10 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1971
Page
1
A sprawling weather page lists temperatures and precipitation across major cities, followed by an Iowa three day outlook with highs mid to upper seventies. The section documents noon wind, barometer, humidity, sun rise/set, and recent local incidents and obituaries notices for several towns.
Senate constitutional rights subcommittee will hold hearings starting Sept 28 on the government press relationship. Chairman Ervin notes concerns over free press guarantees amid subpoenas to journalists, injunctions against publications, investigative credentials, and fears of broadcast regulation. He urges robust press criticism as essential to a free society.
In Shoeburyness England an unidentified object appeared on radar en route to a secret army gunnery range. The coast guard was asked to investigate and after an hour search on Maplin sands located a blob comprising a dozen plastic bags tied together.
A Cedar Falls couple, Truman and Christiane Williams, are acquitted on three counts of a nine count indictment charging violation of federal food stamp rules. They were accused of converting 1292 in stamps for 34.50 cash while income reporting would have rendered them ineligible. Judge E J McManus voided the three convictions citing due process concerns and the need for clear penal statute meaning.
The May Day antiwar demonstrations filed 9,382 charges against 8,733 people, reduced to 381. Of the guilty, 388 jailed and released, 64 fined, 305 given suspended sentences. Arnold Malech reported 1,176 forfeited security. Chief Judge Harold Greene will hear 307 cases on Oct 8, 27 nonjury cases, 47 unlocated or warrant cases. 6,954 were dismissed, including 2,737 for lack of papers. 114 found innocent after trials.
Local want ads showcase a wide range of home offerings from furniture to appliances. Readers can find deals, discounts, and listings for buy, sell, and trade within friendly community markets. Explore weekly paper pages for fresh options near you.
Tomorrow night the LAWRENCE WELK SHOW returns with a Salute to the United States at 8:30 on TV 9. The program promises musical numbers and patriotic entertainment to start the season.
Two private planes collided over Santa Monica suburb, killing three aboard and sparking backyard fires. A Cessna 150 hit a house and pool, while a Piper Colt crashed into an alley, knocking power lines. Ground neighbors none injured. Victims named: Gerald Dubal, Jerrold Andelson, Marvin Aardema.
Sister Mary Edmunda Tibeau 89 died Thursday at Sacred Heart convent Queen of Angels hall Born January 19 1882 at St Cecilia Entered Sisters of Mercy 1907 professed vows 1910 Taught at Sacred Heart academy St Berchmans Immaculate Conception high schools and others in Cedar Rapids Marion area Waterloo Oelwein Charles City Grand Junction Garryowen Retired 1962 Mass of the Resurrection Saturday 11 am Sacred Heart convent Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Wake Friday 8 pm at the convent Stewart funeral home in charge
Charles D. Cronin 113 First Avenue SW lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and Nissen Corp. retiree died Thursday after a brief illness. Born December 24, 1905 he married Gretchen Gilpin August 12, 1926 in Cedar Rapids. World War II air force veteran and Hanford American Legion member survived by wife and two brothers John F. Cronin of St. Louis Louis E. Cronin of Marion. Services at Turner Chapel West 10 a.m. Monday conducted by Rev. Paul J. Maguire of St Patrick's Catholic Church burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call Turner Chapel West until 9:45 a.m. Monday. Casket will not be opened after the service.
Boston Mayor Kevin White signed an ordinance prohibiting blockbusting and setting a 50 dollar fine for soliciting sales or listings tied to ethnic change. The measure aims to curb fear tactics by agents who warn white homeowners of declining values when nonwhite residents move in. A Dorchester deal illustrated rapid price inflation upon resale to minority buyers.
Two Cedar Rapids residents Marcella K. Horak and Cassandra K. Garecht received suspended six month jail terms after pleading guilty to possession of marijuana for personal use in Linn County court. A raid on April 20 found a large quantity of marijuana. Horak faced a $300 fine while Garecht was sentenced by Judge Robert Osmundson.
