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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1981

Page

2

Obituary notices for Gibson Holsinger and Kelley deaths

Clara Gibson 76 of 1139 Center Point Road NE died Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a short illness born August 19 1904 in Johnson County She was married to George R Gibson in 1934 She worked at the Roosevelt Hotel and belonged to several clubs Services Monday Turner Chapel East burial Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society Zeretta M Holsinger 72 of Zarata Texas died visiting her daughter Kathryn Meyer in Arizona Born July 13 1908 in Linn County She was married to George Willard Holsinger in 1929 and worked at Armstrongs as a buyer She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church Surviving husband daughter son three sisters and one brother plus eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services Monday Turner Chapel East burial Linwood Cemetery Memorials to Salem United Methodist Church Kathryn L Kelley 68 of Meth Wick Manor died Friday after a brief illness Born August 5 1912 in Marion She married Harry E Kelley in 1946 He died in 1962 She graduated from Marion High School and Coe College with a master from Iowa University She belonged to First Congregational Church PEO Chapter LU and the D A R Survived by daughter and Earl son and a sister Memorial service Tuesday Murdoch Chapel Marion burial Oak Shade Cemetery Marion Memorial fund established

Clara Gibson Center Point Road Cedar Rapids Monroe Township Johnson County George R. Gibson Chicago Gibson Roosevelt Hotel Pautz Asbury Methodist Church Eagles Club REAC Eagles el Kahir Shrine Odds and Ends Turner Chanel East Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Turner Chapel East American Cancer Society Tenth St Zeretta M. Holsinger Zarata Texas Patricia Meyer Apache Junction Ariz Linn County George Willard Holsinger Alburnett Armstrong’s Children’s Department Salem United Methodist Church William G. Holsinger New Canaan, Conn Esther Kirk Leota Boddicker Maude Rutan Miami Fla Frederick Peter Colorado Springs Colo Paul Hasel Linwood Cemetery Salem United Methodist Church Memorial Fund First Ave Kathryn L. Kelley Meth- Wick Manor Meth-Wick Marion Kathryn Kendall Harry E. Kelley Chapter LU P.E.O D.A.R Craig Albers Earl of Ames William Chadima Alhambra Calif Murdoch Chapel Glenn N. Bender Oak Shade

Legislators Reach Compromise on Abortion Funding Policy

The measure expands on a prior ban framework and aims to settle the issue, with Smalley praising the compromise as workable and urging final passage. Critics like Doderer decry anti abortion lobbying while noting remaining opposition from some lawmakers and groups.

Smalley Senate Doderer Lyle Krewson R-Urbandale

Debate over sex education amendment in Iowa House

Lawmakers clashed over a Clements Mann amendment on sexuality material. Doderer warned government intrusion into private lives while Johnson warned of book burning. The House rejected many amendments as it advanced the education funding bill detailing Iowa University and hospital budgets and related allocations.

Clements-Mann Warren Johnson R-Sloan Clements Bob Billings U.S Terrel Bell Mann House College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Des Moines University of Iowa Iowa Braille Vinton

Cities face crime and growth woes in 1980 survey

A Gallup survey of city populations over 50 000 last November and December shows many residents want to move, with crime cited as a primary motive. Among larger cities over one million crime rose 49 percent as violent offenses climbed 31 percent since 1976, per FBI data.

George Gallup Federal Bureau of Investigation

NATO official cites SS-20 warhead advantage in theater forces

An official notes the SS-20 carries three warheads while Pershing and cruise missiles carry one. He warns the Soviet force could exceed expectations, increasing the warhead disparity. He says NATO counts only launchers and expects a reload capacity for a second shot per launcher. The official ties these points to NATO plans for talks on reducing theater nuclear forces and mentions no current talk of exceeding 572 new U.S. missiles.

NATO United States Soviet Union U.S

Supreme Court Justices Wealth 1980 Asset Estimates Revealed

Justice Blackmun listed 1980 assets between 124000 and 415000 with income 8000 to 27500. Chief Burger and Stewart show higher holdings 880000 to 1.5 million and 1 million to 2.3 million respectively with Stewart income 100000 to 275000. White and Brennan report smaller assets 25000 to 80000 and 10000 to 30000. Virgil quote included.

Harry A. Blackmun Burger Justice Potter Stewart Burgers Stewarts Byron R. White William J. Brennan

Robbery at Ted and Audreys Tap After Armed Break In

Two Black men armed with a shotgun and a handgun robbed Ted and Audrey's Play Time Tap at 933 14th Ave SW Friday afternoon. They locked five people in a closet for 20 minutes after taking cash from the till and a customer, with no injuries reported. Police noted similarities to a prior Pizza Hut robbery nearby.

