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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1979

Page

3

Obituaries Record Five Local Residents

The notice lists deaths of Agnes Maresh Hoblitzell and Frank Record in Cedar Rapids and related obituaries across nearby towns. It details survivors, service plans, and burial arrangements, with references to charities and memorials. Additional deaths include infant Clifford LaGrange and Eleanor Boyer with church services and burial details.

Frank Record B Ave. NW Cedar Rapids Custer County Neb North Western Railroad The Eagles Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Floretta Stillwold Elm Creek Richard Seattle Wash Frank Kissamee Fla Tom McCook Jack Moore Okla Jerry Omaha Dossie Sedman Julian Calif Margaret Larson Burbank Ruby Swanson San Diego Turner Chapel West Gordon Freeburg Shueyville United Clifford Allen LaGrange Alvin C. LaGrange Third Ave Marion Sarah M Delbert Linda Carnicle Glen Gibbs Edgewood Cedar Memorial Chapel David Smith Good News Baptist Church of Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Good News Baptist Church

Governor Seeks Input in Adjutant General Appointments

The governor explains a new state law lets him appoint the adjutant general with prior consultation. Ray notes he would not appoint a deputy without talking to the person chosen. The governor says he wants input on the top two appointments, believing they will perform well together.

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Gilbert picks Burkhead era deputy as Iowa Guard leader

Governor Ray announces Brigadier General Gilbert appoints Lawson as deputy adjutant general while promoting Burkhead to potential major general. Iowa National Guard remains at 59 percent strength, with buddy system recruitment favored over large education incentives, Lawson to retire June 30.

Iowa Gilbert Ray Lawson Fort Eustis

Ray questions McCausland over $850,000 overrun

Iowa Gov. Robert Ray criticized Stanley McCausland for signing contracts to add to the Capitol complex project knowing federal funds would fall short by 850000 dollars. Ray called the action concerning and said safeguards are needed, while McCausland defended his good faith. A subcommittee trimmed funding and urged finding the deficit elsewhere. A Taxpayers Association spokesman plans a critical letter to Ray.

Des Moines Robert Ray General Services Ray McCausland Iowa Taxpayers Association

Lawmakers Weigh Abolishing Retirement Age in Iowa

Iowa legislators debate proposals to end mandatory retirement ages and align state civil rights rules with federal law. Supporters argue as long as a person can do the job they should stay employed, while opponents see benefits in younger workers and job rotation. An abortion coverage amendment was also approved to give employers moral or religious objections an option.

Cusack Civil Rights Commission Tyrrell Johnson Iowa Manufacturers Association Iowa Life Insurance Association Iowa

Saint Patrick's Day Parade draws large crowds in Sapadapaso

City briefs praise citizen participation and spectators for the Saint Patrick's Day Parade turnout. Parade entry winners will be announced after the Sapadapaso meeting on April 17. Also listed are local ads for flowers, limo service, tours, cemetery cleanups, and a special school board meeting to interview superintendent candidates.

Sapadapaso Adv Springville Community School Board of Directors

Cedar Rapids judge sentences teen for purse snatching and death

Judge William Eads rejected a plea to send Isaac Pledge Jr. to Eldora and sentenced the 17-year-old to concurrent terms up to 10 years for first degree theft and up to five years for involuntary manslaughter in the Jessie De La Mater case. The ruling notes deterrence and possible parole during teen years.

Cedar Rapids William Eads Isaac Pledge Jr Eldora Pledge Jessie de la Mater Lowell Forte Anamosa Linn

Juvenile Admits Assault and Lascivious Acts Charges

A 14 year old southeast Cedar Rapids boy admitted in Linn Juvenile Court to assaulting and lascivious acts with three girls near Johnson Elementary School. The charges were amended from two counts of assault with intent to inflict serious injury and sexual abuse to two counts of simple assault and lascivious acts. The youth was declared a juvenile delinquent after a 45 minute hearing and will undergo psychiatric evaluation and treatment with disposition set for April 26. He remains in Linn Juvenile Detention Center.

Cedar Rapids Linn Johnson Elementary School Robert Kimm Paul Kilburg Kathleen Chapman Kilburg Kimm Washington Avenue 18Th Street SE

February price report signals broad rise in costs

The Labor Department reported a 3.1 percent jump in mortgage costs and a 1.3 percent rise in housing prices in February with housing costs driven by removal of interest-rate ceilings in California and New York. Food and fuel prices also climbed with gasoline up 2 percent and fuel oil up 3.1 percent while new and used car prices rose. Medical costs slowed its pace but remained 9 percent higher than a year earlier.

Labor Department California New York Iran

Also Mentioned on This Page

Agnes Maresh Hoblitzell Adrian C. Hoblitzell Eisenhower Hospital Palm Desert Iowa City Old Washington High School Hoblitzell Eisenhower Memorial Hospital Thunder Bird Country Club Palm Springs Martha Maresh Donald Robert Maresh Theodore Maresh Blythe American Cancer Society Eleanor C. Boyer Central City Center Point Colorado Edgewood Manor Eleanor Wahl Phoenixville Lynn L. Boyer Philadelphia Boyer Sacred Heart Catholic Church Alert Homemakers Club Robert Benesch Robert Lala Lynn Boyer Jr Sacramento Donald E. Boyer Marie McOwen Huntingdon Valley Walker R.J. Axen Sacred Heart Cemetery Murdoch Chapel Elgin Michel Blockhus East Clermont Lutheran Church Clermont Visitation Muehlethaler- Wright’s. Greeley Lulu Lillibridge United Methodist Church Clifton’s Grantview Cemetery Independence Clara McDonald St. John’s Catholic Church Mason-Howe’s. Keota L.B Bud” Dempsey St. Mary’s Catholic Church Powell's. Oelwein Elizabeth Carey Hintz’s. Tama Edith Morgan Oak Hill Cemetery Harrison's Hasley Rosetta K Holy Trinity Church Walford Ardell Barta Donald Schmitt Czech National Cemetery Brush Chapel Sturm Iva Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home Robert Cizek Linwood Cemetery McMillan Nellie Turner Chapel East David Polk Cedar Memorial Cemetery Shrine Burn Foundation First Christian Church Iowa National Guard Burkhead Guard Stanley McCausland Capitol Complex Richard Welden Alowa Falls Frank Crabb Welden Denison Republican Lester Menke Rcalumet Kenneth Miller D-Independence Miller James Johnson R-Elma Phillip Tyrrell North English Iowa Civil Rights Commission Pierson's Florists V.I.P Giants Armstrong’s Eby’s Peggy Pacific Northwest Charter Coaches, Inc Montrose Emerald Knights Center Point Road Mt. Calvary Cemetery Rolls-Royce Liebke Siegel's Tibet Lhasa Eads Harold Denton Denton Department of Adult Corrections Forte Richard Sanborn Juvenile Detention Ralph Plagman Jack Baker Jude Jacobsen Jane Boyd Sanborn Plagman Metro High School Baker Keith A. Maide Pakistan Republic Patrick Henry Virginia Richmond John B. Turner & Son Turner Second Ave Turner's West First Ave John E. Lapes 16Th Avenue
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