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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1975

Page

3

Weather and Birth Notices Highlight Saturday Record

The Daily Record reports a Saturday evening forecast with a 0.0 inch precipitation total for the day and October total near 2.59 inches, plus a mild extended outlook. Birth notices list several newborns from Mercy, St. Luke's, and area families with dates October 3 and 4 and hometowns including Atkins Marion Shellsburg and Clarence. Police and safety notes record fault in a new car fuel system, a stove short, children with matches, and a trash container fire hazards across streets NE NW SE.

Second Avenue Tenth Street Thirtieth Street Eighth Street First Avenue NE

Graveside rites for Lulu Evans Peterson in Texas

Lulu Evans Peterson 87 of Texarkana Texas and formerly Cedar Rapids dies after brief illness. Graveside service Wednesday 1 p.m. Oak Hill cemetery by Rev. Warren K Martin of Graveton Texas. Born November 17 1887 Manchester Iowa taught English 35 years at Cedar Rapids schools. Poet member United Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer and Lone Star DAR. Survivors include daughter, sister, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Lulu Evans Peterson Texarkana Texas Cedar Rapids Oak Hill Cemetery Warren K. Martin Graveton United Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer Turner Chapel East Peterson Manchester Coe College National Poet's Assn Lone Star D.A.R Willa McClung Evans Chambersburg, Pa David C. Grommon South Dakota Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Eagles Club Joe L Central City David C., Jr Thomas M Donald F Nancyann T. Cortez George Gaines Vernon Willis Des Moines Francis R. King Olivet Presbyterian Church Linwood Turner's

Berrigan Attacks With Red Paint At Pratt & Whitney

East Hartford police arrested activist Philip Berrigan and 16 others after they sprayed red paint on at least four military planes during Pratt & Whitney’s 50th anniversary air show. They defaced jets with the word death and poured a red liquid into cockpits while crowds watched. Berrigan faces criminal mischief charges. others faced similar charges.

East Hartford Berrigan Society of St. Joseph Cantonsville Elizabeth McAlister Baltimore

Tools Taken and Breakin in Local Briefs

Tools valued at 200 dollars were stolen from Nelson Fedfearn’s locked vehicle on Saturday. Burglars shattered two windows at the Pester Derby station and stole 12 cartons of cigarets. Pegs Beaute Salon reported 233 dollars stolen Friday. Lyle R. Timm, 27, of route two, Mr. Vernon, was arrested for drunk driving early Saturday and released to the Department of Adult Corrections Services.

Nelson Fedfearn North Towne Lane Pester Derby Station Sixth Street Lyle R. Timm Route Two Vernon Department of Adult Corrections Services

Tragic suicide found in car at residence garage

Dorothy G. Lee, 61, of 1287 Hazel Drive NE, was found by a neighbor Saturday morning in the front seat of a car in her own residence garage. Police described the death as an apparent suicide with the car ignition on and fuel tank empty, noting windows were coated with fumes.

Dorothy G. Lee Hazel Drive

U.S. Spain Reach Accord On Four Military Bases

After nearly a year of talks, the United States and Spain settled a framework to keep four major U.S. bases on Spanish soil. Kissinger and Cortina produced a new bilateral relationship concept, ending an impasse over a mutual security pledge and 1.5 billion in weapons. The current pact expires Sept. 26, with a one year extension possible. Congressional review will shape final terms within six weeks.

Washington United States Spain Henry Kissinger Pedro Cortina U.S Cortina

Rubbing Out Sin Opens Debate On Times Square Massage Parlors

New York City plans to host the 1976 Democratic National Convention as the planning commission proposes a zoning ordinance to shut down Times Square massage parlors. The rule would bar operation of such establishments unless in a community facility or a hotel of at least 100 rooms with fully compliant facilities. Parlors would have one year to meet the standards or face closure.

New York New York City Times Square

Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Contact Info

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Second class postage paid Cedar Rapids lowa. Subscription by carrier 1.05 per week. By mail Night Edition and Sunday six issues four weeks 224 weeks 45.00 52 weeks. Afternoon Editions and Sunday seven issues four weeks 4294 weeks 46.00 52 weeks. Other states and U.S. territories 70.00 52 1 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press has exclusive republication rights for local news. Paper and AP dispatches.

The Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Lowo Lowe U.S. Territories

Iowa farmers vote to withhold farm purchases over grain embargo

Ninety Logan area farmers voted to withhold purchases of new farm machinery and automobiles until the U S embargo on grain exports is lifted. The boycott follows anger at the federal grain embargo and at labor union actions to halt loading at export points. A seven member committee was chosen to spread the boycott.

Logan Iowa U.S Russia Hugh Hanks

Plane Crash Near Bremer County Claims Cedar Falls Pilot

A Cedar Falls man died when his World War II vintage aircraft crashed in a cornfield near Fr edrika Iowa. Passenger Dennis Otto was hospitalized with injuries. Sulentic had bought the plane about a week earlier and had just returned from Texas.

