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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1972
Page
3
The Daily Record lists high and low temperatures, rainfall totals for October, barometer and humidity readings, and wind data. It also reports numerous birth announcements and funeral notices with dates, locations, and family names across multiple towns.
Firefighters say a lighted cigarette ignited a chair in an upstairs bedroom at 4030 First Avenue NE Saturday afternoon. The blaze damaged a chair and clothing with smoke spreading through the Myrac V. Shovers home.
A terse old ad line promotes want ads as efficient tools for finding buyers, instructing readers to dial a phone number 398-8234 for assistance. It reflects a midcentury classified approach and a direct call to action.
Mrs Ragusea spoke to Shriver at the airport fence as he greeted supporters. He called her line the most moving moment of the campaign and shared it with audiences in Aber deen and Cedar Rapids. The couple, for McGovern, described Nixon as corrupt but emphasized a new direction for America.
The article notes Kissinger’s plan to pull back from South Vietnam to avoid a Communist seizure by force. It reports that President Thieu has muted criticism but recently recalled ambassadors from Washington Paris and London for consultations. Some experts expect Thieu’s unease to grow louder.
Two teenagers were hurt Saturday afternoon on county road F-70 near highway 94 in Linn County. Michael A. Lordi, 15, was admitted to St. Luke's ICU with multiple facial injuries. Gregg A. Greaser, 16, was treated for an eye laceration and released. Greaser was charged with failing to keep his vehicle under control and not carrying a valid Iowa license after the car rolled on a sharp curve.
A. S. Harwell died in a local hospital after a sudden illness. Born July 7 1882 in Cisco Texas he lived with his daughter Mrs Paul Wren 744 Staubcourt NE. He leaves a granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Services set 1 30 p m Monday at Turner chapel east with Rev Wayne Shireman. Casket to be closed after service.
Peter Doss Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Peter Doss of 1327 C Avenue NE died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. Survived by parents a brother Andrew at home five sisters Vickie Stella Ella Rosie and Beverly Ann and two grandmothers Johnnie Mae Dixon Cedar Rapids and Carrie Doss Los Angeles. Services are pending at Turner Chapel East.
Sadie P Cowden longtime Cedar Rapids resident and retired school teacher died Saturday after a long illness. Born July 8 1882 she was a University of Northern Iowa graduate and member of the Order of the Eastern Star 184 Retired Teachers Assn and First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs Ralph Keegan Josephine KE Keegan aged 84 of 523 McKinley SE Cedar Rapids widow of Ralph Keegan died Saturday after brief illness in University Hospitals Iowa City She born Prairieburg August 13 1888 lived in Cedar Rapids since 1942 Member of Immaculate Conception parish Survived by daughter Mrs Robert Kula Anamosa son Dorrance Keegan Dyersville eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren Services 9 am Tuesday Immaculate Conception Church Rev William P Leonard Burial Monticello Cemetery West of Ryan Rosary 7 pm Monday Brady Kuban Funeral Home friends may call after 9 am Monday
Memorial services are announced for Bertha Lillian Ainsworth at Turner Chapel East at 10 30 a m Monday by Rev Neville Cla yton of Cedar Christian Church with burial at Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at Turner East until 10 a m Monday The casket will not be opened after the service Holmes Gladys R service at Chapel of Memories 1 p m Monday by Rev Ernest Larson of Trinity United Methodist Church burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Arrangements by Cedar Memorial funeral home Drahos Joseph A Kuba funeral home East at 11 a m Monday by Rev William B Harnish burial at Czech National Cemetery Glass J Alfred service at Beatty Bearle Chapel 8 p m Sunday by Dr Arnold Herbst of St Pauls United Methodist Church burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery casket remains closed after 2 p m Sunday
Reporters recount that Nixon reportedly owns five acres with a house while government and Title Insurance records show title to all 22 acres. Secret Service guards and a wall encircle the estate amid questions of how a $1 million promissory note to Hamilton Cotton heirs is treated and who pays for the full purchase.
Gary Leach will speak Tuesday at noon at the Montrose Democratic Headquarters 317 6th Street SW open 1 to 9 p.m. A Cedar Rapids Art Assn art fair runs today 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fourteenth Avenue and A Street SW. Jerome's offers free old coin appraisals. Ken's Salon runs haircuts 2 for 1 Monday through Wednesday.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. operates daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including Night edition Sunday options and regional pricing. The newspaper notes exclusive AP republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
The judiciary subcommittee chaired by Kennedy moves to subpoena witnesses for a hearing. Rep Brown asks GAO to halt the Patman backed Watergate financing probe, arguing it conflicts with committee action. Barker trial in Florida set to begin a week before the November elections.
Combat operations continue with the crew escaping unharmed. About 180 army families with the troops at Ben Het remain unaccounted for. In Pleiku reports say Due Co fire base faces heavy pressure as outer defenses are overrun. At least 69 rangers wounded amid shelling and ground attacks.
Zionist leaders including Herman Weisman argue for Nixon due to U.S. actions toward Israel, pressuring for direct negotiations, military balance, and reduced Arab leverage. They cite Rogers and Defense Department stances as evidence of pro Israel sentiment and predict a shift in Jewish voting toward Nixon, noting plans reflect a deliberate strategy.
Congress nears compromise on a 250 billion spending cap with President limited to 20 percent cuts in 50 program categories and 10 protected items. Highway funding stalled with mass transit clashes. Volpe says bills may die and be revisited next year. A consumer protection agency gains new powers and a fossil site monument and Gateway recreation area moves advance.
A Gazette photo misidentified Sue Ver none as Homecoming queen. The crowned queen is Sarah Vernon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Vernon of 1809 Second Avenue SE. She was crowned by last year’s queen Debbie Koch.
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