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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1972
Page
3
Daily Record lists high and low temperatures for major cities, precipitation, barometer and wind at Gazette weather station, plus Sun rises and moon data. Birth notices from St. Luke's and Cedar Rapids area families note newborns, with home addresses and parent names. Minor city crime and traffic fines are recorded, including speeding, vehicle control, and stop sign violations.
Gregory M. Norris aged 18 of 200 Wesley Drive NW faces a drunken driving charge after his car allegedly crossed the center line on Sixth Street SW and nearly struck a sheriff's patrol car. He was arraigned in municipal court and released on his own recognizance.
The governor discussed the continuing burial of bones at the site and the Indians concerns over the public display. Ray said natives have suffered indignity from white settlement and asked when today’s decisions should determine which artifacts are preserved. He noted that state officials should not hold sole decision power, yet found the display insufficiently beneficial to justify its offense.
St Olaf firefighters were summoned from a Halloween party to battle a barn blaze on a Fayette owned farm six miles north of Elkader. The fire destroyed hay, a tractor, loader, tools, and fencing materials. State fire marshal's investigators are on the case.
Wethern, 33, and his 29-year-old wife are jailed on $100,000 bail each after being charged with possession and sale of drugs and possession of stolen property. Authorities say bodies may be buried on the Wethern ranch near Boonville road, with speculation of Hell’s Angels ties. Contra Costa DA denies warrants. Sheriff Bartolomeli cautions uncertainty over deaths and identities remain tentative as other related cases in Fairfield and Sutter County unfold.
Misdemeanor charges against 785 demonstrators arrested during the Republican national convention in Miami Beach last August have been dismissed. Metro Judge Robert Deehl ruled arrest warrants against the protesters were faulty, leaving 115 remaining cases pending. Charges ranged from disorderly conduct to unlawful assembly and impeding traffic.
Hezekiah A. Cook, 85, of 1748 A avenue NE, died Tuesday after a brief illness. A World War I veteran and former Edison Spitdorf Automotive Parts Co. salesman, he was born October 31, 1887 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Survived by wife Hazel Franks, two daughters in California, three step sons, ten grandchildren, and a sister in Maine. Services at Turner Chapel East at 3 p.m. Friday with Rev. James Hayes. burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. viewing at Turner East until 2:30 p.m. Friday. casket not opened after service.
Emma B Konasek widow of Charles Konasek died Tuesday morning after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids nursing home resident for six years and former Swisher resident, she was born September 21 1890 near Amana. Survived by brother Edward Waverka Cedar Rapids. Services at Brush chapel 10 30 p m Thursday by Rev A T Washington with burial at Czech National cemetery. Friends may call after noon Wednesday.
Robert F Johnston of Dubuque formerly of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a long illness. Surviving are his wife two daughters Mrs Walter Koon Cedar Rapids and Mrs Robert Halverson Toddville four grandchildren and four sisters. Services 11 am Friday at Hoffman funeral home Dubuque.
Memorial services held at Turner chapel east at 1 30 p m Thursday conducted by Rev David Larson and Mr Hermon lodge entombment at Chapel of Memories Burial for Coleman at Turner chapel east at 3 p m Thursday by Rev A T Washington at Shiloh cemetery
Des Moines Gazette photographer Duane Crock won first place in the feature division of the Iowa AP MEA newsphoto contest for the image Left Out. The judge praised the concept and composition noting the scene of three girls chatting by a tree while a lonely boy sits apart, clearly downcast.
Robert Cummings of 357 Sixteenth Street SE was bound over to the grand jury after a municipal court preliminary hearing Monday on a charge of possession of controlled substances. He faces charges of possessing marijuana and speed on September 18.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union successfully launched eight Cosmos satellites aboard a single carrier rocket marking the fifth such launch within a short period. The mission preserves the pace of space activity as authorities confirm satellite deployment and system checks continue.
William Wong of 1025 Seventh Street SE was sentenced in municipal court to 30 days in jail with 28 days suspended after pleading guilty to stealing beer from Hy-Vee at 1516 Thirty-second Street NE on September 25.
Richard Clark told the city council he recently bought property at 5113 Center Point Road NE zoned M-1. Neighbors oppose the zoning and an unwritten agreement with the previous owner could revert the land to R-2. The mayor urged securing legal counsel.
Johnson County investigators pressed a broad ballot integrity inquiry as more than 1600 absentee ballots have been cast and up to 3000 potential votes loom. County Attorney Carl Goetz outlined coordination with auditor and state officials amid inquiries into notarization procedures and observed irregularities. Both parties show renewed vigilance as elections approach.
The city council will receive sealed bids on three new police cars at its November 22 meeting. Safety Commissioner John Oberthien said the usual practice uses quotations, but formal bidding is required here due to federal crime commission funding.
BRINDISI Italy AP An Italian tanker exploded Wednesday while departing the harbor. Three crewmen were killed and several others were seriously injured.
McGovern campaigns through New York Syracuse and New Jersey pausing after a midnight fund raiser in Washington to declare he will defy polls and beat Nixon next Tuesday. He accuses Nixon of vetoing domestic measures while arguing Nixon supports only programs for people he calls inflationary.
Linn County Property Taxpayers Assn backed using the county home with an annex if needed and urged voters to consider other housing options before a $2,959,000 bond. The group cited building deficiencies, possible federal aid via contracting with another agency, and potential reuse of Mercy hospital nursing facilities, while supervisors planned a Sunday open house to discuss the issue.
Vice President Agnew criticized Senator McGovern's urban strategy as a rush of panel suggestions lacking constructive value. He said it relies on inflammatory charges and misses innovative proposals that reflect the President's domestic record.
City council denied the beer permit application by Tom Nemer of Fifth Street Grocery at 1201 Fifth Street NW, following police department recommendations.
The proposed consent order, approved by U. S. District Judge Joseph Waddy after Burger denied an appeal, requires Republicans to publish by 8 p.m. Thursday the names of all contributors over 1,000 dollars before March 9 and by noon Sunday those giving more than 100 dollars. Common Cause argues the 1925 Corrupt Practices Act mandates disclosure, despite the new law replacing it on April 7. The last filing under the old law was March 10, and GOP objections cover contributions between March 9 and April 7.
The paper cites sources saying Hanoi might withdraw forces about 20 miles from the DMZ, while North Vietnam fields an estimated 145,000 troops in the struggle for South Vietnam. A White House spokesman said Nixon will not be rushed into a flawed settlement, as plans grow for an international cease-fire supervision force. Diplomatic sources note Canada Indonesia Hungary and Poland have agreed to provide 259 officers each for the force.
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