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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1971

Page

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Daily Record Weather Summary and Temperatures Across Cities

A detailed weather roundup lists high temperatures Friday and overnight lows with precipitation inches for cities including Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver New York Duluth Phoenix Houston Seattle Los Angeles Washington. An extended outlook calls for mostly fair and very cool conditions Sunday and Monday with rising clouds Tuesday and highs in the 30s to 40s.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Mineapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New One Duluth Phoenix Houston Seattle L. Angeles Washington

Birth notices and fines in Coralville and surrounding towns

Births from Mercy Hospital list many families with streets and towns, naming Patrick Byrne, Michael Winders, N Lovell Wood, and others. A long bill of fines covers drunkenness, noise, traffic, and license violations in Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and neighboring communities. Also noted are obituaries and service details for local residents and a Cannikin nuclear test debate remark by Nobel winners Linus Pauling Harold Urey and George Wald.

Congress Cannikin Linus Pauling Stanford University Harold Urey University of California George Wald Harvard

Fire and police calls log from Marion area incidents

Detailed chronicle of Thursday and early Friday emergencies including car fires at Third Street and E Avenue and other incidents across Marion. Entries note calls for assistance, convulsions, illegal burning, furnace lint, police assist, gasoline spill, and a defective thermostat with times and addresses. Includes municipal court speeding bonds for multiple residents in Waterloo and Marion areas.

Third Street E Avenue Highview Drive Marion A Avenue Wilson Avenue Avenue NW Furnace Soutter Avenue Mt. Vernon Road Thirty-eighth Street First Street Second Third Avenues Thirty-first Street George Herrington Waterloo Lester Anderson Sixteenth Avenue Marcella Brierley Lincolnshire Drive Charles Wilson Fifth Avenue Donald Ballard, Jr Gateway Street Rose Mary Kennedy Richard Emer Audrey Ellinger Hillside Drive

Two Overcome By Heater Fumes In Richmond Road Home

Robert Narber and Marge Clayton, both 52, of 1615 Richmond road NE, were treated after noon Thursday for carbon monoxide fumes from a rusted exhaust vent on a hot water heater. Narber released that evening, Clayton remained under observation Friday. the house, owned by Bob Mitchell, was ventilated as authorities investigated.

Robert Narber Marge Clayton Richmond Road Narber Mercy Hospital Bob Mitchell

Novak Receives Indeterminate Sentence for Forgery

Donald R. Novak, 19, of 2017 Mallory Street SW, was given an indeterminate sentence of up to six years by Judge Edward J. McManus under the Youth Correction Statute for forging a government check. He pled guilty to endorsing a $729 check payable to Perry G. Lindeman last March.

Donald R. Novak Mallory Street Novak Edward J. McManus Perry G. Lindeman

No Risk Says AEC Chairman On Amchitka Blast

AEC Chairman James R. Schlesinger and his family observed Amchitka Island preparations for an underground nuclear test. He asserted there is no risk as 5,600 tons of sand and gravel are packed into the 6,000 foot shaft to seal the device.

Amchitka Island Atomic Energy Commission AEC James R. Schlesinger Aleutian Schlesinger Schlesingers

Wage measures stall amid control proposals and delays

The article outlines ongoing debates over Phase 2 pay increases, retroactivity, and a two month extension of the wage freeze. The banking committee advances amendments including fines for overcharges, interest rate controls, and possible excess profits taxation, with labor and consumer protections under discussion.

Banking Committee Nixon White House

Teenage boys charged in cross burning at church

Four youths, three aged 16 and one 15, were charged Thursday night in connection with a cross burning at Calvin-Sinclair United Presbyterian Church on 715 Thirty Eighth Street SE. The incident occurred about 9 p.m. They were detained for malicious damage, processed by the youth bureau, released to parents, and their cases referred to the probation office.

Calvin-Sinclair United Presbyterian Church Thirty Eighth Street Youth Bureau Probation Office

Death of Walter A. Hauser 66 in Cedar Rapids

Walter A. Hauser 66 of 2220 Mt Vernon Rd SE Cedar Rapids died Thursday. Born in Dubuque Sept 27 1905 he lived in Cedar Rapids 35 years and worked at Iowa Steel and Iron Works as night superintendent retiring in 1970. Survived by wife Wanda son Jerry L Drucker daughter Mil to Drucker sister Leona Hauser and five grandchildren. Services Monday 11 a.m. Holy Ghost Church Dubuque burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Dubuque. Friends may call Stewart Funeral Home Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rosary 8 p.m. Rev Edmund Becker. Body to Hoffmann Funeral Home Dubuque Sunday.

Walter A. Hauser Mt .Vernon Road Dubuque Cedar Rapids Iowa Steel and Iron Works International Assn. of Machinists Wanda Jerry L North Liberty Milton Drucker Tustin Calif Leona Hauser Holy Ghost Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Stewart Funeral Home Edmund Becker Hoffmann Funeral Home

Iowa County Officials Are Fined $250 Each

Three Iowa county officials pled guilty to receiving gifts while in office and were fined 250 dollars plus costs by District Judge Ansel Chapman. Noyes and Schindler resigned, Lane argued for leniency, and the grand jury also charged five county road employees with embezzlement. Additional cases involve a Cedar Rapids salesman, meals, and county purchases connected to the alleged gifts.

