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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1973

Page

15

Hughes Plea to Congress Regain Power

Washington AP report on Democratic Sen. Harold Hughes urging Congress to reclaim foreign policy influence from the presidency. Historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr and George Ball also spoke criticizing executive dominance and impoundment while debates over a 30 day congressional approval requirement for military actions continued.

Gregg Herrington Washington Asia Town Capitol Hll Harold Hughes Congress Hughes Executive Arthur Schlesinger, Jr Kennedy George Ball Nizah Ball Senate Schlesinger U.S

What Cheer Woman Dies Services Set

Opal W Nilles 66 of What Cheer died Thursday after 45 years as a resident. She married Roy Nilles in Cedar Rapids in 1928. Survived by husband two daughters a son and several siblings. Services 1 Saturday at St Joseph's Catholic church with rosary Friday at Hardin's.

What Cheer Opal Nilles Dorn Cedar Rapids Roy Nilles Sigourney St. Joseph’s John Skuplen Pittsburgh Dwight Strong Bates City Woodrow Moore Wapeilo Oliver Moore Deep River St. Joseph's Catholic Church Hardin's

Hepker Held on Auto Theft in Linn County

Gerald Hepker 26 of S71 Eighth Avenue SW held in Linn County jail on $10,000 bond Friday after arrest on auto theft charge. Police say he stole a car from Patricia Edgeton reported missing Thursday from J Street body shop and later recovered. William M. Turbett dies at 63 while working on a foundation at Spahn and Rose Lumber Co in Tama. survivors include wife Darlene and several children and relatives. Services pending at Henderson funeral home.

Gerald Hepker Eighth Avenue Linn County Hepker Patricia Edgeton J Street William Turbett Toledo William M. Tur‘bett Tama Spahn and Rose Lumber Co Darlene Erle Kevin Jerry Martin Melissa M. B. Turhell Adolph Rayman Elberon D. L. Estes Fort Pierce Fla Larry Baldus Ames Henderson Funeral Home

Classifieds Spotlight: Quick Buy Via Want Ads

A brief item notes how buyers can secure a quick purchase through local want ads, highlighting speed and ease. Neighborhood readers are reminded that listings offer fast transactions with minimal effort and direct access to sellers.

Johnson Says Law Bans Rock Festival In Johnson County

Johnson County Attorney Carl Goetz states zoning ordinances prohibit large scale rock festivals on rural agricultural land and most county lands. He asserts the county board can regulate or prohibit rock festival gatherings, countering statements by Sound Storm Inc. about legal permits.

Lowa City Johnson Carl Goela Fri- Bay Johnson County Sound Storm,’ Inc Goetz Towa Board of Supervisors

Tiffin Man Held In Johnson Jail

Johnson County Sheriff Gary Hughes said the Thursday arrest of 26 year old Tiffin man Tom Shechorn may aid recovery of items stolen in a Johnson county home burglary last Sunday. He is charged with receiving stolen goods after a warrant found alleged stolen items at his residence. held in Johnson county jail awaiting arraignment.

Tiffin Johnson County Gary Hughes Tom Shechorn Sheehorn Hughes Sheehan

Custodial Home in West Union to Close by Oct 1

The Good Samaritan Custodial Home in West Union will shut by October 1 as state and federal standards make operation unfeasible for the 50 elderly residents. Residents may relocate to the nearby Palmer Memorial hospital area nursing center, with assistance offered for other arrangements. A new apartment complex is planned near the nursing center in the near future.

W. Union West -Union Good Samaritan The Good Samaritan Society Doug Peterson Good Samaritan Centers Palmer Memorial Hospital Peterson West Union

POWs Reunite as Families Visit at Great Lakes

Former POWs, including Naughton and his wife, recount homecoming contrasts and family talks after arrival. Navy routine, medical processing, and intelligence debriefing fill days while POW campaigns and public support linger. Families seek details on missing servicemen as debriefings continue.

Navy

Man 26 Arrested On Rape Charge

Melville P Middleton 26 of 263 C street SW held in Linn county jail in lieu of $10,000 bond on a rape charge. He was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with raping a 22 year old Cedar Rapids woman. Authorities would not say when the alleged offense occurred.

Melville P. Middleton C Street Linn County Friesy Cedar Rapids

Legion Oratory Title Goes to Newton Student

The annual American Legion high school oratory contest at Cedar Rapids featured Newton high student Caldwell winning first place. He earned a $100 scholarship check and a gold medal and advances to the regional contest in Warrensburg, Missouri, on April 2. Waterloo West senior Dave Balsbon placed second, with Sanborn High School's Michael Van Engen taking third.

