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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1972
Page
3
The Daily Record provides a Saturday weather snapshot with highs near 70 and a 75 percent humidity reading at 6 pm. It lists barometer trends, wind, sunrise and sunset times, and year ago figures. The page also records births in several addresses, engagements, and a succession of funeral notices from Dysart to Palo, detailing names, ages, and service times.
Three occupants of a car injured when it crashed into the Wap sipinicon bridge in Central City. Delbert Clothier 18 Gary Wolfe 24 and Jacelyn Joyce 21 treated and released. The car demolished and straddling a cement barrier for about 40 feet. Another two car wreck near Marion on highway 151 left Irvin Moraine 40 treated and released. he was charged with driving to the left of the center line. Police continue investigation.
The text reports 33 rockets hit Da Nang air base wounding three U.S. sailors and killing two Vietnamese civilians while seven were injured. At Quang Tri City, 10 South Vietnamese soldiers were wounded by 130mm artillery 500 yards west of the Citadel. U.S. jets and naval air strikes targeted North Vietnam including Vinh and Haiphong areas, with 280 strikes Friday focusing on Bien Nghi barracks and Hon Gai shipyard.
A three month probe linked about 100 International Harvester dealers to a scheme selling fake price books at a Ames meeting. The state claims intentional plotting to use inflated price lists, while lawyers say dealers acted for cost savings and deny a conspiracy. Judge Hellwege cautioned guilt required a full plot.
Faye Kolda aged 23 of 388 Seven teenth street SE faces charges of failing to keep her car under control after a two car crash Saturday that injured two people. Charles E. Thompson aged 61 of 419 Twenty-sixth avenue SW, driver of the other vehicle, was admitted to St. Luke's hospital for possible chest injuries. David Gray aged 37 of 225 Twelfth street, Marion, was treated and released. The collision occurred around 11 a.m. at Sixth avenue and Seventeenth street SE.
Jerry Smith of 709 Eighth avenue SE reported a theft of his $1,000 television. William Burks of 1628 Ellis boulevard NW said a toolbox and other items were stolen from his garage Friday or Saturday. Cindy Tam pir of 132 Thirtieth avenue SW reported her purse containing $30 taken at a northeast side tavern early Saturday.
Exporters claim the farm price support system relies on export subsidies to raise prices paid to farmers. They argue that as export payments increase, DISC tax benefits should not be denied, placing the subsidy within the committee report exception and limiting treasury authority.
Hanoi blasted U S officials for keeping released pilots under military supervision and warned against attempts to seize the men at Vientiane airport. Radio Hanoi urged civil flights, a 30 day leave, and a medical check at any hospital, saying no actions should aid the American war effort.
Iowa Governor and legislators plus IPERS advisory board and Employment Security Commission say a special cost study supports an immediate IPERS benefit increase. The plan would lower employee vesting from eight to five years and applies to about 120,000 participants including state, city, county, and school employees.
National Center for Health Statistics reports total births in early 1972 fell 9 percent from the prior year while women of child bearing age rose 3 percent. The fertility rate slipped to 73.1 births per 1000 women 15 to 44, the lowest since records began. Projections warn population could dip below earlier 2000 estimates if trends persist.
McGovern accused administrations of pressuring networks over air time while Agnew and Shriver sparred on consistency. NBC CBS defended airtime policies as First Amendment compliant. Harris and Gallup show McGovern gains on defense spending, blacks backing him and voters split on Pentagon cuts.
Cancerfor of Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo says BCG is not a universal cancer cure. He notes it is a form of treatment affecting the body's immunological systems and that only certain patients benefit.
The article explains how voluntary term limit deals let companies raise prices within caps, reducing administrative work. Firms with annual sales over 100 million may avoid delays, while overall limits remain below justified cost rises. Carpenter cites savings and potential risks of the half point gap.
Richard Dalecky of 2214 Mallory Street SW told police he sold a woman a humidifier Tuesday and received a $5 down payment. Investigators could not verify the buyer’s name or address from the information she provided.
Cedar Rapids police ticketed a 15 year old riding a lawn mower in the 400 block of M avenue NW for no Iowa driver license and failing to register the vehicle. The stop occurred about 8 p.m. Saturday.
Three juveniles were arrested Saturday night and charged with stealing street markers on Avenue NE. Police recovered six signs. The youths, two aged 16 and one 15, were turned over to the youth bureau.
Vatican authorities shutter St. Peter's Basilica after a suspected bomb threat prompts precautionary closure. Officials vow to investigate and secure the historic site while safeguarding worshippers and visitors.
Russell C. Ard 59 of 1533 Eighth Avenue SW died Saturday after a long illness. Born January 26, 1913 in Des Moines he married Emma Stark June 26, 1943. He was WWII veteran and Cedar Rapids post office employee of 27 years. Surviving wife Emma a son Steven Ard daughter Marietta Ames a grandson mother Mary Ard two brothers Grover San Jose CA and Dean Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs Scott Wadsworth Pico Rivera CA. Services Monday 11 a.m. at St Patrick chapel burial Stark Settlement cemetery. Prayer service Sunday 7:30 p.m. Teahen chapel. Friends may call Kramer funeral home in Dyersville after 3 p.m. Monday.
Mrs Lottie Bullinger 77 of 1801 Higley avenue SE died Saturday at Mercy hospital after a long illness. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Dyersville with burial church cemetery. Friends may call. scripture service 8 p.m. Monday. Surviving: son John Burlington six grandchildren a brother Gus Kramer Dyersville three sisters Mrs George Whitehead Dubuque Rose Gerken Minneapolis Lucinda Friedman Lakeland Fla.
Joseph H. Kastanek, 72, of Dallas and formerly Cedar Rapids resident, died Friday afternoon after a brief illness. Born June 20, 1900 in Oldrich Austria, he came to the United States in 1907 and lived many years in Cedar Rapids before moving to Dallas.
The secretary general proposed measures to prevent terror and violence that endanger innocents and threaten freedoms. Jamaica and Saudi Arabia offered amendments narrowing scope and adding causes, with votes 55 27 38 and 42 35 44 respectively. the Saudi proposal followed Waldheim’s public statement to reassure critics.
Alice C. Smith widow of William Smith of Palo died Friday afternoon. Born October 23, 1907 in Vinton she leaves two daughters Mrs. Robert Hepker of Palo and Mrs. Elza Lint of Perryville Mo, a son Robert Smith of Quincy Ill, 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, three brothers William Pettit Woodrow Pettit and Andrew Pettit and a sister Elsie Vinton. Services at Turner Chapel west at 9 am Monday by Pastor Siegfried Roeske of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Burial in Pale cemetery. Friends may call at Turner west.
Pearl Railsback 94 of Cedar Rapids and Palo died Saturday evening in a Vinton hospital after a brief illness. Born November 4, 1877 near Palo she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1949 then to Vinton last year. She was a Trinity United Methodist member with four daughters seven grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and a sister. Services at Turner Chapel west are pending with calling after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial services for Lucile M Elson in Turner Chapel East at 1 30 PM Monday with Rev Wilbert Trusheim burial at Dunkard Cemetery friends may call at Turners Hall Clarence William at Turner Chapel East 10 30 AM Monday with Rev Ernest W Larson burial Linwood Cemetery friends may call at Turner's until 10 AM Monday casket will not be opened after service Polehna Martin 1 30 PM Monday in Janeba Kuba Funeral Home West by Theodore B Hlubucek burial Czech National friends may contribute to American Cancer Society or charity of their choice
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