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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1972
Page
3
Weather data for Saturday and March trends, followed by local birth and obituary notices across multiple towns including Livermore Keystone Central City Clarence Mechanicville Troy Mills and Quasqueton with names such as Kenneth Walser Alma Holst Hartkemeyer Dr H F Schluntz and Elmer H Littig.
Eckhardt surveys show Northeastern papers lean conservative vs Midwest. Bagdikian cites 84 bias studies. 74 pro Republican in pro-republican editorials, seven pro-Democratic, three contradict editorial stance. He links Agnew attacks to money pressures and warns publishers risk regressing to 19th century norms.
Cedar Rapids part of 15 Iowa communities awarded Help Communities Help Themselves grants by the U S Office of Education. Grants of 2000 to 3000 dollars support preventive drug education programs and training at Kirkwood College for a team to study at the University of Minnesota.
Mechanicsvile obit for Dr Elmer H Littig 67 who died Saturday in St Luke's Cedar Rapids after months of illness A 1930 Iowa med school graduate he began practice in 1935 and served in the army medical corps Two years He is survived by his wife Mary a daughter in Bellevue WA a brother in Long Beach CA and three grandsons Services Tuesday 10 30 am at the Presbyterian church with burial in Iowa City Friends p m today
Article notes a teenage bomber killed by police after planting a glignite charge at a German owned factory. A second bomber wounded as the device exploded. In Londonderry a hooded man, possibly a former Ulster Defense Regiment member, was found shot dead on a rural road.
A masked bandit entered Citizens Savings and Loan in Claremont North Carolina and demanded cash. He fired a stream of water from a water gun at a teller, fled with 3000 dollars.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 details subscription options including carrier and mail rates for night and Sunday editions, afternoon editions, and regional charges. It notes no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service and that the Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for its local news and AP dispatches.
The Cedar Rapids Sweet Adelines present Somethin Southern at Coe Auditorium with Bron's Tones from Birmingham as the standout act. The review praises their tone, intonation, and In the Still of the Night rendition, with other groups including New Trends Royal Chords and Vigortones. A riverboat scene and Cedar Rhapsody chorus add to the lively program. The show repeats today at 2 PM.
Democratic and GOP contests hinge on the Florida March 14 primary where Muskie seeks a decisive victory to cement frontrunner status and momentum for upcoming races, while McGovern and McCloskey aim for strong showings to stay viable. Other hopefuls include Lindsay Wallace Humphrey Jackson and Chisholm watching from the sidelines after skipping New Hampshire.
Delegates heard three Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Paul Franzenburg James Lynch and John Tapscott along with Senate hopeful Dick Clark. Franzenburg urged tax reform and state priority shifts while Lynch argued against legalization of marijuana and abortion and called for a fair tax system. Tapscott proposed a pay based tax levy and emphasized treating addicts as non criminals.
Dick Clark, 42, the Linn county Democratic keynote, denounces the tax system as unfair and redistributive. He cites no federal income tax for over 1,200 millionaires last year and rising state local taxes, urging reform to curb special interests and loopholes benefiting the wealthy. He critiques Senator Miller on tax legislation and notes the $75 billion corporate relief and $14 billion individual relief in a prior bill.
Local buyers look for affordable used instruments as young musicians assemble starter gear. Community groups advise checking string quality, drum set condition, and whether gear includes accessories.
Fifteen Urbana Education Assn members met with five Urbana school board members for a Saturday session at the school. A follow up meeting is planned for Monday night. UEA accuses threats and intimidation clouding communication with acting superintendent William Trumpeter. board president Warren Richart declined comment. Keith Jensen of ISEA attended. Trumpeter expected to join Monday's talks along with others.
A 10 ton hovercraft ferry overturned in a 30 knot gale near Portsmouth England. Four people drowned after 26 aboard were tossed into icy waters. Navy divers and helicopters rescued 21 survivors as the craft was beached at Southsea and searched for more victims.
Two police officers, Russell D. Slaman 27 and Russell J. Walton 29, suffered whiplash in a rear collision at First avenue and First street SW. They were treated at St. Luke's hospital and released. The driver, Robert E. Johnson 3600 Oakland road NE, failed to control his car. Damage totaled 550 to both vehicles.
In Phnom Penh a military tribunal sentenced three North Vietnamese prisoners to death for spying with no further details given on capture. In Lincoln California a bus carrying about 50 youths on an outing skidded off a snow slick road and struck a palm tree, killing at least three and injuring several others.
Washington officials report slow U.S. steps toward diplomatic recognition of Bangladesh with a formal announcement likely after March when Indian troops withdraw. Officials say NSC review of recognition remains ongoing with no fixed date.
The Russian Chess Federation said it would accept two sites for the world championship between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. Tass reported the plan to hold the first half in Belgrade and the second half in Reykjavik.
Infant Karl Ann Nelson daughter of Harold D Nelson and wife dies in Iowa City born Cedar Rapids. Graveside service at Madison cemetery Aurora with Father McGuire. Anna Dostal widow of Frank Dostal dies after brief illness near Ely aged about 77. Surviving children amount to nine sons and several daughters and many grandchildren. Services in Brush chapel and Rogers Grove cemetery near Ely with several clergy and rosary observances. Additional notices list St Judes church services for other Cedar Rapids families with burial in Prairieburg and Teahen chapel arrangements.
Mary Catherine Lawrence Swenson aged 79 of 924 Eighteenth Street SW died Saturday. Born September 1, 1892 in Oxford she moved to Cedar Rapids from Vinton about 20 years ago and was a member of St. Judes Catholic church.
James F Lefebure 27 of 2825 Muriel drive NW held in city jail on charges of assault and battery and resisting an officer after officers Fary Clark and Tom Childs responded to a family trouble call. Lefebvre fled, struck Officer Childs, and was captured after a struggle with Clark present. Bond set at $110 on each charge.
Burial arrangements in Sac City and Oakland mark services for Catherine Cushman and others. Masses, rosaries, and parish notices accompany funeral rites at Immaculate Conception, Mt Calvary, Mt Zion, and St Matthew’s churches with various crematories and funeral homes handling arrangements. Surviving relatives include five children in one notice, and services feature local clergy including Rev Charles J Custer and Rev LeRoy White.
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