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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1973
Page
1
Sunday high 67 low 49 with 0.04 inches rainfall. Normal March totals, temps from Phoenix to New York. noon readings show NE wind 17 mph. Birth notices list several area births. many obituaries and funeral services across Iowa towns including Marion, Cedar Rapids, Manchester, Kalona, and West Branch.
Rita Huber, chairman of the Linn County Consumer League, announced an organizational meeting set for Thursday at 8 p.m. in the IBEW hall at 1211 Wiley boulevard SW to plan local involvement in the nationwide meat boycott from April 1 to 18. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Twenty years ago the Soviet Union outlined a new aid program to strengthen Communist China's heavy industry in exchange for the Peiping government delivering raw materials to Russia, signaling a pivotal shift in alliance logistics.
The Iowa House debated parole and work release limits tied to a Bellevue police murder case. Young Rep. Newhard argued rehabilitation needs, citing his grandfather Ray Purcell’s tenure as Anamosa state prison warden. Amendments proposed restricting furloughs to 14 days and delaying releases until three fifths of the term, but were defeated or altered amid partisan positions and pleas for merit-based discussion.
BEIRUT AP reporting that contrary to official statements Arab media claim no progress in resolving the Iraq Kuwait border clash. Iraqi sources say Baghdad seeks a redefinition of the border while Kuwait weighs calling an emergency Arab League and UN Security Council session.
A North Vietnamese spokesman said Hanoi would assist in releasing U S prisoners held by the Pathet Lao while respecting Laotian sovereignty. The Joint Military Commission will end by March 28 unless POWs and troop withdrawals are completed. Families praised the POW list but expected possible delays for prisoners in Laos.
Four juveniles aged 15 to 17 were charged Saturday with tampering with a parking meter in the 500 block of Fifth Street SE. The 16-year-old was also charged with possession of marijuana after officers found a small amount in his possession. The youths were processed by the youth bureau and referred to the probation office.
A burglar entered Warner Printing Co. at 823 Rockford Road SW late weekend. A safe valued at 25 dollars, a two wheel dolly also worth 25 dollars, and checks totaling 79 dollars were reported stolen.
Mrs Wencil Svoboda 95 former Cedar Rapids resident died in a nursing home after a long illness born November 4 1877 in Czechoslovakia she was member of Olivet Presbyterian church and many local groups survived by a brother five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren services at Turner Chapel East and burial at Czech National friends may contribute to Olivet Presbyterian memorial fund
Mabel Rivers Machen widow of Oscar G. Machen long a Cedar Rapids resident died Monday at a Cedar Rapids nursing home after a lengthy illness. Born December 14, 1880 in Sheffield England she lived in Cedar Rapids 55 years and belonged to St Johns Episcopal Church. Survived by daughter Mrs John Wagner and son Fred Machen both of Cedar Rapids six grandchildren nine great grandchildren and three sisters Marjorie Hoyland Pacific Palisades California Elaine Hoyland Lime Regis England and Ethel Machen. Funeral 3 p m Tuesday at St Johns with Canon D A Loferski burial Oak Hill friends may call at Turner east. The family suggests contributions to Camp Good Health.
Obituaries list services held for Herbert Agatha at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at St. John's. Ern est W Kolosik mourned with services at Chapel of Memories. Elsie June Beatty Nurss observed at Bearle Chapel with Linwood burial. Alma Elizabeth Book to Cedar Memorial burial. Lucy Hannum services at First Presbyterian Ottumwa with burial at Ottumwa Cemetery. Local funeral homes Turner East and Jay Funeral Home note arrangements.
Two youths aged 13 and 15 were arrested Saturday night on breaking and entering charges. They face allegations tied to a March 21 breakin at Ray Wittings residence on Twenty-first avenue SW and a Saturday breakin at Lyle Matthews residence on First street SW. A radio, tape player and $144 were missing from Witting, and a $12 camera plus $1 in cash from Matthews. Police recovered all items except the cash.
Paul Floyd aged 22 of 1516 L street SW was arrested Sunday night on an assault and battery charge. The arrest followed a warrant issued by Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers. Floyd was released later Sunday after posting a $110 bond.
The Senate defeated a proposal to alter spending while President Nixon faces inflation tools. Proxmire predicts cuts will hit defense and foreign aid, not welfare. Banks like Chase Manhattan and Franklin NY drop prime rate hikes to 6 percent amid government scrutiny. Lawmakers urge Nixon to press for trade talks with Canada Japan and Western Europe to reform the world monetary system. A nationwide meat boycott gains support with two California women promoting a meatless week in April.
A House committee will gain access to FBI files with limited attendance by top members. McCord offered cooperation after a judge noted he could reveal perjury and other hidden Watergate facts. Press sources claim McCord said Dean knew of bugging plans and President Nixon tapped Dean for an internal probe. Dash said McCord disclosed names but withheld specifics, and will testify with supporting documents.
Cedar Rapids residents vote Tuesday on a 2.8 million library bond to fund a west side branch and main library expansion. About 65,000 eligible voters will decide if taxes rise about four dollars annually on a 20,000 home, with polls open 7 am to 8 pm.
Courthouse Bill Kirk of Cedar Rapids files a $500000 false arrest suit in Linn district court naming Younkers Brothers Inc and Richard Nelson as defendants. He says Nelson used force in the Cedar Rapids Younkers store to arrest him for alleged shoplifting, crowded him to a back room, searched him, and caused insult. The suit claims no probable cause and that the arrest was willful and malicious to embarrass him. Kirk was found innocent in municipal court and seeks $500 for attorney fees, $500 for lost wages, and $499000 in exemplary damages.
As of March 16, 70,461,378.48 in refunds had been paid to Iowa taxpayers on federal income tax returns. Ken Peterson, IRS Cedar Rapids manager, said 510,715 returns seeking refunds were received in Iowa. Of those, 213,772 have received refunds. total payments by March 16 reached 144,339 returns.
Four people were injured in a three car crash Sunday afternoon at the Edgewood Road NW entrance to Barlow Food store parking lot. Peter P. Stanislaw, 27, suffered a mouth injury along with Raymond Pierre, 24, and Norma Stanislaw, 26, who had neck injuries. Alyce E. Mueller, 45, sustained knee and ankle injuries. Strain, 18, was charged with speeding violations. All were treated at St. Luke's hospital and released.
A Cedar Rapids man, 24 year old Michael Johnson of 516 Tenth Street SE, was treated and released from St. Luke's hospital after his eastbound car struck a parked vehicle near 6th Avenue and Thirteenth Street NW. The parked car belonged to Richard Wallace of 1135 O Avenue NW. No charges were filed.
Thirty years after a suspension, the Office of Defense Transportation grants permission to reinstate circus train travel enabling shipments of tents, animals, and equipment to resume routes for traveling shows nationwide.
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