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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
3
The Daily Record notes high temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70s region wide with a warm Thursday. An extended forecast calls for a warm Sunday then cooler Monday and Tuesday, with showers possible Sunday and east Monday, and showers west Tuesday.
The session adjourned after 9:30 a.m. Monday with votes on six conservancy district and liquor control bills. A measure raising state automobile purchase prices passed 70 to 7 and was sent to the governor. The house killed a bill reorganizing the liquor control commission and adopted a rewritten environmental quality department plan. Also noted are extensive birth notices from Cedar Rapids area families and a long list of traffic court fines and local notices.
A weather forecast notes showers and thunderstorms tonight over the Rockies and Gulf coast area. Elsewhere expectations call for clear to partly cloudy skies with little temperature change from last night and pleasant conditions across the nation.
The Iowa senate debates a school foundation funding amendment while a liquor tax hike is routed separately. Gov. Ray and Sen. Clifton Lamborn indicate a plan to raise the liquor tax from 15 percent to 20 percent to cover about a one million dollar annual shortfall from the current 15 percent rate.
The April average sulfur oxide reading at residential stations nearly doubled from 7.97 to 14.68 micrograms per cubic meter, with ten county stations averaging 9.22. Suspended particulates at Noelridge Park spiked due to under construction greenhouses, while industrial readings at the health department HQ marked 95.1 and 62.3. Erickson notes high rural particulate levels from plowing and low rainfall, with the EPA daily standard at 75.
The number of licensed vehicles on Britain's roads increased by 270 percent in twenty years up to 1969. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents noted new roads grew by only 12 percent in the same period.
Former Undersecretary of State Ball recalls NATO founders and warns against compromise. Senator Mathias warns unilateral U S troop withdrawal could push Germany away from dollar support, risking economic stability.
John G. Stepanek 55 of 438 Eighth Avenue SW died Thursday after a long illness. A former command sergeant major in the US Army he served about 28 years including Germany Korea Japan Vietnam twice and earned the Presidential Unit Citation. He was married to Mary Hilton since 1943 and survived by three sons a daughter a grandchild his mother and siblings. Services at St Patrick's Church Monday with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery and military rites. Rosary Sunday at Teahen chapel.
John Joseph Huff 74 of 1426 C street SW died Thursday after a brief illness. Born January 2 1897 in Downey he was a World War I veteran and member of Hanford American Legion post Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Union. Survived by three daughters six grandchildren 11 great grandchildren two brothers burial at Mayflower cemetery Oxford Junction with military rites Saturday. Services at Turner chapel west 10:30 a.m. Saturday with Rev John M Gregory. rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday at Turner chapel west. callers welcome until 10:25 a.m. Saturday.
Elmer R. Lange, 72, longtime Cedar Rapids resident who moved to Phoenix in 1962, died Saturday. He is survived by his brother Leo Lange of Iowa City. Funeral services were held Friday in Fort Madison with burial at Fairview Cemetery nearby.
The measure backed by Gov. Ray would replace the three member liquor control commission with a single director and a part time five member board all with business experience. The plan aims to save millions and is part of a 1970 efficiency report. Final passage vote and amendments shifted through Feb to April, with contention over dram shop provisions and notice deadlines.
Nina B Miller died Thursday after a long illness at age 74. Born April 14, 1894 in Crestline Ohio she led millinery departments in Cedar Rapids stores. No immediate survivors. Burial Linwood Cemetery Turner Chapel East service Monday at 10 30 am by Rev Carroll Van Anda. Friends may call until 10 25 am. casket will not be opened after the service.
Albert George Mann 69 of 1834 Bever avenue SE Cedar Rapids lifelong resident dies Friday after a long illness born Feb 15 1902 survived by sister Ruby Thenhaus who with him lived at his home Services are 1 30 p m Saturday graveside Cedar Memorial cemetery officiated by Very Rev Canon D A Loferski of St John's Episcopal Church friends may call at Beatty Bearle's after 7 p m Friday until 11 a m Saturday
Gov. Robert Ray reacts to the liquor unit overhaul vote in the Iowa senate. He argues the senate must reverse the day’s action to avoid harming efficient government and notes the measure is a key recommendation of the governor’s economy committee.
Article quotes legislators arguing for the next step in the economy and presenting a chance to act on efficiency measures in government.
Negotiations between contractors and unions show limited progress as workers continue idle. Four meetings are planned this week with operating engineers, iron workers, and laborers plus a roofer session today. Only four of twelve unions have signed new contracts, including carpenters cement finishers asbestos workers and painters.
Senate debate reveals Fulbright accusing the Nixon administration of usurping war powers and bypassing Congress in Cambodia and Laos. Rogers retorts, insisting Congress retains agency while criticizing Katzenbach. The exchange highlights tension over executive war authority and constitutional balance.
Cedar Rapids police and U S customs agents arrested Theresa Shaver 22 and Steven W. O'Brien 20 for unlawfully importing hashish and conspiring to import a narcotic. A police dog helped trace a package from New York City to the Cedar Rapids address 33136 Avenue NW. Shaver was released on recognizance after a magistrate hearing. O'Brien remained jailed awaiting further proceedings.
The plan would permit the United States to deploy troops in case of an attack or imminent nuclear threat, but forces would be withdrawn if Congress does not approve within 30 days. The proposal frames executive action with legislative check and ongoing risk.
Cedar Rapids safety commissioner candidate Thomas L. Gardner had two parking meters hooded to park vehicles urging a November 2 vote. Safety Commissioner John Oberthien said the city bans political campaigning on streets and sidewalks and warned of widespread enforcement if allowed. Gardner paid traffic engineering $2.50 per meter per day plus a $4 hooding fee.
Linn County supervisors announced a dust control policy change on unpaved roads. The program, experimental in 1971, oils about 20 miles at 1400 dollars per mile, stabilizes 6.5 miles at 7000 dollars per mile, and seals 4 stabilized miles at 3500 dollars per mile. It will be evaluated for cost, effectiveness, and public acceptance.
Robert Welty sues Richard Appert for 50000 claiming untamed monkeys at 3123 Elaine Dr NW bit Welty’s daughter Sheleen on April 24. The Linn County court notes no fence and calls the monkeys an attractive nuisance. Sheleen missed school two weeks, fears animals, and required surgical treatment after being bitten and bitten on both legs. Welty seeks 25000 actual and 25000 punitive damages.
Alice Smith of Tama sues the Cedar Rapids school district for 35000 claiming a February 15 fall on an ice covered cement walk at Kennedy high school. She says ice was hidden to pedestrians and lacked sand or abrasives on the surface during a gymnastic meet.
The report recalls Hoffa’s pale reaction when Edward Partin testified against him in 1964 and Partin’s denial of signing any statement. The Justice Department said it had received a document claiming to be Partin’s unsigned statement but could not verify its authenticity or origin.
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