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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1971
Page
13
Washington AP report outlines the thirteenth set of questions and answers from the Cost of Living Committee on Nixon era wage price controls. It covers probationary raises during the freeze, loans in lieu of pay increases, end-of-fiscal-year pay, price charges on renewals, and ceiling pricing for long term contracts under the freeze.
Fort Meade Maryland AP reports an army inquiry into the My Lai massacre described a futile search for key documents. Col Thomas Whalen testified that no relevant reports or orders were located after a four month Vietnam tour. Col Oran Henderson faced trial for dereliction of duty amid the Peers inquiry findings.
District Manager Van Wasson described the act as cutting a 33,000-volt line by slicing through a 97,200-volt transmission path. He termed the operation as one of the most dangerous he knew of, noting the severe risk and infrastructure impact.
The Red Cross and Ellis branch in Fort Dodge announce a ten hour first aid course to be held Mondays from 7 to 9 pm starting Sept 13. Open to the public at no charge, it requires only a Red Cross first aid book and a triangular bandage. Enroll at the Ellis branch or Red Cross office.
New York AP reports President Nixon called off the September 21 Productivity Commission meeting to dodge a face to face confrontation or boycott by AFL-CIO leader George Meany. Business Week notes the postponement stems from expected hard feelings and that a future face to face is not yet certain.
Fire and smoke heavily damaged a northwest Cedar Rapids apartment house at 806 C Avenue NW early Friday. The basement fire spread to three walls and up to the second floor before being put out. Cause under investigation. Three occupants were believed inside. none injured.
Ronald Varner 22 of 4 Fifth street NW was arrested Thursday night on a warrant charging assault with $110 bond set pending arraignment in Justice of the Peace Jessie F L McCormack's court. He allegedly assaulted Larry D. Fleener and William H. Whipple, both residents of 188 Avenue NE, Thursday.
The Cedar Heights Marion Area Chamber of Commerce announced the nomina tion and election schedule for directors and officers. Officer nominations and election for the board of directors are set for November 17. Expiring terms include Mortis Allen Adlon Fishel Peter Bezanson Amelia Financial Nate Cohn Tearborn Brass Dr John Kustr Cy Kegler Bishop Allan Peremsky Armstrong LeRoy Skogman Vernon Fort Natutal Bank and others. Let want ads help you buy, sell or trade.
Peter Dall of Omaha won $20,360 in a civil suit against Rock Island railroad and Roger Craft over a November 18, 1968 truck train crash at the U S 63 Rock Island tracks junction in Traer. The jury found crossing design and maintenance lacking with no signals or warning lights and train speed exceeding limits. The railroad’s $836 counterclaim for train damages was rejected.
Frank Root 87 longtime Whittier resident died Thursday at his home in Berlin Wisconsin after 44 years in Whittier He was married to Sarah Ann Napier June 7 1811 in Bartlett Vernon He worked 15 years in trucking and 23 years as a carpenter Surviving are a daughter Mrs Walter Brooks Cedar Rapids two grandchildren and two great grandchildren and a brother Edwin Root of Bertin Wisconsin Services Saturday at 10 am at the Methodist church in Springville Burial Cedar Memorial Park Cedar Rapids Friends may call at Murdoch chapel in Springville The casket will not be opened at any time
Independence resident Daniel Wesler, 20, was hospitalized with neck injuries after his vehicle went out of control on a gravel road near West Princes Street. Four passengers in the eastbound car reported no injuries as the floral exhibit tribute to Sir Walter Scott’s bicentenary proceeded nearby.
Ossian Virginia Sorenson, 58, a farm wife, is receiving anti rabies treatment after a pet cat scratched her and then attacked other animals on the farm. The cat, found dead, was sent to Iowa City where rabies was confirmed. All other farm cats and dogs were killed as a precaution. Officials said the cat was bitten by a rabid skunk amid dry weather pushing wildlife into populated areas.
James Isosiener, a 2 year old from Cedar Rapids, is in fair condition at University Hospital after a horse kicked him in the chest on August 25. His mother, Mrs. Marcia Fry, says several horses kept at their residence by friends were involved.
The Alabama House, urged by Gov. Wallace, approved a law blocking busing for desegregation. It bars busing if parents say it would jeopardize their children's health or education. The vote stood 92 to 7.
The Hiawatha city council set November 2 for voting on three city council seats and the mayor. Nominations close December 1, and no papers have been filed yet. Archie D B Conklin was named engineer for the 1971 72 street repair project with hearings set for September 27 at 7 30 p.m. in City Hall. Cubs Cardinals game Friday night at 8 from Busch Stadium on KCHG TY 9.
Washington AP The Atomic Energy Commission announced a new review of environmental impact for about 96 atomic power plants. The 33 plants may be halted during the study. Five plants named may face suspension or possible changes. The action follows a court ruling that NEPA requirements were not met.
Saigon reports no major ground action in South Vietnam on Friday. North Vietnamese gunners shelled air bases near the DMZ wounding soldiers with undisclosed counts. U.S. B52 bombers carried out about a dozen strikes in the southern DMZ and south of the zone, while the Edson and the Australian Brisbane destroyers fired on suspected rocket and mortar sites.
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