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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1976

Page

3

Death rise linked to jobless boost study finds

A congressional study based on Johns Hopkins data ties 1970 75 increases in unemployment to thousands of stress related deaths personal crisis reports and homicides. It cites 26 000 deaths from stroke kidney and heart disease 1500 personal crises and 1700 homicides linked to unemployment across four decades of data.

Washington Joint Economic Committee M. Harvey Brenner Johns Hopkins University Brenner United States Congressional Research Service Library of Congress

Weather and births fill day in Daily Record notes

Weather details list wind NW at 10 p.m. and 12 for sunrise sunset times with a Monday sunrise 6 39 and 5 01 sunset. Extended forecast calls for showers Tuesday and fair through Thursday with highs in the 50s to 60s and lows in the 20s and 30s. Birth notices from St Luke's and several households report newborn daughters and sons on Oct 29 30 at multiple addresses including NW NE SW and SE quadrants. Multiple incident notes cover grease fire motor overheat river search gas odor investigations and a police or service report near Otis Road Bever Avenue SE and 400 Twenty seventh Avenue SW.

Twin Pine Drive Twenty-seventh Avenue Otis Road Chicago and North Western Railroad Bever Avenue

Cedar Rapids Obituaries Summary of Five Residents

Cedar Rapids died Friday and Saturday in local hospitals. Jay William VanOrsdol aged 84, born 1892, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, retired from Iowa Manufacturing and Merchants National Bank, survived by widow Ruby Finch and two sons. Sam Bedra, 84, born 1892 in Syria, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, burial at Islamic National Cemetery. Rebekah Kathleen Baack infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Baack. Arthur Rudolph Steinke, 79, veteran of World War I, Cedar Rapids construction foreman, survived by wife Marvel and large family. William Elbert Kee, 83, former postal employee, World War I veteran, burial arrangements pending. Also Mabel L. Parsons, 88, widow of William H. Parsons, long-time Cedar Rapids resident, survived by two daughters, a stepdaughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Services for the deceased are scheduled at Turner's east or west chapels, Cedar Memorial Park cemetery, and Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church with various officiants.

Sam Bedra J Street Fort Dodge Syria Cedar Rapids Adeabah Bank Quaker Oats Co Grace Leidel Oregon Ohio Paul Oak Harbor Betty Eiler James Bedra Turner’s West Islamic National Cemetery Rebekah Kathleen Baack Jerry R. Baack Eleventh Street Chandra Donald Joyner Ivan Baack William Joyner Marie Joyner Grace Murphy Emma Baack Marengo Carl Paulsen Beaver Crossing Neb Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery David T. Smith Good News Baptist Church Vienna Marvel Bernice Jensen Monticello Trinity Lutheran Church Steinke Haegg Construction Co James J Robert L. Jensen Arthur R Thomas E George A Wayne A. Steinke Donald Cantondine Carter Smith Alva Williams Francis Kindl William Sieling Rudd L.C. Rinderknecht Gus Alfred Sarasota Fla Turner’s East Richard Thompson Trinity Lutheran William Elbert Kee Third Street Central City Fern Marie DeWoody Alburnett Salem United Methodist Church Charles DeWoody Coggan Ina Myers William H. Parsons Mabel L. Parsons C Avenue Albia Ottumwa Kenwood Park Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Murry Haber Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Memories Harris Orva Victor Reagen Benedict Cedar Valley The National Oats Co Quaker Oats

Gazette Co The Cedar Rapids Daily Ad Rates and Postage

Established in 1883 by The Gazette Co and published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates show carrier 1.05 per week and mail options for Afternoon Edition plus weekend issues at 4.294 weeks 46.00 52 weeks. Other states and territories 70.00 52 weeks. No Mail Subscriptions in Gazette carrier areas. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news.

The Gazette Co Cedar Rapids Lowe Iowa U.S. Territories

Three Car Crash Leaves Two Injured in City Intersection

A Saturday three car pile up at Sixteenth avenue and Twelfth street SW injured Forrest Channel, 60, and Mary Frame, 43, who were treated and released from a local hospital. Alan D. Henkel, 17, rear ended a vehicle, pushing it into another. Henkel was charged with failure to have control of his vehicle. Betty Lou Cowgar, 34, and Ricardo Lee Havlik, 17, were involved as drivers in the incident.

Forrest Channel Fourth Avenue SE Mary Frame Oakdale Manor Sixteenth Avenue Twelfth Street Alan D. Henkel Eastview Avenue Betty Lou Cowgar Eighth Street Ricardo Lee Havlik Blairs Ferry Road Cowgar Henkel

Iowa Deaths List Recaps Local Obituaries and Call Details

A compilation of Iowa death notices from multiple towns including Brooklyn Worthington McBride’s Dyersville Tama West Union Solon Vinton Decorah Blayblock Augustine Sheronick Harris and others. Entries include ages at death visitation or calling hours church or funeral home locations and corrections to prior statements.

Brooklyn George Carlson Nevenhoven St. Mary’s Church Brosh’s. Vinton Lizzie Trottnow Overton’s Dysart Overton’s. Decorah Thomas T. Henning Olson-Fjelstul Funeral Home

Three Cedar Rapids Teens Charged With Marijuana Possession

Police report three Cedar Rapids youths, all teenagers, were charged with possession of marijuana after officers saw a plastic bag tossed from a car in Bever Park. Officials said the bag contained a substance believed to be marijuana and three pipes were confiscated.

Cedar Rapids Bever Park

Chairs Gone and Stolen Dog Reported in City Briefs

Marion Dyer of 1925 Ellis boulevard NW reported Saturday that two lawn chairs valued at 64 dollars were removed from her back yard. Myra Wyman of 805 Twenty-ninth street NW reported Saturday that her AKC registered Pekinese dog valued at 150 dollars was stolen from her house.

