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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1973
Page
3
The page records a mixed set of weather details and public notices. It lists temperatures and forecasts, followed by illegal burnings and exhaust incidents in the area, then a long roster of local legal notices, fines, and service announcements from various towns and cemeteries.
The article reports Hunt, McCord and four Cubans awaiting sentencing for the Watergate bugging case while Liddy has been sentenced to over six years. Hunt refused to answer six grand jury questions, gaining immunity via judge Sirica’s order. GOP leaders Scott Mathias and Javits warn of damage to the political process.
A 16 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested in connection with stealing $700 in payroll checks from Link-Belt Speeder. The theft occurred between 10 30 a m and 1 p m at the personnel office. Police suspect others were involved. The juvenile was arrested after trying to cash a $260 check at a local bank. No further arrests were made.
Carl Marion Deseve 92 formerly of Palo died Wednesday at a Maquoketa hospital after a brief illness. He was born May 7 1880 near Toddville and a retired carpenter. Surviving Myrtle wife daughter Doris Huggins Cedar Rapids two grandsons 12 great grandchildren one great great grandchild. Services at Palo United Methodist Church 1 30 p m Saturday Rev Gilbert M Field burial Palo cemetery. Friends may call Turner Chapel West until 9 p m Friday and at the church after 10 a m Saturday.
Brazilians refer to a bounced check as cheque frio or cold check, a term used to describe a returned payment. The phrase highlights scrutiny of banking transactions and consumer credit practices in Brazil.
Nira Belle Packwood 92 longtime Cedar Rapids resident and former Oelwein social services leader died Wednesday after a brief illness in a Cedar Rapids nursing home. She served on state boards, led clubs, supported the blind, tuberculosis work, and taught photography. Survived by two sons, a daughter, nine grandchildren, and greats. Services set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Turner Chapel East. Burial Cedar Memorial East.
Irving C. Shirley aged 64 formerly of Cedar Rapids died at his Fort Myers Florida home after a sudden illness. He was a former vice president of Kilborn Photo Paper Company of Cedar Rapids and had lived in Fort Myers since 1967. Born April 1 1908 in Sterling Illinois he is survived by wife Helga three children Patrick Kevin and two daughters Sue and Linda and eight grandchildren. Service and burial took place in Fort Myers.
Kenneth E Klein aged 58 of 53 Thirty sixth avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a long illness. Born October 9 1914 in Iowa county he married Evelyn I Plagmann November 28 1942 Kahoka Missouri. He was a retired farmer. Survived by wife three daughters Corinne and Lo s Dunek Marjeane Klein Des Moines a son Maurice L Klein Cedar Rapids five sisters and four brothers. Services Saturday 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Memories Rev Earl Osnes officiating entombment in Chapel of Memories mausoleum. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home after 5 p.m. Thursday and at the chapel after 9 a.m. Saturday. The family suggests memorials to Linn county Cancer Society. Casket will be closed at 12 30 p.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Vitus Novotny aged 74 of 3111 First Avenue SW Clutier area died Tuesday. Born June 22 1898 in Tama county she married Vitus L. Novotny February 20 1922 in Clutier. Survived by son Stanley V. Novotny Cedar Rapids daughter Mrs Paul Babor eight grandchildren brother Emil W. Novotny Toledo sister Mrs Agnes Yuska Clutier. Services Saturday 11 a.m. at St Vaclav Church rural Clutier Rosary 7 30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Mason ic and funeral home Tama.
The House Post Office Committee voted 22 to 1 to require annual subsidies authorizations and ongoing congress oversight of the Postal Service now a public corporation. Rep. Hanley called it a stronger voice for Congress while Rep. Derwinski warned of speed and hearings concerns.
Deputy Secretary Rush said the Soviet Union has shown great flexibility in waiving high exit taxes for Jews seeking to emigrate to Israel. He noted progress toward freer immigration rights and urged that MFN status for Russia be considered without provoking anti-Semitism, while hoping the tax waivers continue.
A Michigan study of six million drivers finds nine in ten of driving age are licensed to drive. It also shows about one in three drivers must wear glasses while operating a vehicle.
Memorial services are set at Turner chapels for Harold Frontress and William Griffith Johnson with military and church rites. Diehl will be cremated. Johnson will have a graveside service at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Marian Frances Level to be buried at Linwood Cemetery. All services occur Friday with specific call times and non opening of caskets.
Hog prices fall as 40,000 hogs sold Wednesday and 35,000 Thursday in interior Iowa Minnesota markets. Prices drop from 32 to 34.50 at country points and 33 to 35.50 at packers, with officials citing uncertainty and consumer boycott. Japan briefly halts U S pork purchases, but experts expect resumed sales as supplies dwindle and levy effects fade.
Lesley A. Morgan, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with malicious injury to a building and to a vehicle. She was released on her own recognizance. The alleged crimes involve damage to a car and to a building, both belonging to Joseph Morgan, on February 9 at 409 A Avenue NW.
Linn supervisors voted to obtain the county attorney’s opinion on contracting with the county mental health center to provide services and bill per patient. The move aims to clarify legal questions and address what happens to clients if no contract is approved. The auditor will not certify claims after Saturday unless state-law compliant arrangements are made.
Report on the first flight of POWs leaving Tan Son Nhut air base as U S forces maintain a perimeter in Indo China. Capt Keith Lewis of Goldsboro NC aids on crutches. 2 500 GIs flown out amid the Pentagon noting 11 000 mines seeded and the Joint Military Commission set to be replaced by a Vietnam South Viet Nam Viet Cong panel perfect timing as U S delegation departs.
Maj. John Dramesi, a two time escapee, says he believes Maj. Edwin L. Atterberry was fatally beaten and tortured after recapture in May 1969 following a break from the Zoo Annex prison in Hanoi. Col. Robinson Risner and other officers warn of neglect and brutality, noting denial of medicine used to coerce propaganda.
Fifty six Cedar Rapids area students and sponsors depart Friday on a nine day bus tour to Mexico during spring break. They will visit Monterrey Taxco Mexico City museums the Ballet Folklorico the national palace university Shrine of Guadalupe pyramids and a bull fight while practicing Spanish in real settings.
Linn supervisors approved a $476 contract with Ja esa Construction Co Cedar Rapids for demolition of an incinerator and bricking up a hole between the incinerator and a smokestack. Sheriff Walter Grant noted an escapee claimed to have used the hole. an investigation into possible jail employee negligence was ongoing.
Ray and others expect part-time service for now while addressing budget issues. They met with the Iowa League of Municipalities executive board to review revenue sharing funds from the federal government and consider keeping summer youth opportunity programs alive after federal support ended.
The state prison of southern Michigan at Jackson was the first in Michigan, erected in 1838, marking the origin of the state's penology.
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