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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1972

Page

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Daily Record Weather Summary and River Readings

The bulletin reports high temperatures Monday and overnight lows across cities including Atlanta Miami Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago Orleans Denver New York Los Angeles Washington and Iowa forecast showers Thursday with mostly fair conditions Friday and Saturday. It lists rainfall totals for September and year-to-date, barometer and humidity readings, wind at the Gazette weather station, and river stage figures for Coralville Lake and Mississippi sites with minor current changes.

Atlanta Miami Bismarck Micrapolis Chicago Orleans Denver L. Angeles Washington Iowa Cece Canvers Gazette

Births and notices sweep through Cedar Rapids area

Birth announcements list several families across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns with names, addresses, and newborns including daughters and sons born Sept. 3 4. Adoption noted for a Cedar Rapids couple. A long sequence of obituaries and funeral notices for many communities follows with names ages and service details.

Olympic Games Pause After Terrorist Attack

Brundage and German organizer Willie Daume announced all events suspended Tuesday except those under way. They called the Olympic peace broken by terrorism and said a memorial service would be held Wednesday in the 84,000 seat Olympic stadium for Israeli victims. Israeli hostages named include David Berger Zeev Friedman Eliezer Halfin Josef Romano Mark Salvin Andre Spitzer and Amitzur Shapira.

Brundage Willie Daume Olympic Stadium David Berger Zeev Friedman Eliezer Halfin Josef Romano Mark Salvin Andre Spitzer Amitzur Shapira

Pentagon eyes Mediterranean bases amid shift after Egypt ouster

The Pentagon discusses potential ports to aid the Russian navy if ousted from Egypt. Syria receives Russian aid but is reluctant to host bases. Russian admirals reportedly pressed Algeria to open Mers El Kebir, but American authorities say the proposal was rejected.

Mediterranean Egypt Syria Russia Soviet Union Mers el Kebir

Protest Foes Clash At Willowfield Police Station

Ireland's secretary general Julian Jaco tatt accused security forces of ignoring a protection request as about 80 Protestant youths, dubbed the tartan gang, attacked Willowfield police station on Woodstock road. Police said no injuries occurred after policemen fired into the ceiling to disperse the mob following the arrest of a UDA inner council member.

Julian Jacotatt East Belfast Willowfield Woodstock Road Ulster Defense Assn UDA

Obituary notice for Tofake Boalbey 49 Cedar Rapids resident

Tofake Boalbey 49 of 1533 Thirty-fourth Street NE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital after a brief illness He was born June 4 1923 in Cairo Illinois and married Margaret Boureston Aug 23 1959 He served in World War II and belonged to St George Syrian Orthodox church the Masonic lodge and the VFW in Cairo He is survived by his wife three daughters Rose Marie Susan and Patricia a son Richard and his mother Rose Boal bey plus three brothers Ellis Joe and Richard and four sisters Mrs Walter Homsey Mrs Nick Nassif Mrs Mose Malooley and Edna Parker Services will be held at Turner Chapel East and St George Orthodox Church with burial at St George Orthodox cemetery A trisagian service will be held at Turner East The family suggests memorials to St George Orthodox church The body will be at Stewart Funeral Home with a wake service Wednesday and St John’s church Thursday lay in state from 8 a m until services

Cairo Ill Margaret Boureston St. Paul, Minn Mr Boalbey St. George Elias Ziton St. George Orthodox Cemetery Turner East Father Ziton St. George Orthodox Church

Bernard M Christensen 42 dies after long illness in Cedar Rapids

Bernard M Christensen a 42 year old electrician of River Road SW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a long illness. He was born November 12 1929 in Fairfax and lived in Cedar Rapids since 1935. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church Electricians Local 405 Safety Patrol of Iowa and served in the naval reserve. Surviving are his wife Marilyn Sullivan married June 6 1962 in Galesburg Illinois a son Mark four daughters Theresa Lisa Susan Monica his parents Mr and Mrs Chris Christensen two brothers Cecil Lester and four sisters. Services Thursday 10 a m at Hope Lutheran Church with burial at Mt Calvary. Friends may call at Janeba Kuba funeral home west after 7 Tuesday and after 8 30 a m Thursday at the church. The casket will not be opened after services.

