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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1973

Page

2

Agnew Lawyer Plans Suit To Block Probe

Vice president Agnew his lawyer plan to sue this week to stop the federal probe into his alleged Maryland kickback scheme amid news leaks. Judah Best said leaks violate Agnew’s rights and may bar a fair trial, with a formal filing likely after Wednesday.

Agnew Washington UPI Maryland Judah Best Newsweek Nixon Best Elliot Richardson Maryland U.S George Beall CBS News Henry Petersen

Iowa Realtors Gather for Record 55th Convention

Registration neared 650 as the Iowa Association of Realtors opened its 55th convention at the Roosevelt hotel. Chairman C F Hunter projected 750 to 800 attendees, the largest in the group's history, with sessions by Mig Figi and Rep John Culver. Cedar Rapids leaders Tom Tucker and John Zachar led committee sessions, Evelyn Weeber chaired equal opportunity, and the Tuesday banquet would name the Iowa Realtor of the Year.

Iowa Assn. of Realtors Roosevelt Hotel C. F. Hunter IAR Farm and Land Broker Mig Figi Waukesha Radio and Television Assn John Culver Cedar Rapids I. L Tommy) Tucker State Legislative Committee John J. Zachar, Jr Hawkeye Realtor Evelyn C. Weeber Iowa City Committee On Equal Opportunity Iowa

Youth Charged After Williams Boulevard Crash

Cedar Rapids youth Keven Ralston, 16, of 262 Twelfth Street NW, faces two charges after a Saturday night collision on Williams Boulevard SW. He is charged with an improper lane change and with not having an Iowa driver's license. Injured rider Michael J. Meeks, 18, of 328 Twenty-ninth Street Drive SE, was hospitalized with bruised leg muscles and released Monday. Police say Ralston’s northbound car drifted into Meeks’ northbound motorcycle in the inside and outside lanes.

Williams Boulevard Cedar Rapids Keven Ralston Twelfth Street Iowa Michael J. Meeks Twenty-ninth Street Mercy Hospital Ralston Meeks

Campaign Expenses Aired at GOP Session

Manchester coverage notes a discussion on campaign finance under a new state disclosure law. State Chairman John McDonald and National Committeewoman Mary Louise Smith participated with State Sen. Tom Riley, amid expected candidacy for Second district congressman, at the Glen Charles hotel.

Manchester Second District Republican Central Committee John McDonald Dallas Center Mary Louise Smith Des Moines Tom Riley Cedar Rapids Glen Charles

Rationing Plan Outlined for Gasoline and Fuels

The plan proposes direct rationing of gasoline to motorists and heating oil to homeowners and factories. Fuel checks would accompany purchases and be deposited in special accounts for later use. Rationing boards would register users, assign priorities, adjust vehicle classes, handle emergencies, and enforce compliance.

Debbia O'Brien Hurt In Keswick Area Crash

Debbia Marie O'Brien of North English and passenger Bradley Duncan of What Cheer were injured when her car left Highway 22, rolled in the ditch one and a half miles west of Keswick. O'Brien faced charges of reckless driving. both were treated at Keokuk county hospital for cuts and bruises.

Sigourney Debbia Marie O’brien North English Highway 22 Keswick Miss O’brien Bradley Duncan What Cheer Keokuk County Hospital

Dr Alson Braley to speak at Lions Club meeting

FBI coverage and community notices list Dr Alson E Braley the ophthalmologist speaking at Thursday noon at the Roosevelt hotel. Also notes 1974 stamp catalogs, local ads, and several petty thefts and a sweepstakes win at a Des Moines florists convention.

Lions Club Alson E. Braley Roo,Sevelt Hotel

Rice Honored for Record Drive in Linn County

John C. Rice, general chairman of the 1973 Linn county cancer crusade, received a walnut paperweight at a Rotary club meeting. Linn county residents contributed $92,702, the first Iowa county to exceed $90,000 in gifts, announced by Robert C. Moorman, state crusade chairman.

John C. Rice Linn County Rotary Club Robert C. Moorman Cedar Rapids State Cancer Crusade Iowa County

Germany reallocates forces across Europe amid major redeployment

A 30 years ago report states Germany is redistributing land forces, moving about 200 divisions to Russia and concentrating the rest in the Balkans and Italy. The shift aims to reshape fighting strength across key theaters and reflects strategic priorities of the period.

Germany Russia Balkans Italy

Two Nabbed In Breakin at Liquor Store

Two men were arrested after a weekend break in at the Iown liquor store in McGregor. They are jailed without bond and awaiting arraignment. Police pursued from McGregor Postville and Clayton County sheriff’s office with help from the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Eleader Iown McGregor Postville Clayton County Sheriff's S Office State Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Five Sextuplets Improve Steadily in Denver

The Stanek sextuplets, five surviving premature infants born last Sunday and now in Colorado General hospital high risk nursery, show health gains in week two. John, Jeffrey and Catherine are in good condition with John already in diapers. Steven and Nathan are listed as satisfactory. most have been removed from respiratory support though Nathan remains dependently monitored.

