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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1973
Page
5
A lengthy weather page reports Tuesday highs in the 60s to mid 70s across cities including Miami Minneapolis Houston and Los Angeles with an extended outlook predicting showers Friday night and Saturday then fair Sunday. It also lists daily barometer humidity wind and sunrise sunset data along with numerous local notices of births marriages police reports and funeral services for multiple Iowa towns and residents.
The defense moves to conduct a hearing outside the jury to probe government misconduct related to the Watergate burglary investigation. They seek testimony from Hunt and Liddy and even potential testimony from President Nixon, arguing his involvement could taint evidence in Ellsberg’s case and raise liability questions for subpoena. The judge has not ruled on a full hearing and debates whether the government proved guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lloyd W. Brown 69 of 1715 Miami Drive NE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born March 2 1904 in Ottumwa he married Blanche De Ford Jan 1 1930. Retired from Link Belt Speeder Corp he was a member of Westminster Presbyterian church and Kingston lodge AF AM. Surviving wife two sons Major Lloyd W. Brown Oscoda Michigan and Robert D. Brown Cedar Rapids five grandchildren and two sisters. Services at Turner Chapel East at 3 p.m. Friday with burial at Cedar Memorial all Master Masons to meet Kingston lodge at Turner East by 2 45 p.m. Also mentioned are two sisters Wilma Ruddock York Nebraska and Bess Hollis La Mirada California and two grandchildren.
Joseph Zitek 85 of 2406 Second street SW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a long illness. Born Feb 16 1888 in Czechoslovakia he came to the U S at 18 and lived in Cedar Rapids most of his life. Survived by wife Libbie four daughters three sons 20 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren. Services Friday 2 pm Brush chapel Rev A T Washington burial Czech National cemetery. Friends may call Thursday afternoon. Memorials to cancer fund requested.
Mrs. C K Richey 87 widow of C K Richey and Cedar Rapids native who moved to West Chester Pa ten years ago died there Tuesday Born April 9 1886 in Cedar Rapids she leaves two sons Robert W West Chester James D Randolph N J a daughter Hazel McBrayer Kansas City Mo and nine grandchildren Services set for 10 30 a m Saturday Burial Linwood Friends may call at Turner chapel east after 1 p m Friday
Former Cedar Rapids resident Lloyd W Berryhill aged 79 of Allerton died Tuesday in a Corydon hospital after a long illness. Born May 14 1893 in Jones County he was survived by his wife Alma and a daughter Christol of rural Al.
Cedar Rapids city streets department workers who aided in April blizzard cleanup pressed for two days of paid leave. A Monday meeting with the city council occurred as workers logged extensive overtime while sanitation pickups were delayed. City officials indicated a conclusion satisfying both sides was reached.
Obituaries list for Fakkinson Mark with service at St Ludmila's church and military burial at St John's. Norbert W Marbach to be buried at Mt Calvary with American Legion honors. Grace E Decious to be cremated or buried at Cedar Memorial per Beatty Bearle chapel service.
Cedar Rapids city council set June 6 for a public hearing on Mt. Vernon road SE paving from Nineteenth Street to Memorial Drive and approved bid advertising and plan filing for a Rolling Green storm sewer. Current sewers cannot handle runoff in some blocks. Public hearing scheduled for May 30.
Tama man George B. Knott III 28 faced fines for speeding and driving with an expired license. He was arrested on First Avenue East Cedar Rapids after driving 68 mph in a 35 zone and a loaded .25 caliber pistol was found. He appeared before Justice Glenn Powers, fines paid, bond set at 1000 dollars for the weapon charge.
The Iowa highway commission will hold a public auction of restaurant equipment starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Items are at 438 Waconia Avenue SW, then move to 610 and 620 Waconia Avenue SW. Cash terms, removal after full payment, buyers have five days to move items. Contact Gordon Ellison at Cedar Valley Expressway office, 366-0491.
Steven M. Aldrich twenty from Fairfax and Perry A. Lin deman twenty from 1012 Eighteenth Street NW were charged with possession of marijuana. Linn deputies and an officer of the metro narcotics squad arrested them and two juvenile girls in a car on a county road southwest of Cedar Rapids about midnight Tuesday night. The girls were referred to juvenile authorities.
The defendants were held in the county jail Wednesday pending arraignment.
Saigon rejects a broader settlement including elections while Viet Cong accuses Saigon of violations of the Jan. 27 cease-fire. U S officials say an American team will visit Hanoi to arrange repatriation of remains. Cambodian offensives shift toward highways as U S jet support combats monsoon conditions. Hanoi cites Viet Cong prisoner medical abuses including chemical injuries and surgeries performed without proper medical care.
Patricia Mink, 33, was fatally injured when her car skidded into an oncoming vehicle driven by Larry Dittrich, 26, near Long Grove on Highway 61. Mink was alone in her car. Dittrich escaped with minor injuries while a school bus was involved in the passing incident.
Herbert A. Feickert a 19 year old Cedar Rapids man received a suspended ten year sentence in the Anamosa reformatory after pleading guilty to breaking and entering. Linn District Judge John Hyland placed him on probation for the February 3 Cedar Rapids burglary of a southwest business.
Ray urges that contract cancellations not reduce total Iowa fuel allocations as a critical planting season looms. The governor says the coming weeks are vital for Iowa and seeks comments on solutions to the fuel shortage.
U.S. Sen. Dick Clark says the Cedar Rapids Defense Contract Administration Services Office move from Town and Country Shopping Center, in place since 1965, to the IE Tower is economically unjustified and will raise annual costs by nearly 24,000 dollars for less space.
Linn County supervisors awarded Dr Penningroth fifty four thousand dollars a year and colleagues thirty four to thirty six thousand triggering Republican and Democratic comments. Lawmakers argue for state limits on county officer salaries while noting the high figures exceed other state mental health leaders and university officials.
The Watergate story broadens as John Moss calls a House inquiry that could lead to impeachment. The White House orders recovery of nine cables tied to the case while Judge Sirica holds the safety deposit keys. Charles Colson appears in federal court as prosecutors seek testimony on E. Howard Hunt's fake state department cables.
The Fundamental Orders, first written constitution in America, were adopted by Connecticut colonists on January 14, 1639. The document established a framework for colonial self government and governance in New England.
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