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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1972

Page

21

Fined Charges Highlight Local Court Notices

Several residents, including James Brenner and Robert O Tearn, were fined amounts ranging from 20 to 35 dollars plus costs for various offenses such as expired plates and motor violations. The report also lists weather data, river stage readings, births, marriages, and numerous funeral notices across multiple towns with service details and survivors.

Robert O'Tearn Jglin Ee Ee Street SE Greenwood Farley Walter Seibert North Liberty

Europe Storm Claims Fourteen Lives Across Continent

A sweeping European storm claimed fourteen lives across several countries. In the Netherlands six died from falling trees or vehicles overturned by high winds. Britain reported three fatalities including a Canadian. Other deaths occurred in Germany and France as widespread power outages and flooding disrupted travel and daily life.

London Europe Netterlands Britain Geenan Bad Oeyhausen Molteny Hausen Asa Wolnat Assen Paris Lille

Piper duo captured after desert escape near prison

State police and deputies hunted two convicts who reportedly entered a bathroom window at a prison area. The pair hid in a vineyard four miles northeast of the prison as officers with a light plane and helicopter closed in. They allegedly forced a Scottsdale woman and two 16 year old boys to aid them before being identified.

Clover Fhe Schmid Hudgens Tempin Scoltedale

War Rages As South Vietnamese Repel Attack Near Saigon

War reports from Long My in the Mekong delta say South Vietnamese militia repulsed a dawn attack by Communist forces. The command stated five attackers killed, while South Vietnamese losses were seven dead and 15 wounded.

Te Cily Long My Mekong Delta Saigon

Obituary: Stulken Wilma May Stulken Cedar Rapids resident dies

Mrs. Vincent H Stulken Wilma May Stulken a Cedar Rapids resident 45 years died Sunday after a short illness Born May 8 1919 in Sioux Falls South Dakota she was married to Vincent H Stulken March 6 1998 in Cedar Rapids She was a member of the Hayles auxiliary Survivors include her husband and a son Gary F R Stulken Cedar Rapids a sister Lorraine Lloyd Anaheim Calif The service is at Chapel of Memories at 1 p m Wednesday Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call after 9 a m Wednesday Local arrangements by Torner West Funeral Home

Wilma May Stulken Second Street ST Cedar Rapids Sioux Falls United States Gary FR. Slalken Cedar Amphibious Vehicles Rapide Lorraine Vietnam Lloyd Anaheim Calif Chapel of Memories Clarence Prana Wenceslaus Calhalla Church Olsnawa U.S. Marine South Vietnam Cary Emerson Lyle Shelley Tenth Avenue Penick and Ford U.S Nhut Joe Shelley Rleh Wanggarts Lyle Shelley Amarillo Texas Jamie Leo Shalley Adel Helen Barnard Sacramento Cali Carol Ann Shelley Res Moines Koch Guthrie Center Torner Etayet West Brontu Kolarik Fifth Avenue SE Lally T Cacehoslovakia Frank G. Kolarik Cedar

Obituaries for Brontu Kolarik and Others in Cedar Rapids Area

Obituary notices list Brontu Kolarik of Cedar Rapids born 1492 in Caceho Slovakia who died after an illness, with survivors including two sons and a daughter, services at Turner Chapel. Also noted are Charles Mayer of Kenilworth IL, former Cedar Rapids resident, with memorial services at Memorial Park Cemetery Skokie, IL, and Bessie Lee of Cedar Rapids, with funeral arrangements at Colley Funeral Home and Turners Chapel west.

