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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1975
Page
4
In New York, the stock market logged its second substantial decline in a row as profit taking dominated Friday trading. The Dow Jones average closed down 11.19 at 837.61, with overall activity easing from earlier in the week.
Cedar Rapids markets report steady hog prices with Friday bids 46.00 to 48.50 for hulls and varied discounts by weight and grade. Sows and butchers show different rates while grain and other commodities adjoin market chatter across Des Moines, Chicago, and Omaha.
George M. Crampton, 21, of 15827 A avenue NE, was charged with exploding fire works after a Coe college student, Steve Wright, 19, Northbrook, was injured in the cafeteria. Wright received treatment for glass in his right eye at St. Luke's hospital and was released. Police said Crampton packed food around a firecracker and left the scene. Wright was injured when it exploded. Crampton was released on a promise to appear in court.
A legislative appropriations subcommittee plans to slash the department of social services budget for the next fiscal year. Lawmakers aim to trim about 2.5 million, with personnel reductions likely the major share. The department sought 656 additional employees, but Sen. Bert Priebe said 250 new hires would be fortunate.
Allstate Insurance conducted crash tests in a compact car with a sled accelerator. At impact speeds equivalent to hitting a parked car at 59 miles per hour and 57 miles per hour, drivers with seat belts would be killed while those in cars with air bags would not be seriously injured.
Boxer Ron Stander aged 30 known as the Bluffs Butcher received a 10 year prison term for a breaking and entering charge but was granted bench parole by Potta wattamie county district Judge Leroy Johnson. Stander once fought Joe Frazier for the world heavyweight title and had pled guilty to the attempted robbery of an adult bookstore.
Egil Bud Krogh, once entangled in Watergate and jailed, has joined Rep. Paul McCloskey's staff as a legislative assistant focused on energy and international sea law. He expects a lower salary than his former White House and Transportation roles but says returning to government is a team culmination.
Two Cedar Rapids men suffered minor injuries when a motorcycle crashed in the 4300 block of First Avenue West at 2 36 am Saturday. Driver Mitchell Gardner 22 of 3214 Sputter Avenue SE and passenger Jerald Van Dine 20 of IRA Second Avenue SE were treated at St. Luke's and released. Gardner lost control and was not charged.
Dr Paul W Van Metre 96 of Rockwell City father of Mrs Kenneth L Butler 5042 First Ave NW died Friday in Rockwell City Services will be in the Presbyterian church then at 130 Monday Morton funeral home in charge Dr Van Metre born in Benton county New remodeling state licensed boarding home 519th Ave SE 364 3773 Adv Piersons Greenhouse open Sunday 1800 Ellis Blvd NW Adv Hand wrought jewelry Adv Quick Service Five Seasons Lawn Service Adv Boldt a name meaning tare for the elderly Joshua 2415 1st Ave SW Adv Czechoslovakian Film presentation Sunday May 18 2:30 pm Holiday Inn Admission Free Universal Travel 363 2625 Temple Judah Games Tue 7 20 pm 3221 Lindsay Lane SE Public welcome Garage Sale 205 C Ave Hiawatha Sunday 95 Dr Ronald E Strand MD opening office Geral Province Mon 18 1030th Ave SE Suite 200 Phone 366 8461 Adv Montrose Games Doors Sat 6 30 Sun 6 00 Money Taken Six rolls pennies vending machine coins taken Friday Kirkwood Skill Center 120% Rockford Road SW Mowers Missing Universal Engineering two lawn mowers taken Friday Porch Sale 1016 10th St SW Cash Copped Charlotte Cummings 633 A Ave NW $52 cash taken Friday Sale Miscellaneuds Antiques May 17 16th ദ Adv Lost Times Larry David 5620 Johnson Ave NW tires stolen from garage valued $250 Valuables Listed Michael Petrzelka 1733 Sixth Ave SE television set $280 tape recorder $150 ring $200 Arrested Laren Evan Bragg 44 rural Springville drunk driving Friday bond $500
Donald Paulsen reports a burglary at 657 Valley Brook Drive SR during his family's graduation in Iowa City. Loss includes two watches, eight mink coats, two rings, cash, and 74 Franklin Mint silver medals valued at $3,000 plus. Total items worth over $3,000.
Washington, AP. The Mayaguez affair intensifies a world talk on how far a nation's sea domain extends. The 1958 1959 conventions grant innocent passage but allow steps to halt ships in territorial waters. disputes arise over whether the Mayaguez sailed in international or Cambodian waters and whether a universal limit can be agreed.
