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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1973

Page

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Weather and civic notes from Cedar Rapids area brief

Daily weather figures for Wednesday through Saturday show high 60s and overnight low in the 40s, with a total monthly precipitation close to seasonal norms. The report also lists births, marriages, dissolutions, fines for speeding and traffic violations, and police notices from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.

Atlanta Miami Are & Ae Denver Duluth Wass Civeen

Obituaries And Death Notices From Multiple Iowa Towns

Richmond and Ryan fined 99 dollars. Swisher Clarence Poula age 81 funeral services Saturday at 2 Cedar Rapids. Solon Charles W. Greazel 45 services Saturday 8:30 Broshs Solon and 9 St Marys church. Manchester Otto M Allen 89 funeral 10 a.m. Saturday Shellys then 1:30 p.m. Presbyterian church Onslow burial South Mineral cemetery Near Onslow. Friends may call Shellys after 7 Thursday.

Swisher Clarence Poula Janeba-Kuba West Cedar Rapids Solon Charles W. Greazel Brosh’s St. Mary’s Church Manchester Otto M. Allen Shelly's Presbyterian Church Onslow South Mineral Cemetery Shelly’s

October 1 Deadline Set for Last Half Property Taxes

A penalty of three fourths of a percent per month will attach to unpaid second half property taxes starting October 1. Deputy Linn treasurer says payments postmarked before midnight September 30 will be accepted without penalty.

Linn

IRS telephone help expands line for tax questions

Cedar Rapids IRS office manager Larry Lawson announced the 366-0436 line will operate year round starting Friday, with 366-2411 remaining the federal switchboard. Taxpayers will be directed to use the 366-0436 number for general questions after Friday through April 15 and beyond.

Larry Lawson Cedar Rapids Internal Revenue Service IRS Lawson

No Limits on Freed Prisoners in Jordan

The Jordanian government announced unlimited freedom of movement for all Palestinians and Jordanians affected by King Hussein's three day old amnesty. Prime Minister Zaid Rifai denied reports that freed Palestinians on the black list would be barred from visiting Jordan.

Amman Jordan Hussein Zaid Rifai Rifai

Nobel Physician Calls Humans Guinea Pigs in Research

London press report notes Nobel prize winning physician Dr. U S Von Euler of the Karolinska Institute argues humans should replace animals as research guinea pigs. He cautions tests on people would require safeguards but could improve drug safety and advance new medications.

London UPI U. S. von Euler Karolinska Institute of Stockholm

Memorial Services and Survivors Notes at Cedar Memorial

Memorial services for Lyons and Craft were held in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Alice Turner Lyons scheduled at Turner East Chapel at 1 30 p m with burial at Oak Hill. Craft, Thomas P. survived by two brothers Jack and Joseph, two sisters Nelie Newman and Tilly Hosmere, all of Cedar. Friends may call at Turner East.

Lyons Alice Turner Chapel William Harnish Oak Hill

Alarm firms clash with Cedar Rapids police over alarms

The Alarm Industry Committee for Combating Crime accuses Cedar Rapids police of violating free enterprise by installing and maintaining burglar alarms for local businesses. Police deny the charge saying the service is an extension of law enforcement and provided to small businesses, while alarm firms warn of potential bias and competition with private industry. The eight member firms named Central Station Electrical Protection Assn. and others filed the report with Linn County officials.

Linn Cedar Rapids Law Enforcement Assistance Administration LEAA Small Business Administration Tech Barnes Central Station Electrical Protection Assn National Burglar and Fire Alarm Assn American District Telegraph Co Burns International Security Services, Inc Diebold, Inc Holmes Protection, Inc Mosler Safe Co Wells Fargo Alarms Services

Hiawatha Budget Hearing Sets 18 Month Plan

The Hiawatha city council set October 4 for a budget hearing totaling 203471 for 18 months with a 140408 tax request and a 28 mill rate down 6 percent from 1973. Revenue sharing totals 54568 with 24000 to specific accounts and 30000 cash reserve, plus 67751 sewer revenue and 45878 liquor profits and 117486 road use taxes. The plan uses 20000 sewer and 30000 liquor funds to cover 1973 sewer project costs, enabling no bond issue. The council also heard a 524 name petition opposing interstate 380 through Hiawatha and agreed to forward it to Gov. Ray for action. The panel endorsed regional solid waste disposal cooperation under Linn county planning.

