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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1971
Page
4
Daily weather notes list highs, lows, and precipitation with city by city figures and timing. The report includes barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset, plus past year comparisons and March totals. Birth notices from St. Luke's and several area churches detail newborns and family addresses.
The record lists donations for Camp Good Health including memorials for Lillian Beane and Alice Jean Harris from Maude Brownell and Pilot Club Cedar Rapids, plus gifts marking birthdays and in memory of Frank Lieb Harry TOM and Mrs. Chas Faulkner. Total funds raised amount to 15,440.00 with 4,308.24 already allocated.
State legislators weigh war fatigue as Gluba, Small and others push a resolution demanding prompt disengagement from Southeast Asia and redirecting resources to domestic needs. Davenport leaders note progress while Bray’s resolution to urge Nixon to end Laos activity awaits House action.
New York UPI report quotes Senator Barry Goldwater saying Vice President Agnew is probably more popular than President Nixon within the Republican Party today. Goldwater predicts Nixon will seek the 1972 nomination with Agnew as running mate and foresees rapid Vietnam withdrawal and a quicker end to the war.
A 15 year old Cedar Rapids youth remained in good condition at Mercy hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the lower chest with a flare gun. Police said the youth was handling the gun when it discharged. The patient identified as Jerry Baldwin of 1740 Eleventh Street NW underwent surgery and was reported in good condition.
Obituaries report the deaths of local figures including Dr. Rothwell D. Proctor an eye ear nose and throat surgeon active Cedar Rapids resident since 1924 Navy medical corps veteran and founding Cedar Rapids Athletic Officials Assn member. Multiple other notices list survivors and memorial details for residents tied to Solon Lebanon and Cedar Rapids with church affiliations civic roles and burial plans.
Marguerite Mary Tait, wife of Leonard Tait of 1801 Blake Boulevard SE, Cedar Rapids, died on Friday after a sudden illness. The Cedar Rapids resident was prominent in local circles and leaves a bereaved husband. Public notices confirm the death and family location.
Robert Dale Rubendall, former Cedar Rapids resident, died Friday in Fountaia California. Born March 13 1924 in Iowa Falls he was a World War II veteran. Survived by father Fay Rubendall Center Point and two sisters Irene Ore Kalona Illinois and Jean Rubendall Marion. Services pending at Turner Chapel East.
Margaret McMahon 86 of 527 Twelfth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Friday. Born November 26 1885 in Sabula she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1967 and worked as housekeeper for her brother the late Rev. John A. McMahon in Anamosa for over forty years. Services 9 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery Waterloo. Parish Rosary 4 p.m. Sunday at Brady Mortuary. friends may call 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Abdoo Aossey 13600 avenue NE Cedar Rapids retired grocer died Friday after brief illness aged 66. Born July 21 1883 in Ansar Lebanon he married Hacebe Aossey in June 1923 in Ansar Lebanon. He was one of the first generation Lebanese immigrants and a longtime community member.
Clyde Roscoe Hampshire 121 Eighth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids resident for 30 years died Saturday after a brief illness. Born November 12, 1909 in Princeton Missouri he worked as a foreman for the city street department. Survived by three sons Clyde and Charles Cedar Rapids Calvin Hampshire Mission Hills California. three grandchildren. brother William Hampshire Alexandra Virginia. five sisters Arthur Houelette Kenosha Wisconsin William Hummel Juneau Wisconsin George Philips Princeton Missouri Thomas Randall Atwater California Dean Schaeffer Des Moines. Funeral arrangements pending at Turner chapel west.
Frances Astrosky widow of Anton J. Astrosky died Saturday after a long illness. Born September 17, 1895, in Lithuania, she came to Cedar Rapids at age 17 and was a member of St. Patric.
Memorial services announced for Margaret E Perrin at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ludmila Catholic Church conducted by Rev. A L Zacher. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from noon Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday, with the casket closed at the church.
Daley frames broad 1970s goals linking poverty alleviation, urban renewal, and racial justice with national policy. He calls for cuts to military spending, inflation control, and funding for education housing and environment while embracing technology and automation as a path to higher quality of life.
In Oskaloosa a bearded youth urged conservationists to buy and free rare animals from captivity at Mahaska Sales Co. auction. He was jeered and told to leave as four young buffaloes charged officials. Some animals including a puma were not sold, with bids seen at $11 for an Angora goat and $860 for two buffaloes. Names: Phillip Vaughan, Chris Vaughan, Ed Turner. Organizations: Iowa Humane Society, Iowa Wildlife Federation. Locations: Oskaloosa, Mahaska Sales Co. entities: Grinnell. Dates: Saturday. Animals: llamas, peacocks, puma, coyotes, Rheas, Barbados sheep, mulefoot hogs.
The Calley My Lai murder trial jury, on its 11th deliberation day, can rehear testimony and will resume at 1 p.m. Sunday with a verdict unlikely before Monday. In Los Angeles, the Tate murder case jury deliberated five hours 40 minutes with no punishment decision for Manson and three co-defendants, sequestered until Monday.
Viet Policynarrative argues Thieu avoided reinforcing Laos before 1972 election to limit losses and protect South Vietnamese forces. If casualties were severe, confidence in U.S. and South Vietnamese leadership could be undermined and long term effects on morale could threaten future operations.
More than 85 people watched three youths receive Eagle awards at a Saturday night court of honor at Kenwood Methodist Church. Past Eagle Scouts attended from outside Cedar Rapids as Troop 108 marked its 25th anniversary. Honor guards included all past Eagle Scouts. Recipients were Robert Smiley, Marc Harris, and Thomas Larson.
Parsons College and University of Northern Iowa students collected over 4500 pounds of food clothing and furniture for Rosebud Indians in South Dakota and the Tama reservation. UNI sent a truckload of clothing and food and planned another furniture run this spring. Fairfield businesses donated trucks to move the aid.
The Railpax plan faces criticism as Congress funds 40 million in cash and 100 million in loan guarantees plus 200 million in railroad loans or equipment. Board chair David Kendall warns a 100 million first year deficit, while senators Mansfield and Metcalf propose revoking certain land grants to railroads to force service reevaluation.
Prime Minister Eisaku Sato observed his 70th birthday in Tokyo on Saturday, marked by birthday wishes and official celebrations. The event highlighted Sato’s long tenure as leader and his retirement plans in coming years.
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