Deaths John Gravitt 57 Cedar Rapids service Monday
John Jack Gravitt 57 of 5010 East Road SW died after a brief illness in a local hospital. Born May 24, 1922 in Lawrenceville Illinois he served in World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include wife Margaret Galle mother Verna Gravitt sister Margaret Huff. Services Monday 3 p.m. Turner Chapel West with military graveside rites at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Memorial fund established.
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John Jack Gravitt
East Road
Lawrenceville
Ill
Mr. Gravitt
Margaret Galle
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Ryan Company
Verna Gravitt
Albia
Margaret Huff
Miami
Oklo
Turner Chapel West
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Hanford Post 5
American Legion
Obituary Notices From Various Iowa Towns
Services pending and graveside or church services listed for multiple deceased individuals across Iowa towns including Senora Blom Laura Armstrong Gould Rosenfield Nekola Spinler Morgan with details on burial places dates times and calling hours.
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Clarence — A. Laura Armstrong
South Oak Grove
Stuart
Chapman’s. Marengo
Benjamin Franklin Gould
Hoover-Valentine’s
Koszta Cemetery
West Liberty
Mason-Hand’s
Tama
St. Wenceslaus Cemetery
Montour
Willis Spinler
Henderson's
Toledo
Ladora
C.A
Chuck) Morgan
McAninch-Fremming’s
Victor
Burglary spree hits Gary Trask and neighbors in northeast
Police investigated multiple break ins from Thursday evening to Friday morning in the northeast district. Gary Trask at 312 14th St NE reported looting and slashing of belongings including a portable TV and clothing. Other burglaries on Cobban Court SE and 8th Street NW involved entry by broken glass and padlock removal with valuables taken or missed. Vandalism to cars and homes totaled several reports, mostly northeast side.
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Gary Trask
Trask
14Th St. NE
14Th Street
Fred Cook
Cobban Court SE
Cook
Earl Meyer
8Th St. NW
Inflation outlook and policy debate on underlying rates
The piece discusses an 8 percent to 9 percent underlying inflation rate, driven by expectations and productivity. It cites Charles Schultze and warns that without Fed action, conditions worsen. It rejects wage and price controls and warns tax-cut speculation could undermine anti inflation efforts.
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Charles Schultze
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Kennedy Seeks 1980 Democratic Nomination From Carter
John Kennedy forms the Kennedy for President Committee in Washington and plans to announce in Boston next week a challenge to President Carter for the 1980 Democratic nomination. He pledges a positive race focused on issues and outlines his vision for the nation.
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John Kennedy
Washington
Boston
President Carter
Kennedy
ABC
House
Roger Tompkins
Carter
West Virginia
Congress
Jay Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Robert Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Gallup flags issue shift may erode Kennedy support
Gallup said voters guided by issues rather than personality could dampen Senator Edward Kennedy's 2-1 lead on Carter. He noted Kennedy's political philosophy may catch up, potentially eroding backing as concerns like spending rise. Gallup also cited a ripe moment for a third party though unlikely before 1980.
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New Albany, Ind
UPI
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
George Gallup
Gallup
Kennedy
Carter
America
107-Ton electromagnet set to traverse Iowa Monday
The 107 ton electromagnet move from Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago to California via I 80 is delayed. Iowa DOT official George Norris says the transporter will enter Iowa Monday evening, aiming to reach Moline by afternoon and continue through the night into Tuesday morning after bond issues are resolved.
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DES Moines
UPI
U.S
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
Chicago
California
U.S. Energy Department
Argonne National Laboratory
George Norris
DOT
Moline
Norris
Two Farmers Hurt in Friday Harvest Mishaps
Two area farmers were injured in separate farm accidents Friday afternoon. Harold Becker, 52, of Watkins suffered multiple injuries after his jacket got caught in a machine and was flown by air ambulance to Mercy Hospital in fair condition. Wayne Jenkins, 59, of rural Springville injured his right hand while using a corn picker and was transported by air ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital for surgery and listed in fair condition.
