Deaths Plague Cedar Rapids Area In Obituary Notes
A list of deaths and memorials from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns includes Howard James Cones 28 of 1829 K Ave NE who died in a traffic crash, Jolie Lowry 90, Paul Dennis Cote 89 theater owner, and J Spencer Heefner 73. Details note marriages, survivors, and funeral arrangements or donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard James Cones
K Ave
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Marine Corps
Cones
Harnischfeger Corp
Hanford Post
American Legion
VFW
Barbara
Angela
Howard Jr
Donna Cones
Laura Cones
Paul
John Cones
Myrtle Cones
Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home
J. Spencer Heefner
Alburnett Road
Marion
Linn County
Clear Lake
Minn
Wilma Allender
Alburnett
Heefner
Barnard and Leas
First United Methodist Church of
Marion Lodge 6
AF & AM
Chapter 183
CES
Evelyn Derflinger
Branson
Charles Loufek
Bloomington
Minnesota
Lucille Bisset
Dunnellon
Fla
Murdoch Chapel
Glen W.lamb
Marion Lodge
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Masonic Temple
Jolie Lowry
James Lowry
Grande Ave
County Antrim
North Ireland
Central Park Presbyterian Church
James Wallace
Margaret Cole
County Armagh
Allen S. van Cleve
James
John Wallace
Gilman
Iowa
Turner Chapel
Paul Dennis Cote
Waukon
Harpers Ferry
Ruth Eaton
Decorah
Eaton
William
Celia Pugsley
Minneapolis
Martin’s
Burial
Oakland
Frank E. Naso
Point Loma
Calif
Des Moines Attorney Launches Bid for Iowa Attorney General
Fred Blackledge a 36 year old Des Moines attorney announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Iowa attorney general. He spoke from the Linn County Courthouse steps and criticized the incumbent for turning the office into a political sideshow. He cited disregard for attorney general opinions and urged professional public service over personal politics. Blackledge, UI Law School 1967 graduate, has practiced in Des Moines since 1971 and serves on several boards and councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blackledge
Des Moines
Iowa
Linn County
Blackledge
Richard Turner
State Department
University of Iowa Law School
Herrick, Langdon, Belin, Harris, Langdon & Hermick
Chicago
Iowa Children and Family Services
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services Inc
Energy Research and Information Foundation
Polk County Health Services
Courthouse Yard Work Bid Received But Delayed
Linn supervisors delayed action on a $43,383 concrete bid from Leo Marion Concrete Construction Co for courthouse front yard work. The project design cost was $40,123 with possible shrub reductions and taxes to be reviewed. the board met next Tuesday to ensure full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
IDOT Raises Grain Truck Weights in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Transportation, at Gov. Ray's request, temporarily lifts grain truck limits to 80,000 pounds for 45 days to ease a looming storage gap. Permits cost 20 dollars for registered trucks and 5 dollars per 2000 extra pounds for others, with relief aimed at moving surplus crop to central Iowa storage facilities and reducing trucking costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
IDOT
Raymond Kassel
Kassel
Robert Rigler
Des Moines
Senate Rules Clash Over 30 Amendments Filibuster Fight
In a heated Senate clash Vice President Mondale led Republicans and Democrats to approve four rulings to discard delaying amendments. Byrd quickly forced more than 30 amendments before Mondale ruled them out of order, dozens were withdrawn, and Abourezk ended the contest. Sparring members called the move a dictatorship while others defended the leadership action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mondale
Senate
Robert Byrd
Mondale
Paul Sarbanes
D-Md
Byrd
Gary Hart
D-Coro
James Allen
D-Ala
South Dakota
Abourezk
Census Finds Median Family Income Rises to 17315 for Four
The Census Bureau reports 56.7 million U S families with 17.8 percent earning 25000 or more and 32 percent 15000 to 25000. Median incomes by family size show two 12091 three 15085 four 17315. The study covers 65500 households and notes the median marks the balance between above and below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carter urges nuclear limits and broad disarmament goals
President Carter outlines steps toward nuclear weapons reductions of 10 20 and 50 percent and urges a comprehensive nuclear test ban. He calls for export restraints on nuclear fuel and technology, warns of many nations attaining weapons by 2000, and urges restraint in conventional arms while seeking a peaceful transition in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
United States
United
Kennedy Airport
Wall Street
Abraham Beame
Edward Koch
Middle East
Jody Powell
Mozambique
Luxembourg
Ferdinand Marcos
Debt Ceiling Hike Approved by House in Narrow Vote
The House authorized a 52 billion increase to the national debt limit from 400 to 752 billion by a 223 to 194 vote, sending the Senate-passed measure to President Carter amid emergency funding concerns and halted government securities sales. Justice-related remarks from Ehrlichman, Haldeman, and Sirica follow the vote and Watergate context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Carter
Federal Treasury
Cedar Rapids Intersection Traffic Light Under Review
Authorities say no charges filed and police continue the investigation into the Cedar Rapids accident. A traffic engineer noted the light was installed about a year ago in anticipation of a Highway 30 extension that is not yet complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Health officials urge rapid immunization under new Linn law
Linn County health leaders press parents to meet a state immunization mandate requiring diphtheria pertussis tetanus polio measles rubella and rubella for school children and day care attendees. Exemptions exist for medical religious reasons with records to be supplied by the start of the second semester for schools and January 1978 for day cares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ahern
Linn County Health Department
Health Department
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Jennifer Lynn Haynes
Cleveland
Ohio
Washington High School
James Haynes
Patricia Cullins
Susan
Deborah
Richard
Dibble Ave
Iowa City
Mayme Kadlee
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Donohue’s. Independence
Alice K. Nace
Mason-Hawe's
Earlville
Anthony D. Beaman
Sidney
Montana
Clifton’s
Oakland Cemetery
Manchester
Ton — Joseph L. Berns
St. Clement's Catholic
Rosary
Reiff
Chapman’s. Kalona
Ben
Sarah) Hochstetler
East Union Mennonite Church
Kalona
Peterseim
Ethel Wright Lovett Anderson
Oscar A. Anderson
Meth- Wick Manor
Keokuk
Cedar Falls
Charles Lovett
Lineville
Meth-Wick Manor
Anderson
Earl Dean Lovett
Mountain View
Duane W. Lovett
Oceanside
University of Iowa Medical School
Turner Chapel West
Kathleen M. Durr
Bend
Oregon
Rockbridge
Noah
Myrtle Reynolds
Elmer S. Durr
New York
Aurora College
Aurora
Sears
Hollywood
A. Jeanne Carson
Valley Advent Christian Church
Pacoima
Glen Haven Memorial Park
San Fernando
Niswong-Reynolds Funeral Home
Raymond, Lamont R
Buzz
Kuba Funeral Home
Louis Trzil
St. John’s Catholic Cemetery
Portugal
Emanuel
Victor Preisser
Jackson Monday
The
Indian Ocean
Africa
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Namibia
Watergate
Ehrlichman
Haldeman
Sirica
Nixon
C.R
Dave Woosley
Linn
Richard Sedlacek
Linn County Medical Society
Cedar Memorial Funeral‘home
OTT
Florist
John. E. Lapes
Third Avenue S.E
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