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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1975

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Fifth Grade Vernon Bands To Hold Concert

The fifth grade and Vernon junior high school bands plan a 7:30 p.m. concert in the high school gym. A saxophone quartet will perform Jennadean by Frangkiser, with Liszt hymns arranged by Gordon. Selections from My Fair Lady include On the Street Where You Live and I Could Have Danced All Night. Directed by Jim Franklin and George Schultz. No admission.

Vernon Frangkiser Liszt Gordon Spain Jim Franklin George Schultz

State Universities Fight Breakins Thefts

United Press International reports new Iowa State University security steps to curb breakins and thefts during holidays. Seven dorms were sealed during spring break with 75 students housed in temporary quarters on campus. The measure follows prior use at Christmas break after Thanksgiving break thefts. University housing leaders note mixed early results and rising breakin trends.

Iowa Iowa State University Ames Charles Fredricksburg ISU University of Northern Iowa At Cedar Falls Clark Elmer

Northwestern Bell Sees 1974 Net Rise To 117 Million

Northwestern Bell Telephone Co reports 1974 net income of 117 million, up 3.4 percent from 1973. Earnings per share fell to 2.24 from 2.46. President T S Nurnberger says the firm will seek higher rates, without specifying states. Company operates in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. He calls for tightening operations in 1975 to protect earnings amid inflation.

Omaha, Neb Northwestern Bell Telephone Co T. S. Nurnberger Northwestern Bell Nebraska Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nurnberger

Jazz Drummer Alan Dawson to Lead Cornell Clinic

MT VERNON Alan Dawson renowned jazz drummer of the Dave Brubeck quartet will conduct a free jazz clinic for high school and college percussionists and directors at Cornell Saturday Registration starts 2 p.m. with clinics 2 30 4 30 Dawson then headlines as soloist at 7 p.m. with the Cornell jazz ensemble under Dr Jesse G Evans sponsorship from Cornell West Music Co Iowa City and Fibes Drum Co Nazareth Pa

Albert F. DeGood Services at Marengo

Albert F. DeGood 63 died Sunday at Marengo hospital after a long illness. Born in Marengo he attended local schools and served 28 years in the army. For 16 years he worked for the U.S. civil service in Cedar Rapids and lived in Marengo for 20 years. He belonged to Masonic lodge Cedar Rapids Consistory El Ka bir Shrine and Elks club. Survived by mother Nora Wanamaker Marengo daughter Mrs. Drew Disterhoff Marengo two sisters Mrs. Adolph Iberg Marengo and Mrs. Peter Kargas Phoenix. Services Wednesday at 1:30 Hoover Valentine with calling after 11 Tuesday. Masonic services 7:30 Tuesday at funeral home and military rites at the grave.

Marengo Albert F. DeGood Marengo Hospital Mr. DeGood U.S. Civil Service Cedar Rapids

Culver Named to Senate Board of Visitors

Sen John C Culver a Democrat from Iowa is named by Senate Services Committee Chairman John C Stennis to represent the committee on the board of visitors of the United States Naval Academy. The board audits morale discipline curriculum equipment and finances at Annapolis and reports annually to the President. The board includes six members from Congress and four appointed by the President.

Washington John C. Culver D-Iown Senate Services Committee John C. Stennis United States Naval Academy Annapolis The Armed Services Committee House Armed Services Committee House

Oelwein man charged after raid finds marijuana

Terry Voshell, 22, of Oelwein faces a possession of a controlled substance charge after police raided an Oelwein apartment early Sunday and allegedly found marijuana. Two minor youths were also charged with curfew violations in the raid.

Oelwein Terry Voshell

Vesco Case Garners Senate Criticism of DEA

Senate investigators condemned federal narcotics agents for failing to pursue leads linking financier Robert Vesco to a heroin smuggling scheme. The committee found no evidence Vesco participated in the drug plot and could not prove a Nixon administration cover up.