Denver John Jeffrey Catherine Steven Nathan James Strain Colorado General Hospital

Medical Examiner Reclassifies Linda Borg Death to Undetermined

Linn county Dr. Percy Harris revised the ruling in Linda L. Borg 33 Cedar Rapids death from self harm to undetermined after new information from the sheriff. Borg died from carbon monoxide poisoning. body found in back seat of car in a garage at her home early Friday.

Linn County Percy Harris Linda L. Borg Route Three Cedar Rapids Harris Sheriff's Office Borg

Gasoline Protests Shrink Stations Across States

The California State Automobile Association reports a near total shutdown of central and northern California stations. The American Automobile Association estimates up to 5,000 stations may close statewide. In Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, 98 percent of stations joined the protest. one open station received four tankers in 24 hours. Utah stations cut hours to conserve supply. Greater Indianapolis group cites up to 400 stations closed through Friday. Washington area shows spotty participation. Silver Spring near D C reports severe limits, while many stations around the city remain open.

California State Automobile Assn California American Automobile Assn Washington State Olympic Peninsula Tom Logudice Purdy Poulsbo Wash Utah Highway Patrol Greater Indianapolis Washington Silver Spring

Governors Seek Role in Energy Policy Planning

The Western Governors Conference urged the Nixon administration to include state chief executives in energy shortage planning. Washington Governor Dan Evans pressed officials at Eden Beach Oregon to ensure involvement before any legislation. Colorado former Governor John Love and Interior Secretary Morton spoke as the four day meeting focused on the energy crisis.

Western Governors Conference Washington Dan Evans Eden Beach Ore Department of Interior White House John A. Love Colorado Rogers C. B. Morton

Mrs. E G Rawson Dies In Anamosa At 59

Mrs. E G Rawson aged 59 widow of Dr. E G Rawson longtime local physician died Monday in Anamosa. Former Cedar Rapids and Iowa City resident. Survived by son Tom of Dubuque five sisters and three brothers.

Anamosa E. G. Rawson Cedar Rapids Iowa City Tom Dubuque

Skylab 2 Crew Begins Packing For Trip Home

Skylab 2 astronauts Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma spent their last full day in orbit cleaning up preparing to transfer film tapes and equipment to the Apollo ferry ship and shut down unmanned systems before leaving Tuesday for Earth Splashdown is set for 6 20 p m Pacific time about 225 miles southwest of San Diego They will be recovered by USS New Orleans and taken to a medical facility to assess any effects from long space exposure

Space Center, Houston Space Station Alan Bean Owen Garriott Jack Lousma Space Laboratory Earth Pacific Ocean San Diego Calif USS New Orleans Bean Garriott Lousma Jerry Hordinsky Mission Control

Dana Man Injured In C R Accident

Charles T. Higley 18 of Dana was treated and released at St Luke's hospital after a one car crash on Edgewood road SW in the 3500 block. Police reported the northbound car left the road at about 60 mph into an east ditch. no charges were filed.

Charles T. Higley Dana St. Luke’s Hospital Edgewood Road Higley

Stradivari Quartet Opens Season at UI Concert

Iowa City reports the Stradivari Quartet will perform Prokofiev Beethoven and Schumann in the season opener at Clapp Recital Hall University of Iowa. The 8 p.m. concert is free admission on September 26.

Iowa City Prokofiev Beethoven Schumann Stradivari Quartet University of Iowa Clapp Recital Hall

Get into the want ad habit and sell fast

Local notice urges readers to place want ads to sell, buy, or rent quickly with a contact phone number 398-8234. The brief promotes using classified ads as a fast, effective tool.

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Nixon backs timber supply push including clearcutting

President Nixon endorsed a panel recommendation to raise timber harvests in national forests to ease a housing shortfall. The 541 page report urged using all proven logging methods, including clearcutting under conditions, and called for negotiating with Japan to slow its log purchases. The administration will act through the timber task force to implement major recommendations.

Washington APL Nixon Office of Management and Budget Japan U. S

Thieves Take Over $1400 In Goods In Weekend Break-Ins

Police investigate two weekend burglaries netting over 1400 in items. At 1415 First Avenue SE the Frank Dolan residence reported a front door break in with a black and white TV, a Trans Oceanic radio, an emerald ring and two other rings. In a separate garage theft at 1800 Second Avenue SE a standing clock, four wall clocks, two Oriental vases, an oriental tapestry, a small cash drawer and a desk phone were stolen.

Frank Dolan First Avenue SE Johanna McGrath Second Avenue SE

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