Frances Harras Varner 73 Cedar Rapids resident dies after illness
Frances Harras Varner 73 of 1940 A Ave NE Cedar Rapids wife of John Phil Varner died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a sudden illness Born November 23 1904 in Phoenix Arizona she married June 10 1939 at Sigourney She had worked for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance and served as a visiting nurse with Linn County Health Service She was a member of First Christian Church Services 3 pm Monday at Turner Chapel East Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at Turner Chapel East Sunday afternoon until 2 45 pm Monday Casket will not be opened after the service
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Frances Harras Varner
Ave. NE
John “Phil” Varner
Cedar Rapids
Phoenix
Ariz
Varner
Sigourney
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Linn County Health Service
Warner
First Christian Church
Turner Chapel East
David P. Polk
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Charles City man pleads guilty in insurance fraud scheme
Leonard C. Zappa 51 pleaded guilty to three counts in a scheme that defrauded 81 insurers of about 100000. He admitted running people off the road to cause injuries and said others collected on 70 policies. He was sentenced to four years with four months steeped for alcoholism treatment and three years probation.
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Charles City
U.S
Edward McManus
Leonard C. Zappa
McManus
Zappa
Federal
John Rodamaker
Jepsen dodges comment on Van Nostrand funds
DES MOINES Roger Jepsen Republican candidate for U S Senate refused to answer charges about his links to Richard Viguerie a Virginia fund raiser with conservative causes Jepsen said he hired Viguerie for his fundraising prowess amid a race against Democratic incumbent Dick Clark Maurice Van Nostrand Jepsen rival claimed the pair tried to gain support by playing to wealthy donors
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Des Moines
Roger Jepsen
U.S. Senate
Jepsen Denies Violent Campaign Tactics and Viguerie Ties
Jepsen rejects charges of absolutist campaign tactics as harmful to Republicans with 29 percent public support. He declines to comment on Viguerie related contributions and says campaign finances will be released on schedule. He also notes no knowledge of a Washington decision fining the Gun Owners of America for corporate money use.
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van Nostrand
Jepsen
Viguerie
Washington, D.C
Federal Elections Commission
Gun Owners of America
Ames raffle aids cancer research fund drive
A $1 raffle donation by Mount Vernon residents Ken and Mary Madden helped fund leukemia research at University Hospitals and Clinics. The event, part of a third presentation by Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Delta Pi at Iowa State University, raised $4,006.36, plus $3,000 from Central Junior High students in Ames in memory of Len McGilliard. Funds support Dr Roger D. Gingrich’s study at Oxford on genes and chromosomes in malignant cell development over two to three years.
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Mount Vernon
Ken
Mary Madden
Madden
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Iowa State University
Central Junior High School
Ames
Len McGilliard
Central
University Hospitals
Roger D. Gingrich
Oxford University
England
Mayday Call From Desert Town Leads Coast Guard Tow
A Tucson man reports a sea distress Mayday from a 30 foot pleasure boat Timberlane from Marathon Florida. The Coast Guard in Key West towed the vessel after receiving calls from Tucson. Three people were aboard as the boat took on water and a dispatcher noted no Mayday heard aboard.
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Tucson
Ariz
Dallas Peyton
Pima County
Sheriff's Department
Buddy
Peyton
Coast Guard
Key West
Fla
Timberlane
Marathon
French paratroopers assault Kolwezi amid Congo crisis
Reports from Lusaka and Washington describe French paratroopers landing in Kolwezi with orders to clear buildings and secure routes to the airport. The invasion prompts fears over the destruction of mining facilities and harsh acts against the white population as the Congo crisis unfolds with Zaire forces recapturing key sites.
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Kolwezi
Lusaka
Zambia
Washington
Foreign Ministry
Kamina Army Base
Kinshasa
Zaire
Belgium and France Launch Humanitarian Airlift to Zaire Crisis
Belgium and France airlift aid and troops to the Kolwezi area as Britain prepares medical RAF flights to Lusaka. Belgian and French paratroopers deploy while U.S. and British coordination continues. Paris denies a direct intervention and emphasizes humanitarian aims.
