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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1971

Page

2

Weather summary and obituaries in Daily Record

The Daily Record reports temperatures, forecast with chance of showers, and extended outlook for Monday to Wednesday. It lists high and low figures for major cities and notes past conditions and hour-by-hour observations. Obituaries and funeral notices follow for Harold L. Hands and others across Iowa towns with service times and locations.

Atlanta Miami Ismarck Min‘apolis Cicago N. Orleans Denver New York Duluth Phoenix Houston Seattle L. Angeles Washington

Cub Scouts Pack 27 awards at St Pius X school

The Cub Scouts Pack 27 awarded boys at St Pius X school on Thursday including Craig Black Joe Bertech Dan McGuire Dan Seidl Chris Drahozal Kevin Day Paul White Philip Krauss Pat Day Brian Day Steve Garry Robb Ortner Jeff Long Jeff Regan Mark Scheuller Kevin O Connor Mike Orf Tony Moore Kenton Collins Bruce Hatter Dale Bennett Wayne Ditsworth David Orf and Scott Ditsworth. Pack 2 awards at Hayes school this week went to Michael Wieland Gregg Rizzio Bradly Crandall Brad Rizzio Ron Hruby Jesse Watters Danny Mauch Kurt Brazelton Tom Popelka Tim Pazour Gary Wade Jim Kuehl Jeff Crandall and Charles Palmer.

St. Pius X Craig Black Joe Bertech Dan McGuire Dan Seidl Chris Drahozal Kevin Day Paul White Philip Krauss Pat Day Brian Day Steve Garry Robb Ortner Jeff Long Jeff Regan Mark Scheuller Kevin O'Connor Mike Orf Tony Moore Kenton Collins Bruce Hatter Dale Bennett Wayne Ditsworth David Orf Scott Ditsworth

Edwin Jones 80 International builder dies in Charlotte

Edwin Jones, 80, a noted international building contractor, died in Charlotte apparently of a heart attack. He was recognized for major projects overseas and in the United States, leaving a legacy in construction and business leadership. His death is reported by AP and marks the loss of a prominent figure in the industry.

Lawyer Poll Endorses Honsell Siebenmann Reilly Cedar Rapids Judges

Linn County Bar Association members in private practice favored August F. Honsell Jr John F Siebenmann and John B Reilly for Cedar Rapids municipal court judges in a poll released by Robert Tilden president of the county bar association. The results show the leading candidates and vote counts among bar members.

Linn County Bar Assa August F. Honsell, Jr John F. Siebenmann John B. Reilly Cedar Rapids Robert Tilden The County Bar Association Ift Tilden Association Board of Governors Iowa Hullinger

City Briefs and Local Notices across town

Hospitalized Mrs. Julius Sanders at St. Luke’s Hospital with visitors allowed. Various items note wallet theft at the Cactus Club, a home entry theft, a Lebanese dinner event, a community dance, and a church dinner. Election-related judge polling details are described, with prior censure and legal actions against two judges and ongoing trials postponed to after the November election.

Julius Sanders Eighteenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital

Cedar Rapids reviews Oak Hill housing plan by Chesapeake

Cedar Rapids city council urban renewal board and Oak Hill liaison committee continued scrutiny of Chesapeake Development Corp for the Oak Hill project. Officials questioned harmonizing style and air conditioning. architect described three story linked buildings with peaked roofs and wood siding. No decision before next Tuesday as a Minneapolis trip and FHA approval loom.

Cedar Rapids City Council Urban Renewal Board Oak Hill Chesapeake Development Corp Minneapolis Larry Westerbeck Chesapeake Westerbeck Public Improvements Richard Phillips

Death of Sister Mary Inez Zeman 68

Sister Mary Inez Zeman 68 died Saturday after a long illness. Born March 27, 1903 in Ackley she joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1925 and took vows in 1931. She taught in parochial schools in Clarion Fairfax Anamosa Waterloo Evansdale Cedar Rapids St Wenceslaus Garryowen and Kalispell Montana. Survived by five brothers Wes Frank Joseph Zeman John Zeman Toddville and George Zeman and a sister Martha Metela. Services Monday 10 am at Sacred Heart chapel with burial at Mt Calvary. Wake Sunday 7:30 pm at Stewart funeral chapel and body moved to Sacred Heart Convent chapel after 2 pm Sunday for calling.

Mary Inez Zeman Ackley Sisters of Mercy Mary Inez Clarion Fairfax Anamosa Waterloo Evansdale Cedar Rapids St. Wenceslaus Garryowen Kalispell Mont Wes Frank Joseph Zeman John Zeman Toddville George ‘Zeman California Martha Metela Alhambra Calif Sacred Heart Chapel William B. Collins Mt. Calvary Cemetery Stewart Sacred Heart Convent

Martelle Man Faces Drunk Driving Charge

Howard Clark, 44, of Martelle, is jailed in Linn County on a drunk driving charge after a deputy stopped him two miles south of Martelle early Saturday. He will sign a promise to appear and was to be released later that day.

