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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1972

Page

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Weather notes and town notices from a Nov 1971 issue

Temperature readings and precipitation totals mark a November week in 1971 with highs around 29 to 31 degrees and overnight lows near 26. The report includes barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times, plus year-ago figures and Coralville Lake pool level. Obituaries and local court notices list numerous fines for traffic violations, burning, and other infractions, along with service details for several towns. A long list of names appears in the notices and commemorations.

Linn County starts free measles inoculation for 24 419 children

The Linn County health department plans a countywide measles immunization campaign for all elementary-age children with the support of the state and local medical staff. Vaccination is 95 percent effective, and boosters are advised for those unsure of immunity.

Stiles Medical Society Linn County A. M. Ahern

Jacobsmeyer arson trial notes testimonies and tapes

Two witnesses in the Edward Jacobsmeyer arson trial in Linn district court are expected to relate a conversation with Jacobsmeyer before the fire. Prosecutors say the fire began near iron at McNall Machinery Co. building and witnesses describe gas use. defense questions will focus on potential accidental causes and ill will among strikers. Jurors selected include Cedar Rapids and Marion residents.

Edward Jacobsmeyer Linn District Court Jacobsmeyer McNall’s McNall Machinery Co 6000 Avenue NW Highway Equipment Co McNall

Worker seeks reversal of unemployment ruling in Iowa case

A Houston born worker who moved to Cedar Rapids in 1971 challenges an Iowa unemployment ruling. Walles says union actions caused his termination at the Duane Arnold Energy Center and asks Linn County court to overturn the decision denying benefits.

Houston Cedar Rapids Bechtel Corp Joseph B. Walles Iowa Employment Security Commission Walles Iowa Linn District Court Duane Arnold Energy Center Palo Bechtel

FHA Approves Plans for New Cedar Rapids Highrise

The FHA has approved a loan to Deb., Inc. for a 22 story mixed use tower in downtown Cedar Rapids two blocks north of the IE tower. Mayor Donald Canney announced the endorsement at a city council meeting noting a $5 million project cost and a two year construction timeline.

Federal Housing Administration Cedar Rapids Corporation Cedar Rapids Donald Canney Canney IE Tower Iowa Des Moines FHA Deb., Inc

Boy Surrenders In School Shootings at Pontiac Central

A 16-year-old surrendered through his attorney to juvenile court in Pontiac Michigan after shootings at Pontiac Central High School wounded five sophomores, one seriously. Police said attorney Albert Hatchett accompanied the youth to court. The name was not released.

Pontiac, Mich Pontiac Central High School Albert Hatchett

Local man commits suicide in Cedar Rapids home

Lawrence A. Williams, 50, of 872 Daniels Street Northeast, was pronounced dead on arrival at Mercy Hospital after police said he hanged himself. The Linn County medical examiner ruled the death a self-inflicted act. Williams, born February 21, 1922, in Springville, had lived in Cedar Rapids 30 years and worked for LeFebvre Corp for 20 years. He leaves a wife, four sons, a daughter, two brothers, four sisters, and five grandchildren. Services are Thursday at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Stewart Funeral Home Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m.

Lawrence A. Williams Daniels Street Mercy Hospital Williams Linn County Lawrence Allen Williams Springville Cedar Rapids LeFebvre Corp Immaculate Conception Church Margaret Rose Fitzgerald Daniel A Michael J Mark H John S. Williams St. Paul Minn Donald van den Berghe Lincoln Neb Marion Williams Glen Williams Ottumwa Junior Brown Faye Clarahan Helen Long Mesa Ariz Donald Chapman Tempe Ini Immaculate Conception Church William P. Leonard Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Deaths Loretta Kilts 63 Cedar Rapids resident dies after short illness

Loretta Alice Mae Kilts 63 of 616 Fifth Street SW die in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born August 11 1909 in Starbuck Minnesota she is survived by daughter Deloris Rocarek and son Dennis Wilson both of Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren one great grandchild and three brothers Julian Knutson Fes senden North Dakota Guy Knutson Delhi and Ellsworth Knutson Rockford Illinois. Services Thursday 1 30 p m at Turner Chapel East with Rev Clifton Ellerbeck of Kenwood Park United Methodist Church. burial Cedar Memorial Turner East.

