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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1971

Page

2

Daily Record Weather and Obituary Roundup

Extended forecast shows a warming trend from Monday to Wednesday with lows in the 20s and highs in the 30s to 50s statewide. The report also lists town by town temperatures, precipitation, barometer readings, and a Saturday noon snapshot. Obituary notices include Mrs. Roy Walker 77 Belle Plaine doctor Floyd Bates 79 and several services across Iowa communities with memorials and visitations scheduled.

Anamosa Roy Walker Goettsch’s. Belle Plaine Floyd Bates Peffers-Halverson’s. Visitation Iowa City Mary Saylor Tweed George L. Gay White’s. Oxford Junction Albert Buresh Hayden’s Wyoming Cemetery Wyoming Anna Nissen Zion American Lutheran Church Olin Haven’s

County conservation board faces budget crisis and possible aid gaps

The conservation board in Central City grapples with a $31,000 deficit after overspending by about $180,000 from its apportioned funds. Officials consider options including selling a grader and leasing park land to raise cash while awaiting uncertain federal aid. County supervisors plan a meeting with the state auditor for guidance.

Central City The Fair Board Conservation Board Squaw Creek Park Hawkeye Supervisors and Conservation Board

AP Corrects Agnew Statement on Letter Campaign

Beverly Hills AP reports an earlier error misattributing to Vice President Agnew. A transcription lapse changed a remark about letters to words. Vic Gold denied a letter-writing campaign. A tape recheck corrected the quote.

Agnew Beverly Hills Calif Associated Press Vic Gold

Charles Pazour Found Dead in Car in Garage

Charles Louis Pazour, 46, of 118 Allview Drive SW, was found dead Friday inside a car in his garage. The cause of death is undetermined. an autopsy is underway. Authorities note a history of heart trouble.

Charles Louis Pazour Allview Drive Pazour

Bishops Call Viet War Destructive and Unjust

The National Conference of Catholic Bishops says that any good from continued involvement in Vietnam is outweighed by loss of life and moral values. They stop short of endorsing an immediate unilateral ceasefire or troop withdrawal. They urge leaders to end the war without delay.

Washington National Conference of Catholic Bishops U. S

Dennis The Menace Appears Daily In The Gazette

The Gazette reports a recurring feature titled Dennis The Menace appears daily in the classifieds. The column continues to show a mischievous take on local happenings with short, humorous vignettes.

Dennis the Menace Gazette

City Briefs Roundup of Local News and Ads

Stolen cash reported by Walter J. Cole at 4409 Benton NE. Value of four shotguns and a .22 rifle stolen from Gary Barker at 1200 Fourth Ave SE. Ads note Subaru sale at 2nd Ave and 8th St East and multiple commerce notices including Want Ads and local services from Watkins Products Mackin Paint Sisco’s Barber Shop and Polly’s Lounge. Services for R F Klemp announced in Tripoli. 1971 Eisenhower silver dollars offered by Jerome’s with price.

Gary Barker Fourth Avenue SE

Scouts Honor Roll: Madison and St Patrick Schools Honor Pack 88 36

Cub Scouts Pack 88 at Madison School awarded members Brett Ibsen Tim Kack Chris Carpenter Joel Snetzler James King Marty Gibbs Jeff Johnson Teddy Simmons Sean Flatley Brian Hamer Vance McKinnon Craig Nelson Glen Schultz Phil Palmer Craig Buscher Jeff Findley Mike Murdock Ronald Hoffman Steve Craig Gary Witherell Ben Van Buskirk Doug Harrison Charles Patterson George Patterson. Pack 36 at St Patrick s School honored Lloyd Reis Randy Rohlena Todd Neis Mike Malik Bill Lehner Bob Kramer Craig Dvorak Brian Sankot Dale Reis Craig Morrow Mark Hofmaster Scott Hamilton Mike Bruening Karey Schulte Vince Saldana Dan Bruening David McGuire Dan Goodell Chris Davis Mike Rodenkirk Mike Cardis Dan Malloy Bob Davis Mark Brown Mike Kuhn Mark Armstrong Shawn Oakley Jerry Rodenkirk Jeff Schulte Tony Malloy Mark Woodward Ken Goodell.