Martelle Howard Clark Linn County Linn

James A Becker 82 Former Cedar Rapids Resident Dies

James A Becker aged 82 a former Cedar Rapids resident died Friday in Cascade Born September 25 1888 in Cascade he was married to Inez Fagan February 11 1920 a retired salesman and World War I veteran he belonged to the American Legion and Knights of Columbus Surviving relatives include brother Herman Becker Cedar Rapids sisters Margaret Breen Monticello and Rose Becker Cascade Services Monday at 10 in St Martin's Church Cascade Till Funeral Home

James A. Becker Cedar Rapids Cascade Inez Fagan American Legion Knights of Columbus Iowa Herman Becker Margaret Breen Monticello Rose Becker St. Martin’s Church Till Funeral Home

Memorial Services for Manatt Russell W Held

Memorial services were held at Turner Chapel East at 3 p.m. Saturday led by Rev. John Shew. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

Pilot Balks at Mafia Suspects in Palermo Flight

In Palermo Italian airline pilots initially refused to board six heavily guarded Mafia suspects but complied under company orders, labeling them dangerous cargo. The Sicilian suspects planned to appeal a ruling deeming them socially dangerous and exile awaited their case in Sardinia, with a flight to Cagliari.

Palermo, Sicily Palermo Cagliari

Leathernecks Accept General's Challenge

EL TORO Calif AP Lay on the line Gen Leonard Chapman warned marines may be too soft. In response 138 Marines from two air squadrons hiked 50 miles with packs and rifles. Thirty one finished while fifty eight dropped out due to blisters and fatigue. Major Gen Leslie Brown cut the hike short after 16 am due to readiness.

EL Toro Calif Leonard Chapman Marine Corps Chapman Leslie Brown Third Marine Air Wing

Ruth as a Hebrew Name Meaning Beauty

The name Ruth originates from Hebrew, signaling beauty and beloved traits. It is widely used in Jewish and other communities as a feminine given name, linking to its biblical roots and cultural significance.

Ruth Beauty

ABA committee withholds endorsement as Rehnquist Powell seen

Washington Post reports the ABA committee found nominees unqualified after the justice department halted seeking ABA opinion. Attorney General Mitchell cites premature disclosures while Lawrence Walsh urges continued pre selection review, warning public release risks. Walsh notes potential side effects of an ABA inquiry.

ABA Committee On the Federal Judiciary Friday Lillie Washington Post Mitchell ABA Justice Department Lawrence Walsh Walsh Association Rehnquist Powell Senate Judiciary Committee

Larry Tobin Accused of Assault in City Incident

Larry Tobin, 22, of 1604 Fourteenth Avenue SE, held on assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. Two men were attacked Wednesday night in the 300 block of Ninth Avenue SE. Richard Lane, 40, remains in fair condition at Mercy Hospital with a severe head injury, while Donald Proksa, 1120 Twenty third Street SE, was treated and released for a head laceration.

Larry Tobin Fourteenth Avenue SE Tobin Richard Lane Johnson Avenue NW Mercy Hospital Donald Proksa Twenty-third Street Ninth Avenue SE

Want ads for finding lost items quick results

Classified note urges readers to use want ads to locate missing belongings efficiently, highlighting speed and wide reach of newspaper listings. The item focuses on practical guidance rather than a news event.

Private Search Slated for Missing Woman

Karen Streed, 21, last seen hitchhiking to Iowa City, described as five feet ten, 135 pounds with long brown hair, vanished last Monday. Her husband Ron Streed organizes a volunteer search at 11 a.m. Sunday at Ranch Supper Club. Cedar Rapids police and county authorities say no official status. Indications point to federal reserve area west of Highway 218 and north of Coralville Reservoir, but officials have no substantiation.

Ron Streed Seventh Street Karen Streed Cedar Rapids Johnson County Streed Federal Reserve Highway 218 Coralville Reservoir Iowa City

Affirm Maoist Group Favors Armed Revolt

In a San Francisco press conference two self described FBI informants testified that the Revolutionary Union advocates armed overthrow of the government. MARCELLE STEVENS and CHRIS MENCHINE say RU supports workers arming for defense but rejects a revolution by a few urban guerrillas. They rebut claims of RU violence tied to a San Jose Nixon demonstration prior to the 1970 election.

San Francisco FBI Revolutionary Union Marcelle Stevens Dallas Chris Menchine Palo Alto San Jose House Internal Security Committee Washington Lawrence Betty Sue Goff Menchine Goff Nixon

Vacation Safety Measure Shifts 58 People to Corsica

Paris AP report says Le Monde notes 58 persons were sent on forced vacations to Corsica as a security step ahead of Leonid Brezhnev's visit next week. The move aims to secure the area and protect officials during the Soviet leader's upcoming trip.

Paris Corsica Leonid Brezhnev le Monde

Agnew Praises Greece on NATO Role and Democracy Efforts

Vice President Agnew urged Americans to heed Greece's patriotism and unity as Athens strengthens its alliance with the United States within NATO. He defended allied democracy efforts and urged ignoring foreign anarchists amid ongoing partnership.

