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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1978

Page

3

Deaths across Iowa volumes and memorials listed

Obituary notices detail Howard F. Davis of Marion died in Cedar Rapids after long illness aged 69 born 1909 Indiana wife Emma Armbrecht three daughters and three grandchildren with services at St Pauls Lutheran Marion Cremation by Cedar Memorial plus other memorial notices for Morley Alice F Bennaman Agnes Rose and Almond T Miller and George Koster Oliver Cole Lillian A Sokol with burial and service details across Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Fellmers and Van Becks and churches in various towns.

Howard F. Davis Tower Terrace Central City Carolyn Andrick Littleton Colo Kathleen Davis Reston Paul Davis Miami Fla Cedar Memorial St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Richard L. Thompson Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Morley Alice F Turner Chapel East Canon D.A. Loferski Cedar Memorial Cemetery American Cancer Society Cedar Valley Heart Association Bennaman Agnes Rose Chapel of Memories Philip E. Ewaldsen Noelridge Christian Church Iowa City Almond T. Miller Largo Ollie United Methodist Church Donohue’s Rock Creek Cemetery Ollie Williamsburg George Koster Mountain View Calif St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fellmer's Keystone Independence Oliver Cole White's Blairstown Lillian A. Sokol T.W. van Beck

Four arraigned in U.S. court on firearms and tax cases

Four individuals faced federal magistrate on Friday with three defendants charged in gun sale record violations and one in income tax offenses. Vernon Ellefson, Arthur Weipert, and John Enderlin pleaded not guilty and were released on their own recognizance. Richard Mennenga pleaded not guilty to tax charges claiming owe sums for 1972 and 1974 taxes.

Vernon V. Ellefson Jr Mason City Arthur E. Weipert Osage John H. Enderlin Humboldt Richard J. Mennenga Clarksville

Judge sets hearing on possible injunction in labor dispute

A reporting error corrected that U S District Judge Edward J McManus did not issue an injunction. He ordered Teamsters Local 238 to show cause at a June 5 hearing why an injunction should not be issued. The NLRB seeks to enjoin the union over a $47 fee charged to non union driver Cal vin R Swanson delivering material to Cedar Rapids sewage plant construction. The NLRB had three complaints from Swanson CRST Inc and Darin and Armstrong of Detroit. CRST and Darin and Armstrong were dismissed as not directly involved.

the Gazette U.S Edward J. McManus McManus Teamsters Local 238 Minneapolis National Labor Relations Board Crst Inc Calvin R. Swanson Teamsters Cedar Rapids NLRB Swanson Darin and Armstrong Detroit CRST Darin Armstrong

Runners Over 40 Make Up Large Share Of US Marathoners

More than 65 000 marathon runners in the United States are over forty, according to The Runner's Handbook, highlighting the age group's prominence in long distance racing.

New York UPI United States

Cedar Rapids Gazette Details Circulation and AP Rights

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists publication details established in 1883, with daily and Sunday editions at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions by carrier and mail are stated, including weekly and yearly rates, and notes AP exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.

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

YMCA capital fund campaign launches with noon rally

Allan Peremsky, special gift chairman, challenged Y workers to reach their $3 million capital fund goal in one month. He announced division leaders and captains at a noon luncheon and urged progress by the Fourth of July to renovate and expand Central Marion Ellis YMCAs and Camp Wapsi er.

Metropolitan Ymca Capital Fund Allan Peremsky Peremsky Armstrong’s Central Ymca Y Mott Room Central Marion and Ellis Camp Wapsier

Suit Over Faulty Door Installation and Injury Claim

In Linn District Court, Mildred and Willis Carney seek 11000 from Crane Siding and Roofing Inc for a late aluminum door installation that allegedly caused snow intrusion into a back entryway, making it slippery and leading to Mr. Carney's December 6 1977 fall and injuries. Mrs. Carney seeks 1000 for nursing and loss of companionship.

Linn District Court Mildred Willis Carney 14Th Ave Carneys Carney

Carlton King Filter Lowest in Tar and Nicotine

Washington AP reports FTC findings show 40 percent of brands with 15 mg tar or less, Carlton King Size Filter the lowest at under 0.5 mg tar and 0.05 mg nicotine per cigarette. Players Regular Non Filter highest at 35 mg tar and 2.5 mg nicotine.

