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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1971
Page
6
New York AP report notes a late rally on the NYSE with Big Beard volume easing from Thursday. Trading featured scattered block moves and mixed price action across meat and farm-related stocks as markets closed with gains.
Numerous Scouts earned awards Thursday at Hoover school and Madison school. Names listed include Todd Wood Rudy Pettit Marcus fegar Harper Nye Ely Young Jorgensen Eastin Haight Sturm and many others.
The U S Court of Appeals ruled that a high school pupil’s right to wear long hair is protected by the Constitution in the Steven Bishop case. Bishop, 17, was suspended in February 1970 for refusing to cut his hair to fit school dress code. his mother and supporters praised the decision while noting his future plans.
Cedar Rapids Hog market prices were steady on Saturday. Thursday’s bids for bulk country and plant delivered hogs weighing 210 to 220 pounds varied by grade, with prices from 18.50 to 19.00 dollars. Packing sows around 300 pounds ranged from 16.75 to 17.25 dollars, while butchers over 230 pounds saw slight declines for each added ten pounds. Packers receive discounts by weight grade, with reductions scaling from 300 to 860 pounds and beyond.
Steven Lander of Country Club AU I escaped serious injury when his empty semi truck struck a ridge on highway 13 five miles south of here. He swerved to miss a deer, the trailer overturned and blocked the road for three hours. The cab and trailer were wrecked with an estimated loss of 21000 dollars. Lander was treated for a nasal wound and charged with a crime related to the incident.
Arraignment proceedings for Strawberry Point Mayor Vern Lyons on embezzlement charges were postponed to November 12. Lyons, indicted by a Clayton county grand jury, asked for court-appointed counsel which was denied by Judge John Oberhausen. Also indicted were Frank Scarf and James Meana, both 19, of McGregor, and Henry Jones, 15, of Montec…
De Witt attorney David J. Delaney 41 pleaded guilty in U.S. district court to income tax evasion involving unreported taxable income of 10 727. Sentencing delayed for a pre sentence investigation. Government dropped additional charges. maximum penalty five years and $10 000 fine.
Deep River Deep River Millersburg school incident flows as 13 year old Steven McClure, son of Mr and Mrs Lowell McClure, is hospitalized at University hospitals Iowa City after a locker fell on him at about 12 20 pm. Principal Don Henry reports the boy in fair condition Saturday.
The Vinton city council accepted sealed bids for 200000 in street improvement bonds awarded to R. G. Dickinson Co. of Des Moines. Four cement samples were tested with 6 inch average depth. engineer Bill Blackmer supported payment. Soil maps from the conservation unit noted limits for light industry and commercial buildings. residents were urged to consult soil conservation before wells septic tanks or basements.
Waukon residents Steven Hong aged 19 and Marie Folsom aged 14 were treated at a hospital after a midnight Friday collision on a rural road five miles west of Waukon. The unidentified car was driven by Heronn, colliding with a semi driven by Don Burka of Cresco who was not hurt. Authorities cited heavy fog as a possible factor in the accident.
A Burlington man, J. W. Smith, 56, is held on a $5.0 bond in Washington county jail in a cattle rustling case in Eastern Town. Officers from Fritl and Washington counties question him about possible involvement in other rustling incidents in the area. He was arrested in Winfeld.
Thomas Kreel, 22, of Cedac Rapids, and Allen Johnson, 17, of Duasqueion, were hospitalized in good condition after a one car crash at the back entrance to Hawkbone State Park near Strawberry Point. Authorities say Kreel lost control and the car struck a tree. Bank still busy, unaware of a robbery.
West Springfield police report a four lane gunman wearing tan took 320 from a woman teller at United Cooperative bank on Friday and fled on foot as the bank was crowded and no witnesses noticed the robbery at the time.
Wharton MCA Monday swim timetable lists preschool lessons nine and nine forty five a m and one one forty five and two thirty p m with adult classes at ten thirty nine and eight. junior high coed at three fifteen. youth lessons four fifteen. team six forty five. youth deed A. Non aquatic schedule shows women keep fit nine a m and seven p m. women volleyball ten. sauna ten thirty. men conditioning noon and four thirty p m. senior citizens. boys gymnastics four thirty. men basketball league six thirty. holiday crafts seven. Marion firemen investigated garage fire at Mrs Barbara Cox residence 380 Third Ave caused by a trash burner igniting siding. neighbor extinguished blaze before arrival. damage confined to siding and garage corner. Ad for Petite Salon invites customers at 77-4848.
A fragmented street list shows numerous churches in Marion with denominations and worship schedules. Each entry includes church name, address, pastor, and service times. A stray line references a political party event titled The Persuaders with violent-themed note and a Saturday TV listing.
Floyd Bergen challenged his opponent to a public debate at the bank community room, accusing the incumbent of ignoring key issues. Bergen urged formal replies to the invitation and criticized the opponent for lacking programs to call his own, citing traffic, emergency communications, narcotics, and fire prevention as neglected areas.
Harold Schaefer told a coffee crowd at the Karl Conant home that he could ensure a smooth transition if elected to the city council’s finance commissioner seat. He cited 13 years as city clerk and pledged to become a working council member immediately, though he warned it would take months to acquaint himself with department issues.
Cedar Rapids parks commissioner Stan Reinis told the Optimist Club that city funds do not support a massive greenhouse conservatory now or soon. He said no extra greenhouse construction will occur until Vioton and Kenwood ditch projects are financed and the city budget allows gradual development of facilities.
Two people were hospitalized after a two car crash on a rural road west of the Linn county home at about 6 38 p m Friday A 42 year old Augustine F Mendez of Oelwein is in serious condition with head injuries at University hospitals A 34 year old Alice Mae Clary of Central City is in guarded condition at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids The highway patrol said the Clary car crossed the center line and collided with the Mendez car during a moderate rainstorm
Fifteen persons were arrested in a Ft. Dodge drug raid Thursday night. Four were charged with marijuana possession and one of them with barbiturates. Keith Anderson’s house was raided after neighbors complained of noise. Anderson faced charges of operating a disorderly house and ten others were charged with frequenting a disreputable premises.
A Dundee housewife found three bags of miniature candy tainted with sewing needles after buying them locally. Monroe County deputies warn of possible tampering and urge checks before handing out treats. The incident coincides with a new law making deliberate candy contamination a felony with up to $10,000 fine and ten years in jail.
Iowa City group Friends of Prof Woolley appeals to journalists for support after University of Iowa photojournalism professor Donald K Woolley is told his contract will not be renewed beyond June 1972. The case, under review by the faculty welfare committee, raises academic freedom concerns and cites Woolley's criticism of department changes as a possible cause. Jackie Blank leads the effort, asking reporters to discuss Woolley's contributions and teaching impact.
A public legal notice announces the appointment of Nevin Tideriv and toma White as executors for the estate of Keeman. The document outlines notice to all interested parties to appear in court by a specified date and time, with publication details set and the estate administration rules referenced.
City notes public bid process for cannery sewer construction in Shih Senge Northent area. City Engineer oversees review, Mercer named SEU GR with tentative award pending contract finalization by Terpeing Enthas and Detder tally. Officials promise satisfactory completion with coverage and oversight measures. public notice set with bid deadline and meeting time.
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