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Harold Becker
Watkins
Cedar Rapids
Becker
Mercy Hospital
Wayne Jenkins
Springville
Jenkins
George Rose Farm
St. Luke’s Hospital
Nitrate in Palo private wells raises infant health concerns
Linn County officials warn Palo residents that private wells may harbor high nitrate levels from natural decomposition and sandy soils near Cedar River. While most wells stay safe, some sand-point wells exceed federal limits, especially in shallow groundwater.
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Palo
Linn County Health Department
Palo’s
Sam _ Cronebarger
Health Department
Dronebarger
Linn County
Cedar River
Carolyn Minor
State Department of Environmental Quality
Oxley urges women to get involved in community care
Linn County Supervisor Jean Oxley challenged about 200 World Community Day attendees to join efforts for disadvantaged residents. She urged church women to support handicapped people at Linn County shelters and local facilities, arguing community involvement unlocks potential and demands time and money.
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Linn County
Jean Oxley
Oxley
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Hiawatha
Linn Haven
Crest Home
Y-Crest
Pedestrian Killed by Car In Avon Lake As Driver Identified As Juvenile
A 65 year old pedestrian Argyll Danielson died after being struck by a car in Avon Lake Friday evening. He was dragged several feet and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was a juvenile and not named. Earlier that day a Sioux City woman Deborah Lefler 23 died in a head on crash.
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Avon Lake
UPI
Polk County Sheriff's Deputies
Argyll Danielson
Sioux City
Rites Sunday for Mamie Eisenhower
Boone native Mamie Eisenhower widow of Dwight D. Eisenhower will receive memorial services Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church. She died Thursday at age 82. Eulogies will be delivered by three ministers. The Eisenhower family expressed pleasure over the plans. Funeral services for a planned Abilene, Kansas funeral and a Washington memorial are noted as likely separate observances.
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BOONE
UPI
Mamie Eisenhower
First Presbyterian Church
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Stan Moffitt
Abilene
Kan
Washington
Mrs
John
Elvira Doud
Cedar Rapids
Doud
Denver
Weather Report Friday Outlook
A weather summary notes a high around 51 Friday with no precipitation. Extended forecast calls for a chance of rain Monday and Tuesday, then sunny and cool Wednesday with highs in the 40s to 50s and lows in the 20s to 30s.
Birth Announcements and Local Emergencies Highlight Friday
Mercy birth notices list a series of newborns including a son for Lehner and daughters for Motter and Willard among others. Incident log records medical emergencies, a car fire caused by a defective carburetor, a trash fire, a child trapping matches, a megally burning report, and a train fire at several city intersections.
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14Th St
Edgewood Road
Wilson Avenue
Sixth Ave
35Th St
H Avenue
Third Street NW
Fourth St
A Ave
Stouffer’s
First Ave
Bank Robber Steals Funds Then Abandons Car Near Waterloo
Authorities seek a man about 5-10 in his mid-20s who robbed Mount Auburn Savings Bank in Benton County and fled north in a dark over light blue car later found in the Jesup Gilbertville area. The vehicle was traced to a Waterloo steal.
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Mount Auburn
Benton County
Jesup
Gilbertville
Waterloo
College counselor to visit area high schools
Jeannie Babcock admissions counselor from St. Olaf College will visit area high school seniors on November 16. She will meet at Iowa City High at 8:30 a.m. Iowa City West at 9:45 a.m. Cedar Rapids Kennedy at 11:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Washington at 1 p.m. Center Point at 2:30 p.m.
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Jeannie Babcock
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Babcock
Iowa City High
Iowa City West
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Cedar Rapids Washington
Center Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senora Blom
12Th Ave
LaGrange, Ill
Turner Chapel East
Russell
Federal Reserve Board
West
State Senate
W.T. Brotherton
Richard Haugh
John E. Lapes
Florist
Deborah Jean Lefler
Sherry Rowe
Kim DeAnna Thousand
Marion
I Farm
Weather Report
C.R. Weather
Michael Lehner
Grande Ave
Stephen Davis
Park Ave
Don R. Ferguson
Center Point Road
William Conmey
Anamosa
St. Lukes
Donald E. Walser
Circle Hill Court
Richard Heacock
Chelsea Drive
Ricky Chambers
38Th St
Desiree D. Axton
Second Ave
Noel Jon Motter
Daniel E. Willard
Redbud Road
John B. Turner & Son
Turner’s
Turner’s West
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