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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1972

Page

7

Haralt Wilson Warns of Civil War Fears in Britain

Blackpool report outlines Wilson warning of civil war fears amid pressures from inflation unemployment and rent hikes. He urges early national election and accuses Heath government of failing to curb costs and control the economy while Parliament presses towards joining the European Common Market. Wilson criticizes recent parliamentary processes as anticonstitutional and anti democratic.

Blackpool Fiyghind Wilson Northern Ireland Enbathet Ister Ireland Wilsely Labor Party Umly Britain Edward Heath

Marion water board OKs Varner bid for well project

The Marion water board of trustees accepted the Varner bid of 92 040 for the northeast Marion city well project. Layne Westen Itc of Ames bid 94 748 and Winslow Drilling Co of Walcott bid 101 540. Construction should start soon with completion expected this fall financed by revenue. no bonds.

Warner Well and Pump Co Dubuque Marion Varner Marion Water Board of Trustees Layne Westen Itc Ames Winslow Drilling Co Walcott Water Board

Linn-Mar Junior High Visitation Days Scheduled

Principal John Corkery releases a tour and coffee schedule for Linn-Mar junior high. Eighth grade parents attend at 9 30 a m and seventh grade parents at 2 p m on designated visitation days. Weekday bands group by last names A through E on Wednesday, F through Kh on Thursday, Li through R on Thursday, Q et al on Friday, with alternate days offered. Marion board and council meetings set for Thursday evening.

Linn-Mar Selou John Corkery

Fayette County seeks planning area shift voted in favor

Fayette County townships Randalla WaSela Magtrard and West Union voted Monday to shift from Area 7 based at Waterloo to Area 1 based at Decorah. Supervisors urge broader support saying rural placement would boost county funding and reduce Waterloo priority on expenditures.

West Union Payette County Fayette County Area 7 Waterloo Inta Area 1 Decorah Randalla Wa- Sela Magtrard Board of Supervisors Montes

Urbana Rites for Darwin Boyles 52

Urbana obituary for Darwin Chub Boyles a Collins Radio inspector died after a short illness in an Iowa City hospital. Born October 1 1919 in Urbana he married Helen Parks in 1945. Survived by wife parents a daughter and two grandsons. Services Friday at Urbana Christian church with burial in Urbana cemetery. Casket not opened at church. viewing at Murdoch chapel Center Route after 4 Wednesday.

Urbana Darwin Chub Clifford Boyles Edward Celin Urbana Christian Church Loren T. Jenks Murdoch

Rites Set for Mabel E Seeman in Newhall

Mabel Elizabeth Seeman widow of John W Seeman of Newhall died following a sudden illness. Born September 2 1890 in Eldorado Township she was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and Lepton auxiliary. Surviving daughter Mikired M Boddicker and son Loren E Seeman both of Newhall, four brothers Ed Be Klots Shellsburg Ralph De Klots Atkins Gilbert and Merrill DeKlotz Nesyhall. Services at Central Presbyterian Church Sta thursday by Rev Paul Figge with burial in Mond Cemetery Walkies. Friends may call at Turner Chapel west until Wednesday and at the church Thursday from 9 until 1 23. The casket will not be opened after the services.

Newhall Mabel Elizabeth Seeman John W. Seerman Morelay Eldorado Township Central Presbyterian Church Lepton Mikired M. Boddicker Loren E. Seeman Ed Be Klotz Shellsburg Ralph de Klotz

No Action In Disciplinary Case At University

Supreme court Justice Theodore G Garfield has recommended to University of Iowa President Willard Boyd that no disciplinary action be taken against University of Iowa student Robert Mather for alleged violations during last May student demonstrations. Garfield was appointed to hear disciplinary cases and considered charges against Mather on August 30.

Supreme Court Theodore G. Garfield U. of J Willard Boyd U. of T Robert Mather Umiversity Garfield Boyd Mataner Fi Matzner Jowa City Parmer

Double win for Bonnie MacCurdy in cowchip contests

Nine year old Bonnie MacCurdy captured two victories in Paso Robles area cowchip events. She first dominated the punt pass kick competition in Mascadera then traveled to Paso Robles to outthrow local boys in the cowchip tossing contest.

Paso Robles Calif Bonnie MacCurdy Mascadera Paso Rodley

Campaign Trail Coordinated Planning Urged by Mrs Cilek

Mrs Cilek urged coordinated planning between the Johnson county board of supervisors and Coralville officials to craft a broad plan for overlapping growth. She emphasized cooperative attention to road maintenance and public transport for workers, as she runs as a Democratic candidate for the 1974 term amid regional development concerns.

