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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1975
Page
3
Daily Record forecast notes Tuesday highs and overnight lows with precipitation, while extended outlook shows partly cloudy skies, weekend rain chance, and cool temperatures. A list of court and traffic notices follows, including fines for speeding and equipment violations, plus local incident times and locations.
A list of recent deaths across Iowa counties with ages and funeral arrangements. Williamsburg Clifford R. Schauf 69 visitation at Jones'. Monona Cornelia Schlitter 75 visitation at Schultz's. Monticello Anna Hagen 76 service at St. Matthew Lutheran. Calmar Emil Rasmussen 86 visitation at French's. Independence Frank Hare 85 service at White's. Oelwein Clarence Stohr. Manchester Thomas J. Glynn ? service at St. Mary's Catholic. New Vienna Alphonse B. Willenbring 75 service at St. Boniface Catholic. Dyersville scriptural service and viewing. Elkader Ollie Meyer 86 service at St. Joseph's. Mechanicsville Roy Arcand 54 service at St. Mary's. Laredo Texas note. Rosary and services details for several others.
Multiple obituaries from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns announce deaths of Martin T Stolper 69 of Cedar Rapids, Roy P Arcand 54 of Laredo Texas, Buford Whitson 65 of Tucson, Leonard Earl LeGrant 83 of Hampton, and Carl T. Johnson with funeral details. Dates reflect midweek services and burial plans with church and cemetery locations.
Eight men working 400 feet underground were raised to the surface after a fire cut power to the elevator. Fire department officials said the men were never in danger. Rescue teams used two bulldozers to hoist them up as crews investigated the blaze at a metal building housing the winch and transformer near Tirzah, South Carolina.
Harry Rote, 24, was charged Tuesday with defrauding an innkeeper for an unpaid bill of $24.72 at the Magnus hotel on 324 Second Avenue SE. Police say he stayed two weeks without paying. he is held in county jail on $125 bond.
Submarine debris was shipped to Maui for analysis after an initial salvage. The project faced security concerns over Soviet interference. A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Donald Woolbright in a burglary tied to Summa files and a Hughes memo linked to the salvage effort.
Indo China fighting shifted to the east river bank opposite Phnom Penh while government troops claimed gains near the city port. In Manila the Philippines deputy PM Phan Quang Dan urged help to broker a cease fire in South Vietnam. US officials said Kissinger pressed China to mediate peace and Ford monitored the Cambodian offensive as foreign affairs leaders delay a Cambodia aid vote.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Cedar Rapids school district may not deny sick pay to pregnant teachers and must allow maternity leave without forcing cessation at a fixed stage of pregnancy. The decision bars sexually discriminatory practices and supports back pay for two teachers, Parr and McCarthy, who sought to continue working past the fifth month.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Frederick Dent as the United States special representative for trade negotiations.
Cedar Rapids city council will survey how many vehicles the city uses and their costs. Auditor Bob McMahan proposed cutting official cars, noting 254 light vehicles exist, about one per 4.7 employees, with 55 in the police department. He cited a break even mileage of 9 000 miles annually. No action until the survey is completed.
Five persons died in a Tuesday fire at a Carrollton tenant house with four children among the dead. Authorities said they were trapped in an upstairs apartment while at least five others escaped from the lower floor.
Senate leaders scrutinize a compromise on depletion allowances for 124 major oil firms. Senate Finance Chairman Russell Long says the final tax cut plan sent to President Ford would repeal the depletion allowance for mayors. The House approved a total repeal in its 19.9 billion dollar tax bill. the Senate must reconcile. A cloture vote is planned for Thursday amid expected fights from oil-state lawmakers.
NEW YORK AP reports former President Nixon paid 1227.35 dollars in city income taxes and interest for January through April 1969. The payment reflects obligations owed to New York City from his income during that period.
In Asuncion Paraguay a soccer player was killed when lightning struck him during a game at the municipal stadium. Police said the fatal incident occurred in the middle of the match prompting safety checks and investigations.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette and published daily and Sunday from Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates listed include per week and 52 week mail options with night and afternoon editions and Sunday issues.
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