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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1973
Page
1
The Daily Record reports high and low temperatures for cities, precipitation, and an extended forecast with chances of rain. It lists November totals, barometer readings, and humidity, plus a long stream of local births, police actions, traffic violations, and funeral notices from area towns such as Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and others.
An administration official outlined possible fuel tax proposals and rationing steps. Recommendations from a task force could cover gasoline rationing within a month and extend allocations to other fuels. Heating oil rationing may begin quickly, with basic quotas and price controls to prevent gouging as winter nears.
Catherine Kramer 92 widow of John H. Kramer died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home after a long illness. Born November 12 1881 in Potosi Wisconsin she moved to Cedar Rapids from Dyersville in 1935 and belonged to St Patrick Catholic Church National Catholic Society of Foresters Daughters of Isabella and Mercy hospital. Survived by two daughters a son 16 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren three sisters and three brothers. services at St Patrick's Church with burial at Mt Calvary Dyersville. William Arthur Gabel 85 a Cedar Rapids lifelong resident died in a nursing home after a brief illness born August 25 1888 he was a carpenter for many years. survived by a daughter Rosemary Ritenour a son F L Gabel five grandchildren and sister Louise Rebec. Graveside services 11 am Friday at Linwood Cemetery by Rev Clarence Frana. Friends may call at Brosh chapel.
Carol E. McCullough 52 of 1725 Grande Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital. Born December 17 1920 in Burlington she lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years. Survived by husband James Rae Cleveland Ohio and David Carothers Hiawatha four sons Kenneth Ronald Gale Randy two sisters and mother Funeral is at Prugh Chapel Burlington Friday at 1 30 pm with burial at Aspen Grove cemetery Turner Chapel East in charge of local arrangements
Memorial services held for Marguerite A Paine at 2 p.m. Sunday in Chapel of Memories with inurnment at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Lester J Van Dee to have 10:30 a.m. service Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church with burial Cedar Memorial. Richard D Reynolds services at Turner chapel east Thursday at 1:30 p.m. burial Shiloh cemetery. Garry James Corrigan mass at St Matthew's Catholic church Friday 10 a.m. burial Mt Calvary cemetery Ryan. Rome L Schaffner service 2 p.m. Saturday at St Pauls UMC with burial Cedar Memorial. Straw Ranzie A service Saturday 1 p.m. at Janeba Kuba funeral home west, Mt Hope Independence. Donations suggested to Salvation Army or Society for Prevention of Blindness.
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Cedar Rapids consultants Barton Aschman were tapped to draft a proposal to update and unify the county zoning regulation. The plan aims to replace an outdated code and coordinate changes with Marion and Robins as Cedar Rapids adapts its code locally. A timetable will be included, with Interstate 380 development and northern county needs guiding the process.
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration studies a WWII style gas rationing plan with 6000 local boards and two coupon types. The per person allotment is undecided, but a likely range is 10 to 15 gallons weekly with wholesale allocations possible. Heating oil rationing may accompany gasoline controls.
Congress advances a budget control plan through the House Rules Committee. The measure would create separate budget committees in both chambers, set annual budget ceilings, and allow second review with possible cuts or new taxes. It aims to curb executive impoundment and align spending with national priorities.
Libbie Krob 80 wife of Frank J. Krob died early Thursday at Solon Nursing Care Center after a long illness. Born December 29 1892 she lived in Ely all her life. She married Frank J. Krob June 30 1914 in Ely. Survived by husband three sons J Victor Robert Norbert four daughters two are Mrs John Phillips and Mrs Lester Buresh. 13 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren a sister Agnes Chadima and a brother Charles Zvacek. Services 1 30 Saturday at St John s Lutheran Ely with visitation at Turner chapel west and church prior to the service. Casket not opened after service. Memorials to Mrs Krob are requested.
Senators press White House over access to Watergate tapes as Sirica weighs public release. Nixon faces questions on fifth in a series of GOP meetings. Gesell rules Cox fired illegally while Gulf Oil and Ashland Oil executives admit illegal campaign contributions to Nixon.
The highway commission, after rejecting a restudy, chose in August to route Interstate 380 through Hiawatha on an elevated berm, passing over Blairs Ferry road NE and Emmons Street. The council opposed due to noise and tax revenue loss, and the commission had pledged to study highway noise further before construction.
Fordry said his political philosophy aligned with Nixon in spirit but he would differ when necessary. He asserted to supporters that he is his own man, willing to act independently if situations require.
Chicago report notes General Motors rolling out two new child safety seats. One fits babies up to 20 pounds and the other supports children from 20 to 40 pounds who can sit upright. GM asserts extensive testing and evaluation by pediatricians and safety experts.
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