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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1972
Page
1
Daily weather: high 36, low 31, Friday 43, rain 0.5, sunrise and sunset times listed. Normal nov totals and lake pool levels given. Obituary notices include many local services with dates, times, and churches across Coralville, Middle Amana, Manchester, Decorah, Iowa City, Independence, Tipton, Vinton, Williamsburg, Waukon, Sigourney, Troy Mills, Cedar Rapids.
Bankruptcy petitions list debt totals and assets for Marvin A. Olver Richard Backstrom Arthur Clemons Daniel Shafter David Wittke Kurt Winfield Cindy Lou Niles Ronald Krambler George Truak Jacob Bird Jr with various debt and asset figures. Birth notices record Nov 21 23 for families in Marion Manchester and St Luke's Hospital plus son and daughter announcements. Air evac at airport 5 pm alarm at 0 58 pm and chimney fire at 1516 Fourth street NW noted.
In a remote Amazon village of Soure near the Amazon river delta, African bees attacked a religious procession honoring Our Lady of Nazareth. Bishop Arquilio Alvares and several worshippers were stung and trampled as others fled in panic, injuring multiple people.
A 17th century flintlock made for Louis XII of France sold at Sotheby’s in London for a world record $300,000. The gun, part of William Renwick’s firearms collection, was bought by London dealer Frank Partridge. The prior record had stood at $51,600 for an English snaphaunce gun linked to Louis XII.
Cedar Rapids will consider two airport user fee ordinances with one placing tax collection at the airport commission and the other letting private carriers collect it. Mayor Canney cited 160,000 to 180,000 annual airport boardings and noted 18 cities levy such taxes ranging 50 cents to $3. The tax would fund operation and maintenance. timing for council action was not announced.
Cedar Rapids teen Denise E. Morgan, 17, among five charged with the murder of U.S. Deputy Marshal Dick McKinney last July, fights a venue shift citing hardship to attend a trial outside Cedar Rapids. Judge Richard E. Robinson of Omaha is to rule soon on several motions as others seek changes of venue. Davenport attorney Thomas M. Kelly Jr. filed for defendant Aaron Doolin, 21, in the case.
President Thieu's security adviser Nguyen Phu Duc arrived from Saigon to Paris as Thieu reiterated objections to the draft. He insisted on withdrawal of North Vietnamese troops from South Vietnam and the reestablishment of a demilitarized zone, demands Hanoi officials have rejected.
Thirty years ago the Canadian defence minister said 20 Allied merchant vessels had been sunk since January in the St Lawrence river, highlighting ongoing shipping losses during wartime.
Sharon Kay Gorden 27 of 2051 Forty-second Street NE died after a long illness at Cedar Rapids hospital. Born June 9 1945 she was a beauty operator and married Willis G. Gorden June 14 1969 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving are her husband, her parents Harry and Grace Griffin Cicero Illinois a brother David Joe Griffin and a sister Shirley Ann Smith Rockford Illinois. Services 10 30 a m Monday at Calvary Baptist Church burial Cedar Memorial. Memorials may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church memorial fund. Dorothy Bess Stearns 77 of 2030 First Avenue NE lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Thursday after a long illness. Born March 2 1895 she was retired from Collins Radio Co. Member of St Pauls United Methodist Church. Surviving brother Edgar Stearns Cedar Rapids. Services Turner Chapel East 3 p m Monday conducted by Dr Arnold Herbst burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Turner Chapel East until 2 30 p m Monday. Casket will not be opened after the service.
Merle G Ilick 71 of 1129 Center Point road NE Cedar Rapids died Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born Aug 19 1901 in Urbana she married Lumir J Ilick July 20 1927 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband son Carl two grandchildren a brother and a sister services 1030 am Saturday Murdoch chapel Marion burial Dunkard cemetery Friends may call at Murdoch chapel.
Mrs Alton Van Note 61 of 2696 Fruitland boulevard SW died Thursday after a long illness A Cedar Rapids resident 21 years she was born March 17 1911 in Whittier She was married May 7 1932 in Toddville to Alton B Van Note She leaves two daughters Mrs Richard Deppe Montecillo and Mrs Robert Smiley Kittredge Colo a brother P Burton Emmons West Sedona Ariz a stepmother Sara B Emmons West Branch six grandchildren Services will be at Turner chapel east at 3 p m Saturday by Rev Neville Clayton Burial will be in Shilo cemetery Friends may call at Turner east
Betty Nelson 77 died Friday morning at Shain nursing home 1312 First Avenue NW after a long illness. Born February 28 1895 in Toddville she had lived in Cedar Rapids about 35 years. Survivors are unknown. Her body will be donated to science at University of Iowa Hospitals Iowa City for medical study.