Bernard M. Christensen River Road Fairfax Cedar Rapids Hope Lutheran Church Electricians Local 405 Safety Patrol of Iowa Naval Reserve Marilyn Sullivan Galesburg Ill Mark Theresa Lisa Susan Monica Chris Christensen Cecil Lester Blue Grass Leonard Spieker William Hobstetter Tipton Ed Pyszka Belvedere Stella Haynes Colorado Springs Colo

Limback Retired Lumberman Dies in Seattle

Anthon Z Limback a retired lumberman died in Seattle Washington Monday Born in Cedar Rapids March 6 1895 he moved to Seattle in 1929 and worked with his father John A Limback at Limback Lumber Co Surviving are his wife Gertrude a daughter Mrs D W Hunsinger Edmonds WA a sister Mrs James Y Canfield Cedar Rapids and five grandchildren Services Thursday at 9 30 a m at Our Lady of the Lake church Seattle Bonney-Watson funeral home Seattle in charge.

Anthon Z. Limback Seattle Wash Cedar Rapids John A. Limback Limback Lumber Co Gertrude D. W. Hunsinger Edmonds James Y. Canfield

Rev James H Roche 87 longtime Coggon priest dies

The Rev James H Roche 87 of Hallmar died Tuesday at Mercy hospital after a lingering illness. Born 1885 in Hospital County Limerick Ireland he was ordained 1914 at St John Lateran Rome and came to America the same year joining the Archdiocese of Dubuque. He served at St Patricks Cedar Rapids and for many years as pastor of St Johns Coggon retiring about 12 years ago. Services Thursday at 11 am at St Johns Coggon with Archbishop James J. in attendance.

James H. Roche Hallmar Mercy Hospital Hospital County Limerick Ireland Father Roche St. John’s Lateran Rome America Archdioses of Dubuque St. Patrick’s Church Cedar Rapids St. John’s Catholic Church Coggon St. John’s Church James J

Obituary of Gay W. Culp of Cedar Rapids

Gay W. Culp 79 of 908 Fifth street SE died in Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born February 2, 1893 in Tennessee she moved to Cedar Rapids from Atwood Tennessee and married Mathis Culp December 18 1943. Survived by her husband four daughters a stepson eighteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and other relatives. Services at Mt Zion Baptist church at 1 30 p m Friday with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at Turner East until 9 p m Thursday and at the church after 10 a m to 1 p m Friday. The casket will not be opened after the service.

Gay W. Culp Fifth Street Mathis Culp Cedar Rapids Tennessee Atwood Tenn Culp Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rufus Jordan Odell Simmons Huntington Alec Laurence Gaynell Brown Shellie Culp Oak Hill Cemetery Turner East

Memorial Services for Muses and Others at Local Churches

Memorial notices list services for Steve A at St Matthew’s Church and Anna L Myron at Chapel of Memories with cremation and charges by Cedar Memorial. Myrtle R Morgan to be buried at Linwood Cemetery followed by a service at Turner Chapel. Effie Getz to be laid to rest at Cedar Memorial Cemetery with Brady Kuba funeral home overseeing.

Muses Steve A St. Matthew’s Church Louis V. McDonough St. Joseph Cemetery Chelsea Teahen Chapel Myron Anna L Chapel of Memories John P. Woods Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Morgan, Myrtle R Turner Stephen Root Linwood Cemetery Turner West Getz Effie Cedar Memorial Cemetery Raymon Booth Central Assembly of God Brady-Kuba

Shirley MacLaine Plans Cedar Rapids Campaign Visit for McGovern

DES MOINES Sen George McGovern the Democratic presidential nominee will campaign in Des Moines for two hours Friday afternoon The Gazette learned Tuesday It was also learned that Shirley MacLaine nationally known film star will campaign in Cedar Rapids Sept 15 in McGovern s behalf McGovern for President state headquarters confirmed he will speak from 3 to 5 pm Friday in Des Moines and that details of the visit are being filmed for later announcement A spokesman confirmed Miss MacLaine will campaign in Cedar Rapids but time and place are not yet set

Des Moines George McGovern Iowa the Gazette Shirley MacLaine Cedar Rapids McGovern Miss MacLaine

Nixon expands Philadelphia plan targets to boost minority jobs

Nixon state that hiring quotas do not apply to guidelines under his Philadelphia plan designed to open job opportunities for blacks and other minorities. Meanwhile the Southern Governors conference hears more on presidential politics with Vice President Agnew arriving to address a dinner, two days after Senator George McGovern met governors for a three hour parley on the island resort.