Hiawatha Gene Vander Linden Blairs Ferry Road Linn County Regional Planning Commission

City Briefs and Local Ads Roundup

Amvets Auxiliary Post 50 meets Monday at 8 p.m. at Veterans Coliseum for regular business. Stolen goods reported from Drug Town at 24 Wilson Avenue SW worth 490 dollars. Friday basement sale at 3619 and 3625 Yellow Pine Dr NE from 9 to 4. Fish and shrimp supper Friday 6 to 9 p.m. Stickney's Scoreboard ad. D and J Mart seeks fur furniture on consignment at 363-6319. Eagles lodge dinner canceled for Sept 21. teen hop canceled. dinner planned Sept 22. Top quality freezer beef sides 93 cents a pound at Jim and Bob's Meat Market 3338 Center Point Rd NE, 362-4326. Theft report: Larry Hawker at 923 Nineteenth St NW says TV and other items valued 460 dollars stolen Wednesday. Hickory smoked barbecue rib dinners Fridays and Saturdays at Blue Moon Tavern 3108 1st Ave NE. Johnny's Parkway corner Ellis and F Ave NW Friday special Swiss steak 1.65 carryout. Ice cream social at St James UMC Friday Sept 21 6 to 9 p.m. Ice cream and cake or pie 50 cents. Mrs Robert L Anderson surgical patient at Mercy Hospital lil First Ave SW. visitors welcome. Barnett Appliance 115 3rd Ave SE adv.

Three May Run For Hiawatha Council Seats

Three candidates have filed papers for two open seats on the Hiawatha City Council in the November 6 municipal election. Incumbents Harold Higgins and Carl Anderson seek four year terms after being elected to fill unexpired terms. Dorothy Stowell has also filed, with filing open until September 27. city clerk Joan Biederman noted no papers returned yet.

Hiawatha Harold Higgins Carl Anderson Dorothy Stowell Third Avenue Joan Biederman

Want Ad Columns Highlight Readership Appeal

Classified pages emphasize visible placement and regular readership for want ads. Advertisers are urged to place notices in standard sections to maximize exposure and timely response from local readers.

School Bell Award Winners Named by ISEA

The Gazette along with two other newspapers and radio station KXIC will receive 1973 ISEA School Bell Awards. Ann Conner, former Gazette education writer, produced the winning entry. Other winners are Ottumwa Courier and Monroe County News Albia Union Republican. Awards will be presented at the ISEA convention in Des Moines on Oct. 18.

the Gazette Iowa State Education Assn ISEA Ann Conner The Gazette Ottumwa Courier Monroe County

Solons Asked To Avert Charge Account Chaos

DES MOINES AP Iowa retailers urged a legislative study committee to grant relief from a Iowa supreme court ruling capping charge account interest at 9 percent He argued the ruling will bring chaos for consumers and retailers noting revolving accounts charge only about 9 in finance on a 100 bill but costs of credit exceed that He urged an 18 percent rate bill citing studies in Arkansas and Washington and claimed current law creates exceptions for many credits beyond bank loans

DES Moines Iowa Legislative Study Committee Iowa Supreme Court Peter Henter Iowa Retail Federation Legislature Consumer Credit Study ‘Committee Henter Arkansas Washington

Marion Girl Found Guilty Of Prostitution

Karen S. Keeney was found guilty of prostitution in a June Cedar Rapids incident by a Linn County district court jury. The 19 year old Marion woman faced defense claims of coercion by a police officer, with sentencing set for October 12 after a pre sentence investigation. The jury comprised Cedar Rapids and Marion residents.

Karen S. Keeney Cedar Rapids Marion Linn District Court August F. Hansell, Jr Tim N. Tillotson Robert E. Giblin Rachel L. O’deen Samuel W. Arnold Roger C. Pearson Theodore Franklin Pfeifle Susan K. Bowman Ivan Cummings Henry G. Pagel Carol D. Ebeling Joseph Wells Lorton Hastings Curtis Hiawatha

Millsap Appeal Briefs Deadline Set in Cedar Rapids Case

Attorneys in the Millsap civil service appeal must cite applicable court decisions by Friday to determine if the appeal was properly filed. In Linn District Court a special appearance argues the case cannot proceed because a petition in district court was not filed. Millsap, suspended 60 days and demoted from lieutenant to detective after an earlier incident, contends only a notice of appeal is required.

Cedar Rapids Civil Service Kenneth Millsap Linn District Court Commission Caase Millsap

Eisenhower Assigns Nixon to Handle AFL Leaders

Twenty years ago President Eisenhower tasked Vice President Nixon to soothe AFL leaders angered by Labor Secretary Durkin's resignation as the administration faced labor unrest and calls for policy revision.

Eisenhower Nixon AFL Labor Martin Durkin

For first time want ad users a sure performer offers help

A brief reader notice invites the uninitiated to try a want ad and promises reliable results, urging interested parties to call 398-8234 for more information or assistance.

Dial

Vandals Damage Grave Markers at Oak Hill Cemetery

Caretakers reported extensive vandalism at Oak Hill Cemetery. Police were informed that 35 markers and monuments were pushed over, with some monuments damaged beyond repair. The damage was found Wednesday morning.

Oak Hill Cemetery

Marion Man Charged with Hitting Deputy

Bruce Lawrence aged 20 of 935 Sixth Avenue Marion was arrested after allegedly assaulting Linn County deputy John Hromidko inAlburnett on September 7. Lawrence grabbed the deputy, pulled him from a squad car, and struck him in the collarbone as six friends tried to intervene. A warrant was issued and executed Wednesday night. Lawrence posted bond and was released.

Bruce Lawrence Sixth Avenue Marion Linn Alburnett John Hromidko Lawrence Hromidko

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