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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1972

Page

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Weather and local notices from a midweek paper

The page lists Sunday high and overnight low temperatures for cities including Atlanta Miami Chicago and Minneapolis with precipitation totals, barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset. It includes May totals, year-to-date figures, and several local emergency and court notices, plus a long obituary and service schedule for many Iowa towns.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Apolis Chicago Moran Buluth Phoenix Seattle L. Angeles Washington C. R

ITT Canteen merger news and White House ties emerge

The piece details a delayed reaction to ITT's acquisition of Canteen, with lawyers racing papers from Kleindienst to seek a judicial undoing. It notes White House aide Flanigan assigning Ramsden for antitrust analysis and McLaren denying a resignation threat after claims linked to the case.

Mahaffie Richard G. Kleindienst Chicago ITT Peter M. Flanigan White House Richard J. Ramsden Wall Street Ramsden Hartford Fire Insurance Co Senate McLaren Ralph Nader Consumer Advocate

Hanoi says Vietnam is one country and north should end war

Talks leader presents North Vietnam's stance against aggression in South Vietnam. He insists Vietnam is indivisible and that a demilitarized zone division is artificial. Tho calls for U S bombing halt without conditions and Thieu to step down for unity. Rogers cautions a decision may come in weeks as renewed talks resume.

South Vietnam Vietnam Tho United States North Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Nixon William Rogers U.S

Obituaries for Kelsey Summers and Showalter in Cedar Rapids

Lester C. Kelsey 44 of 2002 Second Street SW Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a sudden illness. Survived by wife Mary Bechcka five sons three daughters. services at Turner chapel west with military rites. Burial Cedar Memorial. Clara Anna Summers 83 widow of Bert Summers Cedar Rapids resident last three years died Sunday after a long illness. Surviving two daughters a son a sister seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services Immaculate Conception church. Rosary at Turner chapel east. Darwin J. Showalter 42 died Friday in Oakland California formerly of Cedar Rapids. Cremation conducted. survivors include mother sister and three brothers.

Lester C. Kelsey Second Street Cedar Rapids Wilson-Sinclair Co Mary Bechcka Lester Clarence, Jr Roger Craig Michael John Wayne Patrick Charles Alan Florence Marie Janice Lynn Katherine Rae Lorenta Andrews Doris Butterfield Center Point Lois McBurney Marion Dwight Kelsey Grand Prairie Texas Jack Kelsey Isabelle Reding Turner Chapel Ralph Colton Hanford American .Legion Post Cedar Memorial Clara Anna Summers Bert Summers Second Avenue SE Vincennes Ind Indianapolis Summers St. Joseph’s Church Marie McCoy Darrell Jenkins Oregon James Summers Eau Gallie Fla Alice Lyons Immaculate Conception Church William P. Leonard Oak Hill Father Leonard Darwin J. Showalter Oakland Calif Heather’s California Gladys Showalter Arlene Barta Gail Wayne Melvin

Elder, Pearl S. 77, longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies

Pearl S. Elder wife of Kenneth R. Elder aged 77 died after a long illness. Born November 4, 1896 in St. Paul Minnesota she married Kenneth on January 11, 1916 in Cedar Rapids. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. Surviving: husband daughter Edith Dixon four grandchildren seven great grandchildren brother Arthur Counters Albert Lea sister Earl Johnstad Minnesota. Services at Turner Chapel East 3 p.m. Wednesday by Rev Stephen Root. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call until 2 30 p.m. Wednesday. Casket will not be opened after the service.

