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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1973

Page

3

Extended Outlook Brings Cloudiness Mild Saturday Then Showers

The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and mild conditions on Saturday with a chance of showers. Cooler temperatures follow on Sunday into early Monday with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s Saturday dropping to the upper 50s and lower 60s and overnight lows in the 40s.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Chicago N. Orleans Denver Phoenix Seattle Washington

Watergate Developments Shift Focus In Runup To Election

The article recalls Watergate fallout including a Wallace victory aided by a Muskie flyer alleging illicit activities by Humphrey and Jackson. The Justice Department charged the Finance Committee to Re Elect the President with failing to report $200,000 from Robert Vesco, which the committee says was returned. Martha Mitchell faces testimony in New York regarding a Democratic suit, and immunity talks probe John Dean’s possible testimony.

George Wallace Alabama Muskie Humphrey Jackson Justice Department Federal District Court Finance Committee Robert L. Vesco Sen. McGovern Nixon Martha Mitchell New York Democratic Party Mrs. Mitchell James McCord

Viet Cong Offer Ties Talks to Elections After Cease Fire

Indo China Vietnam reports a communist demand for guarantees of Saigon’s cease fire observance, prisoner releases, and political freedom. The Viet Cong proposed talks on force reductions only after elections, omitting any reference to North Vietnamese troops in the South.

Vietnam Saigon

Want Ads Urge Quick Solutions by Dialing 398-8234

A brief urging readers to think of want ads first to solve needs fast, directing them to dial 398 8234 for quick assistance. The note emphasizes efficiency and accessibility in locating services or items. It reflects a classic small newspaper prompt encouraging use of classified listings.

William D. Carr obituary in Cedar Rapids area

William D. Carr 76 of 2030 First Avenue NE died unexpectedly Wednesday. Born August 22, 1896 in Solon he lived in Manly before moving to Cedar Rapids about 40 years ago. Retired in 1961 after 40 years with the Rock Island railroad he was a Knights of Columbus member. Survived by wife Jane and three sisters Ann Walsh, Sister Mary Charles and Mrs. M. J. Lehner. Services set for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church with burial at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Rosaries at Stewart Funeral Home Friday night by Father Maguire and the Knights of Columbus. viewing Friday from 1 to 9 p.m.

William D. Carr William PD. Carr First Avenue Solon Manly Cedar Rapids Carr Rock Island Railroad Knights of Columbus Council Jane Ann Walsh Des Moines Mary Charles Sacred Heart Convent M. J. Lehner Dubuque St. Patrick’s Church Paul J. Maguire Mt. Calvary Cemetery Stewart Funeral Home Father Maguire Knights of Columbus

Ernest J. Livermore 80 Cedar Rapids resident dies after illness

Ernest J. Livermore 80 of 1243 Fourth Street NW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born July 4 1892 in Albert Lea Minnesota he married Laura Depoy in Marion June 2 1914. Surviving are his wife two sons Howard and John seven grandchildren nine great grandchildren two brothers Ralph and Voris and three sisters Laura Lane Fern Lucia and Madaline Celbick. Services at Turner Chapel West 1 30 p m Saturday conducted by Rev Mary A White of Bethany Congregational church burial in Pale Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel West.

E. J. Livermore Ernest J. Livermore Fourth Street Cedar Rapids Albert Lea Minn Laura Depoy Marion Howard John Cedar Rap Ralph Livermore Palo Voris Livermore Spring Valley Cal

Linn County Man Sentenced for Heroin Possession

Larry J. Tobin, 24, of Cedar Rapids, received a one year Linn County jail term for heroin possession with intent to deliver. A district court jury found him guilty last month. Judge Ansel Chapman imposed the sentence after Tobin was accused of selling heroin to an undercover Metro Narcotics squad agent on October 1.

Larry J. Tobin Linn County Cedar Rapids Ansel Chapman Tobin Metro Narcotics Squad

Bridge Repair Contract Awarded to Ames-Cunningham-Reis Co

Des Moines firm Ames-Cunningham-Reis Co was awarded a 14902 contract Wednesday for repairs to the Highway 30 bridge over Mud Creek in Benton County a mile west of Highway 287.

Ames — Cunningham-Reis Co Des Moines Mud Creek Benton County

J F Mateju Dies Longtime Cedar Rapids Tailor

Joseph F Mateju 79 of 130 Twenty third Street SE died after a brief illness. Born in Czechoslovakia he came to the United States in 1911 and opened a Cedar Rapids tailor shop at age 20 retiring in 1965 after 53 years. He served on St Ludmila parish board and on St John cemetery board for 32 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Henry Przystas and son Joseph F Mateju Jr both of Albuquerque NM, three grandchildren and two sisters. Services 10 am Saturday at St Ludmila church with burial at St Johns. Rosary 7 30 pm Friday at Kuba funeral home east. Friends may call after 7 Thursday.