La Ru Inc of Cedar Rapids filed for bankruptcy in Cedar Rapids federal court. It operated as Lerty's Ming Center car wash at 1805 Northbrook Drive NE from January through October 1974. Debts total $20,395 with assets of $2,825. Larry and Ruth Tanner, president and secretary, also filed for financial reorganization.
Leroy Buddy McHugh longtime crime reporter who covered the St Valentine Day Massacre and who was depicted in the play Front Page died Thursday of a heart attack in Chicago. He was 84.
A Friday afternoon rear-end collision in Cedar Rapids left two women injured. Police say a car driven by 67 year old John Roez of 05 Fifth Avenue SE struck a vehicle driven by 23 year old Jean Zeman of 6658 ML. Ver lon Road SE at Sixteenth Avenue and First Street SW. Zeman and passenger Marian Elliott, 40, of 714 Greenfield Street NE, were treated at Mercy Hospital and released.
Iowa City police report two men attempted a robbery at McDonald’s early Saturday morning. Harry Botton, 22, was shot in the shoulder and Connie Sanders, 17, sustained a head injury while being forced back inside. Both were taken to University Hospitals listed in good condition. Suspects described as a 5 feet 8 inches tall, 150 pound man with long black hair and ponytail and a second man, 6 feet tall with long reddish brown hair.
John Sot County Board of Supervisors voted 2 0 to assign part time janitor Robert J Baker to clean only the county auditor s office. Baker says the $63 weekly pay cut will threaten his law school plans and he will seek legal counsel and tapes of Friday s meeting. He accuses Supervisors Burns and Cilek of acting for non competence reasons connected to his criticism and past campaign work.
Dr. Ron Van Ryswyk, 45, was named sixth president of Marycrest College in Davenport succeeding Sister Cathleen Real whose resignation takes effect June 30. He has led Monmouth College in Monmouth DC since 1972 and was academic dean at Mount Mercy College Cedar Rapids. He and his wife Donna have four children.
Jobo McAuliffe, 24, of Dubuque, released from Linn county jail on $500 bond after a federal jury convicted him of tax fraud. He received one year in prison and a $500 fine, with an appeal to the Eighth Circuit. Release terms limit travel to Dubuque County and require withholding tax forms filed with his employer by Tuesday.
City officials activated a new traffic signal Friday at the Blairs Ferry road and Council street NE intersection after numerous complaints about crossing difficulties. The update aims to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow in the northeast area.
The Marion division board of the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce named 10 task units to explore priority and feasibility in five key areas. Herman Cooper outlined plans to attract physicians, improve medical facilities, and enhance highways including 1 380 and the Marion by pass. The group also targets traffic flow on Seventh avenue, parking near downtown Marion, industrial development, and a Bicentennial beautification project.
Robert D. Tyler of Cedar Rapids graduates from Indian Hills Community College Ortumwa after completing air traffic control studies. Lizabeth Amy Haynes of Cedar Rapids set to graduate Saturday from Saint Mary of the Woods alleging Indiana with a home economics and education major. Doris Kay Rigel of Thirty third avenue SW and Gary Lee Charipar of First avenue SW earned degrees from Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville with education and psychology bachelors respectively. Link Larson of Meadowbrook Drive SE graduates cum laude from St Marys College Winona Minnesota.
A Belgrade express train crossed a swollen Korejevac River bridge that collapsed sending one car into the water. 13 people were killed and 169 injured, 38 seriously, in the Thursday night disaster reported by Tanjug.
Notice of incorporation for CHAM BERS ELECTRICAL SAD, a corporation to be formed under state law. The article outlines purpose, authorized shares, registered agent, and board of directors including A Winsor Dive WE, Rapid, Linn County. Chambers and others listed as directors, with location and filing details.
A fragmented 1975 notice bundle reports on probate actions including proof of will without administration for Frank, estate notices, and corporate filing details for VECTOR INTERNATIONAL INC and related entities. It mentions trustees, council meetings, and various administrative actions with dates and names scattered through the text.
An IRS form of an unidentified notice is available for inspection at 2239 Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52402 within 120 days. The principal manager is Erwin J Waane Taungotian. The notice appeared in The Cedar Rapids Gazette on May 17 1924. A bearing is set for a vehicle titled 1944 Dodge Dart Colorado license number unknown. Affected parties may inspect at Linn County Surrogate Court Cedar Rapids during normal business hours for 120 days from the notice date.
Notice of incorporation for Club View Inc shows a filing date and the plan to form under the 1975 corporate act. It lists the principal office and the initial director as Martin H Garvey at 4240 Commerce Exchange Drive, with the agent address and disclosure of corporate purposes.
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