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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1975
Page
3
Birth announcements and memorial notices from multiple towns list names ages and service details. Families welcome visitors and memorial funds established, with churches and funeral homes named for services and arrangements.
United Auto Workers Local 94 in Dubuque voted to authorize a strike over working conditions at John Deere Dubuque Works. Probed issues include improper propane bottle disposal cold air odor problems and potential need for international approval after two weeks notice to management. A meeting of about 5700 members may be held.
State narcotics agents charged Wayne McDaniel 54 year old Muscatine police chief with delivery of marijuana and amphetamines. He was released on recognizance pending arraignment as Mayor Ronald Hansen suspended him. Jack Roelle named acting chief. McDaniel served since 1953, became captain in 1962.
Zeta Gladys Fisher 72 of 785 Ninth Street Marion died Friday after a long illness born October 4 1902 married Willis Fisher September 29 1953 at Mt Carroll Illinois Surviving brothers Verl Achey Marion Clive Achey and William Achey Cedar Rapids Services Tuesday at 1 PM Chapel of Memories Cedar Rapids burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Sunday afternoon and at the chapel after 11 AM Tuesday
The Cedar Rapids Gazette founded in 1883 by The Gazette Co. Published daily and Sunday from 500 third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52404. The paper lists postal rates and subscription prices for carrier and mail editions, with specifics for weekly, biweekly, and annual terms. The Associated Press license note credits republication of local news and AP dispatches.
The mobile home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Baumann three miles southeast of Center Point was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin reported about 130 PM on Saturday. The Baumanns had just purchased the trailer and all possessions were lost. Assisting were the Alburnett fire department and Linn county sheriff's department.
A Cypriot official said the United States sought an indefinite adjournment of the U N Security Council Cyprus debate while Kissinger pressed to solve the issue. U N sources indicated the United States would push for adjournment on Tuesday if no resolution agreement is reached by then.
Gregory Jones 21 of Ottumwa, an escapee from Polk county jail, cut his wrist with glass in Linn county jail after a murder arrest tied to Billy O. Phillips death. He was taken to St Luke's hospital Saturday night and returned to custody after treatment.
Brian J. Varner, 18, of 1805 O avenue NW, arrested Saturday on breaking and entering tied to a Feb 21 Paramount pharmacy burglary and later charged with possessing marijuana. Held in Linn county jail on $10,000 bond. Marijuana found on him during processing.
Lost billfold reported by John Chihak in Hy-Vee lot contains $60 and ID. Florida bus trip ads note March 21 to 30 with few seats left. Burglary attempt at George Seboldt’s home. door frame damaged but no entry. Optimists talk on traffic control at Montrose. Bruce Warner reports theft of a record player and 17 albums valued at $110. Money stolen from a cigaret machine and juke box at Shakey’s Pizza about Saturday. Alva E. Hunter Jr. reports $327 in music equipment stolen from his car.
Sadat and Rabin risk political constraints as Henry Kissinger moves cautiously in Middle East diplomacy. Kissinger says no American plan yet and notes it may take a week to gauge chances of an agreement. Officials privately see merit in peace but Syria and the PLO could hinder a separate Egyptian rapprochement.
Phnom Penh reports indicate heavier Khmer Rouge attacks on Pochentong airport as Lon Nol faces calls from the assembly to resign. Observers see military pressure and aid difficulties driving moves toward political change while Prince Sihanouk refuses to negotiate while Lon Nol remains in office.
The Federal Reserve Board lowers the discount rate from 6.75 percent to 6.25 percent on loans to member banks. The cut, announced Friday and effective Monday, reflects recession pressures and the easing of general inflation and interest rates.
U.S. officials debate a Cambodian settlement as Washington pressures for more military aid. The Phnom Penh government is seen as likely to fall without aid, while the embassy doubts any credible compromise exists and expects only a negotiated surrender as insurgents advance. The Dean episode highlights gaps between Manila embassy signals and Washington pronouncements.
Dale K Slocum 59 of 5527 First Ave SW died Saturday after a sudden illness Born Feb 18 1916 in Cedar Rapids he lived there all his life Married Emma Jane Stangle Nov 30 1935 He worked for Pickwick Co for a year He is survived by wife two daughters four sons two sisters and 21 grandchildren Services Monday at Turner Chapel West with burial Cedar Memorial Also listed are Mrs Edward Weber Maude Hoffman Frank Joseph Bukacek Lyle Keith Schutte and related funeral details with multiple service times and burial sites
Funeral services for David L lehl 33 and his 6 year old son Eugene to be Monday at First United Methodist Central City. David born Oct 11 1941 Cedar Rapids married Sharon Jan 11 1964 Cedar Rapids. They leave a son Donald and daughters Annette Suzanne, plus mother Lorraine Jehl and grandmother Hester Dunn. Eugene born Aug 21 1968 Cedar Rapids was a first grade student at Central City Community Schools. Memorial fund set. caskets not opened after service. Services 1:30 Monday. Murdoch chapel doors open for visitation.
Donovan McCluskey, 21, of 18 Fifteenth Avenue SW, was charged with drunk driving and released on bond from Linn County jail after deputies arrested him Friday night on C Street SW near Wilson Avenue.
Leon ard A Pike 73 a Cog gon area native died Saturday in Gibson where he had lived since last year He was born September 14 1901 and married Elsie French September 12 1923 in Cedar Rapids Surviving are five sons Kenneth Santa Ana Calif Leo Bakersfield Calif Merrill Lisbon Floyd Phoenix and Glenn Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs Leroy Kitzman Barnes City and Mrs David Frasher Marion 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at First Christian Church Coggon Friends may call Murdoch chapel in Coggon after 1 PM Monday A memorial service is planned
Coast guard cutter Glacier trapped in Antarctic ice may break free if weather improves. If it must stay for the long winter, crew volunteers will keep the vessel. Capt Richard Gillette reports improving conditions and seeks a strong west to northwest wind to loosen the ice.
Hollywood veteran Ben Blue dies at 73 after a career spanning music halls vaudeville and cinema. The poker faced comedian actor was a popular figure in live and screen entertainment for four decades.
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