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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1973

Page

3

Weather and notices cribbed from Linn area calendar

Daily weather summary with high of 56 and 50 at night, 36 rainfall none. Oct totals 2.26 inches, normal 37.43 for 1973, barometer rising, humidity 59 percent, NW wind at 11 pm. Year ago reads 45/41 with no rainfall. Obituaries and funeral notices list multiple local residents with service times and locations. juries report duties and county court items noted. several births announced in Oct and late Oct.

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Doctor Letting Deformed Infants Die Accepted

Boston AP report quotes Dr. Lawrence Pickett of Yale-New Haven Hospital saying that allowing hopelessly ill patients to die is accepted medical practice at other hospitals. He cites a New England Journal of Medicine study noting 43 infants with serious defects were allowed to die over 30 months at Yale-New Haven.

Boston Connecticut Lawrence K. Pickett Yale-New Haven Yale-New Haven Hospital

Demonstrations at White House Rally Over Impeach Nixon

About 1,200 demonstrators gathered near the White House while Nixon vacationed at Camp David. Police reported no arrests. A court declined to limit protests. officials had asked to curb pickets to 100 in front and 500 across Lafayette Park.

White House Nixon Camp David Parks Department U. S. Court of Appeals U. S Gilbert Zimmerman Lafayette Park

Sweet Adelines Third in National Vocal Contest

The Sweet Adelines from Cedar Rapids finished third in a national vocal competition in Washington DC on Saturday, competing against 15 groups. Director Sally Eggleston leads the 81 member chorus.

Sweet Adelines The Cedar Rapids Washington, D.C Sally Eggleston

Murder continued from Page 1 at local church

A man, member of Christ United Presbyterian Church, who moved to Denver two years ago, is survived by his parents a sister Mrs John Hayden Flint Mick and brothers David and James Cedar Rapids. Services are pending at Turner Chapel west

Christ United Presbyterian Church Denver John Hayden Flint Mick David James Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel West

Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription promo details

Fragmentary notice outlines mail and carrier rate changes for the Cedar Rapids Gazette. It mentions night edition pricing, monthly and annual subscription terms, and availability in various areas with delivery services. The readable bits imply rate adjustments and acceptance of subscriptions, but details are incomplete.

Nixon faces pushback on new Watergate prosecutor plan

Senate chairman Sam Ervin says a new independent prosecutor would remain unacceptable. House leader Thomas ONeill calls the firing of Cox an act of obstructing justice and urges continued impeachment. Mansfield endorses Bayh proposal to appoint a prosecutor not removable by the President, with independent authority. Byrd questions independence. Ford backs Nixon, while Brooke and Percy dissatisfy. White House reports heavy public support for the President. Thurmond says the explanation should satisfy fair minded people.

Nixon Sam Ervin D-N.c Senate Watergate Committee Thomas O'Neill Massachusetts House Congress Cox Mansfield Birch Bayh Watergate Committee Robert Byrd D-W.va Senate White House Strom Thurmond Rs.c

Classified Ads Solve Buying and Selling Dilemma

Classified ads offer a straightforward way to buy sell or trade items quickly. They provide a simple channel for individuals and small businesses to reach local buyers with minimal fuss.

Obituaries for Elias Zein and Rose Rosen

Elias C Zein 30 of Phoenix formerly Cedar Rapids died after a traffic accident six days after gaining American citizenship born July 2 1943 in Ain Arab Lebanon moved to Brazil 1961 Cedar Rapids 1969 married Amalie Roggensack Oct 31 1969 Iowa City later California then Phoenix 1972 owned a service station survived by Shofic Zein wife two sisters Minerva Elaine Zein two brothers Naseeb Mike Zein and others in Lebanon and Canada services Tuesday 2 pm St George Eastern Orthodox burial St George cemetery Trisagion Monday 8 pm and Tuesday 1 30 pm Kuba Funeral Home Rose R Rosen 63 Cedar Rapids resident died Friday after brief illness born Sept 13 1910 married Meyer W Rosen Oct 29 1939 member of Temple Judah Hadassah and Sisterhood Survived by husband daughter Geraldyn Ginger Des Moines two stepbrothers Morris and William Rappaport Des Moines stepmother Bella Rappaport Des Moines Services 10 30 am Monday Turner Chapel cast by Rabbi Isaac Newman casket not opened at any time daughter-in-law and grandchildren noted High school and Iowa State University connection Koch Co San Francisco veteran of World War II and past commander of Packside Post American Legion Surviving wife Shirley Thompson two daughters and a son Services and burial in San Francisco.

