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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1973

Page

3

Weather and police report with notable flood data

Extended forecast calls for rain Friday then warmer days through the weekend with highs in the 40s to 60s and lows in the 20s to 30s. March totals show 1.93 inches versus 2.48 normal. flood stage readings updated for LaCrosse, Lansing, Guttenberg, Dubuque, Davenport, Keokuk. Police notes detail multiple fines for speeding and traffic violations. several obituaries and church services listed for Iowa locations.

LaCrosse Lansing Dam No. 9 Rise McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk

Family notices and debts listed in civic notices

A March 13 notice lists births for Dennis Wiley, Paul Rundle, David Podhajsky, Paul Cory, and Kenneth Horak with addresses in various cities. It also notes a March 11 entry for Steven Accurso in Gardena and relatives Deborah Duckering and Gregory Brown in Marion. Debts total 5342.26 with assets 425 and 100 exempt, plus other debt asset figures for Robert Osborn and George Marble, plus repayment under chapter 15 for the Marble family.

Gary Greaser Council Street Dennis Wiley Second Street Paul Rundle Bever Avenue David Podhajsky Clutter Paul Cory North Avenue Kenneth Horak Shellsburg Gary Knoke Hiawatha Robert Osborn Ely George and Betty Fifteenth Avenue

Slaying Investigation Focuses On Dorm Keys And Weapon Clues

The state police and local authorities, including campus police and Johnson County sheriff, oversee the dormitory death case on state property. Investigators search who held keys to exterior doors as about 150 keys were issued for spring break though only 50 residents used Rienow I. A possible weapon was removed from the scene. autopsy status and cause of death withheld. Fourth floor room monitored while dorm remains open. Miss Ottens, a Morrison Illinois native and Iowa student, was the deceased. her family background noted.

BCI Iowa City Police Johnson County Sheriff's Office Paul Mott Rienow I Bozek Miss Ottens Robert Ottens Morrison Ill Morrison High School Iowa U General Electric Corp

Want Ads Drive Global Results

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Mrs Alvin Wood Effie May Wood Dies at 92 in Cedar Rapids

Effie May Wood 92 of 429 Eleventh Street NW died at a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born November 2 1880 in Tripoli she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1918. She and Alvin Wood married July 14 1928 in Davenport. Survived by husband two daughters Irene Dolezal and Lillian Janzam two sons Walter K. Wood and Charles D. Wood ten grandchildren ten great grandchildren one great great grandchild and brother J A Hale Seattle. Services 3 p m Friday at Turner Chapel West with Rev Neville Clayton burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel West until 2 30 p m Friday. Casket will not be opened after service.

Effie May Wood Eleventh Street Alvin Wood Cedar Rapids Tripoli Mr. Wood Davenport Irene Dolezal Lillian Janzam Walter K. Wood Charles D. Wood Storm Lake

Maud E Newland 89 Center Point widow columnist dies

Maud E Newland 89 of B11 Nineteenth Street SE widow of Mark E Newland died Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital Born April 13 1883 near Toddville she married Dr Mark A Newland June 16 1905 at Center Point She wrote for the Central City Newsletter Marion Sentinel and Vinton Cedar Valley Times served as Red Cross worker and held local posts She is survived by a daughter a step daughter and six step grandchildren Services 1 30 p m Friday Murdoch chapel Center Point burial Center Point Cemetery Friends may call after 5 p m Thursday

Maud E. Newland Nineteenth Street Mark E. Newland Cedar Rapids Toddville Center Point Mark A. Newland Marion Sentinel Vinton Cedar Valley Times Red Cross V. Roy Harger Faye Dosser Grants Pass Ore Murdoch Chapel Loren T. Jenks Center Point Cemetery

Noble S Crumpacker Dies After Short Illness

Noble S Crumpacker, 70, former Cedar Rapids resident, died in Chariton Tuesday after a short illness. Born September 16, 1902 in Bisbee North Carolina, he married Beulah Wilson August 15 1939 in Princeton Missouri. He owned Davis Paint in Chariton after 18 years farming nearby. Survived by wife two daughters six grandchildren two great grandchildren sister Ruth Clark and brother Lawrence both of St Paul. Services at Brush chapel Friday 2 p.m. by Rev A T Washington burial Linwood after 11 a.m. Thursday.

Noble S. Crumpacker Cedar Rapids Chariton Bisbee N.C Beulah Wilson Princeton Davis Chariton Chamber of Commerce Joseph Blaylock Richard Serbern Long Beach Calif Ruth Clark St. Paul Minn Lawrence Brush Chapel A. T. Washington Linwood Cemetery

Memorial services and burials listed for Cedar Memorial area

Obituary notes announce funeral services and burials for several individuals. John J. Mrstik to be cremated at Cedar Memorial. Lee Anne Florang had services at Teahen chapel. Etta Harvey Ostien to be laid to rest at Dunkard cemetery. Rev. Alvon Nelson, Rev. Lyle Lee, and Rev. John M. Hardy officiate. Burial details follow at Cedar Memorial, Oak Shade, and Dunkard cemeteries.

Mrstik John J Chapel of Memories Alvon Nelson First Lutheran Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Florang Lee Anne Teahen Chapel Lyle Lee First Baptist Church Marion Oak Shade_ cemetery Ostien Etta Harvey Beatty-Bearle Chapel John M. Hardy First Christian Church Dunkard Cemetery

Washington Debate Teams Undefeated at Waterloo District

Two Washington high school teams went undefeated through three rounds at Waterloo district tournament. Steve Schrader and Zeke Haley along with Tom Genereux and Bob Bill earned advancement to the state tournament at the University of Iowa in April where the topic is full federal funding of public schools.