Cilek Iowa City Lorada Cileks Vlonday Johnson County Board of Supervisors Coralville Sesemeng Meng

Urges Miller on Pension Vote in Fall Campaign

Otley Dick Clark, Democratic candidate for U8 venary, urged incumbent Republican Jack Witler to reveal his committee vote on a major pension reform proposal. Miller sits on the senate finance committee which stripped the measure in closed sessions two weeks ago. Clark called the action indefensible and urged disclosure to Tawa voters. He warned millions enrolled in private pension plans may receive little or none of promised benefits and noted workers lose protection if firms fail or merge.

Otley Dick Clark Venary Jack Witler Miller Senate Finance Committees Clark Harrison Willams D-N. J Jacob Javits R.N Tawa Clar

Bartel Defends Johnson Auditor

Oxford report shows Bartel defending Johnson Auditor amid clashes over late county records. He cites past supervisor meetings without the county auditor and notes county attorney Jansen would present issues only after delayed minutes.

Oxford Tol Bartet Battel Robert Jansen Intaltwies Dolores Rogers

Music Festival for McGovern Planned

A fund raising festival for Democratic nominee George McGovern was organized by Iowa Students for McGovern. The event at Red Bird Farm near Iowa City features folk to bluegrass and rock, with 12 hours of music starting at dawn.

Owa City George McGovern Satirday Iowa McGovern Daniel Fouke Iowa City Earty Towa Jaze Paul Redbird Farm

Mezvinsky Details Grain Deals in Grinnell

Ed Mezvinsky spoke in Grinnell about the Russian wheat deal, criticizing USDA subsidies as costly to the treasury and alleging a plan to tax break grain companies profits from selling wheat to the Soviet Union. He argued supply and demand were skewed in favor of American wheat farmers and US grain dealers.

U.S Mezvinsky USDA Mexvinsky Grinnell Ed Mezvinsky Meavinsky von Widale Soviet Union Mesvinsky U. S

Mrs Blank Seeks Elderly Reform At Meeting

Cathy Blank, Democratic candidate for state representative in the 26th district, urged reforms for seniors at the Associated Groups of Elderly meeting at First Lutheran Church. She cited work with Linn County Council on Aging and Marshalltown Manor, calling for higher Old Age Assistance and the Vermont Plan with property tax credits and capped earnings, plus a state transportation study committee.

Cathy Blank First Luteran Church

Franzenburg and Gannon Comment on Iowa Gubernatorial Race

Franzenburg says Iowans deserve to know governor stance on war policies harming economy and spirit. Gannon notes opponents and TV debates, criticizes news coverage and urges transparency for voters. Beall singles out post primary contributor disclosures by Gov Ray.

Beall Paul” Franzenburg Air Wav Y Des Maines Gannon Arthur New R-Garrall Neu

McGovern to Spend Three Hours in Des Moines

Senator George McGovern will spend about three hours in Des Moines on Friday to attend a campaign dinner at the state fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion. He will arrive from Chicago around 4 p.m. and depart for Kansas City at 1:18 p.m. Tickets for the dinner were arranged by state chairman Robert Fulley of Waterloo.

Kansas City Robert Fulley Waterloo McGowan Organization

Quinn pledges clerk’s office home visits in Geneva Tower

Ken Quinn, candidate for Lid County clerk, told residents in Geneva Tower on Tuesday he will back programs aiding seniors. He urged housing, taxation aligned with income, expanded services, and training for health staff, with home visits for seniors unable to travel.

Ken Quinn Lid Geneva Tower Quinn

Man Arrested For Contributing To Delinquency Of A Minor

Michael G. Moore, 19, of Fifth Street NW, was arrested Monday on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Municipal court spokesmen said the charge stems from vicious or immoral conduct. He was released on his own recognizance and given until October 2 to respond.

Michael G. Moore Oel

Mother-made grave markers spark Des Moines policy debate

In Des Moines officials weigh a potential exception to cemetery rules allowing handmade markers for two infant graves, arguing that standard granite or bronze stones are unaffordable for the Frederick family. City officials promise careful consideration as discussions proceed at the next meeting, while the custom markers remain in place for now. The children Benjamin James and Christa Ann died from hyaline membrane disease shortly after birth and are buried in Glendale Cemetery. Mrs. Frederick recently left Des Moines to join her husband in West Germany.

Dies Brad Morris Avery Richard Delnioge Frederick Benjamin Janes Christa Annn Benjamin James Hat Christa Ann Glendale Cemetery Des Moines Douglas West Germany

Man Injured in 440 Volt Electrical Accident

Bruce Jessen, 3, narrowly escaped serious injury after contact with a 440 volt line at the North West gan railroad house. While working near an overhead crane he became trapped, yelled for help, and fellow worker Richard Heidi shut off the circuit. He was checked at a hospital and released.

Oblwrin Bruce Jessen North Westgan Railroad Jessen Richard Heidi

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