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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1971
Page
3
Daily weather report shows highs around 68 and 71 with a late evening low near 58. The column lists normal May figures, humidities, wind, sun times, and a long local births and obituaries roundup for several towns including Marion, Clarence, Clermont, Dysart, Decorah, and Postville with multiple names and service details.
Cathy Cox and Steve Becker 17 and 18 of Norway were admitted to Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids after a traffic crash northeast of Watkins. George Rabe 69 of Vinton and his wife were treated and released at Virginia Gay hospital. Other passengers Rick Voss and Lynette Becker were treated and released. Cox and Becker in satisfactory condition with facial lacerations and head injuries. The collision occurred on the paved road to Norway about half a mile north and a mile east of Watkins.
In Khulna and Jessore, army action and communal conflict are described as devastations. Witnesses report a “human slaughterhouse” scene with women and children harmed, mass killings, and burning in non-Bengali and Bengali areas. An Italian priest, Rev. Mario Veronesi, was killed by soldiers near a mission hospital, provoking further tragedy.
President Nixon asked members of the Business Council and top corporate executives to redouble efforts to create jobs for American veterans. He cited about 350,000 unemployed Vietnam veterans and urged listing job openings with state employment services and contacting state agencies for veteran job seekers.
Kenneth R. Stewart, 55, of 1304 Fifteenth Street SW, suffered a broken leg and head injuries when his motorcycle struck a parked car at 1336 Wilson Avenue SW Saturday. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital and later transferred to University Hospitals in Iowa City in serious condition.
Cedar Rapids residents will be invited to tour the police station during Police Week open houses Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Captain Jim Barnes said the event aims to show how tax dollars support the department and to familiarize residents with modern equipment and operations.
City brief seeks address or information on Nora Campbell formerly of Panora Iowa. Advertisement asks readers to write Box N-138 Gazette. Also promotes a Spring Housecleaning Sale at Vernon Village Shopping Center with many bargains on fabrics and fashions.
Vatican City AP Secretary of State Rogers met Pope Paul VI and received a humanitarian pledge to help American prisoners of war or missing in North Vietnam. About 1,770 U.S. personnel are unaccounted, with some held over four years. Rogers noted South Vietnam offered to release 1,200 NVA captives and 570 sick, but the North ignored the proposal.
Nader said he aims to use donated money to finance legal suits and student investigations into airline issues. He hopes to spur research on airline problems and expects support from business firms, a large source of complaints he receives about airlines.
Delegates heard Bishop Smith announce he will step down effective Dec 31 and approved a measure mandating denial or revocation of tax exempt status for groups with racially discriminatory policies. A clergy laity study group will probe the church’s tax status and report at the next annual convention.
Wyoming experts report forty eagles killed in recent months by gunfire or suspected poison. Fifteen birds were found poisoned in Jackson canyon near Casper, including eleven bald eagles. Twenty five golden eagles were found nearby near Rawlins. Authorities sent remains to a federal lab for cause of death as investigations continue.
Roy Maltimore Goodwin 725 Ellis Boulevard NW Cedar Rapids died suddenly Saturday. Born April 5 1887 Wesington Springs SD he married Opal Jones Sept 14 1920 Mellette SD. Survived by wife two sons Russell and Harley three grandchildren three brothers and six sisters. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday Turner chapel east with Rev A J Stokes. Burial Shiloh cemetery. Friends may call Turner east today after 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday. Burial services in Bells Tennessee.
Junior Dean Griswold aged 78 died Saturday after a long illness. Born November 25 1925 in Chillicothe Illinois he married Jennie Lee Baker February 1 1969 in Peoria. A World War II veteran he belonged to the LDS Church Eagles Laborers International Union of North America and left a wife a daughter Nancy Gail Krambule of Tacoma Washington three brothers three sisters a son David Key and two daughters Linda Gustafson and Joan Jones of Cedar Rapids.
Bessie O Eckert a Cedar Rapids resident since 1901 died Friday after a sudden illness Born November 16 1886 in Dows she was a charter member of Olivet Presbyterian Church She worked at Cedar Rapids Candy Co Children’s Home and the Cedar Rapids schools Surviving: two sisters Gertrude Robertson and George Hackbarth three brothers Lloyd A Eckert O Lee Eckert Archie R Eckert Services 3 p.m. Monday Turner Chapel West burial Linwood Cemetery Memorial fund of Olivet Presbyterian Church requested Friends may call Turner West until 2 55 p m Monday and casket will not be opened after service
Memorial services for Rebecca M. Goddar at Turner Chapel East at 1 30 p m Monday conducted by Rev Paul Somerville burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at Turner East. Fannie Harriott graveside at Campbell cemetery at noon Monday led by Rev Carroll Van Anda with viewing at Turner Chapel East until 10 a m Monday. McKinley H Power service Monday at 1 30 p m at Shelly Funeral Home Manchester.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said efforts to bar U S funds for Vietnam combat may win a vote as he backs the McGovern Hatfield amendment to end funding after December 31 1971 He favors an all volunteer army and expects the measure to reach the Senate early next month with uncertain chances of passage.
Reports said the twin engine Centaur stage showed abnormal data and began tumbling out of control during the Mars bound mission. The U.S. has sent three Mariners past Mars but none yet to orbit the planet as Viking landings were planned for 1976. Atlas Centaur had a reliable track record and last flew successfully orbiting a new communications satellite in January.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette provides publication information including established year 1883, address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406, and circulation terms. Subscriptions range from 75 cents per week by carrier to annual mail rates, with regional exclusions and AP republication rights noted.
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