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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1968
Page
1
The Daily Record lists a five day forecast with temperatures three to six degrees below normal Tuesday through Saturday and mixed precipitation. It also includes marriage notices, court actions, fire and traffic reports, and funeral service notices for many Iowa towns and individuals.
President Johnson said he hopes to meet soon in the United States with South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu to strengthen and improve plans for restoring peace and stability in Southeast Asia.
Mary L. Clark 49 of 604 avenue NW was found dead in the front seat of her car in Fairfax cemetery about 11 a.m. Sunday. A note to two sons and a daughter and a landlord note were in the car. Autopsy pending. medical examiner awaiting results. Survived by daughter Patricia Redfern Cedar Rapids. sons William Sparta New Jersey and David Cedar Rapids. four grandchildren. Services pending at Cedar Memorial funeral home.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield praised President Johnson for his Sunday address calling it the greatest of Johnsons career. He urged unity and peace talks, noted Johnson might face Hubert Humphrey in 1968, and said he would judge a Johnson draft at the Democratic convention by the Presidents word.
Iowa's Nixon for President committee names include Dr. Elmer DeGowin of Iowa City Cedar Rapids attorney David Elderkin and Dr. Carl Erbe of the University of Iowa dental clinic. State Sen. Robert Rigler says chairmen will be named in all 99 counties and a headquarters site set soon. Rigler plans to meet Nixon in Minneapolis to urge a visit to Iowa.
Altadena California Actress Judy Canova aged 51 was taken to Lovina Sanitarium in Altadena on Sunday after suffering an emphysema attack.
George E Potts 53 of route 3 Cedar Rapids died Saturday from an accidental gunshot wound. He lived in the Cedar Rapids area 25 years born December 29 1914 in Laverne Minnesota married Joy Winifred Johnson February 23 1946 in Cedar Rapids a World War II veteran and former Wilson and Co employee of 24 years. Survived by wife a son Tom a sister and a brother burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery with VFW conduct. Memorial services Tuesday at Chapel of Memories by Rev Martin Miller. Casket not opened after service.
Regina M. Tiernan, 70, of 1612 B avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, died Sunday after a long illness. Born April 28, 1897, she lived in Cedar Rapids 31 years and was active in Immaculate Conception Church and the Daughters of Isabella. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lowell R. Weede Donald and Edwin, one brother Leonard Costello, one sister Mrs. Frank Sullivan, and seven grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 10:30 at Immaculate Conception Church, burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Tuesday at 7:30 at the funeral home.
Elizabeth Phillips of Cedar Rapids died Sunday at age 86. Born July 31, 1877 in Cedar Falls she was widow of Chester Phillips and had lived in Cedar Rapids for 20 years. Memorial services are set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at Turner Chapel East with Rev D A Loferski burial in Fairview Cemetery Cedar Falls. Friends may call at the chapel.
Hazel Stivers 81 a former Cedar Rapids resident died in New York City after a long illness Born December 9 1886 in Waterloo She is survived by a sister Miss Dorothy S Park of 1400 Second Avenue SE Services will be held at Beatty Bearle funeral home at a time to be announced Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery.
Beir ut Lebanon three cabinet ministers reportedly resigned in protest at violence during Sundays general elections in Sidon and other districts. Interior Minister Soleiman Franjieh and Minister Henri Pharaon allegedly submitted resignations to President Charles Helou, citing official interference. Edouard Henein also resigned. Army and police guarded towns as opposition claimed harassment and interference. Three people were killed in Sidon in a gunfight between rival supporters, not by authorities.
CH. 9 MON DAY NIGHT MOVIE features Teresa starring Pier Angeli and John Erickson airing at 9 on KCRG-TV.
Four men enlist in the navy including Leslie C. Becker sent to San Diego and Seth Limburg Stephen A. Streed and Thomas J. Gill entering the delayed program. S Sgt DeWayne J. Wright earns the Air Force Commendation Medal for Thailand service. Promotions include Roger Ingwersen to lieutenant junior grade and William L. Filling to army specialist. Home on leave: Charles Oliver Max Morrison and Robert H. Powers as they travel from Vietnam and other assignments.
Frank C. McCollum, 50, inmate serving 100 days for three shoplifting counts and drunkenness, received a work release to seek employment. He left the jail Monday, prompting Osco drug store staff to flag him for attempting to steal two cartons of cigarettes and a necktie. He was jailed again to await action on a fourth shoplifting charge.
The city completed acquisition of the former Shrine Armory on A avenue NE in the Cedar Lake urban renewal area. Don Salyer said the title, owned by Louis Burkhalter, will be transferred to the demolition contractor immediately. Demolition is expected to take four months.
Michael R. McAvoy aged 18 of 3124 Terry Drive SE posted 220 dollars bond on two charges and was released from city jail. He was arrested Saturday night and charged with consuming beer as a minor and resisting arrest.
Richard Sorel was named student nurse of the year by the student body of Lynn Hospital School of Nursing in Lynn Massachusetts. The award selection noted Sorel is married with two children and that his family status did not influence the decision.
Today's columnists include Rick Du Brow on TV and Suzy Knickerbocker with notes on women. Erma Bombeck contributes humor with a light picture-page flavor.
Clarence M. Hulet, 69, of 1011 Bealercourt SE, pled guilty to a second offense drunk driving. Judge Warren J. Reed fined him $500 after an arrest March 25 during an investigation of an accident at highways 30 and 149.
Patricia A. Coats and Shirley A. Dauber, both 19 to 21, waived to the grand jury on larceny charges tied to a reported robbery hoax at a Collins Road drive-in theater. A 17 year old girl said she was robbed but later admitted the theft hoax. Coats released on own recognizance. Dauber free on $1,000 bond.
Ladbrokes in London listed Richard Nixon as an even money favorite to win the American presidency. If Robert Kennedy secures the Democratic nomination, he would lead in bets. Odds showed Nixon even, Kennedy 2 to 1, with Humphrey and McCarthy at 4 to 1 against. Kennedy priced 6 to 4 to secure the Democratic nomination.
A compact notice invites readers to use a wanted ad to locate a specific item fast and provides a contact number 369-1234 for quick responses.
Cedar Rapids residents react to President Johnson’s decision not to seek re election with sadness and varied opinions. Civic leaders express no immediate program changes while others weigh Kennedy Nixon and McCarthy as potential choices. Public mood ranges from shock to reluctant openness as voters assess future options.
Larry V. Keyes, 25, of Center Point, appeared before U. S. Commissioner K. W. Fuelling on embezzlement charges for allegedly stealing a letter while a substitute carrier at Cedar Rapids post office. The letter to the Society of the Divine Savior, Salvatorian Center, Wis., was reported last Friday. He resigned and was released on his own recognizance. the case was continued while he seeks counsel.
Delores Sweet, 42, of Elkader, pleads innocent to contributing to the delinquency of a minor and disorderly conduct. She was arrested Friday night with a 17 year old charged as a juvenile with possession of beer and disorderly conduct. Trial is set for May 20. Sweet is held on $165 bond.
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