Walker Verna G. Wiley United Methodist Church Murdoch’s West Liberty Alfred Rabe Snider's Kenneth McGavish St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Snider’s. Tama Calvert W. Stimson Mason Hand Sheridan Cemetery Poweshiek County Tama — Floyd Erlewine Harrison’s. Oelwein Ralph Oscar Masters Brant’s. Elgin Lizzie Thorson Muehlethaler S. Independence Frank J. Prochaska St. John’s Catholic Church VFW White's Independence Clifford Matteson White’s. Anamosa Cecil Calvert Goettsch’s. Dyersville Leroy Rahe St. Francis Xavier Basilica McBride's Manchester Ray Kehri Ryan Peace Lutheran Church Bohnenkamp’s. Keota Andy J. Scheetz United Presbyterian Church Powell Fellmer's Keota Leon Francis Hammes SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church Clear Creek Powell's Delta Jesse Tygart Reynolds Sigourney Pearl S. Elder Kenneth R. Elder Ellis Boulevard Hallmar St. Paul Minn Elder Cedar Rapids St. James United Methodist Church Edith Dixon Arthur Counters Albert Lea Earl Johnstad Minnesota Turner Chapel Stephen Root Cedar Memorial Denver Dillard Davenport Margaret Ann Hardesty Marshall Glade Hardesty, Jr J. C. Hardesty Victor Schmieding French Edwin Hardesty Norris City St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Arnold Herbst Joseph Mc.Cabe Turner Chapel East St. Luke's Hospital

Most Building Union Workers Remain on Job

Cedar Rapids construction unions kept most workers on site Monday after contracts expired at midnight Sunday. Negotiations continued as one roofer picketed Cedar Rapids Roofing Co. The Sheet Metal Workers contract is not ratified, with unions and contractors disputing proposals and travel-time issues affecting Cedar Rapids and Iowa City jobs.

Cedar Rapids Ted Paulson Allied Construction Interests the Gazette Lee Shen S Assn Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 263 Jerry Kriz Universal Climate Control Iowa City Ilten John Watson Kriz Watson

Poll shows Britons favor Common Market entry

London AP reports a Louis Harris poll for the Daily Express finds 40 percent of Britain's voters favor joining the European Common Market, 38 percent against, and 22 percent undecided. A month earlier the figures stood at 39 for, 39 against, and 22 undecided.

London Britain Louis Harris Daily Express Harris

Funeral services for Joseph F McConohy and Henry Lee Feiereisen

Funeral details list the services for Joseph F McConohy to be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at St Irenens Cemetery Clinton. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. and Knights of Columbus at 8:15 p.m. are noted. Feiereisen Henry Lee Turner Chapel East holds service Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev Earl A Huebner and Mt Herman Lodge AF and AM. Burial at Ced ar Memorial.

Nixon visits Connally ranch amid Vietnam crisis talk

President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon stay at Connallys Picosa ranch as Connally, a Democrat in the cabinet, is discussed as a possible future Republican ticket member. Nixon defends Vietnam policy, warns against a communist victory, and argues bombings would cause civilian casualties. He says bombs on dams are unnecessary now.

United States Nixon Picosa Ranch Connally Spiro T. Agnew G.O.P Connally Ranch Vietnam Jake Jacobson Austin-Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Hanoi

Council Gets Firefighters Pay Askings

The International Assn. of Firefighters Local 11 sent a letter to city council requesting a $50 across the board raise plus a 12 month cost of living increase based on early 1972 figures. It seeks four hours pay for call-backs at time and a half, three weeks vacation after seven years, five weeks after 20 years, and urges all fire gear be fully manned despite staffing conflicts. Commissioner Oberthien said the council will consider the requests as it does each year with available funds.

International Assn. of Firefighters Local 11 John Oberthien

Longtime Cedar Rapids banker dies at 75

Hardesty a former St. Luke's Methodist Hospital treasurer and leader in many civic groups died. Born 1910 in Norris City Illinois he guided an $8 million hospital expansion in 1968 and served on multiple boards including Cornell College. Services Wednesday at St Pauls United Methodist Church Cedar Rapids. Memorials directed to St Luke's cardiac care.

St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital St. Luke’s Hardesty Iowa State University Public Utility Missouri Valley Electric Assn Iowa Taxpayers Assn American Management Assn Norris City Ill Anna Margaret Stansell Elgin Northwestern ‘University College of Commerce Cedar ‘Rapids Frazer and Target Certified Public Accountants Commonwealth Edison Co

Wells Used for Domestic and Air Conditioning Purposes at University

University officials report wells in use for domestic needs and air conditioning with about 500 gallons per minute to Burge hall, 200 to Quadrangle, 30 to physics building, 170 to hospital, and 250 to the University theater, which is being phased out.

