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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1971

Page

4

Daily Record Weather and Birth Notices Summary

The Daily Record reports high and low temperatures for cities including Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver New York Philadelphia Phoenix Houston and Los Angeles with extended forecasts and barometer readings. It lists Iowa and regional weather outlook, rainfall totals for November, river and lake pool levels, and a long Births section noting multiple newborns at Mercy Ames Cedar Rapids Ely and other towns along with local police calls and traffic fines and citations for a Monday and Tuesday period.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver New York Phoenix Houston Crate Ea L. Angeles Washington

Residents cited for traffic infractions in several towns

Scott Long and others were fined for violations including failure to stop in the assured clear distance and improper turns. Robbery, license issues, and multiple attendees named with addresses appear alongside funeral services notices in Urbana, West Branch, Hopkinton, Sandy Springs, Independence, Postville, Toledo, Tama, Mason, Arlington, and Earlville entries with times and locations for services and burials.

Scott Long Holly Avenue Arthur Stirsky Fifteenth Avenue Marilyn Scott Old Marion Road Robert Hagerman Route One Cedar Rapids Junda Fuehrer Summit Avenue Jerry Larson Thirty-fifth Street Kevin Kisselring Ninth Street Mike Miller

Notre Dame and St Mary's Fail To Solve Merger

SOUTH BEND Ind UPI The University of Notre Dame and St Mary's college announced they were unable to solve financial and administrative problems linked to a proposed merger They said complete unification cannot be accomplished at this time The schools will continue collaboration in academics social cultural and spiritual areas and still view unification as a future goal Notre Dame will admit women as undergraduates next fall while a six year old student exchange with St Mary's will continue Women at St Mary's may earn Notre Dame degrees in future discussions Students from both campuses may pursue education on either campus Notre Dame and St Mary's planned a single university with St Mary's retaining its identity Formal arrangements were to be complete by fall 1972 Notre Dame founded 1842 St Mary's 1844.

South Bend, Ind Notre Dame St. Mary’s

Dog Electrocuted While Fighting Chicago Fire

Dalmatian mascot Buster of Fire Department Engine Co 78 was killed when an electrical wire fell into water and shocked the dog as firefighters battled a northwest side blaze. Fire officials said the incident occurred Monday. The dog ran through the puddle and sustained a fatal electric shock.

Chicago UPI Buster Fire Department Engine Co. 78

Gazette News Quiz Promotes Reading in Living Textbook Program

The Gazette invites readers to tackle the News Quiz on page 7 as part of the Living Textbook program. Sponsored in 90 area schools, the quiz encourages regular participation every Tuesday to raise the News Quotient and check progress.

Today Gazette the Gazette

Hartke Considers Presidential Bid Soon Says He Will Decide

Washington UPI Hartke Democrat from Indiana says he will decide very soon whether to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. He notes several unnamed individuals pushing his candidacy and that his decision hinges on having a real chance, acknowledging he is not yet a household name. He cites support beyond Indiana after Bayh’s withdrawal.

Sen. Bayh

Courthouse Delays Decision on Replacing Burned Bridge

Linn county supervisors postponed two weeks on whether to replace the Blue Creek bridge or vacate the road. A third option would let Hartwick Hillgeson build a crossing after damages claim, with debates over costs, alignments, and impacts on local farms and school bus routes.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Blue Creek Hartwick Hillgeson Urbana Walker Center Point Consolidated

East Pakistan border fighting prompts UN observers call

Pakistan says Indians are backing East Pakistani rebels seeking control of the province as Yahya Khan asks UN observers to monitor frontier violations. Bengali villagers report army-led assaults near Dacca, with survivors claiming hundreds killed as huts are burned and villages razed.

Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan Yahya U.N East Pakistan India Dacca Associated Press Michel Laurent

Parachute mixup blamed in hijack case continues

FBI says one parachute provided to hijacker was a non functioning training model. Two chutes in the plane were functional. Clark County Undersheriff Tom McDowell said investigators remain hopeful, stating they are searching for a parachute or a hole in the ground. Earl Cossey of Seattle Sky Sports noted he packed the chutes and the hijacker grabbed the first one in sight.

Earl Cossey Seattle Sky Sports FBI Clark County Tom McDowell

Cosmos Launches 459th Unmanned Satellite

The Soviet Union launched its 459th unmanned Cosmos satellite, announced by Tass. The blastoff occurred Monday as part of the ongoing Russian space program, reflecting continued expansion of orbital assets.

Moscow Soviet Union Tass

Contractor Sued Over Water Damage to Cedar Rapids House

Jack Gott sues Skogman Construction Co. for 2117.53 in Linn County district court alleging violation of city plumbing codes in building his house at 5607 First Avenue SW in June 1969. Water flooded the lower floor due to improper drainage and a broken sanitary sewer hole, damaging carpet padding and a hot water heater.

Jack Gott Skogman Construction Co Cedar Rapids First Avenue Linn Gott

Rationing Starts in Rawalpindi Weddings Limited to Ten Guests

RAWALPINDI RP Pakis tan ordered steps toward food rationing as government decreed meals at weddings must serve no more than ten guests. The measure aims to curb shortages and ensure fair distribution of food supplies during the rationing period.

Rawalpindi Pakistan

Want ads offer the greatest Selection of home offerings

Local want ads advertise a broad selection of home offerings including furniture appliances and decor. Shoppers are urged to browse listings for deals and delivery options across multiple stores and neighborhoods.

City to Seek Talks with Gray on Access Roads

Cedar Rapids city council plans a meeting with William O. Gray of the Iowa highway commission to sort out access road work along I 380 on the southwest side. The city would pay for extending L and Third streets SW while the commission would grade and excavate for freeway build, but funds for additional work and right of way remain in question. The council will ask Gray whether the design staff has jurisdiction and whether the commission should decide further.

