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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1972
Page
40
Partly cloudy through Friday with a chance of showers Thursday. Highs mostly in the 40s, northeast to 50s. lows in the 30s. March totals and normals listed. rainfall and barometer readings noted. Births announced in Mercy Hospital, local obituaries and funeral services scheduled for Cedar Rapids area, Amana, Marengo, Traer, Vinton, Manchester, and other towns with individual names and dates.
Public hearings on the Cedar Rapids Marion expressway project were announced with informational meetings set for April 25 and 26 at 7 pm in Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum Armory and the Marion city count chambers. A corridor hearing is tentatively scheduled for 7 pm in the Cedar Rapids armory to focus on the small Marion by pass from Collins road NE to east of Marion along Highway 15.
Vice President Agnew defended strict law enforcement before the Police Holy Name Society in New York, saying police face danger and that the Nixon administration will back firm action against crime. He rejected claims of police overreaction and praised officers and their dedication.
Thousands of riders filled an unopened seven mile stretch of California 805 in San Diego when officials opened it for a bicycle side. Four people were hospitalized and many others injured in sideswiping crashes as patrolmen blamed undisciplined behavior. The freeway was closed to bicycles four hours early and formally opened Monday with enforcement in place.
Beirut AP reports forty FLOSYSO Yemen opposition leaders were lured to a reconciliation talk in Sheiha near the Yemen South Yemen border and killed when a mine exploded outside a tent. The Aden government accuses South Yemen of warlike actions amid border tension and a claimed mercenary invasion.
James Victor Smith 49 a Cedar Rapids resident for 24 years died Sunday in Veterans hospital Town City after a brief illness. Born November 16 1922 in Zachary Louisiana he married Gwendolyn Smith October 2 1954 in Baton Rouge. He worked for Quaker Oats and was a World War II veteran with several affiliations. Surviving: wife three stepsons a stepdaughter sister and brother and 13 grandchildren. Services 3 p.m. Wednesday at Turner chapel east with calling after 1 p.m. Tuesday and until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday burial in Baton Rouge.
J. F. Irvin also listed as Fred Irvin, aged 93, died Sunday in Fargo North Dakota. Born July 13, 1878 in Cedar Rapids he married Belle Stewart on June 19 1909 and worked for Wilson Sinclair Co. Funeral services are Tuesday at Ivers Funeral Home in Fargo.
Brezhnev defended existing European borders as non negotiable and urged joint timing for a multilateral security conference. He urged equal security in SALT talks, condemned imperialist meddling in Cyprus and Malta, and criticized NATO pressure while noting Arab states’ political growth and stronger inter-Arab cooperation shaping future Middle East alignments.
Former Cedar Rapids resident Alice Guthrie died March 13 in Nevada. Services are planned March 20 at Nevada Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada.
Buenos Aires AP reports conservative lawyer Roberto Maria Uzal, 52, died Monday from chest wounds after a Saturday kidnap attempt by a group identifying as Montoneros. His wife alerted him, he grabbed a gun and fired, wounding at least one assailant while three gunmen returned fire and fled. The incident follows two earlier failed efforts.
The plan reduces size from nine to five for three commissions while preserving nine for the chemical technology commission. All four would report to an executive director, paid up to 25000 yearly, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, and supported by an executive committee of the four chairmen and six ex officio state officers including the agriculture secretary and health commissioner.
A study by MIT economists reports the gap between the poorest and wealthiest Americans widened over two decades as inflation and wage structures shift. It urges targeted policies such as education, training, and minority job quotas to raise income for the poor rather than rely on current inflation-reduction methods.
The Linn County Conservation Board asks county supervisors to advance 15000 for park operations until tax funds arrive. Law allows up to 25 percent of a 168042 budget this year, but borrowing is prohibited. Board aims to build a cash reserve and cover early bond debt, citing staffing cuts and possible early-season maintenance issues. Supervisors will consider the request next Tuesday.
Herbert C. and Belly L. Berry sue Max R. and Mary E. Ezra in Linn district court for 3500 alleging misrepresentation about central air conditioning and home value. They claim the air conditioner was misrepresented as in good condition and that the house and equipment were valued at least 32,300 but were worth no more than 20,200. Damages sought include 2000 actual and 1500 punitive.
The European director of the World Health Organization opposed marijuana legalization, citing inconclusive long term medical evidence. Dr Leo Kaprio told 1200 drug experts the aim is to avoid exposing society to drugs like cannabis and maintain caution at a narcotics conference.
Earl B Martin age 2 of 669 South Eleventh Street Marion pled guilty in municipal court to a reduced reckless driving charge. He was arrested January 8 on a drunken driving charge and faced costs.
The US Attorney's office files Iowa's first wage price controls case under Nixon's program. Elba and Betty Breeden of Waterloo face a suit to stop eviction and refund $60 to tenant Goldie Potter for a $30 rent hike to $75. Potter, renting at 406 E Second St for 13 years, paid the higher rate after notice, then sought IRS aid in January. The action seeks injunctions and restitution.
In Holy Cross Dubuque County a year-old man, Donald Hess, killed himself after wounding a L year-old boy, Jeff Maers, in the Maiers home while parents were away. Jeff Maers was in critical condition at a Dyersville hospital. Charles Kline found Hess dead in his living room about 30 minutes later. A younger brother and sister were present. no motive given.
Spring arrived officially at 6:22 a.m. and light rains moved into central and eastern Iowa. Forecasters show a 0 percent chance of showers in Cedar Rapids Monday night and a 60 percent chance Tuesday. Lows Monday night near the 50s with highs Tuesday in the 60s under cloudy skies.
Friday night at All Saints school Cub Scouts Pack 100 awarded honors to Richard Brown Bernie Gradeville Ned Zachar Fred Beckman Craig Magill Mark Connors Rob Magill Cliff Moore John Staudacher Jerry Carlin Joey Brown and John Royer for their achievements in the scouting program.
The secret service will protect five Democratic presidential hopefuls including Gov. George Wallace and Senators Hubert Humphrey George McGovern Edmund Muskie and Henry Jackson. Protection rules require announced candidates reaching at least percent in Harris or Gallup polls.
Rural lawmakers push to fund design work for a new state agriculture building and a broader state office building project. The House approved 50 000 for blueprints from agricultural funds as part of a larger 100 000 planning allocation, with 25 000 seeds from seed and fertilizer inspection funds added by Rep Fierson.
DES MOINES Stile Rep Jol Camon Bryant, chair of the house appropriations committee, was hospitalized with chest pains. In Cedar Rapids, two federal prisoners Keiter Rasmussen and Gerald Miller Jr. pled guilty to transporting a stolen car from Leavenworth. They were indicted last September and scheduled for trial, with sentencing to follow after background checks.
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