City engineer Jon Janda said Mt. Vernon SE project streets including Mt. Vernon road Eighth avenue and Tenth street SE could open to traffic in about three weeks with good weather. Mel Meyer stated opening may occur even if cold weather halts paving, and Mt. Vernon road could be graveled for winter. Paving crew were paid extra wages as work continued.
Frances Pestal 90 widow of Charles Pestal dies after short illness at a Cedar Rapids nursing home. A Cedar Rapids resident most of her life born March 6 1882 at Ely she was a member of Hus Memorial Presbyterian Surviving are two sons Lawrence R. Pestal Miami Florida and Charles F. Pestal Minneapolis a brother George Lorenc Ely five grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services are pending at Cedar Memorial funeral home.
Mrs Ellen T Butters age mid eighties a Cedar Rapids resident for about 20 years died Friday after a long illness. She formerly lived in Wisconsin and is survived by her husband Harry Butters a son Raymond Grim of Radisson Wis and two grandchildren. The funeral is set for 9 am Monday by Jehovah's Witnesses with burial at Cottage Hill cemetery between Holy Cross and Richardsville Friends may call at Turner chapel east.
Memorial services announced for James N Robinson Saturday at 10 am at St Jude Church with Rev John M Gregory. Burial at St John’s Cemetery. Kuba Funeral Home East in charge. Ratcliffe Winifred B. service at Turner Chapel East Saturday at 10:30 am with Rev Francis King. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery.
A brief classified prompt inviting readers to use want ads for buying or selling with the contact number 398-8234 and suggesting its usefulness for locating items or jobs.
Miami judge sends a 15 pound turkey and a pumpkin pie to Helen Thomas and her seven children as an apology after she spent two weeks in jail awaiting a hearing on concealed firearm and resisting arrest charges. The hearing was rescheduled for January 3.
Washington Reuters AP reports the start of airline hijacking talks between the United States and Cuba was delayed due to a communications problem between Swiss embassies in Washington and Havana. U S officials said technical issues hindered contact and that Switzerland represents American interests in Cuba, serving as the negotiation link.
The Farmers Home Administration filed in Cedar Rapids for $18,678 alleging a Harmony Minnesota couple owes on a 1957 promissory note. The action targets a farm in extreme northern Winneshiek County used as collateral, with Upper Iowa Ranch Inc and individuals Gregory Bohr and David and Julia Clink named among defendants with inferior interests.
President Nixon and family spent Thanksgiving at the Waldorf Astoria with a late return from Camp David after ten days. He met with Rom ney and Volpe on reorganization plans and will go back to Camp David Monday. Lt. Eisenhower was absent on navy duty in the Mediterranean.
Cairo based Arab sources report Egypt and Israel would pursue peace more readily if Golda Meir were replaced. They suggest a youthful Israeli team could advance negotiations and even favor Moshe Dayan becoming prime minister.
An 18 year old Alburnett woman Jeanne M. Berry was injured in a one car crash on Linn county road 63 near Midway. She sustained a broken nose and was treated at St. Luke's hospital before being released. Police say she lost control on a curve, hit a guide wire causing a pole to fall into the road and flip the car onto its top. She was charged with speeding and failure to have vehicle under control.
Thirty years ago a Chicago judge condemned three men to death and three women to 25 years each for treason linked to aiding a member of the eight man Nazi sabotage team that landed on the East Coast last June.
Four Cedar Rapids men were arrested Thursday night at the Office tavern on fighting charges. Danny Lucore, 26, of 515 Sixteenth Street SE, Greg Karrick, 23, of 1624 D Avenue NE, and Robert Barns, 1624 D Avenue NE, were released on $110 bond each. The fourth man, Michael Barrow, 21, of 2734 Spruce Avenue SE, was held in Linn County jail.
An Indian spokesman stated that the government sees no reason to think Nixon is delaying the ambassador post due to relations. Keating departed New Delhi on July 26 and resigned the following month, with Charge D'affaires Galen Stone leading the embassy since then.
Miami AP report notes Dade County Mayor Jack Orr arrives at commission meetings with a kitchen egg timer. He tests its ting and enforces five minute citizen testimony limits to curb long winded debate. The device aims to speed proceedings and keep meetings concise.
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