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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1973
Page
3
A Saturday weather summary shows a high near 55 with rainfall trace and calm barometric changes while the day delivers a long list of birth announcements from communities including Anamosa Cascade Dyersville and West Branch. Funeral services are scheduled across towns such as Anamosa Cascade Center Junction and Tama with multiple services set for Monday and Tuesday.
Clara L. Nye 84 formerly of Iowa City died after a long illness in Grinnell. She served as a housemother at the Westlawn nurses dormitory at the University of Iowa and was mother to Frank T. Nye associate editor of The Gazette. Surviving also include daughter Mrs. John Jenkins of Omaha. Services are set for Monday at 10 30 a m at the Mayflower home Grinnell with graveside rites at 4 p m Essex and James Schalinske funeral home Grinnell. The family invites donations to the Mayflower home Grinnell.
Vida Rumbaugh 46 former Cedar Rapids resident died Friday night in Loveland Colorado from a sudden massive coronary. She was born in Kansas and graduated from Coe College in 1947. She served as missionary in Thailand and later worked in Cedar Rapids as personnel manager at United Fire and Casualty Insurance Co and as administrator organist and choir master at St. Michael’s Episcopal church. She led Christian Education for the Episcopal diocese in Des Moines and was pursuing a master’s degree in Colorado. She is survived by her parents Rev and Mrs George Rumbaugh Loveland Colo a sister Doris Radiloff Loveland and a brother Duane believed in Florida. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mt View Presbyterian Church Loveland with burial there.
Brenda Dee Lane to be laid to rest at Linwood Cemetery after a 1:30 pm service Monday at Turner Chapel west with burial at Linwood. Frieda Vinefield to be honored Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church with burial at Cedar Memorial. viewing Sunday 4 pm at Turner West and Monday 10 am to 2 45 pm at the church. Laura Chapel of Memories will conduct Monday service at 1 pm with entombment at Cedar Memorial. arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
Kampala Uganda President Idi Amin ordered all Ugandan military officers training in Egypt to join Arabs fighting the Israelis. A government spokesman disclosed the directive on Saturday.
Egyptian and Syrian forces reported crossers into the canal zone and Golan Heights as Egypt claimed self defense against a combined Israeli aerial and naval attack. U N observers confirmed crossings by Egyptian and Syrian troops while Israel pressed for a cease fire. US officials directed Kissinger to pursue an end to the conflict as Meir and Dayan warned of an all out war.
Solon residents will vote November 13 on a $675,000 bond issue to fund an elementary school addition and high school improvements. A 10 to 15 mill tax levy referendum accompanies the bond proposal, with a petition of about 300 signatures presented at the last board meeting.
A brief note suggests turning unused belongings into cash by placing low-cost classified ads. It promotes quick sale of idle items to fund other purchases. Includes practical tip to price items competitively and target local buyers.
Harry Irvin Decker 84 of Clarence was treated at St Luke s hospital for a broken collar bone after a Memorial drive collision with Richard Gulotta 37 of 335 Indiandale road SE Decker faced a charge for failing to yield. Ricky D Brannaman 8 of 924 Sixteenth avenue SW remained in Mercy hospital with a left foot injury after a semi trailer struck his foot while he and a cart exited a yard No charges were filed against the driver James F Walter 38 of Betendorf.
Congress faces a 50-50 chance to enact pension rights for workers this year as the senate passes a bill but the house stalls. Nixon trade legislation moves to house action next week amid disputes over granting Soviet trade credits in exchange for emigration policy liberalization. No senate action is expected this year.
Dale Miner of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. said four or five sites may host a new atomic plant in Iowa while the Duane Arnold Energy Center is set to open in January at a final cost about 210 million dollars beyond the original estimate. The center will feature safety measures and nonpolluting energy, with state Sen. Ralph Potter addressing pensions portability for firefighters and potential improved retirement options.
Three people were hospitalized after a single vehicle accident on highway 149. Eleanor Jansen, 48, was admitted in fair condition with possible head injuries. Mildred Frazier, 60, admitted in fair condition with a fractured ankle. Mary Belle Seeman, 51, treated for contusions and possible rib injury and released. A Linn sheriff deputy said the car, trying to pass another vehicle, blew a tire and left the road three miles south of the highway 30 junction. no charges filed.
Cedar Rapids police and fire officials investigated a Saturday night fire at the Billy Bowser residence 1543 B avenue NE. A police official said a container of volatile fuel was found at the scene and the fire is believed to be arson. The blaze occurred about 8 p.m.
Fred Giesman aged 74 of Pawnee City Nebraska died when his car collided with a semi driven by Raymond Frances of Sigourney four miles north of Washington Iowa at the Iowa 1 and 92 intersection. His wife Mamie 74 was hospitalized with facial lacerations in serious condition.
Cedar Rapids firemen fought a half hour Saturday afternoon to extinguish a fire set in the old Surplus store at 116 Third Street NE. The building lies in urban renewal land slated for demolition. Investigators say the blaze was set to rubble in the basement and damage stayed in the basement.
Cedar Rapids police have charged three juvenile boys aged 12 to 15 with stealing a $260 mini-bike from the Kevin Nelson residence at 1813 C. The theft occurred Thursday and youth bureau officials will refer them to the probation office.
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette edition discusses carrier service areas and subscription details with pricing notes. It mentions distribution, stamps, and restrictions on mail-ins and state or territorial coverage for delivered news.
A 21 year old white taxicab driver Kirk Miller of Belmont was found stabbed to death in a Roxbury vacant lot beside his cab. Authorities linked the killing to earlier racially charged attacks in Roxbury and nearby areas. Miller was last heard from Friday night before his sister reported him missing.
A British officer assessing Middle East rather than direct combat notes Israel faces a risk of underestimating Arab energy and skill. He argues that Israeli mobilization hinges on the air force preventing Arab air interference while acknowledging Egypt and Syria may improve technically and energetically.
A simple classified notice promotes selling extra pets at a low cost. Contact number 398-8234 for details on listings.
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