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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1971

Page

12

Soviet First Strike Capability Report Delayed Release

AP reports a Nixon panel warned the Soviet Union may deploy weapon systems for first strike, challenging long-held deterrence beliefs. The 13 page study cites ICBM numbers, multiwarhead missiles, and submarines as signs of rising Soviet readiness, with a March release delayed.

Washington Theiganing Pentagon Soviet Union U.S Russia Nixon Defense Department Department

Courthouse approves land condemnation award near Squaw Creek

Linn county compensation commission awards Braham and Mabel Abraham 1280 for 85 acres near Squaw Creek school condemned by Cedar Rapids for an open space project funded by federal backing. additional 549.74 in fees. Commissioners Willard Cina Laver Airy Epbes Newell Brusht Fishel all Cedar Rapids with rural and central city tie.

Linn County Braham Mabel Abraham Squaw Creek Cedar Rapids Willard F. Cina Center Point Laver L.i Airy Mat'iod John Lb. Epbes Central City Car B. Newell Verna E. Brusht Donald J. Fishel

Widow Sues Insurance Over Disputed Beneficiary Claim

Elizabeth Lee Armstrong sues Revere Lite Insurance Co for 40000 alleging denial of a catamonat claim after her husband Dr William Armstrong disappeared at sea when his private aircraft ditched in the Atlantic on February 6 1970. The widow says she was the beneficiary of a straight accident policy taken in 1912 by the Marion resident.

Elizabeth Lee Armstrong Revere Lite Insurance Co Willian Armstrong D. Armstrong Marion

Parks Closed By Bad Roads In Lit County

Three parks in Lit County conservation board territory are closed to vehicle traffic due to bad road conditions. Pinicon Ridge park Buffalo Creek and Morgan Creek parks will restrict access until further notice. Officials hope a short weekend or weeklong closure suffices, weather and frost causing the issue.

Lit Couny Conservation Board Karlan Doehrmann Pinicon Ridge Park Buffalo Creek Morgan Crgek

Baby Injured in Traffic Mishap in Jawa City

Autrey Cadwaller, tewees-old son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cadwaller, remained in good condition at University hospitals in Jawa City with multiple skull fractures after a collision on Sixth Street near Sixteenth Bets SW. Cadwaller reportedly failed to yield the sight of way when emerging from an alley. Charles Heiden Jr. was driving another tar operated by his father. Mrs Cadwaller received treatment for chin injuries at St Luke's hospital.

Autrey Cadwaller Tewees Kenneth Cadwaller Sixteenth Avenue University Hospitals Jawa City Sixth Street Sixteenth Bets Charles Jr. Heiden Thirtieth Street St. Luke's Lospl

Schatz Granted Time To Answer Charge In Break-In Case

Karry Schatz was arrested on a warrant for malicious injury to a building and appeared in municipal court where he was given until next Thursday to waive preliminary hearing. He was released on his own recognizance. The charge states he broke a door at his ex-wife’s residence on 1218 M Street SW on February 10.

Karry Schatz Schatz Jfanend

Missing diamond ring recovered from alleged bomb scare

An anonymous call led police to a Madison Heights gas station where a bomb was suspected. Officers discovered a $2,000 diamond ring wrapped in paper, later traced to a missing ring case after investigators questioned movers involved in a prior family move.

Lethoit UPI Pre ‘Ank Zerowski Madison Heights Zdrowski Podlice Ikowski le Moving

House Entered. Cash and Ring Taken in Break-in

Police report a break in at 421 Parslank Avenue SE during the past four days. A diamond cocktail ring and cash valued at 700 dollars were stolen from a bedroom dresser. Noted details include a sign of a diamond ring and location in the listed residence.

Lester Hollander

No Accord on Procedures for McKinley Talks

A meeting between McKinley Junior High students and Principal Charles Rueczt collapsed Friday as they could not agree on meeting procedures. Kuenzl would meet only with designated representatives, whom he did not recognize, citing they were former students. About 40 students attended Thursday’s session. 15 to 40 range cited by officials, while others returned to protest.

Mekintee Junior High McKinley Charles Rueczt Pricipal Kuenzl Ton Ugwiddy Mrnday Iuring Kuenazi Karen Wi Don Ron Crippen Knenri Crippens Tel Teyzon Ron Aitenis Washington Tbe Koenzl Clipper Don Crigpen Kuenzi The Gazelle Scoot Ring McKinley Junior High School Roger Crippen Witty

Youth Accused of Damaging Vehicle by Kenneth WaVele

Kenneth F WaVele, 18, of 716 Seventh Avenue SE, was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging malicious injury to a motor vehicle. He requested a preliminary hearing in Municipal court, set for May 21, and was released on his own recognizance. The incident involves slashing three tires on a car owned by Robert E. Armastrong, 1326 Sixth Street NW, on March 14.

Kenneth F WaVele Seventh Avenue SE

Opposition Grows Over Cedar Rapids Freeway Route

Residents filed a petition with the city council opposing the proposed freeway route along First Avenue East in the southeast quadrant toward Marion. The Iowa Highway Commission is conducting a study to determine the final route for Highway 519 as an extension linking Cedar Rapids to Marion, with over 400 people voicing objections.