Loretta Alice Mae Kilts Fifth Street Donald Kilts Cedar Rapids Starbuck Minn Deloris Rocarek Dennis Wilson Julian Knutson

Mrs. Roy F. Bartels Dies After Short Illness

Kahoka Missouri native Mrs. Roy F. Bartels died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness while visiting her daughter Mrs. Jack LeMaster in Cedar Rapids. Born June 19, 1907, near Kahoka she married Oct. 8, 1932 in Macomb. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs. LeMaster and Mrs. Maynard Browning four grandchildren and siblings Howard and Helen Campbell. Body taken to Wilson funeral home Kahoka for services and burial.

Ercell M. Bartels Roy F. Bartels Kahoka Cedar Rapids Bartels Jack LeMaster Oakland Road Macomb LeMaster Maynard Browning Nevada

Elaine Shonka Smith 56 Cedar Rapids native dies in Lexington

Elaine Shonka Smith formerly of Cedar Rapids died Monday in Lexington Nebraska after a long illness. Born August 25 1916 in Ord Nebraska she lived in Cedar Rapids about 22 years and married Bernard Smith on September 5 1939 in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband a daughter Mrs Tom Nystrom Honolulu two sons David and Bart Lexington Neb and her mother Mrs S V Shonka 845 First Avenue SE. Services pending burial in Lexington.

Elaine Shonka Smith Cedar Rapids Lexington Neb Washington High School Honolulu David Bart S. V. Shonka First Avenue SE

Funeral Services and Burials News Brief

Notices list multiple individuals with service times and locations. Nina E Bramow and Miriam B Galway honored by local churches. Beulah Mae Griffin and Marie Myra Carlton buried in Cedar Memorial and Lafayette cemeteries. Robert H Schulze services at First Lutheran. cremation committal observed for Galway.

Bramow Nina E Chapel of Memories George Koch Free Methodist Church of Fairfield Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Galway Miriam B Temple Judah Isaac Neuman Turner East Griffin Beulah Mae Turner Chapel East James G. Armour Lafayette Cemetery Carlton Marie Myra Turner Harry Egner Calvary Baptist Church Schulze Robert H First Lutheran Church George Carlson Cedar Memorial Funeral

Analysis Continued on Vietnam War DMZ and Meredith Controversy

The text cites plans to reestablish the DMZ at the 17th parallel from 1954 and notes North Vietnamese forces crossing into Quang Tri province during a March offensive. It also reports the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools placing Mississippi colleges on extraordinary status for Gov. Barnett's interference in James Meredith enrollment.

Vietnam Quang Tri Southern Assn. of Colleges and Secondary Schools Mississippi State Colleges and Universities Gov. Barnett James Meredith

Irish border gun battle near Belleek ends with police fatality

Irish forces reported gunmen crossing from the republic fired on Belleek station, killing a police officer as a 25 minute battle drew Irish troops to the scene. Across the border, Ballyshannon was besieged after IRA arrests, while Dublin guards protected politicians and MacStiofain began a hunger strike awaiting medical decisions.

Republic Belleek Army Ballyshannon Irish Republican Army IRA Dublin Sean MacStiofain MacStiofain Justice Desmond O’malley

Nixon backs cabinet power shift for future term

President Nixon, at his Catoctin retreat, urged strengthening cabinet roles over White House staff. He denied plans to centralize power and said cuts will occur mainly in White House ranks while cabinet members gain responsibility and closer contact with the White House and the president.

Catoctin Mountain Nixon White House

20 Years Ago denaturalization papers planned for top mob boss

Thomas Three-Finger Brown, tied to the Luchese family and described as the gangland’s biggest boss, visited his New York attorney and indicated readiness to accept papers initiating denaturalization proceedings.

Thomas Luchese New York

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