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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
2
The Daily Record lists high and low temperatures for Friday and overnight readings, with rainfall totals and May weather normal figures. It also reports births, obituaries, and funeral services across multiple Iowa towns with dates and venue names.
Massachusetts Republican floor leader Rep. Francis Hatch criticizes a parade of Democratic presidential candidates using the legislature as a platform. He warns that Sen. McGovern will address a joint session after Sen. Bayh did. Hatch predicts further requests from other officials and candidates.
Pravda said Saturday that anti American feeling has never been stronger in Arab countries. The AP dispatch notes rising public irritation with U S policy and media framing in Middle East affairs.
Prime Minister Heath of Britain accepted an invitation from President Pompidou to visit Paris in May 2021. The engagement underscores continued Franco British dialogue and is set for a state level meeting in the French capital.
McKinley H. Power 74 of 375 Twenty-seventh avenue SW died Friday. A Delaware County native, he lived in the area until 1950 then moved to Cedar Rapids. He served in the Mexican border war, farmed, ran a bulk oil business in Manchester, and worked at Link-Belt Speeder in Cedar Rapids. Survived by three sons, two daughters, two brothers, and 21 grandchildren. Services Monday at Shelly's in Manchester. friends may call after 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Fannie Harriott of Fenimore Wisconsin widow of William Edward Harriott died Friday in Lancaster Wisconsin after a brief illness. Born April 13 1885 in Grand Island Nebraska she was a Grand Island High School graduate. Surviving: son Edward W. Harriott Cedar Rapids two grandchildren four great grandchildren and two sisters Ella Abbott Fall River and Maude Lee Grand Island. Graveside services are set for noon Monday with Rev Carroll Van Anda of Valley View Baptist Church Campbell Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel East until 10 a.m. Monday. Casket to remain closed after the service.
Rebecca M. Goddard former resident of 1266 Thirty-second Street NE Cedar Rapids died in Marion Saturday after a long illness. She was 45 years a Cedar Rapids resident born June 16 1874 in Fillmore Minnesota. Surviving are son Willard J. Goddard Cedar Rapids daughter Mrs Marie Applegate Davenport three grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Services at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p m Monday conducted by Rev Paul W Somerville Kenwood Park United Methodist Church burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel East.
The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories conducted by Rev. Earl W. Osnes of Ellis Park Church of God. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are with Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
At the desert Capitol the antiwar crowd reduced attendance as Carl Zietlow announced a temporary suspension while regrouping for a future non violent phase. He and minister McIntire described plans to return to Washington with renewed efforts and urged public support and funding.
A Sardinian landowner and his nine year old son Agostino Ghilardi escaped unharmed after a gun battle with a kidnap gang. Police said the group fled while the victims were being moved to a new hiding place. The family had paid a substantial ransom.
President Nixon hosted a day long Salute to Agriculture in the East Room with a roast beef dinner. Glen Campbell sang Gentle on My Mind and Try a Little Kindness and told farm jokes. Norman Borlaug and Mrs Nixon praised Campbell as the ideal entertainer for the event.
United States officials protest Poland jailed Adam Mueller, a Polish American, amid claims an unwritten pact allowed visa holders to visit without fear of arrest for old offenses. Mueller, 43, was convicted in Poland for passing secrets after escaping 13 years ago.
Early Friday a dynamite blast damaged a downtown building with estimated costs between 2500 and 5000 dollars. tensions flared as police and protesters clashed near the courthouse. Johnson County Sheriff Schneider defended his orders to move the crowd, while SDS denied organizing the rally and condemned the bombing. Fourteen arrests followed the Pentacrest gathering.
The Massachusetts Republicans and aides discuss a fundraising fee for Reagan appearances. Deaver says out-of-state events are exempt and defends the fee as modest. He notes some speakers take 10 percent of gross receipts, citing Reagan's $7,500 from an $800,000 Minnesota dinner. Funds support California party expenses for Reagan as party head.
At a Hot Springs Virginia Business Council meeting Dub Pont executive urged firms to argue less and confide in critics more amid a 55 percent approval of corporate profits for public benefit, down from 67 percent in 1965. He urged open dialogue with editors, students and community leaders to build trust and address genuine issues.
GAO调查在四个基地发现 10% 征兵人员从事非本岗工作 包括 通讯官在酒吧 办公室 打扫人员等 现象 Korea 和欧洲也有类似倾向 办公系统未加强 影响部队作业与培训匹配。
Census Bureau data show 1.2 million more people fell below the poverty line in 1969 1970, lifting total to 25.5 million. The 1970 rate for Blacks remained about three times the White rate, with urban share under half of the poor living in cities.
Bruce Vanourney 11 of 188 Mayden avenue SW remained in fair to good condition in ICU at St. Luke Hospital after riding a bicycle from a service station driveway at J street and Waconia avenue SW and striking the right front of a moving car operated by Wanda M Smiley Anamosa. No charges filed. Jonathon Harbour Hinsdale Illinois charged with overtaking on the right after his car and another car driven by Michael Miller collided at Edgewood road and Sne lane NW. Miller cited for expired license. Passenger Robert Anderson Clarendon Hills Illinois treated and released for a lip laceration.
A Cedar Rapids federal jury acquitted Marion K. Black of post office burglary in Belle Plaine and transporting a stolen car from Mississippi. Two other men at the scene have already been sentenced and are in prison. The jury began deliberations at 12:30 p.m. and returned a verdict in under two hours.
Nixon thanked police, national guardsmen, and army troops for handling anti-war demonstrations with firmness and restraint. He told visitors he was pleased no serious injuries occurred. Attendees included Mayor Walter Washington, Police Chief Jerry Wilson, Lt. Gen. Morton, Maj. Gen. Charles Southward, and Maj. Gen. R. M. Gloszer.
Briefs include a union meeting at Plumbers hall and available office space at Executive Plaza Building 4403 1st Ave SE. Advertisements for Bettys Beauty Nook specials, a car transmission theft report, a Roman hair stylist ad, a bond posting for Phyllis M Smith, and a Mother’s Day flowers promotion.
TOKYO AP reports the 150,000 member Japanese seamen's union extended its industrial action for another ten days despite government media pressure and efforts to resume talks.
Cedar Rapids area unions respond to expired contracts with scheduled meetings. The Roofers Union meets Sunday at 2 p.m. in Teamsters hall to consider ratification of the Roofing Contractors Assn offer. Jerome Kriz calls the proposal pretty good. Iron workers and bricklayers also plan meetings Monday.
Roy Hillner's mail truck caught fire while en route. He fought flames, a trucker offered a extinguisher aid, but flames persisted. Hillner drove six miles to Busby where the fire department put out the blaze. Damaged mail was sent to Billings for salvage.
A TV Guide item notes Saturday 9 program Time 10 PM features Fahrenheit 451 in a controlled society where reading books is strictly forbidden sparking discussion of censorship and state control.
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