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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1973
Page
1
The Daily Record reports a detailed forecast with highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s for the region, plus extended outlooks cloudy to sunny across multiple days. It also lists numerous local births, including Mercy and St. Luke's hospital announcements, naming several families and newborns.
Milver Schindler, 49, of 1795 Third Avenue Marion, was treated at Mercy hospital and released after a collision between his truck and a car driven by Richard Juenger, 28, at Sixth Street and Eighth Avenue SE. The truck struck a fire hydrant, breaking it off. Juenger was charged with failure to yield the right of way.
Local classified section urges readers to place ads for fast outcomes in weather regardless of conditions. Highlights broad reach for buyers and sellers, with emphasis on practical, immediate service. Readers are invited to act now to maximize exposure.
A car truck collision west of Cedar Rapids killed three teens, including Garry James Corrigan, 16, a Kennedy High sophomore. Terry Cones, 16, and Thomas Smith, 15, also died. Corrigan, born April 13, 1957, worked at Sambo's and earned an Eagle Scout badge. Surviving relatives include parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Services are set at St Matthew’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friday with burial at Mt Calvary. Wake service Thursday evening at Turner Chapel East.
Marguerite A Paine 6 of Carbondale died Monday after a long illness. Born March 30, 1912 in Cedar Rapids she moved to Carbondale 12 years ago where she was a vocational rehabilitation counselor for Illinois in Jackson County. She was a Washington high school graduate attended Grinnell College and North western University. She was a member of the Unitarian church Phi Kappa Phi and the Southern Illinois University Women's club. Surviving are two sisters Mrs John Dorton Fanwood NJ and Mrs Jack Novak Alexandria VA. Cremation was in Carbondale. Memorial services set 7:30 p m Friday at the Unitarian Fellowship hall Carbondale and 2 p m Sunday at the Chapel of Memories by Rev William B Harnish. Inurnment Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may register at Chapel of Memories after 11 a m Sunday. The family suggests donations to Jane Boyd Community House Senior Citizens club or Camp Courage. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial funeral home.
Modernizing your home means clearing clutter by selling useful items via the Classified Act. Call 398-8234 to place or inquire about listings for appliances tools and household goods.
Dr Rome L Schaffner 47 of 315 Twenty third Street Drive SE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a sudden illness. Born July 19 1926 in Overland Park Kansas he married Mary D Noel Feb 20 1953 in Sarasota Florida. He served in the Army Medical Corps during Korea and practiced in Cedar Rapids since Aug 15 1957. Survived by wife mother and son. Arrangements pending at Cedar Memorial funeral home.
Lester J. Van Dee 69 of 1636 Sixth Street NW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday. A 26 year resident born Feb 20 1904 in Millersburg he married Mildred Downing Feb 26 1927 at North English. He was a city mechanic before retiring. Survived by wife a son LaVerne two daughters Pauline Blair Phyllis Talley four sisters a brother 11 grandchildren four great grandchildren. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday Chapel of Memories Rev Richard A Osing Trinity Lutheran Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery burial. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home Thursday afternoon and at the chapel after 9 a.m. Friday.
Richard D. Reynolds aged 65 of 2116 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness in a local hospital. A retired attorney he had lived with his father E. E. Reynolds who died October 8. Reynolds born May 23 1908 in Cedar Rapids was a graduate of Washington.
Iowa lawyer and veteran whose career spanned Fremont county attorney term 1933–1935, seven years of military service in a legal role, Korea coal administration in 1946, and War Crimes commission work in Germany 1947–1949. Survived by son Stephen D. Reynolds of New York City and sister Mrs. Fred Crawford of Pompano Beach. Service at Turner chapel east at 1 30 p.m. Thursday led by Rev. John Shew followed by burial in Shiloh cemetery.
Ranzie A Straw aged 60 of 3013 Woodland Drive SW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a short illness Born July 24 1913 in Independence He lived in Cedar Rapids since 1948 A Penrick and Ford employee for 27 years member of Grain Millers Local 100 Survived by wife Georgia Klumpar a daughter Mrs Michael Stuart Canon City Colo a son Jerry Coggan a granddaughter two sisters and five brothers Funeral services at Janeba Kuba Funeral Home West with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery Independence Call after 7 p m Thursday for time and arrangements
Cedar Rapids resident until 1943 Bea Fieseler died Tuesday at the Eastern Star Home in Washington D C Cremation committal was set for Wednesday The Miss Fieseler worked for the Killian store in Cedar Rapids and later was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington before retiring due to ill health No immediate family survivors
Memorial services were held for Thomas Allan Smith at St. Patrick's Church with burial at Cedar Memorial. Elmer W. Davies had services at Turner Chapel West with burial in Linwood Cemetery. Seymour Abrams Ohsman’s service occurred at Turner Chapel East with burial at Eben Israel Cemetery. Terry Cones was to be buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery after a St. Wenceslaus Church service. Wake services were held at Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home West with viewing afterward.
Rep. Hamilton Fish reports Nixon refused to resign after a GOP senators meeting. Others recall Nixon saying the Democrats would call him a liar while Republicans would say he is lying but still their man. Senators praised the frank talk but stressed Nixon must disclose all Watergate facts as pressure for resignation persists.
A compact notice highlighting classified housing listings urging readers to check the classifieds for home options, featuring multiple property types and locations. Provides a quick call to explore available homes and related offers in the local market. Includes no extraneous details.
Washington Senator Norris Cotton of New Hampshire says he stayed silent and puzzled as fourteen fellow Republicans offered President Nixon free advice. He noted they were invited alphabetically and joked that the A through D group did not contain the heaviest brains in the Senate.
Senator Brock says a forum is sought to disclose Watergate matters without court interference before Judge Sirica. He asserts the president confirmed Haig’s accounts about two unrecorded conversations and that one tape involving Nixon and John Dean would show the President was right about Dean’s testimony. Afterward Senator Brooke declined to comment to reporters.
Energy saving steps including fuel rationing, reduced speeds, lower thermostats, and shorter hours aim to curb consumption. The measure would let the President tap petroleum reserves and order plants to switch to coal. Committees set panels and closed meetings to discuss similar proposals and emissions standards waivers under the Clean Air Act amendment by Sen. Muskie to permit burning high sulphur coal and oil.
China will host Kissinger for talks while Tokyo emphasizes Middle East oil shortages. Ohira said the Middle East crisis will top the agenda for his two day visit. Kissinger will also head to Seoul to meet President Chung Hee Park and Korean officials.
The report lists attendees at a royal wedding continuation page noting Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, Princess Margaret’s niece. a nine year old, Anne’s youngest brother Prince Edward. and best man Captain Eric Grounds of the Queen's Dragoon Guards.
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