
Seventh Ave
Indianapolis
Ty Cranny
Montrose
Experald Knights
Adv
Linn County seeks director for juvenile diversion program
A Linn County program to counsel first offender juveniles seeks a director. Applicants need a bachelor’s in social science or related field plus experience. Interested parties should contact the Earl County Employment Relations Office at the Courthouse by March 9. The advisory committee, chaired by Paul Nelson, meets March 12 at Ambroz Recreation Center to start screening applicants with plans to launch by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Ray Baker
Cedar Rapids
Paul Nelson
Julie Campbell
Baker
Nelson
Tee
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Road
Rape trial ends in mistrial for Victor Holloway
An eight man four woman jury hearing the Victor Holloway rape case reported a deadlock after three days, prompting Judge Louis Schultz to declare a mistrial. Holloway, 18, a former University of Iowa football player, faced third degree sexual abuse charges related to an alleged dorm room assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Victor Holloway
University of Iowa
Somerville
N.J
Louis Schultz
Holloway
U of Coed
Barry Holloway
Barry
Victor
Schultz
Ralph Potter
Iowa towns share 173898 in rural development grants
Fifty three towns in Iowa received a total of 173 898 for community improvement projects under the Iowa Rural Community Development Act. Grants ranged from 400 to 5 000 for nonfederal initiatives. Eastern Iowa communities receiving funds include Atkins Auburn Blairstown Dysart Fairbank Garnaville Hanlontown Lawler Marquette Stanwood West Liberty West Point and What Cheer with projects such as renovated city halls parks and new civic centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Development Commission
Paul Comer
Commission
Iowa
Atkins
Union Hall
Auburn
Blairstown
Dysart
Fairbank
Garnaville
Masonic Lodge
Hanlontown
Lawler
Marquette
Stanwood
West Liberty
West Point
City Square
What Cheer
Injunction Move By Farmers Too Late
Johnson County farmers sought an injunction to halt today’s farm equipment auction and land lease at the Johnson County Farm west of Iowa City. Officials said the filing came about 30 minutes before courthouse closing, too late for court action, so the sale proceeds at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Johnson County
March Birth Announcements and Local Weather Summary
March notices report births in Center Point Anamosa and Toledo Ohio with multiple parents named and locations. Local weather shows SE wind at 16 mph at 10 p.m. and a warming trend with temperatures in the 30s to 40s and teens to 30s for Monday through Wednesday.
Energy price shifts spread across world oil market
Global oil shortages persist with Iran’s export cut and OPEC output boosts. The United States imported 920000 barrels daily from Iran before the cutoff, while a 5 percent curtailment of carbon use was urged by major nations. Iran plans to resume at 3-4 million bpd, pricing exports around 20 dollars per barrel and severing previous discount arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iran
U.S
OPEC
Energy Department
Jury awards 185000 in Sau Apartments case
A Linn District Court jury awarded Ted Williams 175000 for damages plus his wife Linda 5000 and John C Pease 5000 in a combination suit against Jack J Zazza doing business as Sau Apartments over a 1973 sewer construction accident near Mount Vernon Road SE. The panel signed by nine jurors noted procedural rules about verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn District Court
Jack J. Zazza
Sau Apartments
Ted Williams
Zazza
William
Linda
John C. Pease
Williams and Pease
Simanek and Zazza Plumbing Co
Mount Vernon Road
Douglas L. Willis
Raymond G. Bronebrake Sr
Richard M. Kelzenberg
Burglary at Coralville Chief Standley House Probed
Coralville police plan a thorough probe of a burglary Thursday at the home of Coralville Police Chief Robert Standley. The theft included miscellaneous household items and cash totaling about $550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coralville
Robert Standley
Iowa leaders weigh changes to public graft and gifts law
Cedar Rapids officials push to review a 1977 opinion on gifts to public officials and bribery laws. Attorney General Miller agrees to expedite a broader interpretation of gift provisions, balancing voter access and avoidance of overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Tom Miller
Turner
Miller
Avenson
Inmate files suit against warden over plea coercion
Quincy A. Tobin, serving a 10 year robbery term at Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison, sues Warden David Scurr and the State of Iowa. He claims his Oct 8 1976 Linn County District Court guilty plea was coerced and seeks to vacate the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy A. Tobin
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
David Scurr
State of Iowa
Tobin
Linn
The Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Pricing Note
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions by carrier and mail vary with durations. AP retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iow
Iowa
Gazette
Associated Press
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Clarence — Jacob Kinkead
Chapman’s
Mechanicsville
Lillian O. Davidson
United Methodist Church
Horner's
Reeves Ear! Hall
Mason-Hawe’s
Tama
Emil (Tillie) B. Kasal
Mason-Head
Chicago
Shell
Allo
New Linn
Lou Costello
St. Luke's
Terry Schrock
Center Point
John Blumgren
Waveland Dr
Robb Fassler
Ave. NW
Randy McGovern
Anamosa
Hubert Holt
Park Towne Place
Toledo
Ohio
G. Victor Gable
Gable
George W. Gables
Grande Ave
Bradley O. Cook
Phyllis J. Denny
Earnest Cannon
Terry J. Jones
Jimmie M. Wesbrook
Cynthia J. Wright
Kristine K
Edwin W. Barnes
Rebecca A
Donald L. Coulter
Michael Joe
Lisa Marie Eichhorn
Ann Elizabeth
Lawrence A. Hartzell
Ronald D
Kathryn M. Lint
Constance L
Donavon B. Switzer
Ann Bullock-Ellis
Larry Lee Ellis
Cynthia L
Larry E. Stangland
Karen Ann
Lawrence Alfred Koch
Jean
John Burgher
First Ave
N Street
Sixth St
C.R. Weather
Ashland
British Petroleum
Royal Dutch Shell
Exxon
Mobil, Gulf, Texaco
Standard of California
French National Petroleum Company
Ralph Nader
Bill Webb
Aubrey Robinson
Thics
Democratic Committee
Farm Bureau
Iowa Manufacturers Association
John E. Apes
Florist
3Rd Ave
Pierson
Flowershop & Greenhouses. Inc
Ellis Blvd
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