Elias C. Zein Phoenix Cedar Rapids Ain Arab Lebanon Brazil Amalie Roggensack Elkader Iowa City California Shofic Zein Minerva Elaine Zein Naseeb Mike Zein George Nazih Zein Calgary Alberta Canada St. George Eastern Orthodox Church Alexander George Rose R. Rosen Longwood Drive Meyer W. Rosen Temple Judah Hadassah Gwendolyn Ginger Des Moines Morris William Rappaport Bella Rappaport Turner Chapel Isaac Newman Turner's Iowa State University Koch Co San Francisco Packside Post American Legion Shirley Thompson Manchester William Koeford Belmont Calif Ann Gary

Cedar Rapids woman Vera Johnson dies at 62

Vera Naoma Johnson 62 of 918 Eighth Street SE Cedar Rapids died suddenly at her home Saturday. She was born August 24 1911 in Urbana Ill and married in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband two sons James and Dean a daughter Beverly Jean Fortner a brother John Ferguson a sister Betty Hawks six grandchildren. Services 130 p.m. Monday at Turner Chapel East by Rev George W Carlton. Burial Dunkard Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner's from 1 p.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Monday. Casket will not be opened after the service.

Vera Naoma Johnson Eighth Street William T. Johnson Cedar Rapids Urbana la Beverly Jean Fortner Marion James Dean John Ferguson Burlington Betty Hawks Gandchildren Turner Chapel East George W. Carlton Dunkard Cemetery Turner's

Bertha Cohen 68 widow dies after sudden illness

Bertha Cohen 68 of Edina Minnesota widow of Joseph Cohen died Saturday after a sudden illness She was born September 18 1905 and was a Cedar Rapids resident most of her life She belonged to Temple Judah Sisterhood Hadassah and the American Furniture Assn Surviving are her son Barry of Edina and two granddaughters Memorial services will be at Eben Israel cemetery graveside at 3 pm Monday conducted by Rabbi Isaac Neuman Turner Chapel East in charge

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Leonard Vernon Koch Jr Dies in San Francisco At 48

Leonard Vernon Koch Jr aged 48 of San Francisco died Saturday. He was born January 15, 1925 in Cedar Rapids and was a resident there until 1947. He was a McKinley graduate.

Leonard Vernon Koch, Jr San Francisco Cedar Rapids McKinley

Mrs Cecil Madsen Rites Planned In Cedar Rapids

Cecil Katherine Madsen 68 of 2189 Coldstream Ave NE died Saturday after a brief illness born July 10 1905 in Wyoming Iowa. Survived by husband Alvan four daughters Mrs Harold Marling Cedar Falls Mrs Jack Austin Anamosa Mrs William Herber and Mrs Orval Barnard both of Cedar Rapids a son Jack Scanlon Anamosa three sisters Mrs Joseph Ham merlinck Milan Ill Mrs Russell Scanlon Anamosa Mrs Kenneth Taylor Wyoming two brothers Clarence Coun tryman Maquoketa Harris Phelps Wyoming 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services 1 30 p m Tuesday Turner Chapel East by Rev Glen High Berean Baptist Burial Walker Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner’s after 3 p m Sunday.

Cecil Katherine Madsen Coldstream Avenue Cedar Rapids Wyoming Berean Baptist Church Alvan Harold Marling Cedar Falls Jack Austin Anamosa William Herber Orval Barnard Jack Scanlon Joseph Hammerlinck Milan Ill Russell Scanlon Kenneth Taylor Clarence Countryman Maquoketa Harris ‘Phelps Turner Chapel East Glen High Walker Cemetery Turner's

Cedar Rapids woman dies after long illness at 80

Luva Wilkinson age 80 of 1118 First street SW Cedar Rapids died Saturday after a long illness. Born November 18, 1892 she lived in Cedar Rapids all her life. Survived by five daughters including Mrs Ernest Goodwin of Glendora California and Mrs Harold Kness among others.

Luva Wilkinson First Street Cedar Rapids Ernest Goodwin Glendora Calif Harold Kness

Cedar Rapids trio tied to Cedar Services pending at Kuba

Charles Williams, Mrs. Betty Glover and Mogel Wilkinson of Cedar Rapids are connected to Cedar Services as pending. Their two sons Alvin Wilkinson of Minneapolis and Don Wilkinson of Cedar Rapids are also listed in the matter at Kuba.

Charles Williams Betty Glover Mogel Wilkinson Cedar Rapids Alvin Wilkinson Minneapolis Don Wilkinson Kuba Funeral Home

William John Kovarik Service at Turner Chapel

William John Kovarik funeral is set for noon Monday at Turner Chapel west officiated by Rev. Martin Laughlin of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial follows at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner's.

