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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1973
Page
1
Daily Record reports extended forecast with highs in the 30s to 50s and overnight lows, plus rainfall totals for November. It lists numerous local birth announcements, fines for traffic and public offenses, and service notices across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
A list of individuals including Gary Meyer Dean Rebal LeRoy Pegarier William Balsaner Royce Neibert Donald Vick and Lois appears for speeding related notices with addresses in Solon Oakland and Sixth Street NW. The fragment outlines names and streets without further context or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR shows a note that tapes will be the most important and conclusive part of these hearings. No further context or names are readable.
The White House announced on Wednesday that President Nixon is expanding his legal staff to handle Watergate issues more effectively. Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler said Florida lawyer Sam Powers is the first recruit for the augmented Watergate team as the administration cites the large number of attorneys involved across investigations.
Cedar Rapids relatives have followed the case of a six year old abducted child from Omaha who was later released. The report notes ongoing concern among family members about the incident and its resolution. The brief mentions the child’s age and the cross-city connection.
The daughter of Mr and Mrs James Grasso abducted Monday while en route to school was released unharmed later the same day. Mrs Grasso is the sister of Bill Skogman of 1502 Arizona Court NE and other distant relatives are in Cedar Rapids. The Grasso family has never lived in Cedar Rapids.
John Bradford Barker, 21, of 382 Seventeenth Street SE, pleaded guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to disobeying draft board orders. Sentencing postponed for a pre-sentencing report. He admitted failing to inform the board of his current address and faced related charges from 1971 to 1973. other counts to be dismissed.
Norbert Franklin Rundel of Waterloo received a two-year suspended sentence in Cedar Rapids federal court for stealing a $139 Iowa state check from the U S mail in Evansdale. He pled guilty Sept 23 and was placed on two years probation. A second charge of possession of the stolen check was dismissed.
Twenty years ago the National Education Association urged passage of legislation granting teachers income tax exemption for expenses tied to summer sessions and related programs.
Mrs. Gordon Fennell of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday in a local hospital at 71. Born Jan 6 1902 in St Louis she was married in 1924 and lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life. She active in many civic groups including the Linn County Cancer Society and Junior League with services Friday at Turner Chapel East.
Raphael W Ferrie 78 of 1911 A avenue NE Cedar Rapids died in a hospital Monday after a long illness Born July 3 1895 Cresco he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1943 He was retired from Quaker Oats Son-in-law and daughters 7 daughters 27 grandchildren and siblings survive Funeral services Thursday 11 am at Immaculate Conception Church Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Rosary Wednesday 730 pm Brady Kuba Funeral Home floor location noted
Jane Ann Yates 38 of 1809 Sixth Avenue SE died at a Cedar Rapids hospital Tuesday after a long illness. Former medical assistant for Weland Medical Laboratories she was a Trinity Lutheran church member. Survived by four children Steven David Ann and Douglas. parents Lester and Mrs Rickles Monticello. brother Dean Rickles Longmont Colo. Services Friday 1 pm at the church with visitation after 11 am Burial Oakwood Cemetery Monticello. Goettsche Funeral Home Monticello open for visitation after 7 pm Wednesday.
Lottie Mary Karkosh 90 of 1531 Fourth Avenue SE widow of Anton died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born July 16 1883 in Tama County she lived in Cedar Rapids since 1924. Surviving daughter Mrs P C Holm Milwaukee son Milo Cedar Rapids sister Mrs Adolph Peshek Dainsville Missouri. Services Saturday 1 PM Teahen Chapel by Dr John P Woods Westminster Presbyterian church. Burial Bohemian National Vining. Friends may call Teahen Funeral Home after 1 PM Friday.
Sherri Lynn Childs Smith 19 of Dubuque died at University hospitals Iowa City after a camping accident Sunday left she and her husband severely burned. Carol Jean Crowley 48 of Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital after a brief illness following her return from New Canaan Connecticut. Services planned in Cedar Rapids with burial at Cedar Memorial and wake services at Turner chapels.
