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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1973
Page
4
Extended forecast shows fair mild weather with highs in the 60s to near 70s and overnight lows in the 40s. The report includes barometer readings and river flood stages, plus numerous local court fines and upcoming funeral services for residents in Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
The narrative outlines efforts by Vice President Agnew to address a federal investigation into tax bribery extortion and conspiracy charges. He rejects plea deals and hopes the House will vindicate him while Richardson and Henry Petersen discuss procedural options with Nixon to resolve constitutional issues.
Two candidates returned nominating petitions to the city clerk's office Wednesday. Donald J. Can ney is a mayoral candidate and Floyd T. Bergen seeks the safety commissioner post.
Classified line says want ads will help you find buyers for items you no longer use and provides a dialing number 398 8234 for contact. The fragment lacks a date or location but indicates a direct instruction for placing ads.
Ten years ago Ambassador Lodge condemned Mrs. Ngo Dinh Nhu for calling junior U.S. army officers in Saigon little soldiers of fortune as cruel and insulting.
Mrs Leslie R Wise 76 of 1310 Ellis boulevard NW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital She was born February 23 1897 in Benton county and married June 28 1920 in Cedar Rapids to Leslie R Wise She was a member of Ellis Park Church of God Women’s Missionary Society and WCTU She is survived by husband two sons Paul Wise Cedar Rapids Merl Wise Anderson Indiana a daughter Mrs James Lehmkuhl Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren and a sister Mrs H F Seacat Sweetser Indiana A sister Agnes Rissmiller died August 24 Services 130 pm Thursday at Ellis Park Church of God by Rev John Little Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may contribute to the Ellis Park Church of God memorial fund. Copyright notice included for local obituary practices.
Mrs Emmet Giblin 68 of 2263 C street SW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday after a long illness. Born January 12 1905 in Parnell she married April 14 1924 and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1927. Survived by husband two sons two daughters 13 grandchildren a brother and two sisters. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Friday at 10 am with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery a Rosary Thursday at 7 30 pm at Teahen chapel. Foresters honor guard to meet at 9 45 am Friday.
Julia Christensen age 79 wife of Peter D. Christensen died in Hampton Virginia after a Cedar Rapids residence of 50 years born April 13 1894 Cedar Falls. Survived by husband a son John of Houghton Michigan two daughters Edith Christensen Hampton and Francis Johnson Santa Ana California a sister Bertha Jensen Waterloo a brother Carl Jensen Cedar Falls and four grandchildren. Services and burial will be in Hampton.
William C Vaughn 75 formerly of Cedar Rapids died Monday night at his North Long Beach California home after a long illness. Surviving are his wife June two daughters Darlene Hanks Cedar Rapids Verlene Blackie Lansing Mich a brother Charles Coolidge Ariz two stepdaughters seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services 130 Saturday at Coens funeral home Creston burial Creston.
Obituaries list services for Hamilton Babe at Kuba funeral home with burial at Sisley Grove. Hazel M Raftis at Immaculate Conception church and St. Josephs cemetery Wadena. Reva Maxine Turner at Turner chapel with Pale cemetery burial. Lucille Dill at Janeba Kuba funeral home with Cedar Memorial burial. William M Gorman at Immaculate Conception church with Mt Calvary burial. Rosary at 7 30 p m.
Ronald E. Cox funeral service scheduled at Turner Chapel West at 10 30 a m Thursday led by the Rt Rev Alexander George. Burial will take place at Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
The .22 caliber revolver reportedly missing from Cedar Rapids police was returned to its owner over a year ago. Detective Lt. Bill Byrne traced the gun to a 1972 incident linked to former officer Russell Slaman, with later confirmation from Assistant Chief Ken Vanous.
City leaders discuss financing a downtown civic center hotel project including tax increment financing options. Mayor Canney notes revenue projections from the center and parking ramp, possible land lease or sale, and the need for a broad ad hoc committee to study all aspects before any vote.
Downtown Enterprise Builders plans to start the 25 story Cedar tower project Thursday on urban renewal land west of the Roosevelt hotel. Peter F. Bezanson said a property check will be given to the city at 9 30 a m with ground breaking at 2 p m. The tower will be tallest in the city with retail and apartment space.
Ten years ago a North Carolina man, eager to meet President Kennedy about communism, smashed a small truck through a gate to enter the White House grounds, triggering security alarms.
Police caught Joseph Matteo and Emmet Boston outside Hilda's pastr y shop after a burglary attempt. Matteo wore frosting on his socks used as gloves while a champagne cake and a cake box with a bag of whipped cream and a metal box with over $500 were found inside. Both men were charged with burglary.
Tarvis Carroll, 48, a visually impaired man, was charged with four counts of attempted murder after firing a .22 caliber handgun from a paddy wagon. Police and another man were wounded when officers returned fire during the weekend incident in Charleston West Virginia.
The Apollo crew returns after 59 days on Skylab with 77,600 sun photos, 12,000 earth survey photos, and 18 miles of tape. Astronauts Bean Garriott and Lousma praise human judgment and note postflight adjustments. Bean now shares the total flight time record with 69 days 15 hours 45 minutes.
The city council vacated a narrow sliver of land along First Street SE to Smulekoff's. The triangular parcel at its widest is 1.25 feet. Smulekoff's will pay 1800 dollars for a quit-claim deed to the land to allow an addition with walls parallel to the current building.
An abbreviated line promotes a want ad with a punchy pitch and a phone number 398 8234 for readers to call. The fragment suggests an advertisement promising reliable results but provides minimal context or details.
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