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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1973
Page
6
Weather summary shows high 60 and 56 at 1 p.m. with rising barometer and no rainfall for May. Birth notices list multiple families welcoming sons and daughters in Marion Linn area, including Pike Krause Streeper and others. Court jurors urged to report May 21, and several funeral services scheduled across Manchester Marengo Independence Waterville Vinton communities.
Senator William Proxmire objects to Cost of Living Council rules to hide costs and profits of large firms under the Economic Stabilization Act. He cites public right to review price justification, asks GAO to test legality, and urges public hearings. Large firms defined by annual sales over 250 million dollars.
Police report daylight burglary at the Crimb Gander residence 3920 F Avenue NW. Thieves forced the back door between 5 30 and 7 p m and took a color television stereo system a microwave oven and about $400 in silver coins. A check is underway to see if any other items are missing.
Edsel F Smith of Fairfax was charged with drunk driving after a Saturday night collision at the junction of highways 84 and 218 south of Cedar Rapids. Deputy sheriffs report Smith’s westbound vehicle struck a southbound car driven by Janice Boland of Marion. no injuries were reported and Smith remained in Linn County jail that night.
Craig S. Brown, 13, of 1039 Tenth Avenue SE, was admitted to St. Luke's hospital Saturday evening for possible head injuries after his bicycle struck the rear of a parked pickup camper in the 900 block of Eighth Street SE, police said.
Americans for Democratic Action will hold its 26th annual convention next weekend in Washington. Featured speakers include Rep. Andrew Young, former Texas state Rep. Frances Farenthold and Sen. Walter Mondale.
American jets pounded targets around Phnom Penh with swing-wing bombers and strikes along the Mekong as government forces sought to recapture two positions. Senator Brooke moves to halt U S combat in Laos and Cambodia. Viet Cong claim of bombing inside South Vietnam denied by the embassy. A U S embassy report confirms a Viet Cong mine killed Dr William Rasmussen near Saigon, the fifth American death since the cease fire. Two Vietnamese officers also died in the incident.
About 180 people have died and over 800 wounded since the fighting began last week. Casualties include civilians soldiers and guerrillas as the Mid East front near Syria and Lebanon remains tense during summer training exercises.
Nobel laureate economist Paul Samuelson warns that the United States faces a period of stagflation. He describes inflation combined with stagnation as a coming national condition.
California Democrats recall a string of incidents in the 1972 California primary that mirror Florida sabotage reports. They suspect a GOP financed dirty tricks campaign to harass Democratic candidates. Herman Kalmbach, Nixon aide, is under federal probe for possible election financing violations linked to Segretti’s operations.
The article details the handling of two year long FBI wiretaps authorized in writing by the attorney general. Documents were kept by Sullivan in a separate set, not indexed in bureau files, amid a leak investigation tied to SALT talks. Sullivan suspects the attorney general had authority to see the wiretap results, while others wonder if documents were moved or destroyed.
Three men from Ryan were jailed after a fight at the South Side tavern in Coggon. Lamir Havlik the marshal his wife and his son Lee were injured. Deputies reported McEnany and Richmond faced several charges and Guthrie assisted in the incident.
In Rawalpindi the defense ministry charged officers of the Pakistani armed forces with attempting to capture power and subvert military discipline in recent weeks.
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Sloan says the largest donation was 200000 from New York financier Robert Vesco who was indicted with Stans and Mitchell. He notes a late rush of 700000 to 750000 in contributions on April 5 before a disclosure law took effect and that sources were not disclosed.
Alma I. Petrak 66 longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies after brief illness moving to Hotchkiss Colorado a year ago born January 25 1907 in Carver Minnesota married August 8 1930 in Nashua taught music at home survived by husband three daughters Lyla Wessale sister Oswald Brunius brother nine grandchildren services tentatively 1 p m Wednesday Cedar Memorial burial Cedar Memorial cremation left to be announced. Wilma L. Sullivan 66 widow Frank L. Sullivan former Cedar Rapids resident dies after lingering illness born January 20 1907 Grundy Center lived in Cedar Rapids 48 years survived by two daughters three sons 14 grandchildren two brothers wake service Monday night burial Mt Calvary wake and visitation details provided by Stewart funeral home.
Carrie W. Clark of 2408 Reynolds Avenue SW dies Saturday after a brief illness. Born August 17, 1885 in Fall River Nebraska she lived in Cedar Rapids about 50 years. Survived by two sons Weldon E. and Arthur H., a daughter Mrs Charles Johnson, five grandchildren, a brother Marcus Weldon and sister Blanche Riddile. Services Tuesday at Teahen chapel at 1 30 p.m. with Rev Francis Roy King. burial Linwood. Visitation Monday 1 15 p.m. to Tuesday 1 15 p.m. The casket will not be opened after the service.
Sally Anne Janey 34 of 393 Sixteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a sudden illness. Born February 26 1939 she was a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident. Surviving are daughter Maryellen two sons De Wayne and David her mother Helen Hemminger Cedar Rapids father Earl Hemminger Oakland California three sisters and two brothers. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Turner Chapel West with Rev Neal B Gail. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Turner Chapel West.
Carol Ann Anfinson three month old daughter of Janet and Lawrence Anfinson of Cedar Rapids died Saturday. Born January 24 1973 in Cedar Rapids she is survived by her parents a brother and a sister a grandmother a grandfather and a great grandmother. Services set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at Turner Chapel East conducted by Rev Allen Van Cleve. Friends may call after 2 p m Sunday.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription rates with misprints stating cents and years. It mentions Sunday issues priced at 3 dollars per year and standard issues at 2 dollars 50 cents per month or 25 dollars yearly, with U.S. territories at a yearly rate.
Funeral details for several individuals listed with church affiliations and burial sites. Barger, Harris Red. Teahen chapel. Turner west and east chapels. Rev. Maguire, Rev. Root, Rev. Lamb, and Rev. Van Cleve noted. Burial sites include Mt Calvary, Cedar Memorial, Oak Hill with service times from Monday and Sunday observances.
Dunlop questions the efficacy of controls and warns against full-scale tightening that could disrupt supplies. He supports a narrow operating corridor and cautions that abrupt Phase 3 withdrawal may hurt inflation containment. He blames rising agricultural prices and global demand for the price surge, not the voluntary standards shift. The labor management climate is noted as stable with settlements under the stabilization program.
Senator Edward Kennedy told Syracuse University graduates that Watergate’s bugging and burglary scandal is more an opportunity than a tragedy for the United States because it can teach the nation to reason.
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