Ted Audrey 14Th Ave Debbie Wienands Audrey Wienands Gazette Pizza Hut 16Th Ave

State rests case links victim to Zinzer van in murder trial

Toledo The state rested its case after 30 witnesses in three days in the murder trial of Jeffrey A. Zinzer 23 of Ferguson for the death of Penny Sue Belcher Forrest 18. Hair fiber and blood in Zinzer s van matched the victim and a napkin with a name and address tied Zinzer to the scene. The autopsy cited strangulation or asphyxiation with possible bolt injury, blood alcohol 12 percent not lethal. The trial resumes Monday at 9 a.m. with defense opening statements.

Toledo Jeffrey Allen Zinzer Ferguson Zinzer Penny Sue Belcher Forrest Montour Wayne Eaton State Crime Lab Des Moines Forrest Regis Weland Cedar Rapids Regis Steven Eck Marshalltown Eaton Jan Bachman

Explosion Damages Boat at 944 M St SW Residence

Police received a report of an explosion Friday night at the rear of a residence on 944 M Street SW. Officers found a large hole in a boat stored there and linked the damage to an explosive device after locating the boat in the evening.

M Street

Ageless balloons found from nursing home week event

At least two of the balloons launched last Monday from Edgewood Manor Care Center and Cedar Rapids Care Center have been found. About 300 balloons carried Love Is Ageless and invitations for residents to visit. Finders are asked to respond to the invitations.

Edgewood Manor Care Center Clive Drive Cedar Rapids Care Center Fourth Ave Shirley Spray

Weather summary from airport readings and forecasts

Readings at the airport show east wind at 8 mph at midnight. Sunrise 5 45, sunset 8 22. Highs in the 50s to 60s, lows 40s. Chance of rain Monday and Tuesday, partly cloudy Wednesday. An unseasonably cold spring storm targets the Rockies with advisories for heavy snow in Colorado Utah Arizona Montana.

Rockies Colorado Arizona Utah Montana

Vital Statistics May 15 births listed in Cedar Rapids area

Fire calls logged Friday with medical emergencies at 400 Third Ave SE 139 Echo Lane NW and 1807 K Street SW. The notice names numerous Cedar Rapids Marion Hiawatha Martello and surrounding residents with births to multiple couples and addresses across the region.

Third Ave Echo Lane K St

Romanian Cosmonaut Joins Soviet Crew On Salyut 6

The Soviet Tass reports the Soyuz craft docked with Salyut 6 carrying Romanian cosmonaut Dumitru Prunariu and commander Leonid Popov. They join Vladimir Kovalyonek and Viktor Savinykh aboard the space station for a seven day joint mission that began March 14.

Moscow Salyut 6 Space Station Tass Dumitru Prunariu Leonid Popov Space Vladimir Kovalyonek Viktor Savinykh Salyut 6

Marion police charge two in drunken driving cases

John C. Schweitzer, 62, of 1401 42nd St. NE, was charged with drunk driving after Marion police arrested him in the 1000 block of Blairs Ferry Road Friday noon. Robert P. McCormick, 28, of 1355 Third Ave., Marion, was arrested early Tuesday and charged with drunk driving and interfering with official acts after refusing to cooperate with officers on Tama Street SE at 12:15 a.m.

John C. Schweitzer 42Nd St. NE Marion Blairs Ferry Road Robert P. McCormick Third Ave McCormick Tama Street

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Blackmun Powell Warren E Virgil Zinzer’s Edgewood Manor Pat Norman Spray Wellman West Chester Edgewood Sally Hickey Swisher Elizabeth Peabody St Cedar Cedar Corrier U.S. Territories Associated Press C.R St. Luke’s Odena Robert Soberg Day St. NW Rita William King Dartmouth St Deborah Randy Kelley 26Th St. NW Betty Dan McMurrin 10Th St. SW Sharon John B. Lacy Fifth St. Marion Frances P. Steven Phelan 25Th St. Drive Jackie Gregory L. Flowers Plainview Drive Jodie Joseph Gilliam Blairstown Kendal M. Ramstad Hiawatha Janet M. Rice Keven M. Jefferis Jane E. Sager Fairfax Michael L. Haars Center Point Sylvia A. Bryan Ontario Gary D. Neal Elizabeth A. Jensen Benton Keith D. Simoons Kimberly R. Gudenhauf James R. Berndsen Judy H. Potter Larry H. DeBow Delores A. Hartl Ricky A. Smejkal Darcy K. Dvorak Micahel J. Raymon Lora J. Novotny Johnny D. Oberthien Tracy L. Willson Jeffrey A. Daws Margaret E. Wieneke Rickey L. Cowger Rebecca L. Prouty Douglas L. Loveless Renata D. Miller John E. Stern Jr Marlene R Terri K. Dirks Leonard J. Swallom Barbara J. Crooks Scott B. DeCamp Julie A. Seegers James F. Hutchins Connie S. van Note Martello Spaceships Dock Garden Marion Blvd John E. Lapes Pierson’s Flowershop and Greenhouses, Inc Ellis Boulevard Horal and Botanics Sixteenth Avenue
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