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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1973
Page
3
Highs and lows for Saturday with temperatures in the 40s and 50s plus barometer and humidity readings. Local dawn and dusk times. A long list of funeral notices for families in Ames, London, Mechanicsville, Tama, Belle Plaine, Edgewood, Independence, Atalissa, Dyersville, Manchester and other towns, with names and service details.
Tokyo officials reveal Japan drafted its first military doctrine outlining defense against a Soviet or Chinese attack. It stresses vulnerability and shrinking U S guarantees, envisions conventional war until help arrives, and relies on the American nuclear umbrella without provisions for Japanese forces abroad or nuclear arms. Defense spending would rise to about 3 billion dollars yearly over five years, under 1 percent of GNP.
Grayson notes the nation is in a wait period before his moves lift consumer spending taxes. He warns headline food price surges mask broader inflation signals. He cites moderating non food item prices per the latest Consumer Price Index data.
AIM and Pine Ridge tensions escalate as tribal leader Dick Wilson says he may join the besiegers with 800 to 900 guns. Estimates place occupiers at 200 to 450 as federal marshals present in Pine Ridge. The struggle centers on AIM control, tribal leadership, and demands for reform.
Leona Marie Kirk 77 of 1053 Third Avenue SE widow of Eldon E Kirk died Friday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after living in the area 27 years and previously in Albemarle. She was born near Center Point June 26 1895 married March 11 1915 and worked 17 years as a cook at the Ross Steak House Cedar Rapids. Surviving Harold Kirk Clifford Kirk Elza Kirk daughter Mrs Harry Whitehead 18 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren. Kermit Benson Solheim 58 of 2110 First Avenue NE pharmacist at Mays Drug and Cedar Rapids resident 14 years died Friday after a long illness born September 20 1914 in Ross North Dakota married Hazel Styve May 8 1943 in Northfield Minnesota. Surviving Hazel Styve Solheim daughter Mrs Warren Beers Cannon Falls Minnesota. Services and burial will be in Cannon Falls Minnesota Beatty Bearle in charge of local arrangements. Services 10 30 am Monday Murdoch chapel Marion by Rev John Woods burial Lafayette Cemetery. Friends may call at Murdoch chapel.
Washington AP report notes Democratic chairman Robert Strauss has abandoned his bid to keep John Connally in the Democratic fold. Indications mount that Connally may bolt to the Republicans to pursue the 1976 presidential nomination, despite Nixon's hints and Strauss’s cautious stance.
Operation Homecoming officials said POW repatriation was accelerated by two hours at Hanoi's request. Weather in Hanoi was overcast with 800 foot visibility. A C 141 will pick up 30 Americans, two West Germans and two Filipino POWs from the Viet Cong at Gia Lam airport, then return to Clark around 4 30 a m. The POW release follows a week of bargaining over alleged peace agreement violations.
Funeral services are scheduled Monday at 10 30 a m for Clair William Turner at the East Chapel with burial at Oak Hill Friends may call there until 10 a m Monday The casket will not be opened after the service Myron R Booze has a 3 30 p m service Monday at the Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home John C Boedeker has a 10 30 a m Monday service at the Chapel of Memories conducted by Rev John Hardy of First Christian Kraus Herman has a 1 p m Monday service at the Chapel of Memories by Mary A White of Bethany Congregational church Burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Communist delegations charged the United States with neglecting parts of the agreement beyond POW provisions. They urged Washington to enforce every clause, including proper accommodations for delegations and security to guard North Vietnamese and Viet Cong representatives.
Thieves removed a window air conditioner from Thrifty Rent-a-Car at 4301 Sixth Street SW and stole a $400 unit along with a $65 radio. In a separate break in on Friday night, Little Bohemia Tavern at 1317 Third Street SE reported losses totaling about $650, including cigarettes valued at $216, 13 watches at $195, four radios, four cases of beer, and other items.
Russell Eaton Jr., eight, of route one Anamosa, was in fairly good condition at Mercy Hospital Saturday after falling from a hay mow at his home in the afternoon. He suffered a deep forehead laceration and breaks to both arms, with reports he fell about 30 feet.
Voters in Santiago prepare for a pivotal congressional election that could impeach President Allende if opposition wins two thirds of seats. With 4.5 million registered, the race focuses on economy, state control, and the stark food shortages fueling the campaign.
A Bulgarian airliner with 25 people aboard crashed Saturday while approaching Sheremetyevo airport, narrowly missing a high rise apartment complex. All aboard died, Tass reported.
MT VERNON Elmer E Grapes 74 died Friday in Cedar Rapids after a long illness He was born April 13 1898 in Strawberry Point employed by Witwer Farms Surviving are his wife Ruby two sisters Rena Weyers Renwick and Lela Chambeck Manchester and a brother Ted Marion Services are at Baxter chapel Mt Vernon Monday at 1 pm Burial will be in Campbell cemetery after 4 30 pm today and contributions may be made to Bertram Methodist church or a charity
Missiles and reconnaissance photos show a new Chinese ICBM on a surface pad at a Pek ing test center with active firing prep. Test halted due to technical problems. full missile not fired. Analysts expect reduced range tests before any long range launch into the Indian Ocean or Pacific. China reportedly deploys about 50 missiles with 600 to 3,500 mile ranges.
Iowa senators consider replacing county prosecutors with district attorneys in a new office. Committee chair Tom Riley cites inexperience in counties and discusses election or appointment methods, local access concerns, and funding questions as they weigh a bill this session for a 1974 start.
Ozark Airlines faces a possible strike as mechanics inch toward walkout with negotiations continuing. A St Louis official said administration staff may run key routes if needed while most workers would likely honor picket lines. Local manager Osterhagen was away. Senior Agent Parsons warned service in Cedar Rapids remains doubtful amid favorable weather concerns and unconfirmed union actions.
American flags cover the city as residents greet native son Mike with festive signs. Locals say the town is abuzz with holiday atmosphere and pride, including statements from Chamber of Commerce officials and local shopkeepers who credit Mike with bringing joy and faith to the community.
Coe College speech students took second overall at the Iowa Intercollegiate Forensics Assn tourney on Coe campus. Iowa led sweepstakes by five points. UNI tied with Coe for debate sweepstakes, and Coe placed third in individual events behind Iowa and Luther. Sheryl Porter won women's oratory and will contend nationally. Coe debaters Bill Chaska and John Delacenserie placed second in their division. Reis re elected president. Fifteen colleges competed.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1683 by The Gazette Co and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates list weekly, monthly, and yearly prices for night and Sunday editions with varying terms and restrictions. The Associated Press retains rights to local news and AP dispatches for republication.
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