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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1973
Page
3
Weather data at 6 p.m. and sunrise sunset details. Obituaries list births and services across Decorah, Monticello, Ossian, McGregor, Sigourney, Tama, West Liberty, and Arlington. Linn county misdemeanor panels report 1:31 p.m. Saturday with various police notes and a false report at Seminole Valley park.
Ford of Michigan said Nixon had no other choice after Cox. He expressed sorrow over Richardson's resignation and respect for his decision. Connally, once seen as a preferred successor, urged the Watergate prosecution stay in the justice department and praised Nixon's handling of the dispute from his Houston home.
An unlocked sticky accelerator caused a noon accident on the city’s northeast side injuring no one. Jesse Herman Travis 82 of 2526 First Avenue NE said his foot rest stuck and backing from his garage led to crashes with a neighbor’s garage and house with total damages listed at 1200 300 and 800 dollars. No charges were filed.
Three people were hospitalized in fair condition after a two vehicle crash on highway one, three miles north of Mt Vernon. Donald J. Keenan’s panel truck collided with the Smiley car, injuring Wanda Smiley and her child Christopher Smiley. Authorities said no charges have been filed pending investigation.
President Nixon directs acting attorney general Bork to remove special prosecutor Cox over Watergate tapes dispute. Richardson resigns as attorney general after pledging independence for the probe. Cox defies the directive and may seek court contempt, while Sirica and Congress watch for constitutional clashes.
Three Cedar Rapids residents sustained minor neck injuries in two Friday and Saturday crashes. Deborah LeClare, 21, was treated for whiplash after backing into a telephone pole near Mirror Lounge. Judith Hartson, 1, and Abney Votroubek, 17, were hospitalized with neck pains after a rear collision involving William Robson, 40, and a car driven by Robson near First Street and Sixteenth Avenue SW.
Moscow invited Kissinger for talks after four days of secret meetings between Premier Kosygin and Egyptian President Sadat in Cairo. Tass reported Kosygin and Sadat met October 16 to 19 with no public outline of any Kremlin cease fire plan. Nixon privately sent a message to Brezhnev during Kissinger’s Moscow flight.
Senator Ervin describes White House intent to transfer specific Watergate tapes to Senator Stennis and furnish a verbatim statement of exactly what the tapes recorded. He contrasts this with Nixon Friday night’s announcement that only a summary would be prepared by the President.
Bernard Smreek 70 of Springville former Cedar Rapids resident died Friday after a short illness. Born July 4 1903 in Tuchlovice Czechoslovakia he came to Cedar Rapids in 1906 and worked 23 years at Cedar Rapids Engineering Co. He held many lodges and club memberships. Survived by wife Rose three daughters six grandchildren and a brother. Services Monday 10 30 a m at Janeba Kuba funeral home Cedar Rapids burial Czech National cemetery. Anna Kups 82 of Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a short illness widow of John H Kups born February 12 1891 in Czechoslovakia came to this country at 18 and lived in Cedar Rapids 26 years. Surviving sister Mary Librava of Cedar Rapids. Services Tuesday 10 30 a m at Brosh chapel burial Alice Cemetery Center Point. Friends may call after 3 30 p m Monday.
Advertiser urges fast sale with low-cost classified ad. Contact 398-8234 for details and scheduling.
Stephen J Megivern 89 died Saturday in a Marion nursing home. A retired Waterloo farmer he had lived two years in Palo with his daughter Mrs George W Young. Survivors include two sons and three daughters. Services pending Tuesday at St Josephs church Waterloo with O Keefe and Towne funeral home.
Memorial services set for Ross Lewis at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Brushchapel with Rev. Bruce W. Young and burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. David Robert Franks to be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Campbell cemetery by Rev. William B. Harnish. Coral Amanda Peterson to have services at Turner chapel east at 10:30 a.m. Monday led by Rev. John Shew. viewing at Turner east.
A 90 year old Dixie Tucker was indicted for murder in the shooting death of his 67 year old neighbor after an argument over romance. The case was described by Atlanta police as an ar gument over romance.
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