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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1979
Page
21
A lioness rests in the sun on the roof of the lion shelter at the animal park in Six Flags Great Adventure Park New Jersey while other pride members keep watch in the shade nearby.
Democrat John Culver told about 350 partisans at two Town House events that he will win the 1980 Iowa Senate race. He urged supporters to turn out to defeat dissidents and criticized low statewide turnout, noting only 40 percent voted last year. He recalled Franklin coach Orville Rust and will receive an honorary degree at Westmar College before appearances in Des Moines.
U.S. Sen. Jack Danforth of Missouri accuses President Carter of failing to provide leadership after Congress defeated a standby gas rationing plan. Danforth defends Baker’s energy approach and criticizes electoral motives fueling the energy debate. He spoke at a fundraiser in Cedar Rapids with Sen. Roger Jepsen and Reps. Grassley and Leach in attendance.
The Agriculture Department said benefits for households on food stamps will rise 6.8 percent on July 1 to reflect higher food costs. The average benefit climbs to 35 cents per person per meal from 33 cents, with a potential 1/3 cut if Congress does not raise the spending ceiling.
United Airlines representatives considered a counteroffer from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers after joint mediation. The talks resumed after a brief recess and were to continue, as rescue divers awaited better weather to resume operations following a wreckage event.
Former Massachusetts Senator Edward Brooke, who blamed his high profile divorce for his 1982 election loss, intends to remarry next spring to Ann Flemming, 30, daughter of the former mayor of Marigot on St. Martin in the French West Indies. Brooke divorced Remigia Ferrari-Scacco Brooke after 30 years of marriage.
Dow Jones & Co., the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the National Newspaper Association filed suit to stop the Postal Rate Commission from adopting a multimillion dollar annual surcharge for expediting daily and weekly newspapers. The commission proposed a 1 to 2 cent per copy fee to fund the red tag service, with an estimated $17 million yearly impact for the industry.
Divers faced heavy seas rain and 45 knot winds as the Gulf of Mexico platform disaster prompted a suspended hunt for eight believed trapped. Coast Guard and private boats rescued 26 men 12 miles off Galveston. four injured hospitalized including one with an arm severed and others burned. Divers withdrew due to insufficient air hoses for the partially submerged structure.
At the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Manila U S President Carter faced sharp criticism from developing nations over aid and policy. U S UN Ambassador Andrew Young announced a US pause on a 750 million fund to stabilize key Third World commodities. In Moscow Pravda warned China against pressuring Vietnam at talks intended to settle their border dispute, accusing Beijing of trying to win what it could not on the battlefield.
President Carter accepted the resignation of John Stetson secretary of the Air Force on Friday. Stetson a former president of A B Dick Co plans to return to private industry. The decision became known through a letter to Air Force commanders.
Notice of incorporation for J & R Logging Company under Iowa law with April 25 1979 start. Details include authorized capital stock 100 shares Class A, initial registered office 5 F Avenue Cedar Rapids Iowa 52405, registered agent Robert J Lehman, and director addresses for John R Boyles and Robert Jatman.
Notice concerns Evelyne M Richards deceased with will dated 15th day of April. Jack Burke and Richard F Nazette appointed executors. Any action to contest must be in district court within six months from second publication. Creditors must file claims with clerk. failure bars claims. Dated May 7.
The estate of Milo A Barta deceased in Cedar Rapids Iowa presents a probate action. Donald L Barta and Mary Ann Hammond are appointed executors. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication.
Notice to all interested in the Glenn T Wilkin estate that on May 4 the will dated August 29 1960 was admitted to probate. Dorothy Wilkin was named executor of the estate in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication or be forever barred. Novak Kubicek Rosser Dillard and Kubicek, attorneys, oversee the matter.
In Linn County Iowa Sarah J Blackford estate probate granted May 4 1979 executor Richard E Blackford appointed. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for allowance and barred after given period. Attorney Allen and Lee represent the executor Moron Iowa filing details on May 9 19.
Last will of Thomas Armitage admitted to probate. Hearing date set for October 13, 1970. Alice Armitage named as heir. creditors must file claims with district court clerk within six months from second publication. Executor Keir L. Stapleton named.
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