Charles 8. Mayer Kenilworth, IL Cedar Rapids Evanston Cedar’ S Rapids Florence Gamergy Moyer Central Fiber Products Co Packaging Corp. of America Tama Omaha Ace Charles §. Moyer, Jr Northbrook Calvin Lawson Chillicothe Pearl Clark Memorial Park Cemetery Skokie

Obituary of Dessie Mae Steward at Cedar Memorial

Dessie Mae Steward 89 widow of Mark E Steward died Sunday after a long illness. Formerly of Wellman she lived in Cedar Rapids 42 years born July 21 1803 Lost Nation married Aug 1 1924 in Cedar Rapids. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chapel of Memories Rev A T Washington Sharon United Methodist Church. Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at Cedar Memorial after 5 p m Monday and at the chapel after 9 a m Tuesday.

Dessie Mae Steward Third Street NW Mark E. Steward Wellman Cedar Rapids Lost Nation Mark EB. Steward Chapel of Memories A. T. Washington Sharon United Methodist Church Sharon United Methodist Church. ‘Buriad Cedar Memorial, Friends Cedar Memorial Suneral

Troop Strength Drops by 1,100 in South Vietnam

U S forces in South Vietnam totaled 21,100 last week, down 1,100 from the prior week. Under a withdrawal program, U S forces are to be reduced to 27,000 by early May. About 20,000 sailors were off the coast, with roughly 58,000 airmen fighting from bases in Thailand and Guam.

Saigon U.S South Vietnam U. S Ning Tre Durrent Wee Thailand Guam

Path of Snowstorm Bites Plains States As Snow Spreads

A major winter storm moved from the Plains into the region turning rain to snow in southern towa Sunday night and Monday. Snow fell in west central and central Iowa with up to inches in Kansas and Nebraska. Heaviest snow expected in west central towa with visibility under a half mile at noon. A heavy snow warning was issued for northwestern towa and a watch for Cedar Rapids areas. Snowfall 4 inches or more by Tuesday morning, tapering off by Tuesday as skies stay cloudy and temperatures stay chilly.

Towa Plains States Bit Lowa Kansas Nebraska

Snowy Nebraska Winter Storm Closes Roads and Airports

A major winter snowstorm crippled Nebraska Monday with 12 inch depths in some areas and near zero visibility in central regions. High winds piled drifts, traffic jammed, schools closed, and travel discouraged as airports faced heavy visibility loss.

United Proes

Lim Deputies Arrest Two on Drug Charges

Lim county deputies report Benny Vasquez of Jasol Washington avenue SE and Robert A. Rodriques of 426 Thirty-fifth direct SE were arrested early Sunday on possession charges after deputies found plastic bags containing marijuana near Rodriquez and in Vasquez possession. Rodriquez dropped a purse while approached. Both were released after posting ten percent of bonds. Rodriquez also posted ten percent of a separate intoxication bond.

Benny Vasquez Jasol Washington Avenue Ftobert

Talk Canceled by Omaha Housing Official

Larry Hatcher of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Omaha was detained by the snowstorm and will be unable to attend the A Better Community Inc meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the library auditorium.

Larry Hatcher Department of Housing and Urbatt Development Omaha A Better Community, Inc Ihrary Auditorium

Street Crews Prepare for Sanding and Salting

City street crews were ready to sand and salt streets as snow fell early Monday. Forecasts call for two to four inches. Wayne Murdock, city street superintendent, said 16 graders and 16 salt and sand spreaders were prepared and some plows mounted though unlikely to be used unless heavier snow arrives. He noted the first snow was earlier than usual this year.

Wayne Murdock

Talks in Saigon Narrow Differences on Peace Plan

Updated dispatch describes Haig's Saigon visit as cordial and constructive as U S officials seek a common allied position to resume private Paris negotiations. Thieu pressures a pullout of North Vietnamese troops while Saigon press cautions progress stalled.

Haig Saigon Nixon Tuleu U.S Paris Thieu South Vietnam Leni Stastny Velnosky California Los Angeles

Car License Applications Open This Week in Linn County

The Linn County treasurer's office will begin accepting license renewals for passenger cars and mobile homes, with a 25 cent mailing fee per day per vehicle. Applicants must include the vehicle color if licensed and may need current registration papers if changing counties. Dec 1 marks the start for in person renewals at the treasurer's office alongside new plates for trucks and other vehicles.