Philadelphia Southern Governors Conference Agnew George McGovern

Cedar Rapids incinerator targeted for October start

May 20 years ago Mayor Milo Sedlacek said Cedar Rapids incinerator was expected to be ready for use by October 1, signaling a key municipal waste handling milestone for the city.

Milo Sedlacek Cedar Rapid

McGregor case challenges Iowa ADC paternity rule

Judge McManus voids Iowa cooperative paternity requirement for ADC and orders continued support through conservator payee. The McGregor suit, naming Jane Doe, argues the 1935 social security act and Iowa code conflict. Gillman notes federal and state law mandate pursuit of child support and predicts statewide impact pending county reports.

Gillman Iowa ADC McGregor Jane Doe Clayton County Board of Social Welfare County Board of Social Welfare Clayton Board McManus

Dolphin name applied to both mammal and fish

The name dolphin applies to two different species: the mammal in the whale family grows up to 11 feet long, while the dorado fish reaches about six feet in length.

Tanaka says no disagreements with Nixon after Honolulu summit

Tokyo Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka told his cabinet that there were no disagreements with President Nixon during last week’s Honolulu summit. The statements followed the meeting that drew international attention to U S Japan relations and regional policy.

Tokyo Kakuei Tanaka Nixon Honolulu

Boys Are Credited with Saving Girl from Fire

Mrs. Vincent Schmitz credits two Iowa City youths for rescuing her 2 year old Bever ly from a bus camper fire in northwest Cedar Rapids. Gary Cox 14 ran inside to lift the girl part way out. Scott Sedlacek 14 brought her the rest of the way out after Gary slipped. Beverly suffered only minor bumps. Fire started from motorcycle gas ignited by a pilot light and confined to the cycle and camper interior.

Vincent Schmitz Daystreet Iowa City Beverly Cedar Rapids Gary Cox Schmitz Scott Sedlacek Gary Cecil Cox Scott Kenneth Sedlacek

Two Men Sentenced in Cedar Rapids Meat Theft Case

Two men pled guilty to stealing a $75,000 meat shipment from the LCL Transit Co. lot in Cedar Rapids. Leslie Untiecht, 36, jailed five years with no parole, and Jack McCausland, 25, four years with parole eligibility. Co-defendant Charles Joss, 33, awaits trial after being returned from California.

Cedar Rapids U.S. District Court Leslie G. Untiecht Mt. Vernon Road Jack A. McCausland Fifth Avenue SE Federal Parole Board Charles F. Joss California Linn County Joss Untiect McCausland FBI Ely Road LCL Transit Co Wilson-Sinclair

McGovern Attacks Nixon Ally Group At Labor Fair

At a labor sponsored fair near Oakland, McGovern spoke to about 2,000 youthful attendees. He condemned the Democrats for Nixon and faced boos from the crowd when mentioning Connally. He tied unemployment relief for the rest of the year to his campaign message.

Pleasanton Oakland Nixon Connally McGovern

Courthouse Couple Seek $250000 Ruling Against Attorney

Mear and Evelyn Strait of Marion filed in Linn district court a lawsuit seeking 250000 damages for alleged malpractice against Cedar Rapids attorney Robert F. Wilson. The petition titled Demand for speedy jury trial and for lie detector test states they could not obtain legal counsel and vaguely cites malpractice without specific acts.

Linn District Court Robert F. Wilson Cedar Rapids Mear Evelyn Strait Route Three Marion The Straits

Congress Bills Move To Curb Cargo Theft and Addiction

Senate considers retroactive appropriation of 40 million for 1967 and treble-damage suits to deter cargo theft profits. Justice Department backs harsher penalties for fencing stolen property amid over 1.5 billion yearly losses. House already passed measures adding methadone maintenance to Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Act proposals awaiting Senate approval.

Senate Justice Department House Nixon

Vietnamese shelling repulsed near Pleiku clashes

Fifteen miles southwest of Pleiku the largest city in the western highlands, North Vietnamese forces shelled a regional forces base at dawn Tuesday. Air and artillery strikes followed, the attack was repulsed, with 130 Communists killed and five South Vietnamese dead and 13 wounded.

Pleiku Western Highlands Saigon

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