Kovarik William John Turner Chapel West Martin Laughlin St. Patrick's Catholic Church Linwood Cemetery Turner's Goodrow Everett Eugene, Jr Shueyville United Methodist Church Leonard Showalter Swisher American Legion Post Turner’s Church Memorial Fund

Iowa City area public employee pay percentages list

A compiled table lists numerous Iowa City area public sector and organization staff with listed pay percentages from last year. Included are Carp etland USA Linn-Mar and Cedar Rapids entities, St. Jude’s Kirkwood Farm Bureau Benfits and police and street departments plus private firms like Mandel Long Luce Sullivan and Collins Credit Union.

J. $. Cook Co Carpetland USA New Process Linn-Mar Bowman Woods Linn- Mar Wilkins Elementary Marion Cedar Rapids Fire Department C.R. City Clerk St. Jude's School Kirkwood Community College Farm Bureau Insurance R. B. Burch, Inc C.R. Recreation Commission C.R. Police Department St. Matthew's School Mandel, Long, Luce and Sullivan

U N Debate on Equitable Representation Sparks Council Rift

U N discussions on equitable geographic representation for a proposed force ignite U S Soviet tensions over secretary general authority. Scali storms out in anger before a meeting on the proposal, then returns as Malik and Scali pursue a resolution in a closed session.

Malik Scali

Equipment theft at Woodburn Sound Service

Police report $1,140 in equipment stolen from Woodburn Sound Service at 3419 Mt Vernon Road SE over the weekend. A television set worth $340 and a tape recorder worth $800 were taken between 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday.

Woodburn Sound Service Mt. Vernon Road

State seeks occupational deferments for Iowa highway patrol

Thirty years ago the state requested occupational deferments for Iowa highway patrol officers who were of military age. The move aimed to keep essential law enforcement staffing during the draft period.

Iowa

End of Daylight Saving Time Marks Clock Change

The six month DST period ended at 2 a.m. today and if you missed turning your clock back an hour your Sunday schedule may be off.

Save On Taxes Now Series Promises Year End Tax Saving

In a five part Gazette feature financial expert Sylvia Porter shows how to reduce 1973 income tax by shifting income timing, year end gifts, income averaging, and contribution strategies. Starts Monday with detailed guidance on acting before December 31 to lower the bill.

Sylvia Porter The Gazette

Oil Sharply Cut as Arab Nations Trim Exports

A spokesman said no rationing plans exist as oil producers block shipments. The senate interior committee and the Nixon administration agree to fast track emergency legislation for mandatory conservation and production increases. Ten Arab nations cut output 5 percent starting Oct 17, with more cuts expected monthly until Israel withdraws from occupied lands. Saudi Arabia began with a 10 percent cut and halted exports to the U.S., followed by eight other Arab nations.

Senate Interior Committee Nixon Administration Congress Israel Saudi Arabia U.S

U.N. Troop Movements Slow as Swedish Unit Enters Ismailia

Nine man Swedish reconnaissance team with Egyptian liaison officers departs Cairo for Ismailia to clear the route for additional Swedish troops. U.N. airlift by British cargo planes continues to Cairo as 200 Austrians await deployment orders. U.N. spokesman Aly Khalil cites 200 Austrians, 213 Finns, 135 Swedes with 65 more Swedes soon, while avoiding questions on Israeli control of Suez.

Cairo Ismailia U.N Cyprus Aly Khalil Egypt Suez

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Daily Record C. R. Weather St. Luke's Donald M. Smith Sherman Street Rex L. Vana Twenty-seventh Street Larry T. Bown First Avenue Gary L. Nesteby Thirty Fifth Street Richard Burkart Western Drive Hans P. Zaglauer Thirty-fifth Street Linn District Court Uty William J Bill) Coffman United Methodist Church Best's Oxford Clyde Hime George L. Gay Reynold’s Parnell Scott W. Selby McSwiggin-Uhlman White's London Paul Wiebel Trinity Lutheran Church Chapman's Clarence Traer Merrill E. Beecher Erickson Funeral Home Amity Cemetery Marengo Washington Rees Per Rhéesu Flowers Peck Center Pt Gerald Ford R-Mich Edward Brooke Charles ‘Percy Illinois L. W. Ward Coe Kingston Patty Coury Geneva Joe Elias Zein Novak Monument CO 14Th Ave John EE Lapes Third Avenue S Bertha Cohen Joseph Cohen Edina, Minn Mrs Alvan Madsen Lura Wilkinson Teahen Funeral Home Marian F. Teahen Elden B. Rohn Mortician First Ave Baxter's Don Dorothy Baxter Baxter Mount Vernon UCS Ayoit Pierson FTD Florist Ellis Blvd Mid-East Suez City Cairo-Suez U.N. Truce Supervision Organization Jerusalem Oscar A. Anderson Equitable OF Cedar Memorial Fedar
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