Deaths Memorial Services Zieser and Others
Obituary notices list multiple memorial services and funerals: Mary M. Zieser to be buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery Urbana after a 10:30 a.m. service at St. Mary’s Church. Ciha Breanna L. to be buried at Linwood Cemetery after an 11 a.m. Monday service at Turner Chapel East. Sumner-Paul Niemann, 72, service at St. John’s Lutheran Church with visitation at Milne’s. West Branch Boyd Brack, $7, service at George L. Gay’s in Iowa City. Martha Werndt, 89, service at Trinity Lutheran Church with Chapman's visitation. Monona Albert Henkes, 88, service at Garden City United Methodist Church with burial at Monona City Cemetery. various visitations and locations listed for each.
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Ciha
Breanna L
Turner Chapel East
Lloyd Brockmeyer
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Linwood Cemetery
Sumner
Paul Niemann
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Milne’s. West Branch
Boyd Brack
George L. Gay
Chapman’s
Clarence
Monona
Albert Henkes
Garden City
Survey shows officials largely follow open meetings law
The Iowa League of Women Voters reports that 26 observers found local officials largely comply with the open meetings law. About 70 percent reported no complaints, with consensus that advance notice agendas and open meetings work well. Three recurring criticisms included broad definitions, agenda publishing limits, and closed meeting provisions.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa League of Women Voters
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
LWV
League
LWVV
Iran situation looms in hostage crisis discussions
Reports say Iran and the United States inch toward a cautious arrangement focused on freeing hostages first and addressing grievances later. U.S. officials hint at public hearings that could serve as an apology while avoiding a dramatic rescue. In Selden, a mother grieves her Marine son killed during a Pakistan embassy attack as Black leaders urge nonviolence and contact with Tehran.
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United States
Iran
America
United Nations Security Council
U.S
Selden
N.Y
Georgene Crowley
Carter
Cpl
Steven Crowley
Islamabad
Pakistan
Restaurant sign targets Iranians draws civil rights complaint
The Ames Human Relations Commission ruled a restaurant owner’s sign telling Iranians they are not welcome violates the city ordinance prohibiting discrimination by national origin. The Red Barn Supper Club sign is outside city limits, limiting action. Commission chair Marcia Donnerstein said state investigation may follow. Nearly 200 Iranian students attend Iowa State University in Ames.
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Ames (Ap
Ames Human Relations Commission
Commission
Red Barn Supper Club
Marcia Donnerstein
Bruce Russell
Iowa
Ms. Donnerstein
Iowa State University
Ames
Iran Air Forces Struggle With Outdated Maintenance
U S officials say many Iran a F 14 and F 4 fighters cannot fly due to neglect and disorganized spare parts supply. They note departures of American technicians crippled maintenance and a lack of experienced senior officers hampers command.
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Iran
Defense Department
U.S
Persian Gulf
Des Moines Man Killed In Thanksgiving Weekend Crash
A 35 year old Des Moines man Reg Kepner died in a two vehicle collision at an intersection a half mile north of Des Moines. He was Iowa’s second automobile fatality during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The other victim was 27 year old Jerry Peterson of North Sioux City South Dakota.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Highway Patrol
Reg Kepner
Jerry Peterson
Sioux City
S.D
Two Robbers Hit Pizza Hut In Late Night Hold Up
Two Black men in their mid twenties robbed the Pizza Hut at 1620 First Ave NE shortly after 11 30 p m Friday night. They masked faces with nylon stockings and folded a newspaper to conceal a handgun as they demanded cash and fled on foot northbound. Descriptions list heights of 5 5 and 5 8.
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Pizza Hut
First Ave
Past C.R. resident will be 107 Sunday
Ruth Ann Lord, Iowa's oldest resident per the Iowa Commission on Aging, turns 107 this Sunday. The former Cedar Rapids resident now lives at Franklin Nursing Home in Hampton, has a rich farm life, and remains active in the United Methodist Church. A nursing home open house and family celebration are planned.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ruth Ann Lord
Franklin Nursing Home
Hampton
Iowa Commission On Aging
Hampton Home
the Gazette
United Methodist Church
Belvedere
Ill
Albert Smalldridge
Porter Lord
Iowa Falls
Smalldridge
Lord
James Smalldridge
Meadowbrook Drive
Nursing Home
Scientology documents reveal covert plots and FBI raids
An appeals court allowed public release of FBI seized Scientology files detailing covert attacks on perceived enemies. The documents show plots to infiltrate IRS and Justice Department, steal State Department files, and even target the U.S. Embassy in London. They describe break‑ins, surveillance, and smears linked to church members, amid ongoing lawsuits and claims by Miss Cooper of extensive church activity against her.
