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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1981

Page

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Deaths in Cedar Rapids Major Obituary Listings

Obituaries list deaths of John Sunde 63 and John B. O'Brien 74 among many others in Cedar Rapids. Details include birthplaces, spouses, survivors, church and civic affiliations, service in World War II, burial and visitation arrangements, and memorial fund options. The Linn County Medical Examiner cites death by cardiac rhythm disturbance in one case.

John B. O'Brien Fourth St. NW Cedar Rapids Millersburg Lenora Kadera St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Marlene Steichen David James Kleppe Francis Baker Keota Mary van Dee Bettendorf Ellavine Longwell Wellman Anna White Williamsburg Ellen Gerard North English Edmund Hugh Anamosa Joe Bill Seattle Wash Larry Madison Wis St. Patrick's Catholic Church Allen Schmitt Armah Cemetery Keswick Brush Chapel Minard Francis V Baxter Memorial Chapel Marion Bill Brown Noelridge Christian Church Cedar Park Cemetery Chicago Bicket David P Teahen Funeral Ramon Booth Central Assembly of God Church Waupaca Linn County

Weather Report On Tuesday Highs And Lows Across Regions

A central high pressure kept the day cool in the central and northeast with readings in the 30s to 40s across several states. Record lows fell in Chicago Detroit Fort Worth Kansas City Lake Charles Oklahoma City Topeka Waco and St Louis. Showers and thundershowers dotted the Carolinas while the West saw scattered rain from a separate storm system with notable totals in North Carolina Utah Idaho and Oregon.

Kansas Illinois Lower Michigan New York Oklahoma National Weather Service Chicago Detroit Mich Fort Worth Texas Kansas City Lake Charles Elizabeth City N.C Raleigh Asheville Cedar City Utah Burns Ore Anderson Boise Idaho

Surtax votes reveal public resistance to local education funding

Marion Indepent school district faced budget strain after state aid cuts from 90 percent to 5 percent, with a 2.5 percent income surtax proposal rejected by Marion and nearby Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Davenport voters also rejected a $15 million high school bond, signaling broad reluctance to fund schools locally. The setback led officials to weigh fees for activities and explore an enrichment tax tied to property and income taxes.

Hale Marion Starry Washington Elementary Waterloo Cedar Falls Davenport

Senior theses exhibit at Mount Mercy College gallery

Tonight s Exhibit showcases seniors theses at McAuley Art Gallery Mount Mercy College. Gallery hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Movies list appears on page 4B.

McAuley Art Gallery Mount Mercy College

Social Security cuts spark Senate opposition debate

Democrats vow to block Reagan proposals using Senate rules. Byrd threatens to widen funding or tax transfers, while Cranston notes a unified Democratic stance. Speakes cites 80 to 55 percent benefit reduction for retiring at 62 versus 65, as Congress weighs changes.

Speakes Congress Senate Robert Byrd Reagan Alan Cranston California Byrd

House backs Reagan budget blueprint in 244 155 vote

The House approved Reagan's revised budget plan by 244 to 155, endorsing $695.5 billion in spending with a $37.7 billion deficit for fiscal 1982. The measure sets committee targets and includes a three year 30 percent tax cut proposal. The Senate was to consider the blueprint by Thursday.

Washington House Reagan Senate

Vital Statistics May 19 Sue and Dennis Pearson

A list of birth notices from Anamosa Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas recorded May 18 May 19 announcing births to multiple couples including the Webers Hendersons and Giberts with names and addresses. The notices cover several families in Cedar Rapids Marion Hiawatha and Davenport detailing twin sons and daughters.

Sue Dennis Pearson Anamosa Mary Delbert Weber Keyes Court Marion

Cedar Rapids woman files complaint over vicious neighbor dogs

A Cedar Rapids resident, Mrs. William Moore of 1129 10th St SE, told the City Council that a neighbor on 12th Avenue SE keeps six to eight dogs with two described as vicious. She said the barking robs her ill husband of sleep, dogs run loose, and she and her granddaughter have been attacked. Moore asked the council to act. Mayor Don Canney said the issue would be looked into.

Cedar Rapids William Moore 10Th St 12Th Avenue 10Th Street SE Moore Don Canney

Hearings Planned On Iowa Electric Rate Hike Demand

The Iowa Commerce Commission schedules two public hearings on the 26.5 million rate increase proposed by Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. One session in Cedar Rapids at 7 p.m. June 10 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, another at 10 a.m. July 28 in the Lucas State Office Building Des Moines. The rise, effective Aug. 21 pending ICC review, will raise residential bills on average 4.87 dollars monthly (13.3 percent). The utility serves 203,000 customers from DeWitt and Maquoketa to Ames and Marshalltown.

Esther K. Frish Lincoln Heights Drive Cedar Rapids Edwin L. Frish Iowa State Teachers College Dairydale School Dean E Mount Pleasant Earl Cathcart Iowa Commerce Commission Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Citizens For Community Improvement Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Trust Accepts Brucemore Brings Historic Home to National Trust

Washington official Michael Ainslie said the National Trust for Historic Preservation has accepted ownership and administration of Brucemore in Cedar Rapids. The move follows a 1975 gift from Mrs. Margaret Hall and will involve plans to ensure community use per her wishes. John Frisbee will visit Cedar Rapids in mid June to meet local groups and map management.

Michael Ainslie Washington, D.C National Trust For Historic Preservation Brucemore Margaret and Howard Hall Cedar Rapids Richard J. Ryan Merchants National Bank Margaret D. Hall Ainslie

Complaint filed in La Porte stabbing

A complaint filed in Waterloo alleges David Wayne Payne 25 of Waterloo spoke of sticking his brother after a dispute at a La Porte City graduation party. John Leroy Payne 23 of Waterloo died after being stabbed in the chest. David Payne is held on first degree murder charges with $100,000 bond.

Gazette Wire Services Waterloo la Porte City David Wayne Payne Black Hawk County John Leroy John Payne Beverly Marvin Key

Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette company is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates list carrier and mail options with weekly and 52 week prices. Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. USPS 095680

Cedar Rapids The Gazette Company Third Ave. SE Iowa U.S. Territories Gazette Associated Press

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