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Francis H Batten 85 of 826 Ninth Street SW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a brief illness He was born September 6 1888 in London England and lived in Cedar Rapids since 1912 A 45 year employee of Luberger Mulvany Furniture Co until 1960 he belonged to Trinity United Methodist Church He is survived by three daughters two grandchildren four sisters and one more sister in law Services will be held at Turner Chapel East at noon Friday officiated by Rev Ernest W Larson of Trinity United Methodist Church Burial will be Cedar Memorial Friends may call at Turner East until 11 30 a.m Friday and the casket will remain closed after the service
Grace Olive Clendening 88 of 17100 Avenue NE dies after brief illness Tuesday in Cedar Rapids. Born June 9 1885 in Connerville Indiana she was a longtime staff member and member of St Pauls United Methodist church and Winter Temple of Pythian Sisters. Survived by sons Karl Rt Cedar Rapids Paul R Corpus Christi Texas and Dorritt M Milwaukee.
The funeral service for Ernestine Jones of Green Bay Wisconsin was conducted at 1 30 p m Friday by Dr Arnold Herbst and Winter Temple with burial at Cedar Memorial Friends may call at Turner East All Pythian Sisters are asked to meet with Winter Temple at Turner East at 115 p m Friday to attend the service.
Multiple funeral notices listing services for Carrie Ellen Donohoe Rosa ry Clarence E Ferrie Martha B Workman Carol Jean Crowley and others. Details include times at Immaculate Conception Vaughn Beatty Bearle Cedar Memorial Turner chapel and services led by various priests and chaplains with burial locations and calling hours.
Bromwell reports income of 120159.02 from capital gains and 1305.65 from ordinary gains on property sales with no details on the property. He appears without attorney William A. Barnett who seeks withdrawal but is denied. Bromwell plans to plead guilty to one of three indictment counts. Bramwell, a Republican, served Iowa's 2nd district 1961 64 and ran for U S Senate in 1968. He is Cedar Rapids born, 53, a 1950 UI Law graduate practicing since 1951 and previously Linn County assistant attorney 1956 59.
A Minnesota firm Lametti and Sons of St. Paul was the low bidder for relocating water mains linked to I 380 construction. The bid 139 298 beat engineer estimate 186 214. The city council accepted the bid awaiting highway commission approval. Other bids included Lincoln Development Marshalltown 174 038 Hennessey Brothers 188 671 Bjornson Investment 195 848 Bowler Construction 202 460 44.
Alfred Conrad elected mayor with 27 votes and William Besser chosen as secretary treasurer with 27 votes. Four council seats go to Omaar Conklty Herbert Hammes Omer Hammes and Arthur Peiffer with 27 votes each. Stephen Jaeger receives 26 votes and wins a council seat.
Steinbeck plans to use the weeks before taking office to learn his duties and prepare. He said the coming month and a half will be busy and important and expressed gratitude for the confidence shown by voters.
In Cedar Rapids election results Canney won a third two year term with 71 percent of the mayoral vote as 20,092 cast. Rein’s and Rich each won in most precincts, while Kosek narrowly defeated Ross in the closest contest. A library bond measure failed to reach the 60 percent threshold despite majorities on both propositions.
Deputy chief engineer cites steel and fuel shortages and uncertain concrete supply as reasons for higher combined bids. The commission considers splitting the project but keeps January bid re-set, warning environmental reviews may be triggered. Four firms submitted the $8.75 to $8.94 million 1 380 grade bids and $3.50 to $3.73 million highway 30 bids, all above engineers estimates, with several portions deferred or rejected.
Ray Kelly and Veronica Harmon, both 18 from Waterloo, were sentenced in Cedar Rapids federal court for possession of stolen mail. Kelly received three years in prison with four years probation and $150 restitution. Harmon got three years probation and $150 restitution after pleading guilty to possessing a $311 check stolen May 2 from Clara E. Kincaid’s Waterloo mailbox.
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