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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1973
Page
3
The daily roundup reports weather data at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday including high 37, rainfall none, humidity 84 percent, barometer 29.77, and sunset times. It lists numerous obituaries and funeral notices with names and service details across Iowa towns plus jury panel notes for Linn district court. Numerous births announced in Norway and surrounding area.
The article reports that convicted Watergate conspirators E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy are discussed alongside a possible Kissinger surveillance. A former White House aide speculates that the surveillance could stem from rivalries tied to Henry Kissinger, a factor some tie to H. R. Haldeman’s era.
Three Cedar Rapids men Thomas G. McCune 23 Bradley J. Ross 23 and Barry B. Ross 24 of 143 Thirtieth Street Drive SE turned themselves in at police headquarters Saturday night charged with larceny of 600 dollars worth of tools reported missing from Gary Merkel’s truck at Ellis Boulevard and F Avenue NW. They were released on a promise to appear in court Tuesday.
Evans, an inmate at Muncy, recalls Malchow confessing to the murder of Valerie Percy. Authorities linked Malchow to the crime after a pursuit that ended with a river dive and a later body discovery. Lorraine Percy, Valerie's stepmother, corroborated a light shone in her face as the killer fled.
U N says consultations continue with no decision yet on conference setup. A U N official notes the talks will not end Sunday as both sides have much ground to cover. Israel reports Egyptian forces west of the canal violated the cease-fire five times, with light weapons fire and attempted incursions. one Israeli soldier was wounded by Egyptian snipers.
Four female juveniles ages 13 and 14 were arrested by Cedar Rapids police after a downtown shoplifting spree. They were turned over to the Youth Bureau for processing. The thefts totaled cosmetics and jewelry from Osco Drug Co May's Drug store J C Penney Co and Armstrongs with values listed.
Daniel T. Goettsch, 24, of Danville, was released on bond from Linn County jail after being arrested by Cedar Rapids police on improper registration driving with license suspended and excessive smoke emission from his car.
Bill Meskimen said about $1,700 worth of merchandise was stolen from his Sunrise home Friday night. He reported amplifiers speakers a shotgun and a rifle missing.
Cash taken from Charlotte Brookner at 500 Fifth Avenue SE after a man entered Friday night. Walter Koenig of Fall City Nebraska reports $185 of equipment stolen from his car parked at 1300 Oakland Road NE Friday night.
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Charles L. Strait 77 of 813 Eighteenth street SE died after a long illness. Born in Urbana June 16 1896 he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1931 a World War I veteran and retired contractor. Survived by wife Marjorie Lint eight sons and three daughters 37 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren. Services Tuesday 2 pm Brady-Kuba funeral home burial Oak Hill cemetery with military graveside by Hanford Post American Legion. Friends may call after 1 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Obed E Vig 62 of 1010 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died after a long illness. Born in Norway October 18 1911 he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1928. Survived by wife Libbie Volak three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services Tuesday at Kuba Funeral Home East with burial at Czech National Cemetery. Prayer service Sunday 7:30 p.m. at Teahen Chapel. Burial elsewhere for other listed individuals.
Sam Noble formerly of Cedar Rapids died Friday in Ozone Park New York where he had lived since 1969 He was born April 10 1906 in Cedar Rapids and was married to Lois Martine He ran Noble's Clean Up Service Surviving are three daughters and three sons ten grandchildren two great grandchildren Services are pending at Du Pont funeral home in Kew Gardens NY
Lydia Johanna Bock aged 74 widow of John Bock died Saturday after a long illness in a local nursing home. A Chicago native born September 28 1894 she lived in Cedar Rapids the last two years and belonged to St Andrews Evangelical Lutheran church and the Order of Eastern Star. Survived by son Ralph of Cedar Rapids and daughter Shirley H Johnson of Flossmoor.
Howard J. McIntosh aged 59 of 4217 Mt. Vernon Road SE died Saturday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born February 19 1914 in Marion he was a former truck driver and Teamsters agent in Marysville Washington for 33 years. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and was a life member and past commander of the VFW. Surviving are a son Sergeant John O. McIntosh of Marysville Washington three brothers Paul Cedar Rapids and Harold and Leroy Everett Washington a sister Mrs Eldred Bowers Ely and two grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Beatty-Bearle chapel with Rev Glenn McMichael. Friends may call after 11 a.m.
Joseph Albert Kalina funeral scheduled Monday at 9:30 a m at St Patrick’s Catholic Church with Reverend Martin Laughlin officiating. Burial at Mt. Cemetery follows services.
A prior report outlines a strategy to curb demand amid an oil shortage. Gasoline demand would fall 11 percent next quarter, rising to 21 percent. residential heating down 15 percent, commercial heating 25 percent, electric power 20 percent. Industrial use would drop 10 percent. A daily shortfall of about 311,000 barrels would persist, with Elk Hills and increased oil production offered as possible fixes if Congress and oil states cooperate.
Local classifieds run ads urging quick disposal of usable but no longer needed items. Listings highlight rapid sales and simple transactions, aiming to connect buyers with sellers seeking empty space and quick turnover.
Washington investigator James Hightower says family farms remain the last competitive segment of the food economy. He cites high farm efficiency despite debt, market control by a few firms, and the shift toward convenience stores while urging focus on people issues in land grant universities.
Carl Henry Gerhold Jr. of rural Atkins died Saturday afternoon at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids after a cancer battle. He was born July 11, 1925 in Atkins married Mary Rosdall on November 14 1953 and farmed locally. Surviving: his wife two sisters two brothers three sons and three daughters. Services Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St Stephen's Lutheran Atkins with visitation at Fellmer funeral home Keystone after 4 p.m. Monday.
Emma Mae Lala 92 lifelong Walker resident died Friday in a Center Point nursing home. She was born February 19 1881 near Walker and married Jacob A. Lala October 26 1899 at Quasquet. Survived by two daughters Leo son a sister many grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Walker Bible church. viewing after 4 p m Monday at Murdoch chapel Walker.
Julia Gaasch, 96, lifelong Walker resident, died Friday in a Brandon nursing home. Born Aug 2, 1877 near Brandon, she married Fred M. Gaasch at Vinton on Sept 3, 1919. No immediate survivors. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday at Murdoch chapel in Walker. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Albertse owner criticizes President Nixon over energy policy and recession fears. He argues the administration is chaotic with weak leadership and predicts unemployment possibly exceeding 8 percent next year. Reports say Nixon will order weekend gasoline station closings and cutbacks on home heating oil without direct rationing or new taxes.
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