Multiple Obituaries Hit Cedar Rapids Area
A string of death notices reports Clara Louise Bennett 56 of Atkins and Bessie A. Allen 91 of Cedar Rapids among others. It lists survivors and service details including locations in Marengo Cedar Rapids and Marion with numerous relatives and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Louise Bennett
Atkins
Marengo
Vinton
Eugene Bennett
Bennett
Wilson Foods
Cedar Rapids
Gladys Fitzgerald
Floyd Dunbar
van Horne
Harold
Schaumburg
Robert
Ellsworth
Kans
Joe Vondracek
Hoover-Valentine’s
Brush Chapel
Charles P. Brecht
Route 1
Fairfax
Greg
Norway
C. Eugene
Louise Brecht
Marion
Turner Chapel West
Charles Mehaffey
Asbury United Methodist Church
Mound Cemetery
Syrian leaders seek lasting ceasefire as Lebanese crisis worsens
The Syrian leader stated Sarkis would return to Damascus after an Arab tour and discussions on a Lebanese crisis solution would continue. Casualty figures remained unavailable after heavy shelling. Radio Free Lebanon claimed up to 1300 dead and 2000 injured, a figure Red Cross deemed exaggerated. Chamoun and other Christian leaders doubted the cease-fire's durability, warning Syrians could restart fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarkis
Damascus
Radio Free Lebanon
Red Cross
Camille Chamoun
Assad
Lebanon chaos widens as cease Fire falters
The cease-fire is called the latest in a series from the 1975 76 civil war between Christians and Muslims aided by Palestinians. Syria-backed observers fear Israeli intervention could imperil Camp David gains and spark a wider Middle East war. Palestinian divisions and heavy artillery are moving into Beirut and along the Litani frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arab League
Lebanon
Israel
Camp David
Egypt
Middle East
Syria
Beirut
Ashrafiya
Obituary Notices Across Iowa and Nearby Towns
Multiple death notices list ages and service details for Tama Russell W. Jordan 54 Waukon Howard Comstock 85 at Martin's burial St Marys Lycurgus Bob Benson 84 What Cheer Indianapolis Cemetery Herman Bennen 66 Zion Lutheran Church visitation Hayden's Roy L. Yoder 72 West Union Mennonite Church burial West Union Cemetery Carl Ruegsegger 81 Powell's burial Wellman Betty J. Myers 89 Campbell Russel Funeral Home burial Garrison Cemetery Charles E. James 76 George L. Gay Funeral Home burial St Joseph's Cemetery emphysema fund requested for James. Wilbur S. Cray 75 Powell's Wellman Cemetery Faye Sills Jr. 19 pending Hayden's Margaret Curry Hyde 57 St John's Catholic Church Rosary and Wake at Mason-Howe's military memorial Tuesday after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Russell W
Johnny” Jordan
Mason-Hand’s
Tama-Toledo Veterans of Foreign Wars
Waukon
Howard Comstock
Martin’s
St. Mary’s
Lycurgus
Delta
Bob Benson
Harden Funeral Home
Indianapolis
Wyoming
Herman Bennen
Zion Lutheran Church
Hayden's
Wellman
Roy L. Yoder
West Union Mennonite Church
West Union Cemetery
Carl P. Ruegsegger
Powell's
Wellman Cemetery
Vinton
Betty J. Myers
Campbell-Russell Funeral Home
Garrison Cemetery
Iowa City
Charles E. James
George L
American Lung Association
Wilbur S. Cray
Olin — Faye Sills Jr
Independence
Margaret Curry Hyde
St. John’s Catholic Church
Mason-Howe’s
Juveniles Arrested After Cedar Rapids Park Damage
Three youths face multiple charges after a stolen car caused damage at Seminole Valley Park. Two Cedar Rapids boys, 16 and 17, were taken into custody on larceny and vehicle related counts. a 17 year old girl was charged with unlawful use of a driver's license amid multiple warrants. Police report damage to eight trees and sod totaling 300 to 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Seminole Valley Park
Glass Road
Paul Bohlken
Springville
Linn County
First Avenue NE
Pyramids Not Built by Slaves Says Egyptian Expert
In Seattle AP report Egypt’s pyramids were likely built as a labor of love and a make work project for the unemployed not by slaves. Ahmed Youssef Mustapha former chief restorer says the tombs served to honor the king and aid eternal life for workers as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pyramids
Egypt
Ahmed Youssef Mustapha
Egyptian Department of Antiquities
Mustapha
Energy taxes linger as conference eyed in legislative push
A fifth part of the energy package remains in a House Senate conference committee despite rising odds. The session faces votes on the hospital cost containment program Humphrey Hawkins tax cuts and other measures. Senate Alaska lands would set aside 82.6 million acres while House version protects 105 million acres. The Ethics Committee may censure Rep Edward Roybal with milder penalties for Reps John McFall and Charles Wilson over ties to Tongsun Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Edward Roybal
D-Calif
John McFall
Charles Wilson
California
Enrollment declines hit small and large districts differently
A study finds enrollments fell 11.6 percent from 659,888 to 587,113. In districts under 500 students 96 percent declined, while districts with 3,000+ saw 79 percent declines. Larger districts offer more courses and spend more on instruction and salaries. The report notes decreased instructional spending as salaries fell, yet offerings rose due to younger, less experienced teachers. Patchett notes the teacher student ratio dropped even in larger districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patchett
Libertarian candidates hold Cedar Rapids campaign stop