Marion Dyer Ellis Boulevard Myra Wyman Twenty-ninth Street

60 000 65 000 Flu Shots Given in Linn County

An estimated 60 000 to 65 000 persons received free swine flu shots during an eight day Linn county program. Norma Kirsch, coordinator, said final tallies await Monday. The Town and Country center inoculated about 5 000 on Friday and 3 000 on Saturday, the last day of clinics.

Linn County Norma Kirsch

Merchandise Stolen in Four Weekend Breakins

Police report four weekend breakins totaling over 4000 dollars in merchandise. Tim Barry of 436 Red Fox SE reported loss of a turntable speakers and amplifier valued 1050. Gene Wallin NW reported cassette deck speakers stereo receiver turntable camera and ring valued 1605. Tom Buresh NE reported cameras silverware leather coat tape player two speakers and TV valued 920. A 60 horsepower boat motor was stolen from Alfred Krejca’s garage on Bowling SW.

Tim Barry Red Fox Road Gene Wallin Westwood Drive Tom Buresh C Avenue NE Alfred Krejca Bowling Street

Auto Vandalism Reports in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids police received three reports of car windows smashed on the northeast side Friday night. Meg Engelhardt reports her car window broken at 321 Shastacourt NE. Karen Quint reports a window smashed on 2053 North Towne Court NE. Ted Edgar reports rear window smashed at 2047 North Towne Court NE.

Cedar Rapids Meg Engelhardt Spy Glass Hill SE Shastacourt NE Karen Quint North Towne Court NE Ted Edgar

Center Point Woman Hospitalized After One Vehicle Crash

A Center Point woman Irene Gott, 61, was hospitalized in good condition at Mercy hospital after a Saturday afternoon one vehicle collision near Center Point. Passenger James Young, 11, of Shellsburg, was treated and released. Further details were not available.

Center Point Irene Gott Mercy Hospital James Young Shellsburg

Drunk Driving Charge Filed in Cedar Rapids Case

Cedar Rapids police charged Donald Keith McCallister, 43, of 321 E Avenue NW, with drunk driving after an arrest at 4 45 p m in the 200 block of E Avenue NW. He also faced charges of disobeying a traffic signal driving on the wrong side and striking street fixtures.

Cedar Rapids Donald Keith McCallister E Avenue NW McCallister

Ford Leads Ford and Carter in Key Electoral States

The Ford Committee shows Carter ahead in states totaling 230 electoral votes while Ford leads in 196, with 112 states labeled pivotal, indicating a narrow, swing area in the 1976 election race.

Ford Carter Pivotal

Ford Keiths Through Fatigue on Final Campaign Blitz

President Ford used tea honey and steam to save his voice as he campaigned in Texas Pennsylvania and headed for New York predicting a sweeping victory over Carter. Carter attacked Ford on taxes and farm policy before about 20 000 in Rio Grande rally and larger crowd in New Orleans as Ford pressed a 72 hour blitz amid polls showing a dead heat. Carter urged turnout in Texas Louisiana and Tulsa promising a very close election.

Ford Texas Pennsylvania New York Jimmy Carter Carter Rio Grande Valley New Orleans Houston Louisiana Tulsa Ohla

Park Case Tangles Korea Influence in U S Officials

In 1975 Blum sought records but a State Department lawyer said the matter was turned to the Justice Department and “very sensitive.” By February 1976 public signals emerged that the JDs probe Korean influence on U S officials, with Rep members Addabbo and Leggett later connected to bribery charges. Park/A D officials later cooperated per associates.

State Department Blum Justice Department Park United States South Korea Joseph Addabbo New York Robert Leggett California

Voter views mark a pivotal presidential choice

A series of residents share mixed feelings on Ford and Carter amid inflation and economy worries. Marian Harris, 77, Independence, backs Ford but fears inflation. Louise Schultz, 27, Iowa City, favors Carter for stability and job security. Rev. Earl Dykema notes a call for balance in government. others, including Charlene Pickart and Jay Coppess, weigh taxes, employment, and elder care. The tone is cautious about November 3 and the national shift beyond the war.

Marian Harris Independence Carter Mrs. Harris Ford Harris Democratic Congress Louise Schultz Avenue NW Jimmy Carter Schultz Wilson Foods Earl Dykema Peace Christian Reformed Church Avenue NE Dykema Congress Charlene Pickart Keystone Mrs. Pickart Jay Coppess Iowa City Coppess Wilson Ritchie Cedar Rapids Central Eugene) McCarthy McCarthy Susan Hampton Lisbon

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Nancy Hicks New York Times Service C.R. Weather Daily Record St. Luke's Larry W. Hulen Sixth Street Philip C. Jones Town House Drive Ronald R. Brooker Twenty-first Avenue Jerry L. McCarty Vinton Ronald M. McDermott Larry Paulsen Gateway Street Ronald Hald E Avenue Jay VanOrsdol Jay William VanOrsdol Golf Street Rowley Ruby Finch Cortland, N.Y Iowa Manufacturing Co Merchants National Bank Mr. VanOrsdal Westminster Presbyterian Church Holman Lodge A.M Robert J Waukesha Wis William F Palo Alto Calif Ivadell Bebb Los Angeles John P. Woods Rowley Cemetery Rebekah Baack Arthur Steinke Arthur Rudolph Steinke William Kee Sovereign Charles Henrietta Associated Press Linn C.R United Press International Korea Tom Ritchie Earl J. Leland Luther College Decorah Federal Trade Commission Grace Ford Glenbrook Drive James H. Carter Terry Drive Stewart Funeral Home First Ave. N.E William J. Stewart James F. Stewart John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Novak Monument CO 14Th Ave
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