Madison School Brett Ibsen Tim Kack Chris Carpenter Joel Snetzler James King Marty Gibbs Jeff Johnson Teddy Simmons Sean Flatley Brian Hamer Vance McKinnon Craig Nelson Glen Schultz Phil Palmer Craig Buscher Jeff Findley Mike Murdock Ronald Hoffman Steve Craig Gary Witherell Ben van Buskirk Doug Harrison Charles Patterson George Patterson St. Patrick’s School Lloyd Reis Randy Rohlena Todd Neis Mike Malik Bill Lehner Bob Kramer Craig Dvorak Brian Sankot Dale Reis Craig Morrow Mark Hofmaster Scott Hamilton Mike Bruening Karey Schulte Vince Saldana Dan Bruening David McGuire Dan Goodell Chris Davis Mike Rodenkirk Mike Cardis Dan Malloy Bob Davis Mark Brown Mike Kuhn Mark Armstrong Shawn Oakley Jerry Rodenkirk Jeff Schulte Tony Malloy Mark Woodward Ken Goodell

Death of Dr John K Von Lackum 76 Cedar Rapids Surgeon

Dr John Kenneth Von Lackum 76 of 4335 Woodfield Lane NE Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a brief illness. He practiced in Cedar Rapids since 1923 retired 1967 and served 13 years on the Cedar Rapids school board. He was a WWI veteran, UI graduate, and member of St Michael's Episcopal Church and several civic medical groups. Burial at Cedar Memorial. Memorials to St Michael's widow fund or charity.

John Kenneth von Lackum Woodfield Lane Cedar Rapids von Lackum University of Iowa Harper Hospital Detroit U. of I Mt. Hermon Lodge A.f&a.m St. Michael’s Church

Twin dies at 9 days in Cedar Rapids

Kristin Marie Hanlon died Friday at 9 days old born in Cedar Rapids on November 10 1971. She is survived by her parents William and Mrs Hanlon and twin sister Andrea, grandparents Jack and Mrs Rice and John and Mrs Hanlon, and great William Wenschel of Dubuque. Graveside services were held at Mt Calvary Cemetery at 3 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev William P Leonard with Brady Kuba Funeral Home arranging.

Kristin Marie Hanlon William Hanlon Ninth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Andrea Jack Rice John Hanlon Evelyn Hanlon William Wenschel Dubuque Mt. Calvary Cemetery William P. Leonard Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Brady-Kuba Funeral Home

Memorial Services in Wickham Carlton's at Beatty Bearle Chapel

Memorial services were held at Beatty-Bearle Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday led by Rev. John M. Jensen of First Lutheran Church. Burial followed in Lafayette Cemetery near Alburnett.

Wickham, Carlton S. Beatty-Bearle John M. Jensen First Lutheran Church Lafayette Cemetery Alburnett

Court Clears Seattle Seven in Contempt Appeal

The U S Court of Appeals in San Francisco cleared Michael Lerner Charles Marshall III Jeffrey Dowd Joseph Kelly Roger Lippman Michael Abeles and Susan Stern of contempt charges tied to a Seattle protest outside the federal courthouse The panel found Judge George Boldt erred by not detailing the facts underlying the contempt

San Francisco Seattle U.S. Court of Appeals Michael Lerner Charles Marshall III Jeffrey Dowd Joseph Kelly Roger Lippman Michael Abeles Susan Stern U.S George Boldt Federal Chicago Julius Hoffman

Wanted Ad Promises Help in Finding Hard-to-Find Items

A compact notice invites readers to use a want ad service to locate scarce goods or services. The ad emphasizes discreet, efficient matching and quick responses for buyers and sellers seeking hard-to-find items.

University students aid PW packages to North Vietnam prisoners

Three UW students and Mail Dispatch workers organize a system to collect Christmas packages for American prisoners in North Vietnam. They will transport from Puget Sound families to Seattle airport and cover postage if needed, aiming to save time before the November 29 deadline.

Seattle Vietnam North Vietnam Puget Sound Seattle-Tacoma International San Francisco Phil Scott University of Washington Mike Kelley Mail Dispatch Services Co Kelley Scott

El Kahir Shrine Initiates 50 Men From East Iowa

Fifty men from 24 Eastern Iowa communities were initiated into the El Kahir Shrine temple on Saturday during a day-long ceremony at Alpena Michigan. Cedar Rapids’ Arthur G. Hinze joined the new initiates and will return to Cedar Rapids after duty. Supreme Court Justice Warren J. Rees of Anamosa addressed the opening session as El Kahir potentate. A banquet at Veterans Memorial Coliseum followed the ceremonial with a post-banquet concert by the El Kahir band and a grand entry by Shrine units.

Iowa el Kahir Shrine Cedar Rapids Arthur G. Hinze Alpena Mich Supreme Court Warren J. Rees Anamosa el Kahir Veterans Memorial Coliseum Shrine

Inmate Flees Kirkwood Class From Anamosa Reformatory

Anamosa State penitentiary authorities alert East Iowa lawmen to locate William V. Bruce 23 of Des Moines who failed to return from Kirkwood College Cedar Rapids classes. Bruce serving 25 year term for aggravated assault entered reformatory in 1968. He is described as Negro 5 feet 7 inches 265 pounds in sports clothes.

