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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1973
Page
3
The page lists daily weather highs and lows, rainfall totals, and barometer readings for several cities, followed by obituaries and service notices for multiple Iowa communities. It also includes traffic fines issued in local courts and recent birth announcements.
Walter Harnischfeger, retired president and chairman of Harnischfeger Corp., dies at 77 from cancer. He joined in 1913, became president in 1931, and chairman in 1959, retiring in 1970. Memorial services set for Tuesday in Milwaukee. contributions suggested to Boys Club of America.
Government spokesman Sun Chhum says negotiations would allow Khmer people to resolve their problems without foreign interference. New talks would require more U.S. aid if war continues, and would include all Cambodian parties, including Norodom Sihanouk, in direct talks.
Civic Center plans include a 1000 seat theater and a multi use arena. Officials say it would be more than a sports venue. Bidders names are not disclosed though local businessmen back the project and a Hilton branded hotel is expected to join the development.
Paul E. Vifian 77 of 1129 K avenue NW died Saturday after a long illness. A Monticello native and World War I veteran, he worked 22 years as a machinist for Universal Engineering Corp. Survived by wife Jessie L. Neville two sons Paul R. and David G. of Cedar Rapids a daughter Louise Overly a sister Eva Foster 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Burial at Cedar Memorial with services by Hanford American Legion post. Visitation at Cedar Memorial funeral home and chapel.
Edna Maude Smith, 82, of 520 Nineteenth Street NE, died at home after a long illness. Born February 11, 1891 in Cedar Rapids, she taught 34 years in the College Township district and was a Union church member. She is survived by sisters Florence Smith Minor and Dorothea Smith Looney. Memorial services Tuesday at Turner Chapel West, Rev. Glenn W. McMichael. Burial at Linwood Cemetery. Contributions optional to Solon United Methodist Church.
Arthur B Babe Hamilton 80 of 1031 Second Street SE died Sunday after a brief illness He was born June 18 1893 in Cedar Rapids lifelong resident and former employee of Hatch and Brookman Co Loftus Distributing Co He served in World War I Services Wednesday 10 am at Kuba funeral home East Rev Alexander George Burial Sisley Grove Cemetery Friends may call at Kuba funeral home East after 9 am Tuesday
Memorial services are scheduled at Hall Chapel East at 1 30 p m Monday led by Dr Arnold Herbst. Graveside services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Bedford Cemetery in Bedford Iowa.
Robert G. Hahn aged 54 formerly of Cedar Rapids died suddenly in San Francisco. He was an advertising manager for LeFebvre Corp in Cedar Rapids and a sales engineer for his California employer at the time of his death. He had been residing in Pasadena, California.
Cedar Rapids police begin a list of unclaimed items stored in the station for Linn County Auditor Merle Kopel. Assistant Chief Kenneth Vanous says two detectives will work extra evenings to itemize the goods, estimating the time unknown. The list will cover bicycles, found items, and old evidence.
Cedar Rapids woman Teresa Steggall 716 Sixth Street SW was charged with making an improper U turn at A Avenue and Ninth Street NW after a Sunday afternoon crash. Motorcycle rider Frank G. Wilkens 901 A Avenue NW sustained possible internal injuries and was listed in fair condition at St Luke's ICU after the impact. A parked Elton Ross car at 902 A Avenue NW was struck in the incident.
Terrance Paul Krizek 26 stationed at Fort Carson Colorado Springs died Friday in a motorcycle accident. A Cedar Rapids native born November 11 1946 he married Nancy Hungerford October 21 1972. Surviving wife son De Wayne his parents and one brother. Service at First Covenant church Tuesday 3 pm burial Cedar Memorial. Contributions to church memorial fund suggested.
Barbara Etringer born July 8 1969 in San Diego California died in the Cedar Rapids area after a crash. She was an X ray technologist graduate of the University of Iowa 1968 and is survived by husband Terri Ball and extended Ball and Etringer families. The service is 1 pm Tuesday at St Josephs Catholic Church Stone City with burial in Springville cemetery and a rosary recited at 8 pm Monday at Murdoch chapel Marion.
Kissinger said the non aligned bloc is growing more distinct while the United States seeks cooperation, not new policy departures. He stressed aim to build a true international community of peace with U N support and inspiration for lasting harmony.
CIA veteran Hunt describes connections between the Ellsberg break in and Watergate plots. He explains recruiting drives, surveillance plans, and a budget for a large counter intelligence program, while blaming government actions for his legal troubles.
Ground may be broken this week for the proposed 24 story Cedar tower on urban renewal land west of the Roosevelt hotel. The project will include retail and apartments and would become the tallest building in the city and state. Peter Bezanson of Downtown Enterprise Builders hopes groundbreaking Thursday with financing verbally committed, though no guarantees are given.
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