Cedar Rapids First Avenue Iowa Highway Commissions Cedar Ain Marion

Flood Grant Cut Over Sandbag Use Raise City Bill Cedar Rapids

A 1969 flood disaster grant for Cedar Rapids was reduced from 155,981 to 124,009.92 after an audit found 181,609 sandbags bought but unused were ineligible for reimbursement. The audit by State Auditor Lloyd Smith showed 146,000 sandbags on hand and 294,700 bags purchased at 169 per thousand, with 431,545.40 deemed not eligible. The total reduction reached 36,602.41, and the city had received 75,000 in January with the rest held pending audit results.

Cedar Rapids Lloyd Smith Town Office of Cedar River

Cub Scouts stealings and entries in Des Moines area

A string of burglaries and thefts reported in Des Moines area entries include a room break in at Dabby's Lounge on 84th Street with cash and beer stolen, a Roosevelt hotel awards event pocketed cash, and a travel agency opening notices. Other incidents mention an antique doll and clock taken from a residence on Fifteenth Avenue SW.

Dabby's First Avenue St. Patrick’s Neil Stratton Tod Neil Randy Noblena Lloyd Reif Jeff Kovar Ralph Iowa Selzer Mark Hofmaster Love Finest Mackin Paint Lipman Joe Pettit Greg Sil. Co Adv Patrick Chris Davis Matteew Woodward Nelly Fitzpatrick Dave Bell Mike Lavell Dan Breouening Bob Wartz Pau Gatto Mike Kahn David Charles McGuire- Schull Des Moines Roosevelt Hotel Its Pierce Tuesaday Bessie Elias Fifteenth, Avenue SW

Florence Challis 76 Dies in Tipton Home

Florence Challis 76 of Tipton died Friday at her Tipton home after living in Mechanicsville for three years. Born April 15, 187? in Perry she married Ray Challis December 12, 1927 in Champaign. Survived by three daughters Mary Beckmann Zauia Becker Maxine Whitlaten, a son Donald, and several grandchildren.

Tipton Florence Chellis Muchanicsville Perry Ray Challis Champaign al Tipton Red Oaks Things Mary Beckmann Mechanicsville Zauiia Becker Mavhenivaville Maxine Whitlaten Donald

Barners Protest VIWNNA

About 12 000 farmers milled around the Austrian c central Friday in a demonstration against government economic policies.

Viwnna

Job Safety Program Director Announced

Washington AP report says George Guenther will direct the federal job health and safety program serving over 50 million Americans. He comes from the Bureau of Labor Standards and was Pennsylvania deputy labor secretary, now named assistant secretary for occupational safety and health.

Washington White House George Guenther Guenther Bureau of Tabor Standards Pennsylvania Tabor Health

Three Injured In Cedar Rapids Crash As Driver Charged

Three people were injured Friday morning in Cedar Rapids in a crash involving three semis and two cars. Richard Jule, 36, of Mt. Vernon, was admitted with a head laceration and leg injuries after his car crossed the center line and struck the left front of a truck his car then hit a semi. Cary Hester, 24, of 370 Sixteenth Avenue SW, also was admitted with face and knee injuries. his wife Pamela, 23, was treated for a forehead laceration and leg injuries. Jule was charged with driving to the left of the center line.

Cedar Rapids Ural Richard Jule Mt. Vernon St. Luke's Hospital Cary Hester Siteenth Avenue St. Luka's Hospital Thothen Hester Pamela Julick Willaims Boulevard Raeite Frederitk H. Kramer Ashland Neb D Julick

Mid East conflicts hint at renewed fighting after talks

The article notes potential renewed shooting along the Suez Canal after March 24 if Arab-Israeli peace talks stall. It signals heightened tension and the possibility of renewed hostilities depending on diplomatic progress.

Suez Canal Arabisraeli Neaving

Eban pressures for progress in Mid East crisis

Abu Eban said after talks with Nixon aides that Washington should press Israel to withdraw from occupied Arab lands and address Palestinian refugees as part of a broader peace effort. Egypt demands U.S. pressure, public commitment from Israel, and arms suspension, or risk renewed military actions as Cairo reports ongoing Egyptian military maneuvers.

Washington Abba Eban Seid al Nahar Cairo Corre Rogers Spotidem Fuad Mattar Wrotelday Asisraeli Saidat Ala Nixon Mid Sadat Pypt Beirut Sadat Egypt Suez Canal U. S Israel U.S Mid-East

Egypt Report Details Summit Near Dabshour Zone

Al Nahar reports events occurred over the last three days near the Dabshour region on the southwestern outskirts of Cairo, described as an off limits area. The brief notes restricted access and emphasized the sensitive location involved.

Dabshour al Nahar Said

Viet heavy fighting as U S helicopters land under fire

The U S military reported continued heavy counter attacks as heavy ground fire hit Brow Tut, with ten more helicopters lost to shelling in the Laos operation. Two crew members were dead and one wounded, raising total losses to 73 helicopters. At least 19 Americans were wounded as four US bases on the far side of the battle were shelled.

Laos Phu U.S Brow Tut U.S. Cammand

City crews stop using private drives for refuse collection

Cedar apis refusal superintendent Gerald Egeleston said Friday crews have ceased driving onto private driveways as ground softens. He urged residents to place refuse containers at the curb. The winter bowling tour continues with the $60,000 Fair Lanes Open from Washington, with final rounds on PRO BOWLERS NOUA, 2:30 PM Saturday on KCRG-TV Channel 2.

Gerald Egeleston Cedar Apis Washington NOUA Kcrg-Tv

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