The hearing transcript shows Means accusing the Iowa Commerce Commission of overpaying consultants during storm damage recovery and praising Tom Bolton despite his firing from the utility division. He notes information in the Davenport Water Co. case went to Leo Steffen in Washington, citing numerous calls to DC. Sub committee Counsel Renda clarifies 35 removed files were refiled under a new system and not discarded.
Richard E. Lewis of West Covina California died after a brief illness. A Davenport native, he lived in Cedar Rapids until about 15 years ago and married Mary Stepman of Cedar Rapids in 1942. No immediate Iowa survivors. Services Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Covina with Custer and Christian Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Obituaries list services and burials for Thomas George Haddy Marjorie Inez Bell William Franklin McCauley Jr and Josefa Smrek. Services were held at Turner chapel east St George Syrian Orthodox Czech National Linwood and Jane ba Kuba funeral homes with local pastors officiating. Burial locations included Cedar Memorial Olin Linwood Czech National and St George cemetery. Friends could call Turner east until 1 15 p m Saturday and casket will not be opened after the service.
The LAWRENCE WELK SHOW returns for its season premiere tomorrow night at 8 30 on TV 9. Salute to the U S A takes viewers on a musical tour of America with performances and patriotic flair.
The series highlights rural towns facing a rural-urban transition and offers options. The contest judges include Ron ald Hallock and Jim Boyt, Des Moines businessmen active in civic life. IDPA winners span categories by population, with a slate of papers earning first to third places and honorable mentions across general excellence editorial pages women sports and front page.
A 1969 television spotlight in the Fabulous Sixties series airs Friday at 9:00 PM. It surveys milestones from the moon landing and Woodstock to Spiro Agnew’s rising public profile and New York’s sports double with World Series and Super Bowl wins.
A Negro teenager's killing at an integrated high school sparked a riot with rock and bottle throwing in downtown Lubbock. About 30 arrests were made for curfew violations and disturbances. Snipers fired on police from rooftops as fires burned in minority neighborhoods. State of emergency declared. curfew 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 300 marchers gathered at city hall seeking answers.
Hurricane Edith nears western Gulf of Honduras threatening Belize and British Honduras while flash flooding risks loom in Guatemala. Edith skirted Cape Gracias a Dios and could swing toward the Yucatan or Gulf of Mexico, with residents urged to monitor tides and warnings. A separate distress report includes the 58-foot shrimp boat and a 510 foot Panama registry vessel Eleanor floundering offshore Galveston. The Arthur G. shrimp boat, registered to Star Fish and Oyster Co. Mobile, sent an SOS intercepted by a marine radio operator.
Nixon sat with Meany and union leaders plus advisers on opposite sides of a table while John Connally and Arthur Burns led the presidential group. Nixon looked a touch uneasy during the photo session but smiled as Meany noted or jotted on a pad.
Workers resuming the Duane Arnold Energy Center project north of Palo after a three day stoppage. A lone carpenters union picket halted work on Tuesday over fringe benefits under a new contract with Bechtel Corp., the prime contractor. Company spokesman said talks have resumed and construction continues.
Michael Maaske born 1947 in Council Bluffs died unexpectedly while at the University of Iowa. Survivors include his parents siblings and grandmothers. Services scheduled 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church with call after 4 p.m. Friday. A memorial fund is established. Eugene D. Clatterbuck 47 of Mt. Vernon formerly Springville resident died after moving to Mt. Vernon two years ago. A World War II veteran and Linn county deputy sheriff, he leaves three daughters and four grandchildren. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday at Springville United Methodist Church with burial at Springville Cemetery. visitation after 1 p.m. Sunday at Murdoch Chapel.
Port au Prince Haiti AP President Duvalier expresses desire to travel to the United States and Europe next year to promote tourism and foreign investment in Haiti.
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