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Hawaii
Massachusetts
Oregon
Miss Cooper
Church
Toronto
Dennis McKenna
FBI
McKenna
Cointelpro
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Marriage for Money Violates Policy
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that an alleged agreement to marry a terminally ill woman in exchange for being named sole heir violates public policy against marrying for money. Chief Justice Dan Sosa said the state seeks to protect the marriage institution, not encourage it for financial gain.
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Santa Fe, N.M
UPI
New Mexico Supreme Court
Dan Sosa
Robert Lord
Bernice Jarrett Lord
Sosa
Quail hunter injured by own shot in Iowa incident
A quail hunt near Center Point Iowa ended with Michael Bergman injured by pellets fired at a bird by another hunter. Bergman 25 was treated at St Luke's Hospital for pellet wounds to face arms and leg and released. No charges were filed.
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Linn County
Weather Synopsis and Forecast Notes
Wind direction and velocity midnight seven mph. Sun rises Sunday at 7 08 sun sets at 4 39. Year ago today high 39 low 21 with no precipitation. Extended forecast partly cloudy Monday chance of showers Tuesday turning colder Wednesday. Highs in the low 40s Monday and Tuesday cooling to the 30s Wednesday. Lows mid 20s to low 30s Monday Tuesday cooling to mid teens Wednesday.
Births and local alerts roll through Nov 23 notices
Vital Statistics lists multiple births for Patricia Baker, Nancy DeSotel, Vicki Evjen, Marcia Garrison, Judy Mohr, Cendie Thompson, Kathy Vogel, Elizabeth Young, Linda Zimmerman and a Kalamazoo couple Nancy Huneke. Grandparents Pat Ryan named. Also recorded false alarm at 350 First Ave NE and gas flush at 1945 Blairs Ferry Road NE with times 11:49 Friday, 4:06 Friday, 6:25 Friday, 6:37 Friday, and a malfunction at 200 First St SE.
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Patricia
Leonard Baker II
42Nd St
Nancy
David DeSotel
Marion
Vicki Evjen
34Th St. Drive
Marcia
Howard Garrison
Surrey Drive
Judy
Stephen Mohr
Anamosa
Cendie Thompson
Sixth Ave
Kathy
Dennis Vogel
Cherry Hill Road
Elizabeth
David Young
Urbana
Linda
Dan Zimmerman
Newhall
Kalamazoo
Mich
Steve Huneke
Pat Ryan
26Th St. NW
First Ave
Blairs Ferry Road
Ninth St
First St
Emerald Knights Move to Knight Hall and Grand Opening Planned
City Briefs note Emerald Knights games now at Knight Hall 712 2nd Avenue SE after remodel. Doors Saturday 5:00 Sunday Noon. Birds schedule listed. Grand Opening details promised next week. Also ads for Rose's Candle Niche Marion Blooming Christmas Cactus and local florists. Charter coaches advertise Florida trip January 7 to 17.
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Emerald Knights Games
Knight Hall
2Nd Avenue SE
Adv
Kennedy to Campaign in Iowa City on Thursday
Sen Ed Kennedy will visit Iowa City on Thursday as part of a two day campaign swing. The Massachusetts senator challenging President Carter for the Democratic nomination will also stop in Mason City on Wednesday. Campaign officials say locations and times are not yet set and will be released Monday.
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Washington
Edward Kennedy
Iowa City
Massachussetts
President Carter
Mason City
Kennedy
Man Arrested on DWI Charge in Linn County
Allen E. Fossel aged 45 of 767 Gateway St NE was arrested at 4 47 p m in the 1900 block of Blairs Ferry Road NE on a charge of drunk driving and failure to have control.
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Linn County
Allen E. Fossel
Gateway St
Blairs Ferry Road
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Georgia
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Jesse Jackson
Chicago
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L. Ron Hubbard
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JWT Chicago
John Hancock Building
C.R. Weather
St. Luke's
Price United
Pierson’s Florists
Ellis Boulevard
16Th Avenue
Townhouse
Siegel’s
Florida
St. Augustine
Kennedy Space Center
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Cypress Gardens
D.J
Berger Furrier
John B. Turner & Son
Turner
Second Ave
Turner’s West
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