Washington High School Waterloo Steve Schrader Zeke Haley Tom Genereux Bob Bill University of Iowa

City bids for Oak Hill park fail to meet estimate

Cedar Rapids council praises bids for paint and sewer work in Oak Hill and Riverside but rejects Oak Hill park bids. Lincoln Development Co. tops sewer and street work at 51980.50. Morris Paint Co. bids 2.35 per gallon white and 2.55 yellow for street markings. Bjornsen Investment and Zodac Construction bid above the 33845 park estimate. bids referred to planning department. federal concurrence needed before award.

Cedar Rapids Oak Hill Riverside Oak Hill Park Lincoln Development Co Marshalltown Fourteenth Fifteenth Avenues Seventeenth Eighteenth Street Wilson and Co Tenth Street Hull Avenue Ninth Street Morris Paint Co Omaha Morris Benderpool Bjornsen Investment Corp Zodac Construction Co City Planning Department

POW Releases and Vietnam War Prisoner Terms Update

The United States resumes troop withdrawals from South Vietnam as 439 Americans freed by North Vietnam and Viet Cong. 146 remain to be released by March 28. China to release two flyers. Hanoi to receive 27 military men and five civilians. The Joint Military Commission requires the prisoner release list and date before final withdrawal can start.

United States Keesee Bangkok North Vietnam China Vietnam Hanoi Gia Lam South Vietnam U.S Joint Military Commission

Public stance shifts on Vietnam cease fire accord

The White House and State Department show a notable public shift toward optimism about the Vietnam cease fire. Secretary Rogers on CBS Face the Nation expressed strong belief that the agreement will work, POWs will be returned on time, troops will be withdrawn by March 28, and the cease fire will stay effective.

White House State Department State Rogers CBS

Nixon approves new jet sales to Israel and production support

The Nixon administration agrees to supply Israel with about 24 F-4 fighter bombers and 24 A-4 light attack planes over two years, plus help to produce the Super Mirage. Deliveries run through 1971 commitments, with production aid under a 1971 memorandum of understanding, to bolster regional military balance.

Washington Nixon Israel Golda Meir Defense State Department United States Syria Egypt Libya Middle East Jordan

Lincoln Parents Plan Resistance to School Closure

About 60 Lincoln parents voted unanimously to oppose Cedar Rapids board plans to close Lincoln elementary. They formed a group to pursue legal avenues and possible political action, with meetings and potential boycott discussed but no action decided.

Cedar Rapids Wilcox Lincoln Palo Buchanan Maureen Hanseh Jim Burrell Eighth Avenue SE Burrell Buchanan School Lincoln School

City Approves Vehicle Purchases for Departments

City council on Wednesday approved several department vehicle buys. Two new Dodge station wagons from Handler's cost 6880 with trade-in. Fire department added a pickup from Handler's for 3057. Police will purchase a pickup from Rapids Chevrolet for 2986. Traffic engineering bought a Rapids pickup for 2469.

Fire’ Department Police Department Rapids Chevrolet Rapids

Want Ads Offer Simple, Quick Results

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Lawsuit seeks 42775 for injuries in Linn County crash

Allen Ross of Springville sues Patricia R. Dukek in Linn district court for 42775 claiming injuries to his daughters Victoria Elisabeth and Veronica Ross Mumm and damages to his wife Virginia Ross after a March 30 1971 two car collision on highway 151 near the Ross home. Ross alleges Dukek failed to stop and rear ended the Ross vehicle. He requests 37500 for the daughters injuries 275 for his wife's car and 5000 for medical expenses.

Linn District Court Allen Ross Springville Virginia Victoria Elisabeth Ross Veronica Ross Mumm Patricia R. Dukek Highway 151 Ross Dukek Patricia Dukek

Renews Inquiry Into Parking for City Employes

City engineering staffer Ed Kral renewed a 1971 parking complaint to the city council regarding city hall employees. Safety Commissioner John Oberthien said underground garage discounts are not possible, with proceeds going to bond debt. He noted prior use of an urban renewal lot now redeveloped and pledged further review.

City Hall Ed Kral John Oberthien Oberthien

Byrd urges Dean appearance on FBI leadership probe

Senator Byrd seeks Dean to testify before action on his nomination. He warns delaying until the June bugging investigation is finished, arguing an FBI leadership gap harms the agency. Gray testified he handed to Dean FBI Watergate interview data and related materials.

Byrd Dean Senate FBI Gray White House

Service ad offering help finding users by want ads

Classified notice invites readers to use want ads to locate users. Provides contact number 398 8234 for service access and emphasizes the usefulness of want ads in matching seekers and providers. The tone is promotional and practical for a local newspaper reader.

Women Voters Register 18 Year Olds for Library Bond Vote

The Cedar Rapids Marion League of Women Voters and the Cedar Rapids public library plan drives in three high schools to register 18 year olds for the $2.9 million library bond election. Washington high was registered Wednesday and Jefferson will be Thursday morning. Kennedy registration runs 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. The bond asks 60 percent approval for a $2.6 million downtown library expansion, a $300,000 west side branch, and a bookmobile garage.

Cedar Rapids-Marion League of Women Voters Cedar Rapids West Side

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