U. S Agnew Greece Athens NATO

Engineers Bid To Retain State Technical Institute

Iowa engineers press for quick action to keep the state technical institute at Iowa State University. The regents план to end the non degree program, but industry groups urge transfer to area schools to avoid a talent gap. Officials warn delays risk losing the program.

State Technical Institute DES Moines Iowa State Board of Regents Iowa State University Charles Steinmetz Iowa Engineering Society Iowa Board of Public Instruction Iowa State Richey

City Candidates Face Debate on Public Safety Issues

Richard T. Jordan and Stephen B. Jackson announced that incumbent John Oberthien was invited to debate Floyd Bergen on October 29 over crime control act spending, Cedar Rapids crime rates, intergovernmental cooperation, synchronized stop lights, and fire prevention. Oberthien said the invite came too late for his schedule. Bergen urged discussion at a candidates night at Washington High School. Bergen criticized a planned crime prevention bureau as risky and emphasized youth fire prevention and better fire department resources.

Richard T. Jordan Stephen B. Jackson Citizens For Bergen Committee John Oberthien Race For Public Safety Floyd Bergen Cedar Rapids Linn County Oberthien the Gazette Bergen Washington High School

Ray Welcomes Delegates to Union Session

Governor Robert Ray opened the annual joint state meeting of the United Transportation Union AFL-CIO and its auxiliary with remarks on railroads vital to Iowa agriculture. He urged rail expansion to boost Iowa meat and farm product distribution as UTU members and auxiliaries held morning sessions. John Culver slated to speak at 6 pm with banquet, drawings, and dancing to close at the Roosevelt.

United Transportation Union Afl-Cio Robert Ray Iowa Ray UTU John Culver Roosevelt

Court Ruling on Bank Appealed in Iowa Case

DES MOINES AP State Banking Supt Oliver Hansen has appealed to the Iowa supreme court a lower court order allowing nine northwest Iowa businessmen to establish a state bank at Arnold's Park. The ruling, issued Aug 10 by Polk County District Judge A B Crouch, followed a prior denial by Collin Fritz and was called arbitrary and capricious.

Des Moines Oliver Hansen Iowa Supreme Court Northwest Iowa Arnold’s Park Hansen Polk County A. B. Crouch Collin Fritz Crouch Fritz

Veterans Day Off Rules Outlined for Paid Holiday

Washington AP reports that workers qualify for paid Veterans Day if the company declared it before the wage price freeze or established it as a federal holiday practice, or if it is included in labor contracts. If these conditions were not met by August 15, many workers may still be required to work.

Washington George Lincoln Office of Emergency Preparedness

Cuba to buy 36 million Czech razorblades this year

Miami AP reports Cuba plans imports of 36 million razorblades from Czechoslovakia this year. Bohemia notes Cuba has bought over 200 million blades in recent years and expects 34 million more annually for four years at about $700,000 per year.

Miami Cuba Czechoslovakia Bohemia

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Daily Record C. R Gazette Tenth Street Second Avenue Third Street Merchants National Bank Fourteenth Street E Avenue First Street D Avenue NE Higley Avenue Harold L Babe” Hands Trinity Episcopal Church Beckman-Butherus Mechanicsville Joseph O. Svoboda Horner Henderson's Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Marshalltown Riverside Anna Veggy St. Mary’s Church Sorden and Adams Masonville Lewis Duggan Immaculate Conception Church Shelly’s Manchester Postville Jennie Schara St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Schutte’s. Sigourney James Edmond McMillan Holm’s. Victor Charles Verdeck St. Bridget’s Catholic Church McAninch’s. What Cheer Noah Elbridge Demick Harden’s. Tipton Belle Willey Loehr’s Newton Inland Cemetery Bennett Dyersville Walter H. Scherbring St. Francis Xavier Bascilica Legion McBride's Tipton Margaret M. Gordon Sheets and Son Scotch Grove Grace B. Helgens Wayne Zion Lutheran Seve Goettsch’s Cub UPI Nevada Idaho Ohio Tennessee mid-Atlantic Poll Honsell Siebenmann Reilly By Roland Krekeler East Side Wayne Wall Eleventh Street Cactus Club Center Point Road Adv Theresa Mason Twelfth Street St. George Orthodox Church 10Th St 12Th Ave. SE Richard Aitchison Mayden Avenue 5Th St Rolland Gordon Center Point Road John Richardson Schaeffer Drive Mark J. Tyler M. D William Bennett Joseph Galles Marion Medical Associates P. D St. Ludmila’s Sun 21St Ave Hood Brothers Joseph's Steve Denny Wilson Beauty Salon Hansell County Legal Assistance Office Anthony R. Scolaro L. M. Hullinger, Jr District Supreme Courts of City On Oak Hill Eek M. Inez Zeman Safeguard Wwe Green Thumb Flower Shop Mt Ro Steinmetz Public Instruction Board J. C. Walter Ames Walter Board of Public Instruction R. Wayne Richey Regents Institute Earl Sievers Avoca Iowa Highway Commission Nnext R. D. Jones Second Avenue SE John E. Lapes
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