He Linn Lincra James M. Hennessey Ling County Lins County

C R Man Arrested For Drunk Driving About 1972 Plates

A state notice reports C R Man arrested for drunk driving near Palo Alto on Highway 84 after a minor accident. He was released on Sunday after promising to appeal in court. The article notes licensing rules requiring a code number and a money order fee for 1972 plates.

AD. Milter Tipits Creek Highway Palo

Catholic Charities Sues over Adoption Custody Interference

Courthouse Catholic Charities of Dubuque filed suit in Linn county district court seeking to bar an unmarried father Jo seph Zalesky from interfering with a finalized adoption initiated by Catholic Charities. The petition argues he may contest custody and seeks a decree validating a release signed by the child's unmarried mother as authority for permanent care. The child was born in Dubuque on June 7, 1971.

Catholic Charlles Dubuque Linn County Linn District Court Joseph Zalesky Zalesky Catholic Charities Iowa Whio

Trial on Poulos Will Started In Linn Court

In Linn district court relatives of the late Chris Poulos of Cedar Rapids contest the March 1967 will alleging undue influence by Peter Slavidpoulos now of Waterloo. They claim Poulos lacked capacity and seek to invalidate the will valued at about 180000, with forged or fraudulent conduct also alleged. Alexandra Giglos of Greece leads the petition with Chicago and Greece relatives. Jury selection continued on Monday with a later trial date set.

Linn District Court Chris Pouloz Cedar Rapids Peter Slavidpoulos Cédar Rapids Waterloo Poulos Stavrapouls Fouls Alexandra Giglos Greece Nienss and Chicago Marday Altarnean

Democratic Party Chairman Debate and Resignation Calls

The piece outlines calls for a new national chairman including Lloyd Bentsen pressuring for Mrs Westwood to resign. It notes Speaker O’Brien’s role as former chairman, Stromon Strauss as contender, and Texas figures like Bob Bullock and Edward Kennedy shaping the fight. It also covers McGovern supporters facing a new Coalition for Democratic Majority led by Ben Wattenberg and Humphrey Jackson, plus Westwood’s poised defense and Sen. Kennedy’s stance.

Dot Party O’brien National Strauss Texas Lloyd Bentsen Westwood Sirduss National’ Committee iSargent Shriver Charles Manatt McGovern California Coalition For Democratic Majority Hubert Humphrey Henry Jackson Ben J. Wattenberg

U N debate over binding UN declaration on nuclear weapons

The article outlines Western objections to a proposed binding declaration under the UN charter, the Russians' flexible stance, and limited support from Arab and Communist states. It notes the U S position that a binding declaration is needed given the charter’s restraint on force.

Security Council U.N Hut United States

Toddville Man, 31, Charged with Assault

Ronald L. Null, 41, of Toddville, arrested Sunday on a charge of assault. A Justice of the Peace warrant issued by Vincent Hatt connected with an incident early Friday at Yon’s Skelly station on Thirty-second Street and Oakland Road. Purdy of Route 1, Toddville, alleged Null bit and pushed her. Null posted $110 bond and was released Sunday.

Ronald L. Null Valiteate Toddville Justice of the Peace Vincent Hatt Skelly Station Thirty-second Street Oakland Road Marlene Purdy Route Lone Null

Howke Voices Concern On Water Rate Rises

Yan Howke, business manager of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 124, told the city council Monday that the union is very concerned about the proposed rate increase. He urged careful consideration before any city council action.

Howke Yan Howke Busines Ors Tion Tocal 124 Sity Union i Walter Rale Therese

Fragmented note hints at quick purchase of a weapon

A garbled fragment suggests a near time purchase of a weapon or item described as a weapon, with unclear context or location. The readable parts imply urgency or a rapid act, but essential details such as participants, place, or precise item are missing.

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