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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1981
Page
2
Obituaries list Sister Mary Ignatius Schweiger and Emmet W. Hoge among numerous deaths. Entries note birth, religious vows, nursing and hospital work, survivor details, service times, funeral homes, and burial sites alongside other local passings such as Mable Paxton Earl Bahmler George Hobel and Fred Hillmer with service details and memorials.
The roof of a six story film theater under construction on Imelda Marcos orders collapsed at the seaside cultural center complex in Manila. At least 25 workers died and scores were injured as rescuers recovered bodies from twisted steel and concrete rubble.
The Tama City Council again refused to pay the previous chief Paul Michael and assistant chief Berna Van Vierah their former salaries. The 2 to 3 vote left Michael at 15,000 and Van Vierah at 13,589 retroactive to Oct. 26, 1981, with probation. Van Vierah will remain a patrolwoman at 12,500 and Michael remains police chief on probation. The city is also interviewing for another officer.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that by year end over 100000 children will be injured by dangerous toys in the home. Cords and strings can pose strangulation risk for infants and young children. choose age appropriate toys and ensure clear, understandable instructions and safe play habits.
Emil Merta reported theft of a stereo cassette two speakers a television and a control head from his tractor parked in a field. The loss was discovered Sunday morning and reported to Linn County sheriff's deputies.
Des Moines lawmakers hear claims that stronger laws are needed to curb child exploitation in pornography and sales to minors. Citizens for Decency and other groups press for stricter obscenity penalties and local control, while critics warn of censorship risks and enforcement challenges.
Nov 15 to Nov 13 records list multiple births at various Iowa locations including Beverly and Gary Kotowske in Cedar Rapids, Sheryl and Mike Fischer in Van Horne, and others in Solon Waxhaw Toddville Wyoming Vinton Cedar Rapids Hiawatha Mount Vernon Blairstown. Also mentions Milwaukee Sun Prairie Dubuque and Cedar Rapids entries with grandparents listed. Several emergency and incident notes including medical emergencies and a dust-collector and stove incident with exact addresses and times.
The annual public tour of the Iowa State Men s Reformatory at Anamosa will be at 6 tonight not 8. Reservations must be made by contacting the warden s office at 462 3504. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness of reports and headlines in the newspaper.
Cedar Rapids will gain a new commuter airline after the first of the year. Mid-States Airlines plans to begin service January 1 1982 with 19 passenger turbo prop aircraft and 10 daily flights to Minneapolis and Kansas City.
Joseph Phams was charged with two counts of first degree murder in the July shooting of Waterloo officers Michael Hoing and Wayne Rice. He had earlier faced two counts of involuntary manslaughter tied to the incident. James Michael Taylor was convicted of first degree murder last month and awaits sentencing. Phams appeared in court in shackles with bond set at 250000 and requested a different attorney.
A double funeral service is set at Powell Funeral Chapel in Keswick for Mr. George Killian and Mrs. Viola A. Killian both of Keswick. Viola died of apparent heart failure at 77 and George died at 79 after an illness. His service was postponed after her death.
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