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Belgium
France
Africa
United States
Britain
City Briefs Highlights Local Notes And Delays
In hospital Gilbert Martin at St Luke's Hospital is listed as a patient. Cards are welcome. CB equipment Dale Chambers reported Thursday that citizens band radio gear valued at 539 dollars was taken from his home at 1016 B Ave NW.
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Gilbert Martin
Kenrich Drive
St. Luke's Hospital
Dale Chambers
B Ave
Citizens Band
Bernard Wayman
Washington Ave
Noted killer Nelson may face trial despite memory loss
Psychiatric exams show Nelson capable of standing trial but with amnesia for the killings. Prosecutor Doyle seeks the death penalty and will argue he was sane at the time. Nelson, described as highly intelligent and loving father, recalls his father’s abuse and suicide from childhood.
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Petersen
Nelson
Peterson
Dan Doyle
Iowa seeks voluntary wilderness program for troubled youths
Dr. Al Horowitz from the University of Iowa outlines a voluntary, adventure based treatment plan for adolescents. The Iowa Wilderness Experience would use a group oriented approach, with teaching assistants, outdoor classrooms, and trips to the Rockies and Grand Canyon to foster teamwork and accountability.
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Horowitz
Rohovit
Iowa
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Grand Canyon
Tractor Mishap Injures Youth Near Urbana
A 14 year old Shellsburg youth, Scott Brehm, was injured when a tractor overturned on a county road two miles southwest of Urbana. He sustained a broken leg and was listed in fair condition at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
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Shellsburg
Urbana
Scott Brehm
Franklin Brehm
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Postal Rate Proposal and Court Scrutiny Amid Deficit
Postal officials debated Carter's plan to set a 15 cent first ounce rate plus a 16 cent business mail rate, while others urged higher charges. The Postal Rate Commission, 3-1, rejected the citizen rate and other changes, citing risk of a deficit. The Postal Service reported a $688 million shortfall in the year ending last Sept 30.
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Carter
Postal Rate Commission
Rate Commission
Commission
Simeon Bright
Marion rezoning requests set for hearing June 15
The Marion City Council scheduled a public hearing for June 15 on Carl Vasey’s request to rezone property on Alburnett Road from A-1 rural to A-2 residential. Hal and Beatrice Huber seek to change their Third Street and 11th Avenue lot from R-2 to R-4. Other non controversial items approved include a one lot subdivision, curb cuts, plats, and several paving and storm sewer payments. A Memorial Day parade permit for the Marion American Legion Post was also granted for May 29.
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Marion
Carl Vasey
Alburnett Road
Hal and Beatrice Huber
Third Street
11Th Avenue
Mission Builders
35Th St
Willo
Construction Maintenance Co
Breeden
Tree Service
Marion American Legion Post
Seventh Avenue
Moonies win restraining order against Waterloo officials
U S District Judge Edward J Mc Manus signed a temporary restraining order blocking Waterloo officials from interfering with Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church. The order takes effect after a $500 bond is posted and lasts until a preliminary injunction hearing in Cedar Rapids next Friday. The Moonies allege city officials blocked their fundraising since 1975 over a solicitors license ordinance. The bond would be forfeited if Waterloo proves city damage at the hearing.
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U.S
Edward J. McManus
Waterloo
Sun Myung Moon
Unification Church
Moon
Cedar Rapids Federal Court
Moonies
Leo Rooff
Robert Benner
Energy chief urges faster nuclear plant licensing
Energy Secretary James Schlesinger told a Senate subcommittee that current licensing takes 10 to 12 years from application to operation. He said a Carter administration bill could cut that period in half to keep nuclear energy as an option.
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Washington
James Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Senate
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