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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1973
Page
3
The Daily Record reports an extended three day forecast with variable cloudiness and chances of showers in the east Sunday. Temperatures range from upper 40s to mid 50s highs and upper 20s to lower 30s lows, with blanket cold conditions at times. The piece also lists river stage observations and multiple local fines and obituaries across several Iowa cities.
Birth notices list multiple families in Marion and Cedar Rapids areas for March 14 and 15 detailing newborns and a marriage license for Debbie Odekirk and James Curran. Fire and municipal court items note incidents including downed lines, appliance fire, gas flush, cigarette bedding, and speeding fines for William Smith and James Slazas with others named.
Two Cedar Rapids youths aged 15 and 17 were arrested Wednesday after police found marijuana in a car in the Kirkwood College parking lot. They were processed by the youth bureau and referred to a probation officer.
In Saigon USARV furled battle flags signaling the end of Indo China operations. About 300 attended the ceremony as 6,800 troops remain under MACV with a March 28 deadline to withdraw. South Vietnamese reported 7,154 cease fire violations since Jan 28. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fatalities reached 13,757 with 2,668 South Vietnamese dead and 319 civilians killed. Details on Cambodia air strikes and Laos coalition talks follow with no progress reported on government membership.
Donald A. Lawrence of Center Point died Thursday at a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born February 17, 1908 in Maywood Illinois, he worked 34 years at Collins Radio Co and lived in Center Point since 1967. He is survived by his wife Evalyn, a son Edward D. Lawrence, two grandsons, two sisters in Illinois and Nebraska. Services Saturday at Turner Chapel East with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials to the Salvation Army suggested.
John D. Fogarty, 92, of 1105 Thirty-third street SE, died at home after a short illness. Born July 22, 1860, in Elma, he farmed there most of his life, moved to Cedar Rapids 17 years ago. Survived by five sons John Paul James of Cedar Rapids, Francis Elma, Edward G. Kansas City KS, two daughters Angela at home and Madonna Maquoketa, 26 grandchildren and 53 great grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception church with Rev. William P. Leonard. Burial Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosaries Thursday at Stewart funeral home. friends may call Friday 1–9 p.m., Knights of Columbus 7 p.m., and Father Leonard 7:30 p.m.
Mary Helen Reedy infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reedy died Thursday after birth Wednesday. Survived by parents a sister Ann and four brothers Elmer Louis Phil ip at home grandmother Mrs Albert Smith Jewett Ohio Mr and Mrs Elmer Reedy Brandon and great grandmother Jennie Tomlinson Ohio. Graveside services Friday at 1 p.m. Mt Calvary Cemetery conducted by Rev Paul J Maguire Teahen Funeral Home in charge.
Adelia M Middaugh widow of Charles A Middaugh and former Cedar Rapids resident died in Topeka Kansas on Wednesday Born December 31 1877 in Cedar Rapids she is survived by son Marvin C Middaugh of Topeka and sister Rose Coenen Funeral services at Turner chapel west at 10 30 a m Monday for St Johns Episcopal Church burial at Czech National Cemetery Turner west after noon Sunday Pauline Bull dies at 60 of 1818 B Avenue NE Born November 3 1912 in Lost Nation Survived by daughter Mrs Henry K Marconi Burial at Linwood Cemetery Services set for 10 30 a m Saturday at Turner chapel west with Rev Harry R Egner of Calvary Baptist Church Casket will not be opened after service Friends may call Turner chapel west after noon Friday until 10 a m Saturday
Sarah Ann Ottens, 20, a University of Iowa sophomore, died from multiple neck injuries. Autopsy performed after her nude body was found in Rienow Hall dormitory room. Authorities report no clear sign of a struggle and tight campus security measures followed.
The Linn County mental health center faces funding uncertainty after a meeting with the county supervisors about a new state law effective July 1. The law shifts costs to a mental health fund and ends the half mill property tax levy for the center, prompting questions on available funds and future operations.
Crumpacker Noble 8 Brush chapel Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev A T Washington. Burial Linwood cemetery. Keller George F Turner chapel east at 1 30 p m Friday by Rev Allen S VanCleve. Burial Pale cemetery. Friends may call at Turner east until 1 p m Friday. Wood Effie May Turner chapel west at 3 p m Friday by Rev Neville Clayton Burial Linwood cemetery. Newland Maud E 1 30 p m Friday in Murdoch chapel Center Point.
A brief note highlights want ads as a source for a wide range of home offerings. It underscores easy access to listings and variety across neighborhoods, encouraging readers to browse ad sections for prices and options.
Beirut AP reports King Hussein of Jordan commuted the death sentences of Palestinian guerrilla Mohammed Daoud Odeh and 16 others. They were convicted of infiltrating Jordan last month and plotting to overthrow the government and sabotage. The Black September group, which killed three diplomats in Khartoum, had demanded Odeh’s release. Hussein cited humanitarian considerations in a message to acting Prime Minister Ahmad al Tarawneh.
Herbert W. Mullin 25 was indicted by a Santa Cruz County grand jury on charges for the Garden of Eden slayings and nine other killings. He faces arraignment in superior court after witnesses testified. a judge had earlier questioned his competence to stand trial.
The McKinley junior high student council sponsors a talent show at 7 30 p m Friday in the school gym. Seventeen acts from seventh to ninth grade perform song dance and comedy reflecting nostalgia and contemporary pieces. A ninth grade boys ballet is featured. Admission is 1 at the door.
Cedar Rapids fire officials blamed a cigaret for starting a fire that destroyed a southeast side apartment at 616 Fourth avenue SE early Thursday. Dale Gowey was not home. a friend was present. The top floor unit in a three story frame building owned by Mike Kennedy was gutted. downstairs tenants evacuated. No injuries.
Secretary of State William Rogers floated parole for Nixon in five years while urging the death penalty for Black September terrorists who killed two American diplomats in Khartoum. The President signaled U.S. concern over cease-fire violations by the Communists and emphasized that military infiltrations on the Ho Chi Minh trail are far more serious than other breaches.
A Pentagon study shows youth attitudes toward military service improved slightly in 1971 to 72 but about 60 percent of civilian young men still held negative views. Reasons for enlisting shifted as the draft ended and U S involvement in Vietnam declined.
Liam Cosgrave 52, leader of Fine Gael, becomes prime minister after a Feb 28 election that ends Fianna Fail's 16 year rule. He forms a coalition with Labor led by Brendan Corish 51 as deputy. Fine Gael 54 seats, Labor 19, coalition majority. Fianna Fail 69 seats. Independent MPs hold the remaining two seats.
Alma R. Gregory a lifelong Solon resident died suddenly at home. Born February 2 1904 in Solon she was predeceased by husband William in 1961. Survived by sister Mrs Robert Jehle Iowa City and several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday at 10 am Brosh Funeral Home Solon burial Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 am Friday.
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