Burge Hall University Mossman Tuthill

Blisses sue Armstrongs department store over escalator injury

Robert and Esther Bliss of Walker sue Armstrong's department store in Cedar Rapids for 53438 claiming Mrs Bliss injured her right elbow when her hands were caught in the escalator railing on July 30 1970. The petition asks 37688 for Esther and 15750 for Robert for loss of consortium.

Robert Esther Bliss Walker Armstrong's Department Store Cedar Rapids Bliss Linn District Court

Jury Selection Begins For Ritchison Trial

Richard D. Ritchison faces trial in Linn district court on a marijuana sale charge. The Cedar Rapids man is accused of selling marijuana to a state undercover agent on June 25, 1970. Jury selection began Monday.

Ritchison Richard D. Ritchison Linn District Court Cedar Rapids

Wife Files Assault Charge on Husband

Deborah LeClerc charged her husband Ronald LeClerc 22 with assault and battery after alleged beating and kicking at their home on Wiley Boulevard NW. He posted $110 bond Sunday as information was signed by Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers.

Ronald LeClerc Wiley Boulevard Deborah Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers

Three youths charged in Cedar Rapids breaking and entering

Three boys aged 15 16 and 17 were charged by Cedar Rapids police with breaking and entering in connection with the April 23 theft at Cedar Rapids Food Market 1535 First Avenue SE. Police say beer was stolen. They were processed by the youth bureau and released to parents with cases referred to probation.

Cedar Rapids First Avenue SE Youth Bureau

Two Drivers Charged After Separate Iowa Crashes

In Independence area two drivers faced charges for failure to have control after weekend crashes. Terry Eschen, 18, of Cedar Rapids slid into a ditch along a county road two miles east of Rowley. Frank Kum garner, 55, of Brandon overturned his pickup into a ditch on a county gravel road three miles west of Independence.

Independence Terry Eschen Cedar Rapids Rowley Frank Kumgarner Brandon

Stalin Pledges No Territorial Ambitions in May Day Oration

In a May Day order of the day, Stalin asserted Russia had no territorial ambitions toward foreign nations and stated the Soviet Union’s sole aim was to liberate its lands from the Germans. The message emphasizes defense and liberation rather than expansion as World War II era rhetoric frames Soviet goals.

Vietnam Nixon Stalin Russia

Offensive closes Highway 1 amid major damage and repair

Sappers breached two culverts on Highway 1, triggering a major disruption to the Da Nang to northern front supply route. One culvert was replaced by a pontoon bridge and the other repaired with planks, restoring light traffic hours later. In Binh Dinh province the North Vietnamese widened control over about 200,000 people after sweeping three district towns, marking their largest territorial gains since March 30. In the central highlands North Vietnam pressed the Kon Tum line and attacked Fire Base Lima on Highway 14 six miles north.

Binh Dinh Kontum Lima

Bombing Strikes Move North As U S Reports 700 Attacks

SAIGON AP—In a ten day period from April 20 American bombers conducted 700 strikes north of the demilitarized zone. Over 250 North Vietnamese trucks were destroyed or damaged. The report also names targets shelled by Seventh Fleet ships along the coast and includes roads ports and coastal artillery sites among objectives. No hit assessments were given. Air strikes against rear bases support the 32 day offensive with continued operations though none above the 20th parallel since April 16.

Saigon Demilitarized Zone U.S Seventh Fleet North Vietnam Uel Hanoi Haiphong U. S

Hanoi says Vietnam is one country not border split

North Vietnam radio declared that the demilitarized zone is not an international border and that tanks artillery and troops moving across it do not constitute an invasion. It framed South and North as two zones of a unified Vietnam with no external border and urged defense against US forces.

Hong Kong North Vietnam North South Vietnam South Vietnam Nixon Radio Hanoi U.S

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