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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1973
Page
1
October weather summary shows highs in the 60s and 70s across cities, with rainfall totals and barometer readings. The piece also lists numerous local traffic fines, accident reports, license violations, and upcoming funeral services across Iowa communities such as Marion Cedar Rapids Anamosa Tama and West Liberty.
Flood stage readings list several towns with rises and falls including LaCrosse Lansing Dam Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and Cedar Rapids with Cedar Rapids pool level at 683.02. Birth notices report a son to the Monaghan family on September 29 and a son to the Hed gecoth family on September 30 and a son to Paul Whedner in Marion.
Birth announcements list several births and parental addresses including Mr and Mrs Joe D Popp Marion Sept 28 a son Mrs James Ballard Cedar Rapids Sept 29 a daughter plus others with names and locations. Also notes on two social pairings and miscellaneous incident times.
Israel explained that the Jewish Agency, part of the world Zionist movement, leased the castle from a Dutch national who had rented it from an Austrian countess who owned it. Austrian officials said the government could close the camp as a private institution not covered by the Geneva conventions. Kreisky said the action aimed to avoid bloodshed.
Washington informed Vienna of U S disagreement with Austria’s plan to close Schonau transit center for Jewish migrants from the Soviet Union. State Department Spokesman Robert McCloskey said the issue was conveyed to Austrian officials and he would not confirm a direct request to reverse the decision. He added the U S can sympathize with Austria’s difficult choice despite the dispute.
The article notes that years before retiring he was seen as a mastermind behind the June 17 1972 breakin of Democratic headquarters. Hunt testified in Watergate related probes including the Ellsberg burglary. He and four Miami area associates were brought to Simca's court from a federal facility near Washington and appeared in good spirits waving to reporters.
Thirty years ago a $6.9 million merchant marine academy was dedicated at Great Neck New York. The ceremony marked a milestone for maritime education and training, highlighting expanded facilities and national relevance for seafaring careers.
Ruth E. Oxley 86 former Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday at home in Whitney Texas after a long illness. Born October 21 1886 in Linn County she married Frank W. Oxley in Cedar Rapids September 23 1908. They lived in Cedar Rapids until moving to Whitney in 1966 to live with daughter Dorothy Newton. Survivors include daughter a son Clair J of Dallas three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services Marshall and Marshall Whitney Texas burial in Dallas memorial at First Christian Church Cedar Rapids.
Pearle E. Horan died Monday after a brief illness at 3233 Iowa Avenue SE. Born March 1, 1891 in Iowa, she lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life. Survived by son James G. Horan, Cedar Rapids, two grandchildren and two great, services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Turner Chapel East with Rev. Canon D. A. Loferski. friends may call there until 1 p.m. Tuesday. casket will not be opened after the service.
Mrs. Merton Snapp 51 of 437 Red Fox Road SE died Sunday after a sudden illness. Born December 25 1921 in Eagle Grove she lived in Humboldt Orange City before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1966. She married Merton D Snapp July 9 1954 in Fort Dodge. Survivors include son Douglas L Bettendorf her mother Ruth Walrod Madelia Minn a sister Beverly Lee Fairfax Minn and a brother the Rev Robert Walrod. Services at Turner Chapel West Tuesday 10:30 a.m. with Rev Reagan Benedict Cedar Valley Bible Church burial Riverside Cemetery Madeira Minn. Funeral directors Sandburg Cummis in charge. Friends may call Turner West.
Muriel Trewin Hull died Sunday in Aurora Illinois. Born May 26 1890 in New York she leaves son James Trewin Richardson Texas daughters Charlotte Pau sius St Croix Virgin Islands and Martha Sandy Cedar Rapids nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services at Trinity Episcopal Church Aurora Wednesday 9 30 am Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Rapids 3 pm Wednesday
Louise M. Schomberg, 76, of 1632 Thirty-second Street NE, widow of Harry Schomber, died Monday after a long illness. Born July 21, 1897 in Valdosta, Georgia, she lived in Cedar Rapids most of her life and was a Noelridge Baptist Church member. Surviving are two daughters, one son, two stepdaughters, and nine grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. Bruce Young. Burial Shi loh cemetery. Friends may call at Turner Chapel East.
Joseph F Kilberger 91 of 2008 C Street SW died Sunday after a long illness. A Cedar Rapids resident for over 30 years he farmed south of Cedar Rapids. Born January 22 1882 in College township he was survived by two daughters Roman Vecerka and Steven Cerven y, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services at Brush Chapel 2 PM Wednesday burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call after noon Tuesday.
Washington AP The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation said it reduced rates for conventional mortgages and for those it commits to buy in six to twelve months to boost housing market support through the savings and loan industry. President William J. Popejoy announced the action effective immediately, lowering by one eighth of a percent current rates and by one fourth of a percent the rates on future purchases.
Moscow AP report says Treasury Secretary Shultz opened discussions with Soviet officials on Monday to resolve issues blocking unconditional tariff reductions for Soviet goods, aiming to boost postwar trade and ease economic friction between the two nations.
The Interstate Commerce Commission told U S District Judge John T Fullam that a sudden Penn Central shutdown would severely impact the Northeast and ripple coast to coast It urged restructuring with external help and staged hearings to judge track use possible services plant condition and public financial support It expects continued operation through early 1974 aided by rate increases Amtrak revenues and escrow funds It urged Judge Fullam to approve funds under the Emergency Rail Service Act and to craft a plan for Penn Centrals management and real estate actions A Oct 12 reorganization hearing is set
The Consumer Products Safety Commission vows mandatory bicycle safety regulations after ranking bikes as the most dangerous product for children. Despite 372,000 annual injuries, the high severity and frequency among kids under ten place bicycles atop a nationwide risk list drawn from hospital data.
Officials weigh whether to close the main runway for final six inch overlay this fall or feather work to allow use next spring. Weather delays and FAA rules have worsened service with limits on landings when ceilings fall below 1,500 feet. Cited plans include laying two layers of asphalt at ends and feathering to the intersection, with 13 good weather days needed for full overlay.
The government refused to release witness names or addresses, delaying the trial which had been moved from September 6 due to a separate civil suit. McManus argues the speed of trial and defendant convenience govern venue, not government convenience, and accuses Kirshen of using delays to disrupt the proceedings for vacation plans. Thompson’s attorney planned a response but was unavailable at press time.
Agnew told 15 California GOP leaders he can't run for president. Delegates at a Los Angeles women’s convention voiced support despite his pessimism. Maryland Governor Mandel formed an 11 member task force to examine noncompetitive bids for engineering and architectural contracts amid graft allegations tied to Baltimore County Executive Dale Anderson.
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt says President Nixon will visit Western Europe within the next few months. Brandt said Nixon will be welcome in Germany whether he comes now or later after talks with Nixon. He predicted the President would visit NATO and European Common Market countries.
A twin-engine Cessna carrying eight people crashed into the Belt mountains near Utica Montana during a weekend trip. Sheriff Charles Loberg said the plane lost power while circling and stalled two miles west of town. Victims included pilot Arthur Myllymaki 23 of Phoenix Arizona and seven passengers from Stanford Montana.
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