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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1968
Page
23
The daily weather forecast indicates a cool week with three to six degrees below normal temperatures. Rain possible Tuesday night through Thursday with total precipitation around a quarter to a half inch. Several local obituaries and public notices accompany the forecast, listing new births and service details for area families.
President Johnson said he hopes to meet soon in the United States with South Vietnam's President Nguyen Van Thieu to strengthen and improve their plans for restoring peace and stability in Southeast Asia.
Mary L. Clark 49 of 4 I avenue NW was found dead in the front seat of her car parked in Fairfax cemetery about 11 a.m. Sunday. Sheriff notes to two sons and a daughter were found in the car along with a note to her landlord. Auto autopsy pending. Medical Examiner Harris will determine cause. Survived by daughter Patricia Redfern Cedar Rapids two sons William Sparta New Jersey and David Cedar Rapids. four grandchildren. Services pending at Cedar Memorial funeral home.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield said Johnson's Sunday address was the greatest speech of his career and highlighted the President's shift toward peace talks. He noted Johnson would unlikely seek re election and suggested Hubert Humphrey might enter the race while urging Kennedy and McCarthy campaigns to unite behind a end to the Vietnam war. Mansfield had only an hour's notice and described his own reaction as surprise and dismay. He said he would accept Johnson's word if a draft at the Democratic convention occurred.
Iowa Republicans organize Nixon for President efforts with a plan to appoint a chairman in each of Iowa's 99 counties and establish headquarters sites. State Sen. Robert Rigler says Nixon is a true spokesman and will meet in Minneapolis to urge a visit to Iowa. Named members include Dr. Elmer DeGowin, David Elderkin, Dr. Carl Erbe, Frank Miller, and Luther College regent.
Altadena California Sunday saw actress Judy Canova aged 51 rushed to Lovina Sanitarium 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 area 25 years and is survived by his wife Joy Wiskey Johnson a son Tom Potts a sister and a brother. Memorial services set for Tuesday at Chapel of Memories with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery conducted by VFW Friends. Graveside rites by VFW will follow.
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. She belonged to Immaculate Conception church and the Daughters of Tsabella. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lowell R. Weede Donald and Edwin of Marion a brother Leonard Costello and a sister Mrs Frank Sullivan seven grandchildren. Services Wednesday 10:30 at Immaculate Conception Church Rev Roger E O'Brien burial Mt Calvary cemetery Rosary Tuesday 7:30 at the funeral home.
Mrs Chester Phillips aged 87 and a Cedar Rapids resident for 20 years died Sunday. Born July 31 1877 in Cedar Falls she had no immediate survivors. Memorial services set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at Turner Chapel East with Rev D A Loferski burial at Fairview Cemetery Cedar Falls. Friends may call at the chapel.
Hazel Stivers 81 former Cedar Rapids resident died in New York City Monday after a long illness. Born Waterloo December 9 1886 she is survived by sister Miss Dorothy S Park of 1400 Second Avenue SE. Services at Beatty Bearle funeral home time to be announced with burial at Linwood cemetery.
Three cabinet ministers reportedly resigned amid protests over violence in Lebanon elections. Interior Minister Franjieh and Minister Pharaon allegedly submitted resignations to President Helou citing official interference, joined by Edouard Henein of social affairs. Voting occurred in South Lebanon and Bekaa with clashes in Sidon leaving three dead.
The program features Pier Angeli and John Erickson in Teresa airing at 9 on KCRG-TV Channel 9 Monday night.
Four men enlist in the navy including Leslie Becker sent to San Diego and Seth Limburg Stephen Streed and Thomas Gill entering the delayed program. Air Force awards go to DeWayne Wright for Thailand service. Promotions include Roger Ingwersen to lieutenant junior grade in Vietnam and LT William Filling to army specialist. Leave reports list Charles Oliver Max Morrison Robert Powers on route home from Vietnam and skillfully note their hometowns and addresses.
A county jail inmate serving 100 days for three shoplifting counts and drunkenness left on a work release to seek employment. Frank C. McCollum, 50, was rebooked after Osco employees reported an attempted theft of cigars and a necktie. He awaits action on a fourth charge.
The city completed the acquisition of the Shrine Armory in the Cedar Lake urban renewal area. Don Salyer says title was taken on the old Shrine Armory on A Avenue NE from Louis Burkhalter and will be transferred to the demolition contractor immediately. Razing the structure is expected to take four months.
Michael R. McAvoy, 18, of 3124 Terry Drive SE, posted 220 bond and was released from the city jail after being arrested Saturday night on charges of consuming beer as a minor and resisting arrest.
Richard Sorel, a married father of two, was chosen student nurse of the year by the student body at Lynn Hospital School of Nursing in Lynn Massachusetts AP story notes the selection was based on merit and not his family status.
A fragmented page lists columnists and features including Rick Du Brow Suzy Knickerbocker Jacoby Dear Abby Gus Schrader Walton on Bridge Erma Bombeck and a picture page. The quality of the text is fragmentary, noting humor and TV related items amid a collage of columnist names.
Clarence M Hulet age 69 of 1011 Bealercourt SE pled guilty to a second offense drunk driving charge. Judge Warren J Reed imposed a $500 fine after Hulet was arrested March 25 during an investigation of an accident at highways 30 and 149.
Patricia A. Coats 21 of 1833 Fiftieth Street NE waived to the grand jury on a larceny charge tied to a drive in theater robbery hoax. Shirley A. Dauber 19 faces larceny in municipal court for the same incident. a 17 year old girl reported a head injury robbery, later admitting the hoax. Judge Reilly released Coats on recognizance. Dauber free on $1,000 bond.
Ladbrokes, a leading British bookmaker, named Richard Nixon an even money favorite to win the U S presidency. If Robert Kennedy secures the Democratic nomination, he would likely take the lead in betting. Kennedy open at 6 to 4 to win the nomination, with Nixon 2 to 1 against Kennedy, and 4 to 1 against both Humphrey and McCarthy.
A compact notice directs readers to use the phone number 369 1234 to locate a sought item or service. It resembles a classic classified prompt without additional details.
Cedar Rapids residents react to President Johnson not seeking re election with mixed views on crime and human rights programs. Some back Kennedy or Nixon while others remain undecided or saddened by the shift. Local figures cite shock and speculation on campaigns and public policy.
Larry V. Keyes age 25 of Center Point appeared before U S Commissioner K W Fuelling on charges of embezzling a letter while employed as a substitute letter carrier for the Cedar Rapids post office A postal inspector said the offense occurred last Friday the letter was addressed to the Society of the Divine Savior Salvatorian Center Wis Keyes resigned his job and was released on his own recognizance the matter was continued pending his hiring of an attorney
Delores Sweet, 42, of Elkader, pled innocent to charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and disorderly conduct. She was arrested Friday with a 17-year-old boy charged as a juvenile with possession of beer and disorderly conduct. Trial set for May 20. held on $165 bond on the two charges.
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