Standy Caldwell Newton High School jAmerican Legion High School Cedar Stupids Hanford

Prairie Workshop on Environment Studies at Prairie Junior High

A Saturday workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. at Prairie junior high will cover environmental studies and student evaluation of teachers in the Joint County area. Sponsored by College Community schools and Linn County Area Science Educators with participation from Coe College and Des Moines experts to answer questions.

Joint County Prairie Junior High College Community Schools Linn County Paul Smith Coe College Donald Jurgs Bettendorf Public Schools Gerald, Dunn Project Eco Ames Gary Downs Des Moines Richard Faas

Historical Unit Takes No Action On Flag Return

Iowa City The State Historical Society board of curators took no action on a request to return a Confederate flag captured by Iowa troops during the Civil War to a South Carolina museum. The curators will wait for state guidance on legal authority to release items.

Iowa City State Historical Society Board of Curators South Carolina Iowa Istate

Thinking of Doing This or Want Its U S to Impose the reside Ans

Fragment of a sentence captured from a historical page discusses whether actions should be taken now or left for U S authorities to require residence and related policy. The readable portion hints at a debate over national versus local control and possible regulatory implications.

U. S

Teenage Boys Face Beer and Drug Charges

Herty drive SE Linn county jail on a $2500 bond Friday after an arrest Thursday for violation of the controlled substance act and possession of beer. Police said Rademaker was nabbed in Erskine school parking lot with marijuana and beer. Two 14 year old boys were arrested on the same charges and referred to a probation officer. David Hademaxer, 18, of unknown location.

Herty Drive Linn County Rademaker Erskine School Youth Baureau David Hademaxer

Israelis Slay Three Arab Guerillas in Gaza

TEL AVIV AP Israeli soldiers killed three Arab guerrillas in Gaza during a clash in the occupied strip. One was Mohammed el Assousd Gaza commander of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. A commando chief known as Che Guevara was among the dead. No Israeli casualties reported.

Tel Aviv Che Guevara Gaza Strip Mohammed el Assousd Gaza Popular Decorah Front For the Liberation Pal Ceplian Miesting Chad Krome Starch Decorah High School Rjeme Luther College

Two Named to Conservation Board Posts

Gov. Itsy appointed Herb Heed and John C. Thompson to conserve commission terms. Fred Moore reappointed to the commerce commission. Lars Emanuel and Meridith Deevers named to the council of social services. Weinheimer and Noble terms expire June 3. Moritz pleads to suspended license and gets probation.

DES Moines Mrobert Itsy Towa Conservation Commission Iowa Commerce Commission Herb Heed Wintersel John C. Thompson Forest City William Nobie Delwela Ed Weinheimer Weinheimer Commission Noble Nay Fred Moore Commerce Commission Spencer Gill Lars Emanuel Marlon Meridith Deevers Bettendorf Council of Social Services

Jobs surge slows as wages rise in February

A prolonged work week and higher earnings boosted average weekly pay for rank and file workers by 1.40 to 139.48 dollars, up 65 percent from a year ago while consumer prices advanced 3.7 percent. Unemployment held steady for most groups, with adult women easing from 5.3 to 4.9 percent as 400,000 joined the job rolls and teenagers rising from 14.3 to 15.6 percent with 161,000 added to unemployment. adult male joblessness stayed at 11 percent and average unemployment duration fell to 10.5 weeks, the lowest in two years.

DLS

Pleads Guilty to Stolen Goods Count in Central City

Frank Bruce of Central City pled guilty in municipal court on a stolen property charge. He received a $50 fine plus costs for possessing four balance scales three sets of metric weights and eight locked tool boxes belonging to Central City schools on October 3.

Frank Bruce Central City

Two Are Held for Military Officials

David Pfoff aged 18 of 885 Center Point Road NE was held in Linn County jail Friday charged with being absent without leave from the navy. Dennis Maudsley 17 of Cedar Rapids was also arrested for the same offense and held in the county jail.

David Pfoff Center Point Road Linn County Navy Dennis Maudsley Cedar Rapids

Law Societies urge dropping Latin hurdles for SA lawyers

Johannesburg AP report says the Assn of Law Societies proposes removing Latin language requirements for South African lawyers to simplify admission and professional practice. The move aims to ease access while maintaining core legal standards.

Johannesburg South Africa The Assn. of Law Societies

Iowa City man arrested on morals charge in Jones Park area

Ross A. Lamansky of Iowa City, Iowa, was arrested Thursday by Iowa City police on a Cedar Rapids municipal court warrant and accused of exposing himself in the Jones Park area on February 23. He was released on a $500 bond.

Ross A. Lamansky Iowa City Land Lamansky Cedar Rapids Jones Park

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