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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1973

Page

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Weather and local births and obituaries summary

Daily Record weather notes with highs 73 and 72 low next day, July humidity 9 percent, barometer steady and Gazette station wind south at 12 mph. Birth announcements include St Luke’s hospital for a daughter to Mr and Mrs e L boulevard Hiawatha plus sons to Mr and Mrs Paul Anderson. Obituaries list several services in multiple towns and churches including St Joseph’s Catholic, First Lutheran Shelly’s, Trinity Lutheran, United Methodist, and Bethlehem Presbyterian with funeral times from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Gazette Wadena Bennie Chase Presbyterian Church Gleim’s Manchester Vergil Avis) Webster First Lutheran Church Shelly's Conroy G. H. (Friedel) Furler Trinity Lutheran Powell's Mechanicsville Martha M. Harness United Methodist Church George Brosh. Waukon William Nolte Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Martin's. Williamsburg Anna B. Buhrman Immanuel Lutheran Church McSwiggin-Uhlmann S. Morley Lawrence Duncan Goettsch’s. Masonic

Sihanouk Seen Returning But Not Leading Cambodia Future

Cambodian leader Norodom Sihanouk is viewed as potentially returning to power yet unlikely to shape Cambodia’s future politics. Western diplomats describe him as more international than national in influence, cautioning against expectations of a major domestic role.

Sihanouk Cambodia

Van Horne Man, 18. Held in Benton Jail

Allen Eckhart 18 of Van Horne was charged Saturday night with going armed with intent. Benton County deputies say Eckhart fled from a pursuit, entered a house, then came out with a gun and allegedly pointed it at Marshal Bill Reese. He is held in Benton County jail awaiting arraignment.

van Horne Allen Eckhart Bill Reese Eckhart Prose Speed Reuse Art Reese Benton County

Radio and Phone Problems At Linn County Jail

Lightning struck a communications line at Linn County Jail causing multiple telephone lines and one radio frequency to go out of service. Sheriff Walter Grant reported callers had trouble reaching the jail while operations continued on an alternate frequency. Repairs were completed Sunday night for the radio and Monday for the telephone.

Linn County Walter Grant

Independence Man Charged in Breakin

Donald Eugene Treka of Independence was arrested Sunday and charged with breaking into the Western Service Station at 3325 Johnson Avenue NW. Police reported nothing was reported missing from the station.

Donald Eugene Treka Independence Johnson Avenue NW

Prisoners Demand Reform From San Quentin Tape

A taped statement protests San Quentin conditions with demands for release of solitary inmates, minimum wage parity for prison labor, inmate nurse training, due process in disciplinary actions, and an end to what is called a kangaroo court system, plus calls for parole board replacement.

San Quentin Parole Board

Parole Board Rights Expanded For Inmates

The proposal outlines broader legal representation before the parole board and allows lifers access to work-release programs. It ends the mandate for universal participation in vocational training and grants inmates the right to attend a relative’s funeral even if it is out of state.

Parole Board

Fugitive Officer Tied to Black Liberation Army

Police said a high echelon officer linked to the Black Liberation Army was found with 3800 dollars in his apartment along with two 12 gauge shotguns a .308 lever action rifle with a telescopic sight an automatic pistol a .36 caliber revolver a marijuana plant ammunition a machete medical supplies and books including manuals on guerilla warfare. The Black Liberation Army is described as a loosely knit group focused on killing policemen and robbing banks to fund its activities.

Black Liberation Army

Desegregation Tensions Rise as Troopers Advance Toward Birmingham

Ten years ago state troopers moved toward Birmingham Alabama on the eve of desegregation for three area schools. The advance signaled heightened unrest as federal and local authorities prepared for mandatory integration days away.

Birmingham Ala

City Briefs and Local Adv Notes

City briefs list a Wednesday civil defense siren test at 11 am and a Wednesday morning women’s bowling league starting Sept 5 seeking participants. The page also includes multiple small ads for hair salons, a physical therapy clinic, a new associate at Killians Lindale Plaza, a Labor Day event, a candle niche opening, a lost bracelet reward, a chiropractor, a terrarium sale, and various contact numbers.

Haiti nightly East Marion Adv Move to new address

Multiple small notices include relocation for Haiti nightly and Hall's Photo, a Tuesday meeting for Disabled Veterans at the Memorial Coliseum with Auxiliary cancelled this month, and a series of theft and loss reports in Cedar Rapids and Marion. A torch, regulators valued at 250 dollars, was stolen from J Avenue Salvage between Saturday 6 p.m. and Sunday 7 45 a.m. A Joseph Sprague reported antique dishware valued at 386 dollars stolen from his 436 Twentieth Street NW residence between Friday and Sunday. Paul Wilson of London England lost his passport in Cedar Rapids between Tuesday and Thursday. ALSAC Linn County meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Harold Hutchins 470 South Twelfth Street Marion.