Cedar Rapids William O. Gray Iowa Highway Commission Public Services Richard Jensen Gray Commission

Gas Shortages Forecast by White House Specialist

Washington AP says severe natural gas shortages could force major industrial plants to close this winter while heating for homes and hospitals remains assured. Officials note coal and fuel oil reserves are adequate, but gas reserves and production have not kept pace with demand, risking interruptible contracts and potential curtailments for large users.

Washington White House Fred Weinhold Office of Science and Technology Weinhold Federal Power Commission FPC East Midwest

West Germany to test 62 mph speed limit on two-lane roads

West German transport officials approve a two to three year trial setting a 62 mile per hour limit on most two lane roads beginning next June to cut traffic accidents.

Bonn

Death notice for Lila Laura Coover at Cedar Rapids

Lila Laura Coover 55 of 801 Twentieth avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Monday. She was born May 7 1916 Hawkeye and married January 17 1947 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband a daughter six siblings and one grandchild. Services Thursday at Turner Chapel West with burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner West.

Lila Laura Coover Twentieth Avenue SW Robert DuWayne Coover Cedar Rapids Square D Co Hawkeye John Eddy Arnold Schlatter Sumner Della Creager Bernita Hoeger Maynard Myra Ott Spillville Arlene Schlatter West Union Melvin Schlatter Aulden Schlatter Los Angeles Turner Chapel West A. T. Washington Sharon United Methodist Church Linwood Cemetery Turner West

Lois M. Shoudy 62 Cedar Rapids resident dies

Lois M. Shoudy, 62, of 1142 Nineteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Monday in Iowa City. Born May 19 1909 in Troy Mills she married Ford E. Shoudy November 15 1941 in Spencer. Survived by husband two sons Ford E. Shoudy Jr Albert C. Shoudy six grandchildren three brothers and a sister. Services Thursday 2 p.m. at Troy Mills Christian Church. Burial Troy Mills Cemetery Friends may call at Murdoch Chapel Walker after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Casket not opened at church.

Lois M. Shoudy Nineteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids Iowa City Troy Mills Ford E. Shoudy Spencer Clair Lester Washburn Troy Millis Eldon Jefferies Kansas City Christian Church Barton Murray Murdoch Walker

Obituary: John W. Miller 83 Dies After Long Illness

John W. Miller aged 83 died Tuesday after a long illness. Born October 2, 1888 in South English, he farmed there before moving to Cedar Rapids then a Marion nursing home. Survived by daughter Mrs. Farrel Harper, Marion, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Graveside services at Dunkard cemetery Thursday 10:30 a.m. Friends may call Baxter memorial chapel after noon Wednesday.

John W. Miller South English Cedar Rapids Marion Miller Myrtle Fry Farrel Harper Dunkard Baxter Memorial Chapel

Mrs Floyd E Ross obituary in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Floyd E Ross 1338 Ellis boulevard NW widow of Floyd E Ross and longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Monday after a brief illness. Born June 30 1890 in Louisa county she is survived by two sisters Agnes McAvoy Cedar Rapids and Margaret Roberts Temple Texas and two brothers Glenn W Ogier Cedar Rapids and Harvey Ogier Chicago. Services will be held at Turner Chapel East at noon Thursday with Rev Stephen Root. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel East.

Flossie E. Ross Ellis Boulevard NW Floyd E. Ross Cedar Rapids Louisa County Agnes McAvoy Margaret Roberts Temple Texas Glenn W. Ogier Harvey Ogier Chicago Turner Chapel East Stephen Root Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Memorial Services for Robbins Earl Dewey Wednesday

Memorial services were held at 9 30 a m at the Teahen chapel with Rev Karl Glovik officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Ralph Stanard services were held Tuesday at 1 p m at Janeba Kuba funeral home west officiated by Rev Dwayne Madsen United Methodist Church Center Point. Burial was Cedar Memorial.

Israeli patrols kill two guerrillas in Gaza clash

TEL AVIV AP reports Israeli patrols killed two Arab guerrillas early Tuesday in the occupied Gaza Strip. The incident occurred amid ongoing clashes and heightened security operations in the region.

Tel Aviv Gaza Strip

Council Action Defeats Parking Lot Proposal

City Attorney David McGuire announced the council’s three to two vote last Wednesday on an ordinance to rezone for a parking lot at 1250 Second Avenue SE failed to meet state law requirements. The 124 Investment Corp proposed the lot to serve nearby National Cash Register Co. and now must restart the rezoning process.

Cedar Rapids David McGuire McGuire Second Avenue 124 Investment Corp National Cash Register Co Stewart Shank

Prison disturbance near take over threat at county prison

Rumors of a planned building takeover at the county prison prompted a 6:30 p.m. Monday cancellation, inmate interviews and a large staff response. Officials report possible hostages, no firearms found, and focus on medical care and grievances amid uncertainty about how many inmates were involved.

Brewer Deputies

Amchitka Error In Formula Overstated Blast Power

US Geological Survey admits it used an incorrect formula to estimate Amchitka Spartan warhead power. Initially suggesting 2.4 megatons, the error is said to have little practical effect, with officials now confirming the explosion was near the five megatons predicted.

Washington U.S. Geological Survey Amchitka Island Geological Survey Atomic Energy Commission AEC William Dudley Paiute Mesa Nevada Amchitka Dudley The Denver

Currency realignment sparks debate over duties and risks

The Nixon administration faces a heated dispute over realigning exchange rates and removing the import surcharge. All sides agree on the need to stabilize the monetary system and avert a trade war, but fight over who bears responsibility and who acts next.

Nixon

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