Washington Senate Robert Vesco Henry Jackson Senate Permanent Subcommittee On Investigations Drug Enforcement Administration Vesco Jackson Subcommittee Nixon Franklin Peroff France U.S Peroff

Iowa sees rising murders say BCI officials

Iowa’s State Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports rising homicide numbers though Director Craig Beek cautions against overreaction. He notes 22 murders in 1973 32 in 1974 and five or more questionable deaths in 1975 with several 1974 cases still unsolved and considers forming a specialized homicide unit if the trend continues.

Des Moines UPI Bureau of Criminal Investigation Iowa BCI Craig Beek Beek Beck Sioux City

Seek Terrorist Link To Explosives Cache

Police in New York examine fingerprints from a stolen car packed with explosives to see if it ties to the FALN linked to a Wall Street bombing that killed four and wounded dozens. The 1965 Plymouth contained 75 pounds of ammonium nitrate, blasting caps, propane tanks, and two rifles. Evacuations affected over 100 families as authorities moved the debris from Fraunces Tavern annex.

New York Wall Street Manhattan Lower East Side Fraunces Tavern Angel Poggi

Award Winning Director George Stevens Dead at 70

Award winning director George Stevens died at 70 in Lancaster California from a heart attack while on vacation. His 30 year career produced epics such as Giant and A Place in the Sun along with Shane The Greatest Story Ever Told and The Only Game in Town. He was the son of actor John Landers Stevens and Georgie Cooper and is survived by his widow Joan, son George Stevens Jr. and three grandchildren.

Lancaster Calif George Stevens Mang Shane John Landers Stevens Georgie Cooper Stevens San Francisco Bay Area Hollywood Hal Roach Cohens and Kellys Columbia RKO Paramount MGM 20Th Century Fox Joan George Stevens, Jr The American Film Institute

Sentencing Set for David J. Smith in Larceny Case

David J. Smith, 19, of Cedar Rapids, had sentencing scheduled by Judge Louis W. Schultz in Tama county district court for April 4 after withdrawing an innocent plea and pleading guilty to larceny. Co-defendant Douglas C. Schott, 20, of Central City, also charged, pled innocent. trial set for this week. Schott held in Marshall county jail as fur pelts stolen December 19 from Ludvick Sheda in Chelsea.

Toledo David J. Smith Twenty-eighth Street Cedar Rapids Louis W. Schultz Tama County Smith Douglas Carl Schott Central City Ludvick Sheda Chelsea Schott Marshall County

Masonic Temples Set Conference in Iowa Region

Masonic lodges from seven east central Iowa counties will hold a leadership training conference at the Masonic temple in Vinton on March 22. The event, organized by the Iowa committee on Masonic education and local lodges, opens at 9 30 a.m. Speakers Jerry Marsengill Robert Kitchell and Howard L Knupp will cover education officer instruction public speaking attendance programming and services of the education committee.

Vinton Masonic Iowa Iowa City Belle Plaine Independence Cedar Rapids Williamsburg Waterloo Manchester Marengo la Porte City Vinton Area Iowa Committee On Masonic Education Grand Lodge of Keith Arrington Iowa Masonic Library Jerry Marsengill Des Moines Robert Kitchell Osceola Howard L. Knupp

Two Plead Guilty In Tama Court

Two men pled guilty in Tama county district court with Judge Louis W. Schultz imposing fines. Willie Junior Kriegel of Marshalltown, 26, paid $100 and costs for driving with a suspended license on September 23 along Highway 30 in Toledo after arrest by Toledo police. Don Dye, Tama tavern operator, pled guilty to a lesser included offense of assault and battery in a case filed by Martha A. Dye, with a $50 fine.

Toledo Tama Louis W. Schultz Willie Junior Kriegel Marshalltown Don Dye Martha A. Dye

Local Gazette Subscription Rates and Postage Details

Publication information outlines pricing for Ly byre Gonets oF publaned on day if San KE Rovics Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid. Rates include Night Edition and Sunday six issues per week at 4.224 dollars per week, 45.00 per 52 weeks. Afternoon Editions and Sunday seven issues at 4.294 dollars per week, 64.60 per 52 weeks. Other states and U.S. territories 70.00 per 52 weeks. No Mail subscriptions accepted in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches for republication.

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