J Avenue Salvage Donald A. Sprague Twentieth Street Paul Wilson London England Cedar Rapids ALSAC Linn County

Daily want ads urge trading across town

A brisk classified plug proclaims every day is good for buying selling renting or trading and lists a contact phone number 398 8234 for readers to call and place or inquire about ads.

Dial

Van Meter Co. co founder Lemley dies at 76

Russell W. Lemley 76 of 2535 Vernoncourt SE died Sunday after a sudden illness. Born May 6 1897 in Weodows Nit Lemey attended the University of Iowa 1917, served in WWI, and co founded Van Meter Co. in 1928. Survived by wife Imogene Lee and two sons, services Tuesday at Turner chapel east, burial Cedar Memorial. He supported Cedar Rapids art and symphony groups and was active in local clubs.

Russel W. Lemley Vernoncourt SE Weodows Nit Lemey University of Iowa Cedar Rapids

Miller Rites Held for Cedar Rapids Music Shop Owner

Leo S. Miller, 61, of 1209 Thirty-sixth street SE, died after a brief illness. Born April 6, 1912 in Des Moines, he married Alma Ellings on June 11, 1936. He owned Iowa Music Co. for 42 years, was a St. Stephen's Lutheran member, and is survived by wife, two sons Donald and Allen, a sister Madge Manville of Fullerton. Services at St. Stephen's at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Turner's East to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials suggested to St. Stephen's church fund.

Leo S. Miller Thirty-sixth Street Des Moines Alma Ellings Cedar Rapids Iowa Music Co St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Donald Allen Madge Manville Fullerton Calif St. Stephen's Church Landis J. Olson Cedar Memorial Turner's East

Mrs King 88 Cedar Rapids Widow Dies in Marion

Mrs Albert King Rose E King 88 of 1622 Forty second street NE widow of Albert King lifelong Cedar Rapids and Marion resident died Saturday. Born March 24 1885 in Iowa City she was a Catholic. No immediate survivors. Funeral in Murdoch chapel Marion by Rev Clarence L Frana pastor of St Wenceslaus Catholic church. Burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.

Rose E. King Forty-second Street Albéert “Kings Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa City Murdoch Chapel Clarence L. Frana St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Cedar Memorial

Memorial Services for Daniel R Philipp at St Ludmila’s

Memorial services for Daniel R Philipp are set Tuesday at 9:30 am in St. Ludmila’s Church with the Rev. Robert Cizek officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s. Rosary is Monday evening at Janeba Kuba Funeral Home West with details to follow.

Philipp Daniel R St. Ludmila’s Church Robert Cizek St. John’s Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home

Rock Island Man Drowns in Muscatine

Charles Strayer Jr. 19 of Rock Island Illinois drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in a quarry three miles south of Muscatine. An unnamed youth said Strayer developed cramps and went under. a skin diver recovered the body.

Muscatine Charles Strayer Jr Rock Island Ill Strayer

Mary Drapela Hach obituary passes after long illness

Mary Drapela Hach 83 formerly of 1030 Twentieth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a long illness Born February 26 1890 in Linn county she was a member of First Congregational church Cedar chapter O E S and Praha Rebekah lodge Survived by daughter Mrs Duane Cecil Cedar Rapids stepdaughter Mrs Frank Brejcha Cedar Rapids four grandchildren three great grandchildren sister Mrs W C Hach Cedar Rapids brother William Broulck Cedar Rapids Services at Turner chapel east 10:30 a m Wednesday by Rev Glenn Bender Burial Czech National Friends may call Turner chapel east until 10 a m Wednesday The casket will not be opened after the service Memorials may be sent to First Congregational church memorial fund or Shrine Crippled Children hospitals.

Denecke Co van Meter Co Lemley ImoGene Lee Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church Rotary Club Elks Lodge Elmcrest Country Club Pickwick Club James R Vienna Austria John T Austin Texas Robert P. Alexander Washington, D.C Turner Chapel John S. Shew Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial Cedar Rapids Art Assn Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, Assn Nordengren Muncie Ind Norfolk Westminster Presbyterian Church Ashley Dar Carol Sue Albuquerque N.M Craig Spicher Frederick R., Jr H. R. McNaughton Halford B. McNaughton Brawley Calif John P. Woods Turner East Mary Drapela Hach Twentieth Street Edward FE. Hach Linn County First Congregational Church Cedar O.E.S Praha Rebekah Lodge Duane Cecil Frank Brejcha W. C. Hach William Broulck Turner Chapel East Glenn Bender Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospitals

Bendull Rites Held for Beryl W Bendull in Cedar Rapids

Beryl W Bendull 44 of 3321 Iris Ave NW Cedar Rapids died Monday after living in Cedar Rapids since August He was born April 21 1929 Mt Auburn married Marilyn Gulick June 12 1949 at Dysart He worked as a salesman for Petroleum Equipment Co in Marion and previously with Arco Chemical Co in Fort Madison He served in the Marine Corps in World War II and belonged to Santa Fe Methodist Church and the Elks Club both

Beryl W. Bendull Iris Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Martelle Fort Madison Mt. Auburn Dysart Marilyn Gulick Bendull Petroleum Equipment Co Marion Arco Chemical Co Marine Corps

Bendall Family Notice From Vinton Ohio

Surviving are his wife, his parents, Mr and Mrs William Bendall Vinton three daughters Winkie Sherman Texas Mrs Joe Adatto Fairborn Ohio and Janet at home a brother Lee Bendall Vinton and a sister Mrs John Gurzynski Port Clinton Ohio Services 1030 am Wednesday in Beatty Bearle chapel by the Rev E Wayne Ryan Friends may call at the chapel after 11 am Tuesday Friends may if they wish contribute to the Cancer fund as a memorial Private burial Linwood cemetery

William Bendall Vinton Cancer Fund Linwood Cemetery

Two from Marion Face Drug Charges

Rickie A Sacora aged 19 of 2625 First Avenue Marion and Mary A Spratt aged 19 of 2261 Fifth Avenue Marion were charged with possession of marijuana Linn deputies arrested them after checking on a car parked on Rosedale Road south of Marion Saturday night they were released from custody later.

Rickie A. Sacora First Avenue Marion Mary A. Spratt Fifth Avenue Linn Rosedale Road

Fire at Hafnia Hotel Triggers Danish Safety Debate

The Hafnia hotel fire in Copenhagen killed 20, with 74 year old Hafna cited as a potential factor. Nielsen, a jailed man, was said to be unrelated to arson. Officials urged stronger hotel safety rules as inquiries noted lack of alarms, sprinklers, and fireproof enclosures, and a problematic back court used as a flue.

K. Axel Nielsen Jan Amnitzboel Hafna Ringsted Jensen Hafnia Arte Secale SN Ae Hitelt Copenhagen Crpeus

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Probe Shooting In Iowa City

Johnson county sheriff's deputies investigated a shooting along the West Overlook Dam area at the Coralville reservoir. Vivian Thomas of Chicago was wounded in the lower left leg by a suspected .22 caliber gun while walking with two companions at about 11 p.m. Deputies searched for two hours without locating a shooter and warned that firearms are illegal on government property.

Iowa City Johnson County West Overlook Coralville Vivian Thomas Chicago

Springville Man Roy Yeoman Faces Drunk Driving Charge

Roy L. Yeoman, 45, of route two Springville, was charged with drunk driving after a Saturday arrest by state troopers on highway 13 a mile south of highway 151. He was released Sunday morning to community court services.

Roy L. Yeoman Route Two Springville Highway 151

Firefighters Race to Contain Burning Ship Hazard

Bodner hovered near the blaze as a coast guard attempt to douse the forward section with water to cool tetraethyl stored aboard. Firefighters weighed two options: risk ignition of the chemical or focus on cooling until the fire eased, avoiding calcium carbide contact.

Bodner

Indo-China Boycotts To End After Technical Hurdle

Indo-Chinese officials said boycotts would not be permanent and blamed mechanical problems for canceling a liaison helicopter flight to Loc Ninh, the Viet Congs de facto capital, to deliver a note to ICCS.

Loc Ninh Mies Sal International Commission of Control and Supervision ICCS

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Lob Andiles ORL Gans Atlanta York Stowers Gulf Coastal Region Mississippi Valley Daily Record C. R. Weather St. Luke's Mrs. E L Boulevard Hiawatha, A Daugh ARS Ae Wvoene Bruce E. Johnson Carolina Drive Paul Anderson Thirty-fourth Street Iowa Benton Pierson's Ellis Blvd Flowerphone Peg’s Beauty Salon 29Th St. NE Linda Roman Yankee Clipper Frank T. Hazelton L.P.T 5Th Ave. S.E Bill Hall Killians Lindale Plaza Beauty Shop Evy’s 3Rd Ave Rose Hoyt Thomas Haiti East Marion 7Th Avenue Hall Memoral Coliseum John E. Lapes Russell W. Lemley Frederick R. Nordengren Parkwood Drive St. Luke’s Hospital Albert King Edward Hach Mt Vernon Rd Ane Carsgescot Blair House Mary Matson Oakland Road Chloe Elmgren Victoria Drive Nielsen Denmark Che Insines Probe Van-Meter CO R. W. Lemley John B. Turner & Son Second Avenue East First Avenue West
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