Washington Federal Trade Commission FTC Carlton National Cancer Institute Benson & Hedges Bull Durham

Weather and vital statistics notes and notices

The record lists a 11 p.m. wind from the SSW at 6 mph with sunrises and sunsets. It notes no precipitation year ago and a warm extended forecast with chances of thundershowers Monday and Wednesday. It includes numerous May births at Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, and many marriage licenses and notices in Cedar Rapids, Marion, and neighboring towns.

Hearing reset in Burr case for psychiatric exam

The Linn District Court re set the hearing on Eldon F Burr's request for a psychiatric examination of his wife Theda Burr. Burr is charged with attempted murder by poisoned candy between January and February. A new hearing date is June 14 at 2 p m with Burr free on a 50000 bond posting 10 percent. On this date in 1973 Argentina restored ties with Cuba.

Eldon F. Burr Linn District Court Cedar Rapids Theda Burr

Terry Dye Escapes Custody After Court Appearance

A 21 year old man Terry R Dye of 1021 Third Ave SE bolted from a District Courtroom Friday eluding officers in the loop area. Dye had just been arraigned on escape charges after a Thursday capture following a foot chase. he is serving a 20 year term for burglary robbery and concealed weapon convictions.

Terry R. Dye Dye Third Ave. SE Loop Cedar Rapids

Des Moines Office Building Faces Heat Complaints

More than 800 employees at the Wallace State Office Building in Des Moines report heat due to a malfunctioning air conditioning system. State officials require nonpaid or vacation time if workers leave. Water circulation fails, temperatures range 65 to 90 degrees as fans and cool clothing appear. Weekend forecast calls for 80s, high humidity, possible thunderstorms.

Wallace State Des Moines Gene Vernon Jim Young

Missing American Among Dead in Kolwezi Crisis

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a missing American was among those killed as rebels invaded Kolwezi in Zaire. French and Belgian paratroopers drove them from the city after initial估imates suggested over 200 foreign residents were killed. the toll appears lower than earlier figures.

Kolwezi Zaire

Belgians Report Kivang Islands Hostages Unclear After Kolwezi Attack

The casualty list confirms Lonnie Glen, 39, of Yerington Nev, the sole American killed during the rebel occupation. Officials in Brussels say 289 Europeans unaccounted for, with some possibly not in Kolwezi at the time. It remained unclear if rebels took white hostages as they retreated.

Lonnie Glen Yerington, Nev Brussels Kolwezi

Debate Over Test Ban Thresholds Aims to Preserve Credibility

Proponents argue keeping testing above the three kiloton limit protects credibility if cheating occurs. They say the NPT binds superpowers to halt new weapons while smaller states forego them, and a failed comprehensive test ban could stall efforts to halt spread of nuclear weapons.

Eisenhower parents clash over Adams upgrades in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Eisenhower Elementary closing faces opposition from parent reps who question district plans to spend about 108 thousand dollars on Adams Elementary facilities including a library and counseling suite. They argue savings from closing Eisenhower should not fund near adjacent improvements. The district maintains Adams upgrades address inadequate facilities, not enrollment.

March Adams Elementary Eisenhower Marvin Maire Adams Geri Pettitt Navajo Drive Maire

Night of candidate remarks yields limited fireworks

At Washington High School a candidates night drew about 40 attendees with 25 candidates speaking or represented. State Sen. James Redmond pressed Linn County Attorney Gene Kopecky for his eight fold rise in trials and expanded computer use, while Dick Pundt urged stricter accounting and case priority in the county attorney’s office. Es ther Strother represented Mike Blouin in his absence, explaining Blouin’s stance.

Gene Kopecky Linn County Kopecky Washington High School Redmond Robert M.L. Johnson Dick Pundt Pundt

Drunk Driving Arrest Charged in Cedar Rapids

Steven Edward Anthony, 25, of 1420 Oakland Road NE, was charged by Cedar Rapids police with drunken driving after a Friday evening stop near 27th Street Drive and Country Club Parkway SE. He also faced a speeding charge.

Steven Edward Anthony Oakland Road Cedar Rapids 27Th Street Country Club Parkway

Reasoner to Return as CBS Chief Correspondent

CBS News president Richard Salant announced Harry Reasoner will join CBS Reports as chief correspondent beginning in August. He will co edit the program with Marlene Sanders, who also left ABC after Roone Arledge became news chief last year.

New York ABC Harry Reasoner CBS Richard Salant CBS News Reasoner CBS Reports Marlene Sanders Roone Arledge

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