Fredrika, Iowa Cedar Falls Bremer County James Sulentic Dennis Otto University Hospitals Iowa City Sulentic Texas

Chelsea Accident Injures Woman

Nancy E. Williams a 31 year old Belle Plaine resident was treated at a Marengo hospital for injuries from a two car crash in Chelsea around 545 p m The other driver Carlton N Smith 45 of Toledo was westbound on highway 212 when Williams pulled from a service station into his path Iowa highway patrol reported

Chelsea Nancy E. Williams Belle Plaine Marengo Hospital Carlton N. Smith Toledo Iowa Highway Patrol Williams

Peron Backers Rally As Exile Return Hints Surface

President Peron’s personal physician said Mrs. Peron will return to Buenos Aires by October 17, stirring currents among rival Peronist factions. The prospect of her power regain sparked debate and political maneuvering across factions.

Buenos Aires Argentina UPI Isabel Peron

Norwegian King Heads West With Oceanic Tour and Dignitaries

The 72-year-old king plans a 26 day cross country journey by bus subway and streetcar with many boat excursions beginning in Brooklyn at the Norwegian Seamen's Church and Bay Ridge. He will dedicate a statue tablet at Liberty Island and the Bernt Balchen room at Wings Club, address the United Nations, and dine with Secretary General Waldheim before Washington events including a White House state dinner. Emperor Hirohito visited Woods Hole praising marine research and met with officials, while demonstrators urged anti whaling protests and were outnumbered by supporters.

United States Olav Bernt Balchen Wings Club Richard E Byrd South Pole United Nations General Assembly Kurt Waldheim Washington White House

Ford Campaign Security Tightens During Newark Visit

Democratic Mayor Kenneth Gibson said the Ford visit cost Newark $30,000 as police detained a man with a beer can near the hotel. In West Virginia Ford greeted crowds during a 45 minute parade with multiple hands shaken, while Secret Service kept a tight protective ring. Senator Jennings Randolph rode with Ford and quoted the president about standing to greet supporters.

Ford Kenneth Gibson Newark West Virginia Secret Service San Francisco Sen Jennings Randolph D-W. Va Jennings Randolph

Hands Across America human chain gains pace nationwide

Chicago organizer Marvin Rosenblum reports growing interest in a July 4th four million person, 3000 mile handholding event. Government and mapmaking representatives plan to discuss feasibility as organizers push for national backing and a guiding map.

Chicago Marvin Rosenblum Rosenblum America

South Vietnam condemns US repatriation plan

Tokyo AP dispatch says South Vietnam condemned U S plans to repatriate 1600 Vietnamese refugees without Saigon consent. Hanoi quoted Giai Phong saying Saigon warned of serious consequences and sought an early end to the division of families while asserting Vietnam’s sovereign right to permit returns. The government will study refugee applications and decide, without a set date.

Tokyo South Vietnam United States Saigon Hanoi Giai Phong Vietnam

Violence erupts in Argentina as bombs wounds and hostages rise

Bombs explode in Mendoza Cordoba La Plata and Viedma with extensive damage but no fatalities. Gunmen in Buenos Aires fire on an army installation. security forces kill or wound one attacker. Graciela Pane de Garcia, a Communist Youth Federation member, is kidnapped in Avellaneda. State of siege extended indefinitely to counter terrorism.

Buenos Aires Argentina Mendoza Cordoba la Plata Viedma Ers Avellaneda Graciela Carmen Pane de Garcia Communist Youth Federation

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C.R. Weather Daily Record Renee Dicidgsii Dean Kent Norwich Read St. Luke's Scott D. Franck Atkins James Crow Marion Larry Wilson Pine Tree Drive Robert Timmons Hillside Drive Roger Freeman Kilburn Lane Ichael Fruechte B Avenue Donald Slater Shellsburg Kenneth Benson Gordon Avenue L. Clark Robert Pruess Clarence Mrs Leo Smith Agnes May Smith C Street Sigourney Joe Merryfield Holm’s. West Liberty Cynthia Hedges Williamsburg Beckman - Butherus Memory Garden’s Sophie Johnson Hoover-Valentine Leonard Odegard Fawcett's Roasa H. G Jack Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Arnold Herbst Chapel of Memories Mausoleum Pratt & Witney Jonah House Washington, D.C Hartford Pratt & Whitney United Technology Air Force Peg Twenty-ninth Street Sin Associated Press Teahen Funeral Home Henry F. T Adeahen Peter R. Teahen Mortician First Ave Peron Gene Colby Susie Bishop Gene Susie Mark Trail New Sovereign Charles, Henrietta, & Charles, Jr. Pochobradsky MT Vernon RD S-E Olav, Hirohito Emperor Hirohito Woods Hole Mass Hirohito Otis Air Force Base Emperor Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Marine Biological Laboratory Empress Mrs. Ford Hands Across America Rand McNally Corp Mapmakers Jim Sereyka Lynnwood Wash Lynnwood Jaycees Seattle Sereyka Rosemont McNally Harry Allendorfer Monahan Stewart First Avenue N.E Boston George Washington Cambridge John E. Lopes 3Rd Ave Novak Monument CO 14Th Ave
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