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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1972
Page
6
New York stock averages climbed for a second straight day as market activity picked up. The Dow Jones industrial average gained about 10 points to around 361, with NYSE volume near 19.6 million shares as advances led declines on the Big Board.
Prices paid on Gedar rapids market for Saturday were largely settled Friday for county and plant deliveries. Butchers weighing 200 to 230 pounds sold at 25.50 to 26.00 dollars, packing sows 300 pounds down at 22.50 to 23.00, and butchers over 230 pounds priced with 10 pound increments. Over 260 pounds carried reductions per additional 10 pounds. graders for weight ranges 300-360 pounds saw 25 off per range, with stepdowns to 500 pounds and 75 cents per range above that.
BEIRUT Lebanon AP a conference to prevent air liner hijackings will be held in July in Cairo Sabet al Sifry secretary general of the Union of Arab Transport Workers announced Saturday experts and authorities from all Arab countries will be invited
Steven Popelka of 701 Thirtieth Street SE earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Arthur Dorrington of 2399 Wake Boulevard SE earned a Doctor of Medicine. David G. Challed of 217 Twenty Sixth Street Drive SE received a Juris Doctor from Creighton University in Omaha. Lilian Godsey of 2002 Ridgemore Drive SE and Deana Kluesner of 2728 Dalewood Avenue SE both earned Bachelor of Music degrees on May 14 from Italianal University Bloomington. Rebecca Marek of 2040 Markers Boulevard SE graduated cum laude from St Mary’s College Notre Dame Ind.
The Iowa City Chamber of Commerce board urges Cedar Rapids voters to approve a $5,000,000 bond issue for airport improvements. The statement notes airport benefits local residents and calls on all eligible voters to vote yes on May 23.
Wallace thanks Alabama supporters in a message relayed by press secretary Billy Joe Camp as he continues his presidential bid from Silver Spring Maryland after being wounded. Camp says no campaign strategy sessions have occurred since the shooting. Doctors report Wallace’s spirits are excellent and he is improving with antibiotics and physical therapy. He was fed chicken broth after being taken off IV feeding.
Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers AFL-CIO endorsed Sen George McGovern for the Democratic presidential nomination. Chavez said McGovern has stood with farm workers on vital issues, including picketing at Talisman and supporting the lettuce and grape boycotts while opposing anti labor legislation.
About 300 persons attended a Mass in Madrid on the 27th anniversary of Adolf Hitler s presumed death in a Berlin bunker. The event was reported by AP and noted the attendance of far right sympathizers marking the date.
Twenty one Coe College juniors were tapped for membership in two senior honorary societies Crescent and Sachem. New Crescent members include Janice Kaplan and ten others from multiple states. New Sachem members include Darryl Banks and four others. Officers were elected for both societies.
Mary L Barnes born September 15, 1888 in Marion Ohio died after illness at an Ohio nursing home. She lived on 1013 Mary L Barnes street and formerly Tenth street in St Petersburg Finland. Survived by son E Baker of Columbus Ohio, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral details not fully listed.
A two year old girl from Cedar Rapids sustained abrasions when a car backing from a driveway lost braking power and struck her. The incident occurred near 800 Brockman Avenue. Police identified the driver as Atacy Ann Shurte of 840 Providence Avenue. Cremation and funeral services are planned with arrangements by Vedar Memorial Funeral Home and the Presbyterian church in Cedar Rapids.
Frank Sinatra returned from a 14 month retirement to headline a Maryland Republican fund-raiser honoring Vice-President Spiro Agnew. He said this was his last public song and hinted at stepping away from such events. Tricia Nixon Cox read a message from President Nixon. John Mitchell and many entertainment figures attended.
In Kosice Slovakia police rounded up long haired youths after identity checks. Hair styles were cut by a barber and several boys protested claiming years of growth. A scissor clash briefly occurred as youths attempted to reclaim their styles.
Decorah residents Joan Berg and Mary Burke both 19 were treated for injuries after a one car crash Friday near the airport on Highway 51. Sheriffs said Berg apparently lost control on a curve, the car veered, rolled into a ditch, and overturned several times. Berg faced a charge of failure to have control.
Three young men ages 10 7 and 8 were arrested late Friday by Marion police in the 2900 block of Seventh street charged with possession of a controlled substance. The 16 and 7 year olds, one from Marion and one from Cedar Rapids, were referred to the juvenile probation office and released to their parents. Steven C. Hills 18 of 2410 McGowan boulevard is held in Linn county jail on a $1,000 bond. Also, Connecticut visitors Mr and Mrs AA Schenken returned home from Greenwich Conn after visiting their daughter and family and attended Duke University commencement exercises for their grandson David Carpenter during the western trip.
Multiple congregations in Marion Bethel Grace Robins Squaw Creek and others publish Sunday school times worship hours and pastor names. Notable items include First Baptist 7th Ave Grace Baptist 44th St and St Joseph Catholic with mass times and school events.
Probate notices announce will probate and executor appointment for Lemuel K Tharp of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Margaret K Peost, with creditors warned to file claims within specified periods. Executors Charles Tharp and Willen Prost are named, attorneys named, dates in May 1972, and court details given for Linn County Iowa.
A long list of probate notices from Linn County Iowa including wills for Minnie Hayes Ruth King Agnes Threlkeld Edward Clement Estella Burd and Francis McCanahy. Executors appointed and deadlines for filing claims with details on second publications and required payments. Also notices of bond hearings and bids for Cedar Rapids schools.
An OCR fragment shows a dense listing of trades and services including construction, concrete work, driveways, paving, carpentry, painting, and home repairs. It mentions Andersons Carpentry, STEAMAGIC, Custom Upholstery, and various handyman offerings with contact hints and prices. Also visible are child care, babysitting, and domestic aide entries, plus general home maintenance advertising.
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