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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1973
Page
1
Extended forecast shows partial cloudiness Thursday through Saturday with little precipitation, cooler temperatures in the 60s then 50s, 40s later. The report includes barometer and humidity readings, sunrise and sunset times, river and lake levels, and a long list of local police fines and civil notices dated Oct 1 and Oct 2, plus upcoming funeral services in multiple towns.
Petitions for candidates may miss the required threshold with signatures under review. Incumbent Safety Commissioner John Oberthien shows 282 valid signatures, eight above minimum, but unverified individual petitions could reduce the count. If nine or more are invalid, his name may be removed. Filing deadline passed last Thursday and write-in options exist. A primary is set for October 23 with general election November 6.
The engineering group led by Wallace Witwer will supervise the Cedar Rapids testing labs under Robert Fritsch. The facility will explore high pressure hardware with vendors to create hydraulic packages meeting application needs. P&H hydraulic equipment is also made in Pampa Texas Es canaba Mich and Shiller Park Hl.
The Cedar Rapids airport will not be closed Monday and a decision next Monday will determine if a fall shutdown is needed for runway overlay work at the intersection. United’s C C McIntyre and Ozark officials note confusion over earlier reports, stressing a ten day notice to patrons if a shutdown occurs.
Funeral notices list Joseph F Kilberger burial Czech National after 2 p.m. service by Rev Leonard Showalter. Phyllis Jean Snapp burial Riverside cemetery Madeira Minn after 10:30 a.m. service by Rev Reagan Benedict. Pearle E Horan burial Cedar Memorial after 1:30 p.m. service by Very Rev Canon D A Loferski. Louise M Schomberg burial Shiloh cemetery after 1:30 p.m. service by Rev Bruce Young. Orval B Sweeting service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel of Memories with Dr John P Woods of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Cedar Memorial burial. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial funeral home.
In Vienna the Soviets endorsed an escape path for Soviet Jews via Austria with no alternative route approved without Soviet consent. A Beirut group named Eagles of the Palestine Revolution claimed responsibility for a weekend terrorist attack and warned reprisals against Austrian targets worldwide. Al Ahram noted Sadat would send a representative to Vienna to thank Kreisky for his decision.
Streets Commissioner Richard Phillips announced a temporary rock paved walkway beside Sixteenth Avenue SW near the I 380 construction site. The sidewalk had been torn up, and rains left the area muddy, prompting resident complaints about walking in mud or the street.
Police investigate weekend break ins at South Tama intermediate and primary schools in Tama city. Offices and lockers were forced open, valuables and lunch tickets strewn about. At the junior high football field, lights were damaged as motorcycles were used on the site. losses were minor.
House Judiciary Chair Rep. Peter Rodino warned impeachment could target Nixon over Watergate and Agnew probes but would await court outcomes. He cited legal precedents and Madison notes that a president can be held accountable for officials' conduct. Agnew vows not to resign if indicted. Rodino says indictment is not guilt.
The Dalai Lama met Pope Paul VI in a 30 minute private library session after touring Vatican gardens and museums. The Tibetan Buddhist leader is on a 10 nation tour outside Asia and exchanged remarks on shared respect for religious truth.
Bru ssels AP reports a wildcat strike by Sabena ground crews led to the cancellation of all flights on Tuesday. The event disrupted Belgian air travel and prompted questions about airline labor actions and potential implications for service.
Former adviser Ehrlichman testified before a Los Angeles grand jury that Nixon ultimately approved sending two White House plumbers to California to investigate the Pentagon Papers leak. He said Krogh headed the unit and that Nixon discussed the plan, though he denied approving any illegal burglary. The grand jury transcript covers indictments for the 1971 Ellsberg psychiatrist’s office break-in and related actions, including money concerns and witness statements.
The Cabinet Committee on Opportunities for Spanish Speaking Citizens faces possible dissolution after Congress voted 241 to 130 to extend its life for one year, short of the two thirds needed. The agency, created in 1967, would shift staff to regional offices and enforce an anti politicking ban with penalties.
The commission approved four land acquisitions totaling 256 000 under the Open Space program including 190 acres in Clayton and 175 acres near Tama county’s Hickory Hills park for 141 000 and 98 000 respectively. Purchases to manage waterfowl wetlands along the Mississippi in Jackson county and land near Backbone state park were funded from state appropriations. Becker's 2 500 acre edge purchase prompted a formal study due to employee status.
In Milan a woman known as R. Z. was ruled a housewife after a court rejected her claim of prostitution. She received 47,700 dollars in damages for a traffic accident that left her in hospital 29 months. She had sought 69,000 dollars based on alleged earnings as a prostitute.
Interior Secretary Rogers Morton announced a priority allocation plan for propane distribution. Non-priority users may receive less than full requirements and should plan accordingly. Regions will administer the program from offices in Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Chicago, Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia and Denton. The severity of shortages hinges on winter conditions. There are no immediate plans to extend the system to gasoline allocation next summer. Morton urged waiting to see how the program performs.
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