Anamosa East Iowa Kirkwood College Cedar Rapids William V. Bruce Des Moines

Woman Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Linn County

Daryl J. Marks, 20, of 3016 Avenue NW, was held in Linn County jail after Cedar Rapids police arrested her Friday night for violating the uniform controlled substances act. A citizen reported a suspicious woman at First Avenue and Third Street SW. she fled and was found smoking what appeared to be a marijuana cigarette with another in her purse. She awaits arraignment.

Daryl J. Marks Avenue NW Linn County Cedar Rapids First Avenue Third Street

Bull on Loose Tramples Through Huntington Area

A raging bull that escaped from a stock market in Catlettsburg crossed into the Huntington area causing multiple vehicle collisions and property damage along U S 60 in Ceredo. Police, ordered not to shoot, pursued as the animal fled through side streets, injuring a police car and lifting a fence before escaping.

Huntington Ceredo U.S. 60 Catlettsburg Big Sandy

Sheriff Seeks Board Action Over Audit Claims

The sheriff questions a county audit citing $73,000 over three years and calls for board review. He complains of gross inaccuracies in the 1969 sheet listing jailor salaries and missing expenses for gas or tires despite four squad cars. He disputes a $300 1970 convention expense for officers, saying it had no link to a sheriff’s convention in Des Moines.

Schneider Des Moines

Scoutmaster O Hara to stand trial for alleged child sale

Scoutmaster William O Hara, 37, is scheduled for trial December 13 in Jacksonville. He faces charges of attempted sale of two Oklahoma City children, Theresa Cox age 3 and Robert Cox age 2, who remain in protective custody. The state drops charges against Robert Westenhaver, 22, saying evidence was thin and he was along for the ride. The mother was questioned but no action taken.

Jacksonville Fla William O’hara Oklahoma City Everett Richardson Public Defender’s Office O’hara Robert Westenhaver Theresa Cox Robert

Boy, 6, in serious condition after moving into bus

Nathaniel Davis six of 1527 Sixth avenue SE remained in serious condition at Mercy hospital with a skull fracture after he darted into a moving city bus in the 1900 block of Mt. Vernon road SE. The bus was driven by Ald Palmer of 2208 Fruitland Boulevard SW. No charges were filed.

Nathaniel Davis Sixth Avenue Mercy Hospital Mt. Vernon Road Ronald D. Palmer Fruitland Boulevard Wayne Prignitz Jacolyn Drive St. Luke’s Hospital Prignitz Gary C. Carolan Cherry Hill Road Johnson Avenue Wiley Boulevard

Purse Snatcher Strikes Cedar Rapids Woman

Ruth J. Moss reports two men assaulted her on B Street SW around 10 30 p.m. They grabbed her purse and fled with about $200 cash. Her companion Hilda Shramek resisted, kicked one thief, and screamed as both suspects escaped.

Cedar Rapids Ruth J. Moss Eighteenth Avenue B Street Hilda Shramék D Street

Ground Navy grounds A-7 Corsair jets after fatal carrier crash

The Navy grounded all carrier based A-7 Corsair jets following a fatal accident aboard the carrier Oriskany off Vietnam. Cmdr. Frank Thomas was killed when the nose landing gear collapsed during catapult launch. Some Corsairs remain grounded for nose gear analysis. Navy officials say the groundings were not publicly announced to avoid signaling reduced capability.

Norfolk Oriskany Atlantic Fleet Headquarters

Coe College Names Builders for Fine Arts Complex

Coe College announces Loomis Brothers Inc of Cedar Rapids as building contractor and Perkins and Will of Chicago as architects for the Fine Arts and Little Theater complex funded by a 1.5 million gift from the Sutherland Dons family. Construction is expected to start this winter with a completion target in late 1973.

Coe College Sutherland Dons Coe Leo L. Nussbaum Loomis Brothers, Inc Cedar Rapids Perkins and Will of Chicago

C R Man Arrested On Marijuana Charge

Bruce L. Smith aged 20 of 1922 Ninth street SW was held in Linn county jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of an alcoholic beverage. A 17-year-old girl accompanying him was charged and released to her parents. They were spotted by a Linn county deputy south of Cedar Rapids smoking what was believed to be a marijuana cigarette with wine in the car. Smith awaited arraignment.

Bruce L. Smith Ninth Street Linn County Smith Linn Cedar Rapids

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