Marengo Iowa County Board of Supervisors District Court Ansel Chapman Dale Noyes, Jr Victor Board of Supervisors Lewis McMeen Theodore Pete’’ Lane Millersburg McMeen Noyes George Schindler Williamsburg Iowa County Schindler Lane Schlinder State Bureau of Criminal Investigation BCI Shaver County Road Chapman Lewis Smith Gene Smith Leo Huff Parnell Ralph Martinson Conroy Don Netser Smith Huff Martinson Netser Smiths

Obituary: Orman F. Britt 82 of 3800 Second Ave SW

Orman F. Britt 82 of 3800 Second Avenue Southwest died Thursday after a short illness. Born December 8 1888 in Hopkinton he farmed in the Coggon and Ryan area until retiring in 1962. Survived by his wife Hazel A. Erisman a daughter Mrs Milo L. Rehak Cedar Rapids six grandchildren two sisters Theodosia Pulver Monticello and Mrs Dan Sullivan Manchester. Service Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Janeba Kuba funeral home west and 10 a.m. mass at St Jude church. Wake Friday 8 p.m. Burial St John Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Orman F. Britt Second Avenue Hopkinton Coggon and Ryan St. Jude Catholic Church Hazel A. Erisman Manchester Milo L. Rehak Cedar Rapids Theodosia

Obituaries and funeral notices for Murphy Beatty Wilson Tom s

William Albert Murphy of New Testament Baptist Church to be buried at Cedar Memorial with services at 2 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. John Hulse Jr. Funeral home Cedar Memorial. Red Wilson to be memorial mass at St Ludmila’s Church after 8:30 a.m. services at Janeiba Kuba funeral home. Burial at St Francis Cemetery Dyersville. Clara Toms to be buried at Cedar Memorial Cemetery after 10:30 a.m. Saturday service by Rev. Glen V. High Berean Baptist Church. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home in charge.

Chapel of Memories Glen V. High Berean’ Baptist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home

Unions Protested Trading Rules During Kennedy and Johnson Eras

In 1963 and 1966 presidents Kennedy and Johnson waived the requirement prompting maritime unions to protest. They announced they would not lead commodities bound for Communist nations. The shift in union attitudes followed administration prompted legislation to revitalize the merchant marine.

Kennedy Johnson

Indian and Pakistani forces clash near Goyaii frontier

Pakistan reports 28 Indian soldiers killed and 40 wounded after 300 Indian troops attempted to seize territory at Goyaii near Assam. Indian infantry and artillery pressed the border, retreating as Pakistani forces advanced. Additionally, two Pakistani jet fighters briefly violated Indian air space before being chased away by Indian planes.

Dacca East Pakistan Pakistan Goyaii India Assam New Delhi

Two-Car Crash Sends Man to St Luke's Hospital

Richard Levesque, 23, of 1500 Oakland road NE, was admitted to St Luke's hospital Friday morning for observation of contusions after his car rear-ended a vehicle driven by Clive King, 47, of 1926 Cold Stream avenue NE. The collision occurred at First avenue and Center Point road NE at 7 55 am when the King car stopped for a pedestrian. No charges were filed.

Richard Levesque Oakland Road St. Luke’s Hospital Clive King Cold Stream Avenue First Avenue Center Point Road King

Work Scheduled on First Street SW

Weather permitting the west side of First street SW will be closed between First and Third avenues Monday and Tuesday. The east side of First street SW will be closed between First and Third avenues Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews will complete an asphalt overlay.

First Street Third Avenues

Beet leafhopper board renamed to virus control panel

Sacramento AP report notes California governor Reagan signed legislation renaming the sugar beet pest control body. The beet leafhopper control board is replaced by the early top virus control board, altering its mission and title.

Sacramento California

Woman sues Iowa for 26500 over girl’s injuries at Toledo home

Cedar Rapids mother Ruth A. Clinton files in Linn district court seeking 26500 from the state for her daughter Laura Katherine’s injuries at the juvenile home in Toledo on November 16, 1969. Allegations include negligent staff training and supervision and unsupervised basement gatherings leading to facial injuries and potential future tooth loss. The suit also seeks 1500 for attorney fees and costs tied to initial home containment after surgery, noting a lack of court order for the home stay.

Cedar Rapids State of Iowa Toledo Linn District Court Ruth A. Clinton Linn County Juvenile Court Laura Katherine Clinton

Obscenity law challenge in Cedar Rapids case

A lawyer for two Cedar Rapids men charged with selling obscene literature asks a court to declare the local obscenity statute unconstitutional. The motions argue vagueness and failure to apply U.S. Supreme Court tests, and contend defendants were not afforded a hearing prior to criminal action.

Cedar Rapids Dale Lavin Edward J. Wedelstadt Lavin Talk of the Town, Ltd Wedelstadt U. S. Supreme Court Supreme Court

Pedestrian accident yields $4500 verdict in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids residents Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Hines won $4,500 in a $45,000 suit against Kenneth R. Hook after Mrs. Hines was struck in a crosswalk by a car turning left onto Sixteenth Avenue SW on March 21, 1969. Jury members were from Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Mt. Vernon.

Linn District Court Howard L. Hines Kenneth R. Hook

Denver records October building permit surge

The Denver city building department reports a record in building permits for October with 3 705 permits issued valued at about 34 million dollars. The total exceeds the old record from May 1962 by around 4 million dollars according to department officials.

Denver Depart

Edgewood Road Contract Sparks County City Talks

Edgewood Rd prompts debate over fulfilling a four lane plan. Emmons questions spending on one project and suggests two lanes from Forty-second Street to Blairs Ferry next year. Supervisor Clifford urges joint talks while noting city completed a four lane stretch from 6th Avenue NW to the bridge last year.

Emmons Forty-second Street Blairs Ferry Road George Clifford 6 Avenue NW

Bargain Auction Set by BAR GAIN BLOCK on KCRG Radio

Join the bidding event at the BAR GAIN BLOCK this Saturday at 9 000 AM on KCRG Radio 1600. An auction type show promises bargain buys and radio chatter from the host.

KCRG

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