Libertarian Party of Iowa candidates John Ball and Ben Olson plan a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. reception at 1134 Summit Ave. SW Cedar Rapids with Roger MacBride. A Thursday 10 a.m. news conference at the Sheraton Inn will cover taxes education crime welfare and foreign policy as the trio tours Waterloo Burlington Davenport and Bettendorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertarian Party of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
John Ball
Ben Olson
U.S
Ball
Marshalltown
Olson
Pocahontas
Roger MacBride
Virginia
Dean Miller
Carol Pruitt
Summit Ave
Miller
Sheraton Inn
Waterloo
Burlington
Davenport
Bettendorf
Cars Damaged In Garage Fire At 1132 First St NW
Fire broke out just before 1 p m in a garage owned by Hubbard Ice Co at 1132 First St NW. Joe O Connor, renting a stall, was welding when brake fluid ignited. The blaze destroyed the garage door, damaged the structure, and left two cars and welding equipment total losses with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First St
Hubbard Ice Co
Joe O'Connor
O’connor
Dennis Carmen
Weekend accidents send three persons to hospital
Three area residents were hospitalized after weekend incidents. Ruby Paul, 31, of Springville, is listed in good condition at St. Luke's with back and neck injuries from a two car crash near Highway 151 and County Road 27 east of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Paul
Springville
St. Luke’s Hospital
Marion
Linn
Paul
Leo G. Stickley
S Ave. NE
Carol Paul
Debra Paul
Rosalie A. Moore
St. Luke’s
Roger A. Brundrett
Grinnell student rescued after cave ordeal near Kendallville
Pete Erspaner, a 19 year old Grinnell College student from Grand Rapids Minnesota, was trapped for nearly 12 hours in Skunk Cave, Winneshiek County. He fell, his leg lodged in a crevice, and rescue teams from Decorah and Cresco freed him before dawn and he was listed in good condition at Howard County Hospital.
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Cresco
Grinnell College
Howard County
Winneshiek County
Pete Erspaner
Grand Rapids
Minn
Kendallville
Decorah
Erspaner
DuPont to Address Linn County Republicans at Luncheon
Delaware Governor Pierre S. DuPont, a 42 year old U S House veteran, will speak at a noon fundraiser luncheon for Linn County Republicans at Mimm's 1st St SE. The event costs 100 or more to attend free, others pay 7 50. A 10 55 a m news conference at the Roosevelt Hotel is also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Pierre S. DuPont
Linn County
DuPont
U.S. House of Representatives
Mimm’s
1St St. SE
Linn Republican
Chuck Lande
Roosevelt Royale Hotel
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publishing Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscriptions by carrier $1.15 weekly and by mail 7 issues $5 174 weeks $56 00 52 weeks $80 00 52 weeks for out of state. no new subscriptions in carrier areas. AP holds exclusive republication rights for local and AP dispatches.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
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Sixth St
Benjamin Allen
Allen
First Christian Church
Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories
Linwood Cemetery
Chapel of Memories
Violet L. Hutchins
Eighth Ave
Violet Peterson
Madrid
Chicago
Arthur F. Hutchins
CBS
Gethsemane White Shrine
Jerusalem
Milwaukee Women’s Club
W.D
Bill” Hutchins
Douglas A
Michael L
Mildred Stickney
Dale Flitsch
Alburnett
Arlys Collogan
Long Beach
Calif
Lewis Sayles
Sarasota
Fla
Steve Kovatovich
Gilbert
Murdoch Chapel
Glen W. Lamb
Oak Shade
Erma M. Annis
Central City
Erma Dudley
Coggan
Jack Annis
Gary Annis
Cascade
Keith
Maynard
Dennis
Oelwein
Arthur
LeRoy
Harold Dudley
Earl Spore
Beulah Bradford
Pennsylvania
Spring Grove United Methodist Church
Robert Howlett
Spring Grove
Murdoch
Kahler
Harry Edward
Ladora
Heidt
Elsie
O'Keefe and Towne Funeral Home
Cedar Crest Cemetery
Jesup
Ramona Freiling
Grundy Center
Mary Hilton
Scottsdale
Ariz
Lambert Clifford E
Cedar Memorial Chapel
Calvin DeVries
First Presbyterian Church
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
Ruth Johnson
Lisbon
Baxter’s
Mount Vernon
Guy D. Kinsley
C Ave
Irene M. Oys
St. Paul
Kinsley
Duo- Fast Iowa Inc
Crescent Lodge
el Kabir
Lily French
Paul French
Columbus Junction
Lily Sinclair
Wayne County
Newton
French
Kirksville
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lila
Charles O. Wallace
Fifth Ave
Veterans Hospital
Osceola
Frances Popelka
Nesper Sign Company
Calvary Baptist Church
D.A.V
American Legion Hanford Post No. 5
Sign Painters Union
Richard Wallace
Charles V. Wallace
Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home
Frederick Keil
Robert Flowers
Salvation Army
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Legion
D.A.W
Verne D. Landess
Washington
Washington County
Landess
Iowa Men’s Reformatory
Anamosa
Stockport
Ethel Stacy
Brighton
Reformatory
Centerville
Margaret Suzanne Rickels
Martha Jane Haeg
Clarinda
Sherman-Eden Funeral Home
Man
Litani
Hicle
Tongsun Park
C.R. Stop
Waconia Ave
Brundrett
First Avenue East
34Th St. Drive
Brad Erger
Center Point
Pierson’s Flowershop & Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Blvd
N.W
Avenue Floral and Botanicals
16Th Ave
S.W
John B. Turner & Son
Turners East
Wwe
Turner's West
First Ave
John E. Lapes
3Rd Avenue S.E
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