Joseph F. Mateju Twenty-third Street Czechoslovakia United States Cedar Rapids St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church St. John’s Cemetery Iowa Council of the ‘Catholic Workman St. Joseph's The Catholic Workman Optimists Elks Hanford American i Legion Post Don Spaight Council 909 Bowen General Assembly Knights of Columbus Henry Przystas Joseph F. Mateju, Jr Albuquerque N.M Mary Mateju Anna Forman Omaha St. Ludmila’s A. L. Zachar St. John’s. Rosary of Christian Hope Kuba Funeral Home Ater

Obituary notices for Henry Robert M and Frieda E Brammer

Obituary and funeral details for Henry M. and Frieda E. Brammer list services at Chapel of Memories Trinity Lutheran and Cedar Memorial with burial at Cedar Memorial. Also notice for Henry L. and Charles J. McNulty with varied church services and military graveside rites. Funeral home arrangements by Cedar Memorial. casket policy noted. rosary scheduled.

Woman dies from tuna food poisoning in Illinois

Rock Island county coroner Dr James Shaw links the death of Mildred Reotes of Moline to contaminated tuna. The victim fell ill at home, died in a Rock Island hospital, and an empty tuna can and salad samples were submitted. Authorities removed all Chicken of the Sea tuna from Jewels and Turnstyle stores as they consult the manufacturer on a nationwide alert.

Rock Island, Ill UPI Rock Island James Shaw Shaw Mildred Reotes Quad Cities

House OKs Closing Wittenmyer Home Davenport Facility

DES MOINES AP A bill to close the Annie Wittenmyer home for children in Davenport and replace it with community based facilities passed 86 to 9 in the Iowa House. It sets a shutdown deadline of December 31 1974 and moves the effort to the Senate. The home, once for orphans, has housed emotionally disturbed children in recent years.

DES Moines Annie Wittenmyer Davenport Iown House Senate

Postcard Registration Bill Faces Filibuster Block

In Washington the Senate narrowly failed a bid to end debate on the postcard voter registration bill. The 60 to 34 vote fell three short of the two thirds required, leaving the conservative Southern bloc filibuster intact. Senate aides say bill manager Gale McGee believes victory may come if the filibuster can be halted.

Washington Senate Gale McGee Dwyo

Economic critics urge broad price controls amid inflation pressure

Critics argue for effective across the board price controls as the President's action on Wednesday is too small. Chairman Herbert Stein of the President's Council of Economic Advisors says farm product price increases may have peaked.

Gazette Want Ads Sell Homes Cars and Goods Across Market

Gazette want ads move millions in home sales car listings and merchandise across the market. Real estate deals vehicle deals and consumer goods shift steady demand and drive local commerce with affordable classified options.

Gazette

Price control rule tightens advance notice for hikes

The action requires large companies to notify the Cost of Living Council 30 days before price increases exceeding 1.5 percent. If no council action occurs, the boost could take effect in 30 days but may be challenged later. The rule covers average price rises across products, not all-increment limits. The administration pegs inflation near 4 percent with expected 7 percent growth, while officials view the measure as key to curbing illegal price hikes under a largely voluntary system.

Council Shultz High Council

Twenty Indicted in Cocaine Smuggling Ring

A federal grand jury indicted 20 people for a ring smuggling cocaine from South America into the United States. U.S. Attorney Herbert Stern said most were arraigned after the sealed three count indictment. The leader, John Tully, 38, of Kearny, is being sought in South America. The group allegedly conspired to distribute about 10 pounds of cocaine worth $1.2 million across New Jersey New York and Michigan.

Newark N.J UPI U.S. Trom South America U.S Herbert Stern John Tully Kearny N.Y South America Stern New Jersey New York Michigan

Building Trades Pacts Expired No Stoppages

Cedar Rapids reports no work stoppages this week from expired building trades contracts. Jerome Kriz notes most unions have tentative agreements or are continuing work under a two year contract with a 5.5 percent cost of living increase. Darrell Schumacher says seven Allied unions largely settled with teams still negotiating. no stoppages expected.

Cedar Rapids Jerome Kriz Darrell Schumacher Allied Construction Interests Allied Teamsters

Five Senators Targeted for Espionage Tactics Alleged

Senator Gravel says he was one of five senators targeted by the Committee for the Re-election for the President Gravel. He cites testimony by James McCord, former security coordinator, before a grand jury. McCord reportedly testified plans existed to use espionage against Gravel and Senators Muskie Kennedy Percy Javits.

Anchorage Gravel Alaska Anchorage Daily News James McCord McCord Grand Jury Muskie Maine Kennedy Mass Percy R-Ill Javits N.Y

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