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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1973

Page

3

Weather and notices from the Daily Record region

The Daily Record reports a mixed forecast with highs near 80 in Bismarck and cooler northwest conditions. It lists temperatures, rainfall, river stages, births, marriages, and a long roll of local fines, service notices, and funeral details for several towns.

Bismarck I Fe Minnapolis Pee Denver Ene

Paxton Remembered In Arlington Service On 45th Birthday

The late Paxton, a four year Vietnam veteran and former Air Force intelligence officer turned jet pilot, is survived by his daughter in High Point North Carolina and sister Mrs. Victor McAlister in Costa Mesa California. A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on October 3, his 45th birthday anniversary.

High Point N.C Victor McAlister Costa Mesa Calif Paxton Air Force Vietnam Pentagon Franklin High School University of Iowa Arlington National Cemetery

Watergate Developments Tie Hunt to Chilean Embassy Break-In

The report notes evidence linking Hunt to a May 13 1972 break-in at the Chilean embassy, with rifled political files but no theft or arrests. It also covers Nixon lawyers asking Judge Sirica to dismiss the Senate tapes suit, claiming no court jurisdiction.

Baldwin Hunt Democratic Watergate Nixon U. S John Sirica Senate White House

Obituary notices for Gorman Dill Raftis and Leonard families

Obituaries report William M. Gorman 73 of 715 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died after a brief illness born June 19 1900 in Dixon Illinois he owned City and Yellow Cab Co until 1969 with survivors including Leone Stagg wife two daughters a son nine grandchildren eight great grandchildren a sister and two brothers. Lucille Dill 75 widow of John R Dill died after a long illness born April 13 1898 Cedar Rapids with surviving daughters a granddaughter a great grandson and two sisters. services Thursday in Janeba Kuba funeral home. Hazel M Raftis 82 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died in Monticello after a long illness born January 22 1891 in Arlington she worked for Craemers and J C Penney Co survivors include three sons a sister and a brother. services Thursday at Immaculate Conception church. The Rev William P Leonard and St Margaret’s Circle to recite the Rosary Wednesday at Stewart funeral home with burial at St Joseph’s cemetery Wadena. The family will stay at 116 Twenty third Street drive SE.

William M. Gorman Fifth Avenue Dixon Ill Cedar Rapids Gorman City and Yellow Cab Co Immaculate Conception Church The Eagles Lodge Leone Stagg Illinois Orvil Schmitt Monroe Vinson St. Peters William M., Jr Jack Plett Frank Emmett Caldwell Idaho Joseph McGuire Mt. Calvary Rotary Brady-Kuba Funeral Home Lucille Dill Eleventh Avenue John R. Dill Kenneth Rothman Amey McSpratton Fredrick O'Brien Janeba-Kuba Funeral Home Ramon Booth Central Assembly Cedar Memorial Hazel M. Raftis Fourth Avenue SE Monticello Arlington Cedar Rapide Craemer’s J. C. Penney Co

Mrs Reva M Hewitt Barlow dies after long illness

Reva Maxine Hewitt Barlow 54 of 1304 First avenue NW dies in an Iowa City hospital after a long illness. Born July 8, 1919 in Dakota City she moved to Cedar Rapids seven years ago from Dubuque. She married William E Barlow December 24 1966 in Cedar Rapids. Services at 3 p.m. Thursday Turner chapel west with burial at Palo Cemetery. Friends may call Turner west until 2 30 p.m. Thursday. Casket will not be opened after service. The family invites contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Reva Maxine Hewitt Barlow First Avenue NW William E. Barlow Iowa City Dakota City Cedar Rapids Dubuque Mr. Barlow Turner Chapel West Mabel Swanson Palo Cemetery Turner West American Cancer Society

Vision, Paul E Services Held at Chapel of Memories

Services were held at the Chapel of Memories at 1 p.m. Tuesday by the Reverend for Paul E Vision. Burial followed at a local cemetery with family in attendance.

Legislators Attend Hearing on Legalized Horse Racing in Iowa

An Iowa legislative interim committee held a public hearing on legalized pari mutuel horse racing. No witnesses appeared Tuesday morning though Sen. Ralph Potter noted lawmakers will discuss gambling ideas. Daggett warned gambling can become habit forming, while Caffrey and Daggett emphasized varied views and addiction risks.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Ralph Potter Marion James Caffrey D-Des Moines

Death notices for Dr John P Woods and Frank Smith

Services were held at 3 30 p m Tuesday at the Chapel of Memories conducted by Rev Paul O Pfaltzgraff. Burial took place at Cedar Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Cedar Memorial funeral home. The notices list Dr John P Woods of Westminster United Presbyterian Church and Frank Smith with repeat burial and funeral details.

John P. Woods Westminster United Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Smith Frank Francis Chapel of Memories Paul O Pfaltzgraff Salem United Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Death of Ronald E. Cox in Iowa City Veterans Hospital

Ronald E. Cox 48 of 1211 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Monday in Veterans Administration Hospital Iowa City. Born August 26 1925 he was a World War II naval veteran and a lifelong Cedar Rapids welder. Survived by his father Russell Cox Lyons Illinois and a son. Services Thursday 10:30 a.m. Turner Chapel West officiated by Rev. Alexander George with burial at Turner East.

Ronald E. Cox Second Avenue SE Veterans Administration Hospital Iowa City Cedar Rapids Cox Russell Cox Lyons Ill Turner Chapel Alexander George Turner East

Agnew funds alleged by Maryland official donor

The Washington Star-News reports Joel Kline told federal prosecutors he funneled up to $100,000 to Spiro Agnew and other Maryland officials via a Maryland land investor. Justice officials declined comment though Atty. Gen. Richardson says leaks recur. Press secretary Marsh Thomson calls the leak inaccurate and notes the department’s involvement.

Marsh Thomson Department Joel Kline Agnew Maryland Washington Star-News Justice Department Thomson Atty Kline Washington Baltimore

Global Flight Saves Mayor's 17 Year Council Record

Mayor Enoch Christofferson who has not missed a council meeting in 17 years kept his streak by flying from Edinburgh Scotland to Los Angeles then on AB B Flying Service to Turlock arriving two hours before the session.

Enoch Christofferson Edinburgh Scotland Full Gospel Businessmens’ Assn Great Britain Los Angeles B & B Flying Services Turlock

Cedar Rapids Considers Third Ballot for Library Expansion

Cedar Rapids voters will decide in a general election on a $2.9 million library bond plan to fund a northwest branch and main library remodeling. The council, though reluctant, backs placing the two‑part proposal on the November ballot amid concerns about turnout and a possible civic center impact.

Northwest Quadrant Library Board Donald Canney Stan Reinis John Oberthien

Herman Pled Innocent To Immigration Counts

Gary Eugene Herman 28 of 2000 Lauren Drive SW has pled innocent to a four count federal indictment charging falsification of immigration documents. He was arraigned Monday in federal district court in Cedar Rapids. The Gazette carried an incorrect headline in a Monday press run.

Gary Eugene Herman Lauren Drive Herman Federal District Court Cedar Rapids The Gazette

City budget outlines bond amortization and modest tax cut

City officials do not expect construction on the plant to begin next year. The budget begins amortization on more than $7 million of bonds including $6.5 million in sewer and parks bonds and $800,000 in airport improvement bonds. The tax levy continues a yearly reduction begun in 1971.

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